As predicted in this space a few weeks ago, there is compromise legislation pending in the General Assembly regarding the Common Core curriculum, the controversial program which seeks to establish consistent education standards across the country. For this, you can thank Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R-Marietta), the chairman of the Senate Education and Youth Committee. Getting a … [Read more...] about March 3, 2014: Sen. Tippins Working To Improve Common Core Standards
February 24, 2014: Easing Restrictions On Convicted Sex Offenders Is A Bad Joke
The Cherokee County Republican Party has a blurb on its website about Rep. Sam Moore, who won the 22nd District house seat earlier this month following the death of veteran lawmaker Calvin Hill. Among other tidbits about Moore are his hobbies, including this: “Playing jokes … watch out. You have been warned!” Boy, were they ever wrong. Sam Moore doesn’t play jokes. He has been … [Read more...] about February 24, 2014: Easing Restrictions On Convicted Sex Offenders Is A Bad Joke
February 17, 2014: Protecting Our Children More Important Than Toting Guns To Church
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
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