Let me run some numbers by you: 152: The number of children who died in 2012 in Georgia, despite the intervention of the state’s Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). 13: The number of children who died in 2012 while in foster care. Zero: The number of people who died in shootouts in a house of worship in our state during the same period. 152 to 13 to zero. So … [Read more...] about February 17, 2014: Protecting Our Children More Important Than Toting Guns To Church
2014 Columns
February 10, 2014: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
Many of you have written to say you oppose HB 875, which would allow weapons in houses of worship and is currently making its way through the Legislature faster than a speeding bullet. I suggest you let the bill’s author, State Rep. Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), know, too. Call him at 404-656-0188, or email: rick.jasperse@house.ga.gov. Contact your local representative as well. … [Read more...] about February 10, 2014: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
February 3, 2014: Annual State of The Column Finds Much To Applaud
My fellow Georgians, in order to keep my national certification as a modest and much-beloved columnist, it is a requirement that I submit to you annually a State of the Column message. This I do today. (Yea! Clap! Clap! Clap!) I can report that the state of this column has never been stronger. (Clap! Clap! Clap!) This past year I continued my unwavering commitment to defend … [Read more...] about February 3, 2014: Annual State of The Column Finds Much To Applaud
January 27, 2014: Legislature Takes Aim At Passing ‘Guns For God’
American humorist Will Rogers once said, “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” Ol’ Will would have loved the Georgia Legislature. They are the gift that keeps on giving. Our intrepid public servants believe they have identified the Number One issue that has vexed “We the Unwashed” for far too long in Georgia: Being allowed to bring guns to … [Read more...] about January 27, 2014: Legislature Takes Aim At Passing ‘Guns For God’
January 20, 2014: Who Wants To Live Longer Without Banana Pudding?
I read a news report this week that says while we are living a lot longer in the U.S., people in other countries are living even longer. Bummer. I asked Junior E. Lee, general manager of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located in Greater Garfield, Ga., to analyze the report for me so I could give you the details. Junior E. Lee, as you know, heads up … [Read more...] about January 20, 2014: Who Wants To Live Longer Without Banana Pudding?