Columns & Letters
Body cameras prevent mistreatment
The massive public reaction to the tragic deaths of three black teens at the hands of white police officers has led to a national call for use of body cameras to record and prevent any future mistreatment of suspects.
An act of vandalism
On the morning of Nov. 26, we awoke to find that our American and state flags had been cut from our 20-foot lighted pole. After further investigation, we found that the American flag had been cut from the stars to the end of the third white stripe from the top.
Responsibility of the home
The decision by the NFL to suspend Adrain Peterson for the duration of the football season should have African-American parents across the nation concerned. Let me state empathically before I go any further- I am not a fan of football, nor did I know of Adrain Peterson before this bogus criminal charge was brought against him.
A shining light
The Greer community really let its light shine for my brother, J. Van Collins. The family and I are so grateful for all you have done for us.
In response to the Sept. 3 editorial
To the editor,
I was glad to see you are addressing the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) as it is ignored in South Carolina.
Hold out for the best deal
To the editor,
Elected and appointed officials often don’t give taxpayers the best deal, but taxpayers can force them to give us a better deal when they need our votes.
Taxpayers in Spartanburg County School District Five can hold out for a better deal by holding out for less grandeur in the Byrnes expansion.
