Category Archives: Op-Ed

‘We Need To Talk About Cosby’ Examines Public Persona Versus Harsh Realities

The Showtime docuseries We Need to Talk About Cosby is more than just an examination of the allegations against him. There have been several of those over the last few years. Filmmaker W. Kamau Bell goes deeper and looks at role models and celebrity worship. I can honestly say growing up in the Deep SouthContinue reading “‘We Need To Talk About Cosby’ Examines Public Persona Versus Harsh Realities”

The First Amendment Is For Everyone And Everyone Is Going To Have To Realize It

Many years ago now it seems when Fred Phelps died, a lot of people were celebrating his death. Without a doubt, the outspoken racist, bigoted and prejudiced so-called pastor of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan. wasn’t a true man of God. He spoke of intolerance and hatred. His people protested funerals of militaryContinue reading “The First Amendment Is For Everyone And Everyone Is Going To Have To Realize It”

The Holocaust Should Be Remembered Everyday

Today, Jan. 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Just less than three weeks ago, the McMinn County, Tenn. School Board voted unanimously 10-0 to ban Art Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel Maus, which is a metaphor for the Holocaust from its curriculum. The news broke within the last 48 hours of this post of theContinue reading “The Holocaust Should Be Remembered Everyday”

Honoring Civil Rights Pioneers

Today would’ve been Betty White’s 100th birthday if she was still alive. While most have said that they should donate local animal shelters and humane societies in her name, we should also remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as it’s his federally recognized day of recognition. Dr. King was born on Jan. 15 but bothContinue reading “Honoring Civil Rights Pioneers”

A Win For UGA Shouldn’t Be A Lost

While I’m glad the UGA Bulldogs won the National Championship in football to add to the World Series win for the Atlanta Braves, Georgia residents need to remain vigilant. A year ago, right before the Jan. 6 insurrection, both Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, won the run-off elections to be the two Senators for theContinue reading “A Win For UGA Shouldn’t Be A Lost”

Bob Saget: TV Dad And Vulgar Comic, The Best Of Both Worlds

Just like anyone who had grown up in the 1980s and 1990s, hearing TV dad Bob Saget had passed away at the age of 65 was a gut-punch. As a widowed father having to raise three daughters with the help of his brother-in-law and friend, Full House was a high-concept gimmicky move that worked. TheContinue reading “Bob Saget: TV Dad And Vulgar Comic, The Best Of Both Worlds”

I’m Rooting For UGA To Win (But I’m Not A Fan)

Alabama is heading for another championship game in football. Does anyone even really care anymore? It’s like when Frasier was on the air. Odds were in its favor it would win the Emmy for Best Comedy Series. But this is the first time in about 41 years that UGA could win the championship. And everyoneContinue reading “I’m Rooting For UGA To Win (But I’m Not A Fan)”

Pope’s Comments Show The Generational Gap Remains Wide

Recently in the last week, Pope Francis went on the defensive after saying people need to start having kids rather than relying on pets as their children. This is another one of the many Christian rights, “Do as we say; not as we do” mantra that is turning more people away from all forms ofContinue reading “Pope’s Comments Show The Generational Gap Remains Wide”

Jan. 6, 2021: A Day That Will Live In Infamy

Benjamin Franklin was once asked, ” What do we have a republic or a monarchy?” He replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” A year ago today, millions if not billions all over the world watched as people stormed the U.S. Capitol Building in an attempt to stop the tabulations of the ballots forContinue reading “Jan. 6, 2021: A Day That Will Live In Infamy”