While politicians in this country have struggled to get on the same page and find common ground, Habersham County’s veterans organizations have done the opposite.
One person, one vote
To the editor:
Why did the Supreme Court vote the way they did to let states make voting harder for disabled, blacks, Hispanics and young people?
Racism starts in the mind
To the editor:
After reading Ms. Crump’s letter concerning a 4-year-old African-American child that was possibly aggressive to other children, it made me think of an incident that happened to me years ago.
The people’s participation in government is more important than ever these days.
Consider that a few outspoken folks have dramatically affected the configuration of county leadership, a situation that was still in flux as this edition went to press.
Habersham County needs to get serious about its future, and there is no time like the present.
The county will be down one commissioner until November, with the qualifying period now about five weeks away to see who will take the next three years in the seat for District 5.
Honor the Tatums at the airport
To the editor:
David Bristol is leading in the effort to name the airport in honor of Jim and Marvene Tatum. He appreciates the fact that Jim Tatum taught him how to fly airplanes. He files big jets along with Jim’s son Chris.
I owe a lot to Jim and Marvene.
In that hot summer 245 years ago, we declared our independence from England, letting the British know that we would no longer suffer under their tyrannical rule.
Brave men and women gave life to the freedoms that we as Americans enjoy today through struggle, hardship and even death.
Treat everyone the same
To the editor:
I am aware that racism is still alive and is embedded in the fabric of this community and beyond. It is my job as a black parent to protect, provide and prepare my children for the world.