LETTERS


D’Antignac feels many over react to issue

Dear Editor:

It’s a sad day when someone uses half of the truth to incite people to do what they normally wouldn’t do. Most people, not only in Jefferson County, the state of Georgia, but these United States, are peace loving people. Most American households have at least one firearm, if not two or more. It’s beyond me why anyone needs these many arms, but you have those people that can afford to own firearms, continue to buy more and bigger arms to do what, kill. Their reason for all these arms is: the Second Amendment.

They will tell you that there are some politicians who want the right to take away, or to keep you from owning a firearm. Hogwash. They have already thrown up the Second Amendment, so where is their logic? What they are afraid of is that you won’t think like they think or you won’t think at all. So, they feel a need to give you a little shove in their direction, to join their cause.

It’s also sad when the NRA needs its members to incite others to own or, bear arms. To get your blood boiling, a member tells you a story about a poor farmer on the other side of the Atlantic, in a country with different laws than the United States, when it comes to owning firearms. There is some truth to the story that he tells you, but there are facts that he and the people who he’s trying to get you to back and join, did not tell you.

I won’t be like him, thinking you cannot think for yourself. If you have a computer, look for the truth. If not, when you have the time, stop by your local library and look it up yourself. There are those that think you will swallow anything. I’m sure you’ve heard, or been told, the truth is the light. Don’t let these NRA members keep you in the dark. God gave you a brain, use it. Don’t let them use it for you.

I’m sure he means well, but you don’t have to be a member of the NRA, or any group to protect you, your family or property. You have the right to own and the right to protect what’s yours. There are those who don’t give a fat rat about you, your family or your possessions. They are bold and don’t care about their life or yours. They don’t care if you’re home or not. Once they make up their minds, that life doesn’t mean jack, they’re coming in. That’s where we are different from the story that was told to you last week.

The United States of America and Great Britain, like night and day, some laws are similar, but when it comes to protecting you, family, and property, it’s no contest. Our law on this subject is better.

In closing, I’d like you to ask this member of the NRA, if he’s willing to buy you a firearm of your choice. If he or the NRA is willing, then I say to everyone that’s reading this, find out what day he or the NRA will be doing it and get in line for the gun of your choice.

Clyde D’Antignac
Future Wadley Resident

Dear Editor:

This is an open letter to Deacon Colin and Mrs. Louise Turner, Deacon Mike and Mrs. Linda Lewis, Brother Jerry and Mrs. Linda Armstrong, Sisters Josephine Johnson, Geneva Brinson, Beverly Brown and all participants, friends, and well-wishers who deemed me worthy of an appreciation and took time to share this unforgettable occasion with me, I say thank you.

I’ve hit many homeruns in Jefferson County and I’ve also missed a few. The Higher Hope Girls Club was one of my homeruns and their presence and performance at my appreciation truly humbled me.

To produce a first grader who is currently a principal of a Jefferson County school, is another homerun that gives me bragging rights; who knows, I just might live long enough to see her superintendent of Jefferson County schools. I speak of none other than Ms. Julia Wells, who spoke eloquently and sincerely about my life as her teacher. I love you, Julia.

To each and everyone, I will be forever grateful. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Della Turner Bakerr
Wadley