Isakson wrong to excuse Trump’s retaliatory action
I just wrote U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, asking how it felt to prove himself a cowardly, craven lackey for President Donald Trump by excusing the president's revocation of former CIA Director John Brennan's security clearance. Isakson knows perfectly well that every criticism Brennan has leveled at Trump is on the mark, and that Trump's shameful and probably illegal retaliation against him reflects the mentality of a banana republic dictator. Isakson may tell himself he's doing what he must to protect the plutocratic, Dark-Ages Republican political agenda, but history will condemn him for his gutless failure to resist Trumpian autocracy. If the senator had any integrity or patriotism, he would call for Trump to be immediately impeached for abuse of power. I don't envy Isakson when he has to explain himself to his grandchildren. – CHRIS MOSER, STONECREST
Criticized Fulton judge is devoted worker for justice
The decision of Fulton County Judge Doris Downs to release Jayden Myrick, and the tragic death of Christian Broder, have garnered much recent media attention. The senselessness of Broder’s death and its effect on his family and this community are not lost on me. But I will share another perspective on the subject.
What has happened in this case could happen to any judge who has ever granted a bond, placed someone on probation or otherwise taken a chance on a young defendant. Period.
For the record, Judge Downs is one of the finest, most compassionate jurists Fulton County has seen. She is smart, fair and balanced. She would never say these things about herself, but for one who has dedicated her life to the cause of justice, and whose belief in the possibility of redemption has changed the lives of many, they are things that need to be said.
MICHAEL MORAN, ATLANTA
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