VALDOSTA —
Yes, having a mother and a father is ideal, but what about those situations when a man (or a woman in some cases) is abusive to that child? Or a man has no desire to be in that child's life? How dare you judge me for being a single mom when you have no idea what my situation is. And a father figure doesn't have to be a "father," that could be filled by a grandfather or uncle. Or by two dads or two moms.
There are plenty of grown folks in this town that need to learn the basics: Please and thank you, smiling and greeting someone properly, and basic phone skills. I run into this on a daily basis with fellow "professionals" and I have to laugh when I think that my pre-schooler's manners are better than theirs.
I recently finished serving on the grand jury in Lowndes County and I wanted to thank all the men and women who serve our community as police officers. It was an educational experience and I have a new appreciation for all the officers. Thank you so much for what you do to protect our community.
Don't imply that it's always the woman's fault! Why doesn't "daddy" step up to the plate? If he didn't want children, he should have taken precautions like: vasectomy, abstinence, contraceptives. Take responsibility for your children — pay child support and be part of your children's lives. You helped make 'em so you help support 'em.
It must be easier to rant than rave. There are so many good people and things out there. Let's rave for a while. Smiles are contagious.
A big thank you, to the nice man who paid the remaining balance on my water bill in Hahira. It’s very nice to know there are good people left out there, even better that it truly helped my family.
About the ordinance on brown bagging at bars. Plenty of laws are already on the books to take care of problems. This is how our freedom is taken, one rule, one regulation, one ordinance at a time.
A word to the wise: For those who slap a candidate on the back and say,"I voted for you” after each election, a complete list is availble through the Board of Elections that shows who voted and who didn't. Moral of the story, they know the liars.
Thanks to Dixie Cream Donuts for supporting our Employee Day. Thanks for listening and providing what we needed immediately. We will send customers your way.
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Rant and Raves for Friday, September 28, 2012
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Rants & Raves for Friday, May 17, 2013
Over 150 applicants applied for the handful of teaching jobs in Lowndes County. Plus, almost every single paraprofessional is a certified teacher who has been waiting patiently, “doing their time.” And, Lake Park Elementary hires a teacher who has quit, not once, but twice before. The "good ole' boy" network at its finest.
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Rant & Raves for Thursday, May 16, 2013
Have we progressed to the point where we are arguing about gay marriage? I thought the South was still outraged about blacks being able to marry whites! Hmm...We will catch up to the rest of the world eventually.
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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, May 14, 2013
I found the cartoon referencing Tim Tebow's Christianity on Thursday's editorial page very offensive. I can agree that many people are out for what God can do for them, not how they can serve God, But I do not see any evidence of that attitude or life style in Tim Tebow's life. Time will tell.
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Rant & Rave for Friday, May 10, 2013
Good riddance to the doctor unable to take Medicaid patients?! Do you work for free? I bet you go to work and expect a paycheck. Why would the doctor be any different? Blame our fearless leaders, not the doctors. And you are WAY out of line questioning whether that person is Christian or not. Sounds like the person who thinks preachers should work for free.
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Rants & Raves for Thursday, May 9, 2013
Amazing: Even a judgmental person like yourself can’t even bother to get the facts straight before you criticize something. Jason Collins did an extremely brave thing by coming out in a world filled with people such as yourself. Words of Wisdom: Leave the judging to God.
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Raves for Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Raves to Mrs. Kay and Mrs. Sylvia at Cook Primary! They have the best behaved class and are the best teachers in that school!
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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, May 7, 2013
To all who use Coleman Road as a short cut between Old Highway 41 North and North Valdosta Road, please remember the speed limit is 35, not 65. Tailgating me isn’t going to make me go faster. Remember, it’s our neighborhoods, not your short cut!
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Rant & Rave for Monday, May 6, 2013
I hope Al Sharpton finds time to visit the mother in Brunswick whose baby was shot point blank in the forehead while in his baby stroller. Perhaps the reverend could also counsel the angry young black man who pulled the trigger. Oh wait, the baby was white. Never mind.
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Rant & Raves for Friday, May 3, 2013
I thought that all schools had dress codes that the teachers and substitutes had to follow? When I walk into the school it looks like they are headed to the pool instead of the classroom. Tank tops and skimpy skirts are not allowed. Come on, administration, make them follow the rules. Thank you, to the teachers and staff that do adhere to the dress code.
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Rant & Raves for Thursday, May 2, 2013
Property tax should be based on value. School taxes should be separate and assessed to each household equally, no exemptions. The rich, middle and poor should pay equally for children's public education.
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Rants & Raves for Friday, May 17, 2013
