OPINION: Painful reminders of past racism still remain

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Friday, July 3. 2009
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An Athens landmark went up in flames last week. The old Georgia Theatre on Lumpkin Street in downtown Athens was heavily damaged by fire of an unknown origin. There was an immediate call for efforts to rebuild the old theatre. People were quick to point out the building’s historic value.
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OPINION: When I’m driving down the road

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Zach Mitcham
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Friday, July 3. 2009
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When I’m troubled, a good drive alone can help. It combines seclusion and roaming free. The road is a comfort at times, even though it holds dangers. [ Full Story » ] 

UPDATED: OPINION: You cannot defend your rights unless you know what they are

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Monday, June 29. 2009
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You often hear the claim that ours is a government of law. The idea is that government draws its rights to govern from a series of legal principles, and not from the will of some dictator or king. Those principles are established by three important documents, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. And they base their authority on the will of the governed. [ Full Story » ] 

UPDATED: OPINION: Final soundcheck for the Georgia Theatre

Posted by
Ben Munro
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Monday, June 29. 2009
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A gallery of bystanders gathered behind the yellow police tape on Lumpkin Street Friday in Athens, either paying their respects to the burning Georgia Theatre or watching firefighters smolder the flames. [ Full Story » ] 

UPDATED: OPINION: Why I respect the John Hancock

Posted by
Zach Mitcham
in Opinions
Friday, June 26. 2009
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It’s always a joy to get a good letter to the editor, one by a local resident about a local issue, something bold enough to make someone mad, but respectful enough not to intend harm — something that is signed. [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: On 30 years of marriage

Posted by
Margie Richards
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Wednesday, June 24. 2009
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By the time you read this, my husband Charles and I will have celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: The city, country split on animal control

Posted by
Zach Mitcham
in Opinions
Thursday, June 18. 2009
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A buckshot blast will probably always be a primary form of “animal control” in rural lands. That’s not an endorsement or criticism, just a fact. [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: Let’s stop griping and start doing

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, June 16. 2009
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Hey you! Yes – I’m talking to you. Don’t you know that you are the only you there is? You are unique. There has never been another person just like you, and there will never be another “you” in the future. [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: Looking at the $65 billion scam artist

Posted by
Zach Mitcham
in Opinions
Friday, June 12. 2009
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There are swindlers. And then, of course, there’s Bernie Madoff, who “made off” with $65 billion in investors’ funds. The biggest Wall Street crook in history will be sentenced June 29 for his crimes. [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: Some people have no respect for Constitution

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
in Opinions
Wednesday, June 10. 2009
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There is one single authority in this nation that controls the right of government to make laws. This applies whether the law is for a local community or for the nation. That is the Constitution of the United States of America. One of its primary functions is to protect our God given freedoms such as the freedom of speech and the freedom to peacefully assemble. [ Full Story » ] 
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