When lawmakers double as terrorists
For the past two decades, Americans have expressed outrage about terrorist attacks across the globe. However, where is our outrage when our elected officials refuse to pass comprehensive gun laws to protect their own constituents from mass murder? When we are afraid to send our children to school; afraid to enter a place of worship, shopping mall, or movie theater; or afraid to gather for a political rally, are we not experiencing terrorism? There have been 95 school shootings since Sandy Hook. Had rigorous background checks for anyone purchasing a gun been in effect, there would likely have been fewer such incidents. As long as our legislators bow to the will of the National Rifle Association and refuse to demand stricter gun laws, they too are practitioners of terrorism, for they share the responsibility for every one of these tragedies and contribute to the collective fear of all Americans.
BRENDA CONSTAN, ATLANTA
Time for new leadership in DeKalb
It has been obvious for years that DeKalb County government is rife with corruption and ineptitude. Further, it appears that while many county officials and other employees have been criminally charged and convicted, many other dishonest employees remain in our county government. It was commendable that Interim CEO May realized a situation existed and hired an outside independent investigator to ferret out problem areas and downright illegal activities. Now, when the findings are presented, he cries foul because it shows Mr. May and his cronies have participated in questionable and possibly illegal policies. Interim CEO May, to borrow a line from a famous movie, “You can’t handle the truth!” Mr. May, enough is enough. DeKalb County residents deserve an honest, transparent government. You made a sound decision when you requested the audit; now make another good decision to resign and allow us to once again search for a leader who can finally clean up DeKalb government.
MICHAEL L. SHAW, STONE MOUNTAIN
Parents should warn kids about deer
Traffic columnist Mark Arum appropriately alerted drivers of potential driving hazards with regard to roaming deer. However, an additional warning needs to go out to the general public. Male deer (bucks) are very possessive, territorial and aggressive this time of year. Young children may see deer and falsely think they are the “petting zoo” variety and approach them with potential tragic results. I live in a busy neighborhood in north Atlanta, yet have recently seen two sparring bucks and others chasing does in my backyard. The long, sharp points on their racks could do some serious damage to a young child. Parents need to caution their children to not approach deer this time of year.
P.D. GOSSAGE, JOHNS CREEK
