William Gladstone, British prime minister in the late 1800s, said, “Justice delayed is justice denied.” He could have been talking about the American judicial system today. More specifically, he could have been talking about the Brian Nichols case. You may recall that two years ago, in March 2005, Nichols was on trial for rape in Fulton County when he allegedly overpowered a … [Read more...] about Mar. 12, 2007: Brian Nichols Case Is a Perversion of Justice
2007 Columns
Mar. 5, 2007: Politicos Are Dead Wrong About This Mountain Man
The last thing Zell Miller needs is to have me springing to his defense. Zell can take care of himself, thank you very much. But he has taken a couple of gratuitous shots recently that I feel need further commentary. First, state Sen. Regina Thomas (D-Savannah) was quoted in news reports as saying that while she approved of a statue of Miller being added to the Capitol … [Read more...] about Mar. 5, 2007: Politicos Are Dead Wrong About This Mountain Man
Feb. 26, 2007: This Proud Georgian Thinks Pledge of Allegiance to State is a Great Idea
I must confess that there have been days when I wasn’t sure if Rep. Bobby Franklin’s elevator stopped on every floor. The Cobb County Republican can think up some pretty goofy stuff — even for a member of the Georgia General Assembly — that makes you wonder if he needs a day job or if he is just pulling our leg. Last year Franklin’s claim to fame was his valiant effort to have … [Read more...] about Feb. 26, 2007: This Proud Georgian Thinks Pledge of Allegiance to State is a Great Idea
Feb. 19, 2007: My Mailbox Says It Is Going To Be a Very Interesting Year
If the first two months are any indication, it is going to be a very interesting year. I haven’t really hit my stride yet, and already my mailbox is overflowing. Either I have been remarkably adept at pushing hot buttons or it is just too cold to go outside and play Cowpersons and Native Americans. The Woman Who Shares My Name says I get a lot of mail because I am provocative. … [Read more...] about Feb. 19, 2007: My Mailbox Says It Is Going To Be a Very Interesting Year
Feb. 12, 2007: Snagging “Super Speeders” in Georgia Is a Super Idea
Well, they finally got something right under the Gold Dome. After enduring a spate of proposals in this legislative session that range from silly (the governor’s “Go Fishing” program), to scary (deciding how the state will redevelop Jekyll Island), to serious (rescuing PeachCare insurance), to just plain dumb (cutting the school-year calendar), here comes “Super Speeder” … [Read more...] about Feb. 12, 2007: Snagging “Super Speeders” in Georgia Is a Super Idea