How do we balance the rights of American people to exercise their extraordinary freedoms against the intent of people in the world – and in our own country – who choose to make their political statements not through a free press, but with cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent people? The recent and unimaginable acts of terrorism are another tragic reminder that something … [Read more...] about Sep. 11, 2001: Where do we draw the line?
2001 Columns
Sep. 4, 2001: What a difference a day makes.
I love my alma mater, the University of Georgia, but several issues have arisen recently that have bothered me and I felt like I couldn’t get anybody’s attention, despite the time and dollars I have given over the years. “Not to worry,” a UGA official assured me. “We’ll sit down and talk them over. We want you to be happy.” What a nice coincidence. I wanted to be happy, … [Read more...] about Sep. 4, 2001: What a difference a day makes.
Aug. 27, 2001: I know there is a logical answer and I am sure somebody out there will provide it,
... but I am trying to figure out why everyone is in such a dither about California Congressman Gary Condit, he of the weird hairdo and frozen smile. What has he done that is so different from former president William Jefferson Clinton? Both men dallied with an intern. Both men lied about it. Both men stonewalled the press and the public. I am sure someone will argue that … [Read more...] about Aug. 27, 2001: I know there is a logical answer and I am sure somebody out there will provide it,
Aug. 20, 2001: Just when I thought there was nothing left to look forward to
but a rocking chair and Metamucil, doggone if a couple of old guys don’t pull off a major coup. The Coca-Cola Company has announced that they are bringing back 65-year-old Brian Dyson as their chief operating officer. Hurrah! Then beleaguered General Motors hires 69-year-old car designer extraordinaire Bob Lutz to put some pizzazz in their fuddy-duddy line of automobiles. … [Read more...] about Aug. 20, 2001: Just when I thought there was nothing left to look forward to
Aug. 6, 2001: Allow me to offer a slightly different perspective on the redistricting session currently underway at the state capitol.
The whole thing is about as meaningful as bifocals on a boar hog. It is a private party for politicians, special interest groups and assorted political junkies. No voters need apply. I generally defend politicians because the vast majority are first-rate people trying to do a good job. They put up with a lot of unnecessary abuse and stereotyping they don’t deserve. But … [Read more...] about Aug. 6, 2001: Allow me to offer a slightly different perspective on the redistricting session currently underway at the state capitol.