Have we reached

the point in this still-new experiment we call the United States that

we're afraid to make a real, positive change?

In

Tyrone, who regulates the regulators?

Environmental Coloumnist

Irony comes in many

forms and all too often at the expense of taxpayers. That is exactly

what is happening with recent events in Tyrone. The city of Tyrone,

long known for being a very nice place to live, has a problem. Actually,

they have several problems, and I have not been shy about passing this

message along to them directly and bluntly. Telephone calls, fax messages

and statements at their city council meetings have proven to be useless.

They prefer to believe their city manager and now well, now comes the

irony.

That

clever old Nostalgia guy, he has a way of getting deep into our pockets

One

Citizen's Perspective

I met someone a

while ago. You may know him, too. His name is Nostalgia, and he is the

most talented, charismatic, and poignantly direct person I have ever

known.

Don't

say, Cheese!

MURPHY

Laugh Lines

If you think a black

and white lab is a speckled dog and not a place to develop monochrome

photographs, then you are in the same boat as me. I learned that I have

a lot to learn about the tide of studio photography in the 21st century

when I visited "Images by Rainy" in Fayetteville.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Some

will never get it about legal abortion

I am convinced that

men (and women, alas) such as Father [David] Epps [in The Citizen Review,

July 6] will never begin to understand what an agonizing decision it

is to seek an abortion, nor the horrific circumstances that accompany

it. Can there be no understanding and compassion for the woman involved?

Red

light for Wal-Mart

So, another "evaluation"

has been made for the Ga. highways 54-74 area in Peachtree City, finding

that it will meet the traffic ordinance. Maybe, like some weather forecasters

should, they should stick their heads out window and take a look.

July

4th Parade has become embarrassing 'gimme fest'

I think the good

people of Peachtree City have confused the Fourth of July with Halloween.

My family and I attended the parade, and it was like no other July 4th

parade I've ever seen.

Health

care: Why emulate Russia, Canada, Mexico?

Re: "We need

a strong patients' bill of rights now."

Health

care plan is just fancy income redistribution

Like many seniors,

I sacrificed and worked hard for over 40 years with certain goals in

mind. One of those goals was not to be a burden to my children. I saved,

invested, bought health and long term care insurance and, most importantly,

lived a healthy lifestyle so that I would not cause myself physical

problems in the long run.

Government-mandated

health care will be mediocre

Dr. Rückl,

why did you choose to come to America and practice medicine instead

of practicing under a superior European system? Was it the higher salaries

that doctors command in this country or the freedom to be your own boss?

Please elaborate because you don't seem happy with our system.

Doctor:

Let's discuss health care

I am not alone with

my very strong opinion that a progressive society help everyone who

is ill. I just wish a few readers find something to comment or criticize

in my article in order to get the discussion going, no matter how limited,

no matter how small the circle.

Upon

closer examination, maybe lawyers aren't the problem after all

Rejoice, you all!

We don't have a Lawyers' Day, but we do have the nearest thing, namely

Law Day, on May 1 of each year. This day, which we honor by working,

recognizes our system of law, our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and

the liberty we all enjoy under our system of government. Many communities

take advantage of that day to honor and thank law enforcement officers

and others whose devotion to the law and personal courage deserve our

recognition.

Let's

stick to the real issues

I would like to

personally thank Mr. Aleshire for his critical evaluation of my criticisms

regarding certain critical aspects of our local government (The Citizen,

June 27). His cynical commentary on pessimism is reminiscent of the

man that once stated that there is absolutely no such thing as absolutes.

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