Not surprisingly,

I had a chance to chat with a few Delta pilots following last week's

column.

School

shootings:

One

Citizen's Perspective

It's been less than

two years since the Columbine High School tragedy rocked our collective

conscience. There were several high profile school shootings before

Columbine, but Columbine seemed to solidify the behavior as a cultural

malaise which affects us all.

Never

just a dog, Guthrie was our buddy before a bullet stopped his love

JANE HOLT

Contributing Writer

It was Sunday afternoon.

We left him tied to his leash and went to Lowe's in Fayetteville to

buy materials for a dog run. We suspected that some female was in heat

on the road behind our property because Guthrie was exhibiting behavior

that can only mean one thing.

Ain't

it grand for raising kids

MURPHY

Laugh Lines

All of us have lived

the horror. Whether passing the offending forebear in the halls at work,

the grocery store, or at church, we are stopped and held ransom while

some grandparent shows us pictures of their grandkids.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don't

build TDK Blvd. and ruin rural Coweta

It is rare that

I write my concerns to the newspaper, as I usually present them in person

at the Peachtree City Council meetings. However, since I will not be

able to attend the meeting March 15 at 5:30 p.m., and since I feel that

it is important for the citizens of Peachtree City to understand what

is being proposed, I hope that you receive this in time to print it

before that meeting.

The

Delta pilots' strike: View from other side of cockpit

In response to the

airline pilot's article in the (AJC, March 3), I have several comments

to make.

Does

animal shelter, 'Kill first, ask questions later'?

I was appalled when

I read the letter to The Citizen from Denise Barnett regarding the destruction

of her family cat by Fayette County Animal Control, after he was caught

in a trap and taken to the shelter.

Not

neighbors' role to notify irresponsible pet owner

First, let me extent

my deepest sympathies to Denise Barnett, who lost her pet in a web of

miscommunication resulting in the pet's being put to sleep.

Put

leash on all dogs on PTC cart paths

The leash law in

Peachtree City is ineffective because that part of the leash law that

allows animals to be under voice control is ineffective.

Gunfire

from 4-H practice range disturbs southside

Saturday morning

at 9 I was awakened by the sound of a horse kicking his stall. When

I got up to investigate, I realized that the 4-H Skeet Club had begun

its shooting schedule for their season.

Injured

kids from Columbia, Somalia getting help in Fayette, need more

In an effort to

raise public awareness regarding the incredible humanitarian efforts

occurring in our county, I would like to briefly outline the situation

of Maike Vega.

Think

our kids aren't watching us? Look at this . . .

For those who think

that their actions and words go unheeded by the youngsters around them,

I have news.

Separating

those who pray from those who prey

President Bush's

initiative to provide federal funding to faith-based organizations,

enabling them to better provide social services to the needy in this

country, is worthwhile and deserves our full support. Why?

Doped

up and doped out at school

Rayism The intelligence

of so few leads to the stupidity of so many.

Still

more about riding the bus to Starr's Mill

Adult

takes up for Kerry

I am an adult and

I am writing to defend the seniors' right to drive to school. I have

been following this controversy since Kerry FitzPatrick's original letter.

The letters written in last week's paper by Bill Webster and R.D. Welch

were unbelievable.

Bus

rider agrees with Kerry

After reading the

many responses bashing Kerry FitzPatrick's article, I'd have to say

I am disgusted. Honestly, I have to say the adults who reacted by sending

in all these mean letters, are acting like 4-year-olds. I for one believe

that people have a right to their opinion.

Adults

need lessons in civility

I just read the

letters in response to one of my classmates, Kerry FitzPatrick's letters.

Although I see both sides of the issue, I totally agree with Kerry.

I rode the bus all throughout my middle school and freshman years, and

now that I am a junior and have a car I feel that I have earned the

privilege of not having to take the bus. My classmates and I should

not have to plan our schedules around if kids are too lazy or spoiled

and get Mommy or Daddy to drive them to school.

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