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.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
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Books: A part of summer adventures
Summer should be a time for swimming, playing, camping, trips, pursuing interests and fun for youngsters taking a break from the school year. It should be a time to recharge their batteries.
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Memorial Day: A solemn occasion
Memorial Day has taken on many meanings through the years. The unofficial start of summer, a day off from work, a day to honor family and friends who have passed away.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
This weekend, Valdosta State University Blazers Softball became the latest team to add to Valdosta’s TitleTown legacy.
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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.
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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.
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Books: A part of summer adventures
