Letters

I awoke on Nov. 15 at 3 a.m. to a peace that passes all understanding and I had to say thank you Lord, you have been so good to me.
I would like to express my gratitude to the 927 people who cast a vote for Linda Blackmon-Brace for mayor of the city of Lancaster.

On Oct. 30, the city of Lancaster hosted its annual Boo FunFest in historic downtown Lancaster. City Hall parking lot became a place where the children of Lancaster could gather for an evening of games and treats without the tricks.
From 4-7 p.m., children of all ages filled the streets to enjoy free popcorn, punch and games. What originally began as a safe Halloween alternative for children to trick-or-treat, Boo FunFest has grown to become an annual Halloween destination for families throughout Lancaster. More than 3,000 people attended this year’s event.

Why did our local post office fly our national flag at half staff on Nov. 10 and 11? Did a directive come from Washington? Did President Barack Obama issue a proclamation? Have the rules of flag etiquette been changed?
If this is in commemoration of Veterans Day, it is not an appropriate display of the flag.
Veterans Day is a day to honor our veterans – not a day of mourning our dead.
We honor the memory of our deceased veterans on Memorial Day. On that day, the flag is flown at half staff until noon and then it is raised to the top of the staff.

Does our South Carolina court system provide justice for all? Or does the system leave some feeling victimized by the very system we trust to provide justice? Is there a need for reform in our state’s judicial system?
Maybe you know someone who has been victimized by a system that fails to hold attorneys accountable for the suits they file in our court system. Frivolous suits, even if dismissed, can cause unwarranted stress and financial burdens for the innocent victim. Should justice put the burden on the innocent? Or should justice punish the guilty?