Georgia, Florida and Alabama can do more
The sensible thing for the tri-state area (including Alabama and northern Florida) to do is to require the immediate retrofit conversion of water flow devices (such as toilets, shower heads and aerators) to low-flow variants. While it’s laudable that many Georgia counties have regulations for new homes, it’s time to catch up all the remaining homes and businesses in the region served by Lake Lanier and other limited water resources. You could set a two-year deadline for certification of retrofitting, and then cut off the water of those residences and businesses that don’t comply. This won’t totally solve the problem — but it would help substantially.
Brian Wheeler, Atlanta
On some topics, there’s just no way to win
When it comes to presidential debates, the public only sees what amounts to Monday-morning quarterbacking. Of course, hindsight is 20/20. To bill a debate as a foreign policy forum is a fallacy. The majority of foreign policy meetings are held in secret and the great majority of the information used for decision-making at those meetings is cloaked in secrecy. How is it possible for an unvetted candidate to have access to that information?
Debate and deposition have more in common than beginning with the letter “D.” Depositions are used to discredit plaintiffs, witnesses and defendants. Debates create the same dilemma. It might be best to just give the candidates a test on civics and current events and let it go at that. We’d probably learn more about the candidate.
Ronald D. Johnson, Austell
Image repair can wait; stay focused on victims
Like a large corporation facing a scandal, Penn State has already begun a public-relations campaign to rehabilitate its image and restore confidence. While I understand that the administration and board of trustees sincerely regret the actions of a few “bad apples” and would like to move forward, I would much rather see them spend the money on a fund to help the victims. The right thing for Penn State to do is to focus on helping heal the victims, rather than repairing its image.
Frank Manfre, Grayson
So grateful for what the newspaper provides
I want to express my gratitude for the balanced and thoughtful reporting that marks the AJC these days. I also want to thank you for stories about people overcoming difficulties. Your stories are exceptionally well-written and give your readers new perspective and hope in the face of our own difficult circumstances. This type of journalism marks a newspaper providing increasing leadership through complicated times.
Sandy Golden, Tyrone
