|
|
|
Community safety should be the goal of sex offender legislation. But that doesn't seem to be the case as we continually revisit Georgia's sex offender laws, which some brag are among the toughest in the country.
I had serious problems with Sarah Palin being one heartbeat away from the Oval Office. But Republican powers-that-be should be tarred and feathered for their treatment of her.
Barack Obama definitely did not approve most of the text messages I received Election Night -- especially the one about the bottled water and salty crackers.
Many people say they cried when Barack Obama won the election.
As we countdown to election, most talk centers around who voted early and how long they had to wait -- or in some instances – if they waited at all. Some people actually went from one polling place to another in search of the shortest line. Some people eventually gave up and will take their chances Tuesday.
Ifirst met Frank Lumpkin III some 8 to 10 years ago when he came to the newsroom to donate to our annual Christmas Help Letters project. His check equaled a fist full of dollars that made the wishes of at least four families come true that Christmas.
We only have to look at headlines — especially recent ones — to see that firearms are still the leading cause of domestic violence deaths in Georgia: On June 5 in LaGrange, police say Jaquavious Tucker went to Ashley Bruce’s apartment. An argument ensued. Bruce, Tucker’s ex-girlfriend, went inside her apartment and locked the door. She then went to the living room window and told Tucker to leave. The argument escalated. Tucker pulled out a handgun and fired several shots in the air. He then pointed the weapon at Bruce and fired two shots through the open window. One shot hit her in the left hand and right side of her chest.
