TEN COMMANDMENTS
Legislators should contemplate laws
Regarding “Biblical text likely to stir debate” (Metro, Sept. 7), since the Georgia Legislature has posted the Ten Commandments on a public wall, I wish it would also publicly post the Code of Hammurabi and something from the Dharma or the Tao. It would be well for Georgia legislators to be reminded that the creation of law is a universal human activity, and the well-being of the governed is its goal. Perhaps contemplating the great laws in their simplicity and profundity would keep legislators from being consumed by their own greed, and that of their major corporate contributors. Amen.
BRENT FORKNER, CARTERSVILLE
POLITICS
Candidates should follow some guidelines
My sincere wish is that future political candidates not employ opposition researchers and spin doctors; that they research and write their own speeches; that they not employ lobbyists or accept funds from PACs, corporations or lobbyists; that they expound on comprehensive, detailed positions using rational, adult vocabularies; that they have no more than four televised debates; that they never lie or slander an opponent to achieve an edge; that they persevere to promote national health (not party dominance), and treat their opponents as they wish to be treated.
EDDIE ROSS, MARIETTA
‘FORWARD’
Vote your conscience in November election
“Forward” is usually the philosophy of any group or organization. It seems rather old-fashioned to really want to go back in time, yet there are many people today who want to bring back the “good old days.” This seems to be the thrust of many people who want a new president at all costs. We as voters must “do the right thing” and decide where our ideals and aims are to make the right decision in November. Vote your conscience and your heart (not your prejudices).
DAVID CLARKE, BUFORD
PATRIOTISM
Atlantans should stand to respect flag
My family and I recently returned from a vacation to your city. We enjoyed a Braves game and a visit to the laser light show at Stone Mountain. What I did not enjoy was witnessing people refusing to respect the United States, and the American flag. At the baseball game, a group sitting in front of us refused to stand for the singing of “God Bless America.” At the laser light show, another group refused to stand for the national anthem and accompanying visual display.
I have been to ballgames all over America. I am over 50 years old and have never seen any group of people fail to stand and honor the United States and the flag at the appropriate time. I am a little surprised the people in Atlanta allow this to continue. I guarantee you that no one does this in the state of Texas without getting an earful.
RANDY MACK, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
