Views from the Beaufort Community: A Look into Letters to the Editor
In Beaufort, SC, locals bring their opinions to life through a valued platform – the Letters to the Editor section in the local news. Here’s a sneak peek into what some residents had to air, heated political views and nostalgia for better days among them.
Dems for Families
In a powerful rebuttal, local Peter Birschbach takes up his pen (or perhaps keyboard) against Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance’s remarks that Democrats are “anti-family.” Calling these claims utterly ridiculous, he drafts out a compelling argument. He speaks of gun violence and the party’s staunch refusal to pass significant gun safety laws, putting NRA funds above the lives of America’s youth.
Peter goes on to outline the Republican party’s plans to cut funding for significant federal programs like Medicare, SNAP, HeadStart, and CHIP. Saying that only wealthier families’ children deserve a quality education seems to be the message conveyed through their policies. And alas, he points out, the minimum wage has stagnated at $7.25 per hour since 2009, making life tough for many households.
He calls upon voters to think about American children and families in the forthcoming November elections.
Yearning for the ‘Good Old Days’
Meanwhile, June Parker Andrade, proudly Beaufort-born and bred, looks back fondly at the “good old days.” She reminisces about her school years, where she graduated from Beaufort Elementary School and Beaufort High School.
June recalls how goods like gas, sugar, coffee, meat, and canned milk were rationed to support troops during World War II. She paints a vivid picture of a time when being American meant putting the nation first, willingly making sacrifices, and understanding that it was an honor and duty to do so.
Highlighting the importance of patriotism, she fondly recalls starting each school day pledging allegiance to the American flag. June wishes political parties would begin their campaign stops with the same pledge, and maybe even sing the national anthem, before rolling out the red carpet for celebrities and singers with incoherent lyrics. With a twinkle in her eye and a cheerful nod towards geriatrics, she bids adieu to her readers.
Now, that’s a snapshot into the hearts and minds of just two locals in the small town of Beaufort, SC. It’s undoubtedly a testament to the power of community voice, civil discourse, and shared history.
Voices Across the Town
From tax agreements to appreciating editors, from calls for morality to glimpses of different perspectives, Beaufortonians don’t hold back – and don’t we love them for it? Here’s to the writers, dreamers, and everyday philosophers that grace our Letters to the Editor each week, adding spice and depth to our community’s ongoing conversation!
