I have said it before, but let me repeat: I have no problem with charter schools. I did have a big problem with the ham-handed way last November’s charter school referendum was rammed through by proponents. Of course, it passed. With all the money that was put behind it and the intimidation of those deigning to oppose it, I could have passed a referendum requiring pigs to … [Read more...] about June 10, 2013: State Charter School Commission In Good Hands
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June 3, 2013: No One Can Question Answer Man’s Wisdom
Well, boys and girls, I see by the old clock on the wall that it is June already. We know what that means. It is time for Answer Man to dig into the Question Box and see what is on your hearts and minds and assorted body parts. Just remember that Answer Man doesn’t have to be doing this stuff. He does it because he cares about you and if he wasn’t doing it, he would have to … [Read more...] about June 3, 2013: No One Can Question Answer Man’s Wisdom
May 27, 2013: Waiting For Atheists To Create A Sunset Or A Duck-Billed Platypus
Dear God: I apologize for contacting you in such a public manner but there is an issue here in Georgia I need to discuss with You pronto. I thought about bringing it up in my prayers but, frankly, I have so many sins teed up to apologize for that my knees would likely give out before I ever got to this matter. I don’t claim to be a theologian but I know in my heart that You … [Read more...] about May 27, 2013: Waiting For Atheists To Create A Sunset Or A Duck-Billed Platypus
May 20, 2013: Education Expert Says Students Aren’t Blueberries
Dear Public School Teachers in Georgia: It looks as if you have survived another year of underwhelming support from state legislators, many of whom would kiss a tree toad if so instructed by the anti-public education crowd. I know it is frustrating but as my daddy used to say, consider the source. One reader harrumphed recently that I should make my bias about public school … [Read more...] about May 20, 2013: Education Expert Says Students Aren’t Blueberries
May 13, 2013: Dalton Mayor Mulls Primary Run Against Governor Deal
David Pennington, the mayor of Dalton, is making noises about challenging incumbent Gov. Nathan Deal in the 2014 Republican primary. Say what? I visited the mayor a couple of weeks ago at his office to see if he was truly serious. He tells me he is and that he will be making a decision by the end of the month on whether or not to take on a governor whose poll numbers are … [Read more...] about May 13, 2013: Dalton Mayor Mulls Primary Run Against Governor Deal