Young minds shouldn’t be fueled by rage
To the editor:
The following is my response to the article written by Andy Brack. The innovative writer brilliantly spoke truth to power. “Trump’s rise rooted in S.C. politics from 50 years ago” was indeed the best food for thought since apple pie for taste.
It’s imperative that young minds of today’s society are not fueled with the rage that Trump espouses. It would be helpful to research and download written speeches by Nixon, Wallace and Thurmond. Look at the parallels of rhetoric spoken by George Wallace and Strom Thurmond of 50 years ago and do a comparative analysis of Trump’s messages. History is trying to be repeated by a few and we must open our minds in retrospect and introspection. However, 21st century millennials and forward-minded thinkers will not allow Trump’s strategy to prevail.
Hopefully, the fear that existed in the minds of the majority race of most Southerners 50 years ago has been eradicated. We must look racism in the eye, acknowledge its existence and not have regrets as Mr. Dent did realize that he did not do the right thing. He did not arm himself with all available resources. He did not use his best efforts to open the door of “rights” for blacks and any people. Time and change have evolved. Let’s not miss our opportunities to do right by our fellow man.
[I’m] a retired school teacher and reader simply offering my opinion.
— Rachel Covington, East Windsor, N.J. (Editor’s note: Ms. Covington in a native of South Carolina.)
Helping farmers is always best for the citizenry
To the editor:
Your recent article about government funds given to farmers in the wake of the October 2015 flooding reflected the writer’s belief that free market principles should continue. She said that when businesses fail, then other, more stable businesses arise in those same places.
Farmers are never more stable; they are always faced with forces that no other businesses ever undergo and will never undergo. Letting those small farms with their organic crops and non-GMO seeds fade away is not in the best interests of citizens, and destroying those open spaces is not in the best interest of citizens or tourism which is touted as a major industry in SC.
Giving tax money to corporations is anathema to citizens’ well-being but giving tax money to small farmers is always best for all citizens.
— B. K. Haskell, Clover, S.C.
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