OPINIONS: Gov’t should stay out of end-of-life discussions

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Frank Gillispie
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Monday, January 3. 2011
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Should doctors discuss “end-of-life” conditions with their patients and families. My answer is Yes. Should the government have any say in the issue. My answer is No! [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Gov’t rewards lazy, incompetent work

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Frank Gillispie
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Thursday, December 30. 2010
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Have you ever been somewhere that a work project didn’t turn out as the workers hoped? One of the workers will always say “Well, it is close enough for government work.” The suggestion is that government workers are not as productive, devoted to quality or very much concerned about the quality of their work. Unfortunately, this is often the case. [Full Story »] 

OPINIONS: Gun control folks, tree huggers need to leave hunters alone

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Frank Gillispie
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Sunday, December 19. 2010
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I have seen two dead deer on the roadsides this week. That is not uncommon these days. When deer and cars collide, it does not go well for either. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Thanksgiving has a whole new meaning for me

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Frank Gillispie
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Thursday, November 25. 2010
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Thanksgiving has a whole new meaning for me this year. Thanks to you, my doctors and to God, I am well and alive. This time last year that was in doubt. [Full Story »] 

OPINIONS: Time for Congress to wipe out own perks

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Frank Gillispie
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Sunday, November 7. 2010
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The American people are determined to change the way things are done in Washington. And when one idea fails to work, they try something else. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Redistricting should not be a partisan affair

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Frank Gillispie
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Sunday, October 24. 2010
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National and local pundits are talking about the chances of the Republicans taking control of Congress, and what impact that will have on our nation. But the races for governor are not receiving as much attention. I think that is a mistake. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Socialism puts everyone in a box

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Frank Gillispie
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Friday, October 15. 2010
Comments (23)
You are the only you that has ever been. You are unique. There has never in the past been another human like yourself, and there will never be another one in the future. Now before you get too much of a big head, please realize that the same is true of every human being. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Georgia is one of the most diverse states

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, August 31. 2010
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A number of years ago, you frequently heard the phrase “Two Georgias.” Those comments have faded because, I suppose, the Atlanta crowd think that they have won and now represent all of the state. That is not the case. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Do you remember ‘The Nancy Hanks?’

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Frank Gillispie
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Wednesday, August 25. 2010
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Do you remember “The Nancy Hanks?” The Nancy Hanks was an intrastate passenger train owned by the Central of Georgia Railroad that used to run between Atlanta and Savannah with a stop in Macon. It was named for a race horse which had been named for Abraham Lincoln’s mother. The train left Savannah at seven o’clock each morning for the six-hour run to Atlanta and made the return trip at six o’clock each night. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: What to write about? So much to choose

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Wednesday, August 11. 2010
Comments (5)
People often ask me how I think of things to write about in this column. That has never been a problem. Usually I have too many things on my mind and I have to choose one of them and ignore the rest. [Full Story »] 
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