I encourage those of you who have not read the proposed health care reform to do so. Our government is taking away our freedom to choose whether or not to have health care. Obama (I don't consider him my president) is slowly moving us toward a socialist society, with a dictator. We need to encourage our senators not to vote for this reform, and if they do, do not vote them back into office.
As a husband of a teacher, I have to say, some parents have the nerve to get mad at a teacher for introducing their children to consequences for their actions. To most modern day parents, teach your children to sit down, shut up and keep their hands to themselves. Otherwise society will teach them.
We definitely need to elect different officials for Valdosta. All they do is sit and think of how they can take more money from the citizens. Now they are taking land.
Rave to Brad at the post office. Sadly enough, it was my first time having to go to the post office for myself, and I was without a clue. He was considerate and nice. He had the same welcoming smile when I left the counter as when I approached it. Your kindness and helpfulness was much appreciated.
I guess if the city wanted to build a huntin’ and fishin' store, you'd be all for the 5 Points project. Let's get some culture and education down here, folks.
This is to all the cry babies that fuss about the Mexicans getting all the work. Well if all these lazy Americans would get off their lazy butts they would probably have a job. I like to eat produce so thanks to all the Mexicans that pick it for us or otherwise we wouldn’t have any.
City officials forcibly taking property and wanting to spend millions of dollars while at the same time taking benefits from city employees, raising insurance premiums, and fattening their own wallets. The American Revolution began for reasons such as this. We need a change in management here.
You are not required to put your hand over your heart during the National Anthem, only the Pledge of Allegiance.
You people miss the point. The owners of 5 Points want too much for the property. It has not been maintained. The buildings have been vacant for so long, they are unsafe and can't be rented. If the owners are going to do nothing to revitalize the property but let it deteriorate, the city has every right to condemn it.
What We Think
Rant and Rave for Monday, Dec. 21, 2009
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Grading policy: A second chance?
In clarifying the Lowndes County Schools’ controversial grading policy, Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith spoke of second chances.
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Be up to any weather challenge
Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week starts today and runs through Friday. The idea behind the week is to prepare Georgians for weather emergencies and how to keep these situations from becoming tragedies.
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Parents and schools
There is a lot of talk lately about school systems and grading policies, and how all of a child's problems come back to a lack of parenting. But is it really that simple? Can it be a case where the school systems are so focused on the problem few that the majority of students are ignored?
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To Brooks County High School engineering and technology teacher Don Morgan and his students. They recently received national attention for their work with biodiesel fuel. They collect used cooking oil from area fast-food restaurants then process this oil into biodiesel. Morgan hopes to next interest the Brooks County school buses into running on the fuel created in his class. This classroom not only prepares students for the future but may prepare all of us for an alternative energy source.
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Take me out to the ball park
The Valdosta State baseball season begins today. The Blazers host Lindenwood at 2:30 p.m. Nothing beats quality baseball played in warm weather with a great venue like Billy Grant Field.
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What We Think: Signing Day
Wednesday was National Signing Day, the day when high school athletes across the country make official announcements about what school they’ve chosen to sign with.
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School policy fails expectations
Lowndes County Schools recently implemented new grading guidelines for students. These guidelines have left many parents upset ...
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Just the facts, please
The Times has taken some hits this weekend following the reporting of the Rev. Floyd Rose’ rally on Saturday concerning the car which drove into a home, killing an infant on New Year’s, and an incident at Pinevale Learning Center. Some police officers think the VDT is not being fair, and Rose accused the VDT of not printing the facts, but the facts are as follows:
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Fathers teaching daughters
It began as a small gathering for fathers and daughters. It has become one of Valdosta’s most popular social events of the year.
Several years ago, Jeff Stewart co-founded the event with his wife, Becky, as a way for him to give a special night to his two daughters. Other fathers of First Presbyterian Church liked the idea and the Father-Daughter Valentine Dance was born. -
Sports tourneys: They will come
More than 20 years after its release, “Field of Dreams’” mantra, “If you build it, they will come,” has possibly become one of the most overused lines from any movie. Yet, it seems all too fitting for what’s been happening lately within the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority.
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Grading policy: A second chance?
