I'm tired of the phrase "black on black" crime. Crime is crime no matter what race is involved. Are you saying "black on white,” "white on black,” or "white on white" is more acceptable? Why not send the message that we are tired of all crime and leave out the race factor.
Sad to hear about a peaceful poetry reading interrupted by the group of inbreds on four-wheelers in Lanier County. True to form, they shouted and gestured from a 100 yards away, like the cowards they are.
While it may not be legally feasible for certain businesses that attract unruly large crowds to be shut down, what about an ordinance that says something like "three serious incidents on any property in one year could result in loss of license?”
We employers would be more inclined to hire if we knew just how this new health care reform would affect our cost of doing business.
Good job to Lowndes County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division for capturing the murder suspect. I guess the chief forgot to mention this congrats.
It is a shame the way young and old people are committing crimes. Not only are they hurting the victims, they are not even thinking about their own families. They don’t realize their families have jobs, school and churches they attend. How embarrassing to see your last name in the paper or on TV.
It was good that the lady who found the 6-year-old brought him home, but she should have called the police since he was taught not to get in a car with strangers. I believe the policemen would have come and took him home. It was good on her part.
As one of the white attendees at the Violence Forum on Friday let me sum up in three words: "I Am Done." If Floyd Rose does not speak for every black person in Valdosta, then some other black person needs to make that clear because the only message we get when we offer help is: "Thanks white people, but no thanks." So much for all the talk about unity. Good luck. You will need it.
As a member of the Valdosta Touchdown Club and a parent of a senior football player this year, I support Coach Tomberlin. The decision to fire Tomberlin sits on Dr. Cason's shoulders. It is a shame the BOE didn't stand up for what is right and overturn his decision.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for November 24, 2009
- What We Think
-
-
Elections: Creating a two-party region?
Twenty years ago, most area elections were decided during the primaries. Then, almost every candidate qualified as a Democrat. While there may be plenty of challengers on the ballot, many seats were decided in July or a few weeks later during the primary run-off.
-
Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To South Georgians making fine impressions on television singing competitions. Phillip Phillips of Leesburg won “American Idol” this week. Meanwhile, Lowndes High School graduate Stacia Watkins participated in the new ABC show “Duets.” Well done!
-
Farewell to the vanishing ace
Donald S. “Bush” Bryan was not only a rare individual. He was part of a vanishing breed.
An Adel resident for the past 30 years, Bryan was a World War II flying ace. Not just an ace but a double ace. A pilot must down five enemy aircraft to become an ace; Bryan downed 13.3 enemy planes in Europe. The fractions represent planes downed with other pilots. -
A widespread mosquito alert
In announcing the discovery of a mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus strain, city and health officials did not include the specific location of the discovery.
-
Of Guantanamo Bay and a Founding Father
Some readers may wonder how a Valdosta High School graduate could bring himself as an attorney to represent a Guantanamo Bay prisoner charged in connection to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
-
Congratulations, VSU Softball!
This weekend, Valdosta State University Blazers Softball became the latest team to add to Valdosta’s TitleTown legacy.
-
School’s out so watch out!
Summer is a time of rest, vacations and trips. It is a time when school is out, when people take time off from work, when people may stay out a little later. It is a time of swimming, trying new things, and seeking adventure.
-
Qualifiers are next leaders
While the national media focuses attention on the presidential election, it should be remembered that we will also choose our local leaders this year.
-
Thumbs up
THUMBS UP: To the 2011-12 arts season. Theatre Guild Valdosta’s rollicking comedy, “Caught in the Net,” officially brings to a close a magnificent schedule of shows ranging from theatre to opera to concerts to art exhibits and more from a variety of area venues. Theatre Guild will also open the 2012-13 season this summer with the musical “Into the Woods.” Until then, arts lovers can soon enjoy a new series of exhibits from the year-round Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and three musicals starting in two weeks from Peach State Summer Theatre.
-
Events that get things done
Finding something that repeatedly attracts the public is difficult enough, but finding an event that accomplishes that feat while also promoting your organization and helping others … well, in many places, that’s a rarity.
Not so for the Valdosta area. - More What We Think Headlines
-
Elections: Creating a two-party region?
