The Island Packet

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Quit the complaining about Sanford victory

Enough already. Mark Sanford won the election. Get over it. Maybe you Sanford haters can move to New York and vote for a real paragon of virtue -- Anthony Wiener for New York City mayor.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Democratic Party has its own morality issues

Over the past few weeks, I have read many letters to the editor bashing Mark Sanford and the Republican Party on the issue of morals and family values. It is time for the writers to look back in history and remind themselves of their heroes, Bill Clinton and John F. Kennedy and their record ...

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Is Mark Sanford new Edwin Edwards?

Mark Sanford's recent 1st Congressional District victory despite major moral and ethical problems that would have defeated anyone else reminds me of Edwin Edwards, the former governor of Louisiana who served four terms in the 1970s, '80's and '90s. He was a very popular Democrat in his time and bragged...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Natural wonders make Lowcountry special

Enjoy the Lowcountry's wonders: Alligators, snakes, spiders, raccoons, possum, armadillos, sea turtles nesting on the beaches and deer roaming at dusk. Our natural surroundings are what make it beautiful and unique.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Vote for Mark Sanford was lesser of two evils

I did not vote for Mark Sanford in the Republican Party primary run-off for the 1st Congressional District and was a strong, active supporter of Curtis Bostic. I did vote for Sanford in the special election. Was it an easy decision to make? It was not.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Teachers merit thanks, praise for all they do

The second week in May was Teacher Appreciation Week. With that in mind, I want to thank the teachers in Beaufort County and elsewhere for all they do above and beyond what is stated in their teacher contracts.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Trifecta of scandals only the beginning

Wow. A trifecta of scandals in one week, this from the administration that promised to be the most open and transparent ever.

OPINION COLUMNISTS

When will military get serious about reforming its culture of sexual hostility?

Apparently, May was Harass Your Female Subordinates Month in the U.S. military. I didn't get the press release, but a number of news items brought me up to speed.