What We Think
Rant & Rave for Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009
Go figure. The whole Five Points thing comes down to the traffic guru getting to push towards another roundabout.
Condemnation wasn't needed for Five Points but is needed in a nearby “blighted” residential area that’s a growing criminal magnet. Mayor Fretti, please flatten the growing crime haven behind China Garden and the nursing home and rebuild a model community. It will help reduce crime, provide jobs, provide more property tax. Create a nice, safe neighborhood where folks can save gas and get exercise by walking or biking safely to the hospital, nearby shops, and downtown.
I agree with VDT that the future for Five Points should generate steady revenue. If we don't convert it to an old style village shopping center with cobblestone walkways, benches, and trees and inside/outside cafes, at least add another floor to the coliseum buildings and rent office space. Include a rooftop terrace and restaurant for office tenants, the public, and event attendees.
Dasher City Council, please remove the unserviceable flag. It is a disgrace.
There is a difference between patriotism and blind nationalism. I am grateful to live in America, and not Darfur, or Saudi Arabia. Yet, I recognize that my country has much to be ashamed of in the past and will continue to make mistakes. I'm patriotic, but also a realist.
I dare say libraries benefit students and lower income people. Why would we move it to the northside of town away from these people? Is it to benefit the hospital?
So now that the city has agreed to purchase the Five Points center and build an auditorium, I am curious what will happen to the other auditorium just miles from there. Will it now become the neglected eyesore of the community? Are we really accomplishing anything by building something we already have?
Respect means to honor, to treat with kindness, or to esteem. It does not mean, “I get to do what I want and you have to accept it.” Respect should be earned with your deeds, not something that is given freely or easily. Saying “thank you” signifies being polite, not respect.
I want the VDT to print how each U.S. Senator and congressman in our area votes on this health care bill. The people deserve to know how their elected officials vote on this highly unpopular bill, a bill that will take more of our rights away.
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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
More than two thirds of the counties in Georgia were on extreme heat alerts Monday as temperatures rose to the high 90s with a heat index well over 100 degrees.
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Blood for all ages
While many children have spent the summer swimming, Sammy Giltner, 8, and Savannah Dallas, 5, have endured chemotherapy treatments.
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Where’s the money?
As part of a large transportation public hearing this week, the city unveiled its proposed plans for the new Gateways Project that will affect West Hill Avenue from Interstate 75 to downtown, and Madison Highway from the airport to South Patterson Street.
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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
Think your vote doesn’t matter? Did you have a candidate you liked but didn’t vote because you thought, well, what’s one vote?
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What we think: Sad end for Fresh Start
Fresh Start seems to have been a good idea that came to a rotten end this week. After all, there was the disappointed anger of those turned away a few weeks ago because the program lacked the manpower to handle hundreds of applications at one time.
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Election vote
Every election is important, but some seem more important than others. This is one of those elections. With the state’s budget on the ropes, education funding bled nearly dry, and a multitude of other issues crowding for attention, management and money, this may well be one of the most important elections in Georgia’s history.
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