Troubled Waters, Broken Dam, Part 2
Part 1 of “Troubled Waters, Broken Dam” appeared last December. It recapped the complicated issues attendant to the repair work required to restore Lower Johnson […]
Profiling- Racial and Otherwise
The trial of George Zimmerman has sparked an unprecedented level of conversation about the practice of racial profiling. As distasteful and inexcusable as racial/ethnic profiling […]
For Race Baiters- There’s No Money in Saving Lives
Note: The following was originally posted in April, 2012 shortly after the shooting of Trayvon Martin gained national attention. Now that the trial has begun, […]
July 4th- A Day of Celebration and Reflection
Fireworks. Parades. Picnics. Barbeques. They’re all part of our annual celebration of our country’s achievement of freedom. This year marks the 237th anniversary of the […]
Reflections from the CHARGE Senatorial Forum
The weather was perfect and the setting was spectacular at the Lake Burton venue when CHARGE (Citizens Helping America Restore Government Ethics) held its first […]
The Lynching of Paula Deen
Anybody who thinks that a lynching won’t occur in a courtroom, or in the media has obviously not been following the Paula Deen case. The […]
IRS Defense- Associated Irrelevance
A few years ago, I wrote, “The Doctrine of Associated Irrelevance” as a guide to helping conservatives understand liberal arguments and talking points. The doctrine […]
Yet Still More Adventures in City Attorney Land Again
My apologies to the citizens of Snellville for being a part of the latest negative publicity for our city. However, I would not be fulfilling […]
GOP- Stuck in the Middle
While a significant portion of the population is marching to the political left, in many sections of the country, running as a Republican is viewed […]
The Community Garden@Snellville- What’s the Big Deal?
The “big deal” with Snellville‘s new Commuity Garden is “community”. There is perhaps no other enterprise that captures the essence of community and transforms it […]
Does It Really Matter?
On March 20, 2013, Fox 5 news in Atlanta (and apparently, a number of FOX affiliates across the country) aired a story by investigative reporter […]
Divided We Stand, Part 3- Judgment Day
On March 19, 2013 the citizens of Snellville’s were awarded a victory in the fight for transparent, honest, productive and democratic government. That may seem […]
Divided We Stand, Part 2
The seeds of division within the Snellville City Council, were sown a number of years ago, when Emmett Clower, who had been mayor for 26 […]
Community Pride- Essential for Economic Health
Depending on your political philosophy, “economic development” is well within, or completely outside, the role of local government. But philosophies aside, the stark reality of […]
Divided We Stand, Part 1
A common question in Snellville is, “Why is the City Council so divided?” Opinions vary considerably, depending on which side of the divide you’re standing. […]
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