I hope that this newspaper

decides to take another opinion poll from the people of Fayette County

to see how the people feel on the tax equity issue.

To be fair, however, I must

say that Commissioner Herb Frady (the city feller's commissioner) has

been the only one to appear to be open-minded on the subject, in my opinion.

To Commissioner Bost: I hope

that you do ask the people to do away with the local option sales tax.

Just try me.

Mr. Mayor, I got your message

and would be honored to join with you in the call for the Fayette County

commissioners to revisit the issue of tax equity. One thing I think we

can all say about you is that you know how to win a battle. I feel that

with your tenacity and business acumen united with the people behind you

that we can "win one for the Gipper."

So I, as one individual, would

be willing to sign whatever petition is necessary, or attend whatever

meeting is needed, to convince our fellow county commissioners of the

need to revisit the issue of tax equity. I can't think of a better white

horse for our Mayor to ride out on than winning the battle over the taxation

villain who is against the little man (as he heads off into the sunset).

Please count me in your camp.

James Melvin Ewing

Peachtree City