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Dear Santa, I am a little tardy sending my list to you but, frankly, I thought the American Civil Liberties Union would have run you off the planet by now, being that you are a white male associated with a religious celebration. How the ACLU has allowed you to operate all these years is truly amazing. Maybe they leave you alone because you are old and fat. Even dauntless … [Read more...] about Dec. 15, 2002: A Letter To Santa Claus

In a recent column, I wondered out loud why police officers do what they do, given our lack of appreciation for them. That got me an invitation from Major Robert Sampson, commander of the Cobb County police department’s third precinct, to come experience a police officer’s day up close and personal. At the same time, I was sent a copy of an editorial from the student … [Read more...] about Dec. 8, 2002: Police Criticism Unwarranted

A couple of Republicans have twitted me good-naturedly about my prediction on these pages that incumbent Governor Roy Barnes would easily defeat GOP candidate Sonny Perdue. As is my wont, I have taken their kidding in my usual magnanimous and gracious style, choosing not to suggest that if they got a shot of truth serum, they would confess to being totally stupefied that their … [Read more...] about Dec. 1, 2002: The Fearless Seer Strikes Again

Some leftover political observations to go along with all the leftover turkey…. Here is a good example of why Sen. Max Cleland is history. One constituent, a lifelong Democrat, called Cleland’s office for help with the Veterans Administration. He was told the senator couldn’t help, even though Cleland once ran that organization. In frustration, his constituent called … [Read more...] about Nov. 24, 2002: Of Max & Scouts & Babs & Bill

Once again, we find ourselves being threatened by those noted theologians, the al-Qaida, who are warning of future attacks on our country. Why? I’m not sure. Maybe it’s because we let women vote and wear lipstick. Even though we are approaching the holiday season with thoughts of “peace on earth and good will toward all men,” I find these scumbags and the people who tacitly … [Read more...] about Nov. 17, 2002: Behind the Rhetoric, a Chance for Friendship