The Year Of The Bible? Why?

By Tom, on May 24th, 2009%

Ah, for the silliness of elected officials. This time, it’s Rep. Paul Broun of Georgia. He recently proposed turning 2010 into “The Year of the Bible”, a resolution that obviously has implications far beyond a simple proclamation. However, before we can look at those, there are some historical observations that must be noted. Continue reading The Year Of The Bible? Why?

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When Will Politicians Do The Right Thing?

By Jeff, on May 24th, 2009%

When are the politicians going to do what’s best for the students? Isn’t that what this is supposed to be about? – Daniel Lancaster, 5th year student at Albany State University

So now the students at Albany State are beginning to complain about the lack of State funding for the Ray Charles Fine Arts Center – aka, their pork project – being cut from this year’s state budget, and the editorial board of the Albany Herald agrees with them.

It is alarming that so many people look to government for solutions to life’s every problem. Quite simply, government is there to enforce the Punch Principle (your right to swing your fist ends at my nose) and provide the things that individuals CANNOT – and government should do NOTHING and interfere NOWHERE outside of those strictly defined areas. [Continue Reading]

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New Chief Says The Right Things

By Tom, on May 24th, 2009%

If you’ve read this blog for long, you know personal responsibility is a key ingredient to what we believe is a successful nation.  Unfortunately, those ideas don’t seem to wash with those in power.  At least, it didn’t seem that way until new Albany Police Chief John Proctor stepped in. Continue reading New Chief Says The Right Things

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