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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
To the Smith Northview Hospital staff who was so kind to my son and me when he had outpatient surgery on his foot: Thank you for all your concerns and your kindness. May God continue to touch each of you in your work.
When are we going to face the fact that children have had babies when they couldn't even accept the responsibility for graduating high school? Now these women-children and men-children who never really gained wisdom themselves are supposed to be involved parents and upstanding citizens. Both the white and the black communities have got to help our kids reclaim their innocence and insist they prepare themselves for the future.
The police department is more worried about hurting people’s feelings than enforcing the law. Take a tough stance on crime and violence, please.
Concerning the fight at the frat house, VDT please do more digging. Ask any of the men or women who were beaten that night and I'm sure they will feel their injuries are serious. Once again this town attempts to protect those which matter most, football players.
To the ones that complain because they didn't get a raise, do a reality check. Most people are not getting raises. Welcome to our world. You can always quit, then the people that wish they even had a job will take yours and they won't complain about not getting a raise.
Our kids knew that they better be inside before the street lights came on. Now you see kids younger than 10 out until way past dark. Come on parents, do your job.
My niece mindlessly blames everybody and hangs with blamers to avoid facing reality and her failures. Guess what comes from the mouths of her parents? Her two kids? Correct, the blame game. Kids shouldn't be continuously enslaved by blaming. Sadly it's still the biggest deterrent for black kids today. Escape from these negative mindsets to escape generational mental slavery. Help our president uphold the expectations of the Nobel Peace Prize.
I wish the miserable man that lives in Northlake would find something more productive to do with his time. All you do is find things to complain about so you can cause problems for others. You need to get a life and mind your own business. You are pathetic.
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What we think: Public has right to know
The accidental release of three inmates from the Lowndes County Jail was an unfortunate incident.
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What we think: Wanted: Your vote
Early voting for the runoff election to see who will make it to the November general election begins today at the Elections Office in Lowndes County, 2808 N. Oak St.
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What We Think: Wanting answers for Wanat
Family of American soldiers killed in Afghanistan have wanted answers.
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Severe heat warnings
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Blood for all ages
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Where’s the money?
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS DOWN: To the candidates who have not removed their campaign signs from area roadways and yards. The only candidates who need signs at this point are those heading into the runoff and — maybe — those who are already guaranteed a place on the November ballot.
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What we think: One vote
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What we think: Sad end for Fresh Start
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Election vote
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