Opinion

America is a great country. In fact, there is no place else like it in the world. People come to America from all points on the globe – often overcoming tremendous obstacles to get here – to attempt to capture for themselves a piece of the American dream. To them, and to most of us, America is the “promised land.” [Full Story »] 

By Walter Geiger

I have been leery of the entire TSPLOST concept since I first heard about it some two years ago and penned a piece in this space warning readers to be wary of the plan. [Full Story »] 

By Spencer Price

Math – mere mention makes many people cringe. It seems no other subject is more feared by otherwise “know it all” 8th-graders who consistently protest, “Why do I need to learn this stuff? I’m never gonna use it." [Full Story »] 

By Dr. Spencer Price

Miracles happen. I know this for a fact because I just saw one. It happened at 4:56 PM on Sunday, February 19 in a labor and delivery room at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. That was the moment my son was born. From her womb into my hands, her mother and I brought him into this world together. And his birth was – as all births are – a miracle. [Full Story »] 

By Spencer Price

Throughout history, great nations have faced great challenges. America, the greatest nation of all, has faced many of the greatest challenges of all – the American Revolution, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the War on Terror, and many others. In each instance, America attempted to avoid conflict through diplomacy, conciliation, and occasionally even appeasement. However, when those efforts failed, and push came to shove, America took a deep breath, drew a line in the sand, and said to her enemies, “Cross this line and you will pay.” And pay they did. [Full Story »] 

Once upon a time, the Geiger girls and I enjoyed a Thanksgiving Day feast at Carmine’s in New York City with a very interesting crowd. Among the group was Sean Landeta, an elite punter who spent 25 seasons in first the USFL and later the NFL. [Full Story »] 

before he was so rudely interrupted was 'global warming is a scam'.

By Dr. Spencer Price

Objectivity – it is the absolute bedrock of science. There is no notion, idea, hypothesis, concept, principle, axiom, maxim, theory, or law more fundamental to science than objectivity. In fact, in the absence of objectivity, science does not exist. Call it what you want, but it ain’t science.

So what happens when scientists in general lose their objectivity? They become anything but scientists – beach bums, flower children, Birkenstock-wearing granola munchers, bearded recluses in self-imposed exile from the outside world. A sad thing indeed. [Full Story »] 

Hunt Slade, owner of Safehouse in Griffin which burned in downtown Griffin Monday night, offered these words of comfort:
To all of our friends and family that share in the loss of our beloved shop this evening to fire - thank you all so much for your support and encouragement. The worst site tonight was not the flames breaking through the roof of the building or the smashed in windows; it was the distraught look on the faces of those that have come to know each other within its walls. Well, before I collapse into bed I want to tell you this - Safehouse is not a building and it is not a person. Safehouse is a community of people who believe in something better for their lives and their town. So hug each other and be thankful that we can all see one another tomorrow. This fire claimed wood and metal but took no lives - not a single person was injured and so we go on. We will rebuild. We will start over with all of the experience we have gained and all of the powerful heartfelt relationships we have grown and we will all be stronger for it. Make something that counts and share it with someone - we did and not even a raging fire could destroy that. I am grateful for you all. [Full Story »] 

Last week’s epistle on copper thieves, the damage they do, the question of whether the current prescribed punishment fits their crimes and placing some of that punishment burden on the backs of scrap dealers who buy stolen metal drew a vast, varied reaction. [Full Story »] 

hat tip to Bill Youngstrom

By Bob Lonsberry
lonsberry.com

You pee for us all, Marine.

This has to do with the video that popped up yesterday. It’s 40 seconds, and it shows four Marines standing above the bodies of some dead Taliban.

Peeing on them. [Full Story »] 

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From the 1.17.2012 print/e-edition of The Herald-Gazette

Dirtbags of all description are running rampant, destroying vacant homes, electrical substations, construction sites, vehicles and even cell towers to get at metal - primarily copper - that they sell off. [Full Story »]