It has come to my attention that not only are many unsure of my preferred monicker, but some are also discussing the matter over dinner! It’s pretty flattering to know I’m dinnertime fodder, but let me set the record straight.
We realize that many involved in our local leadership may be a little intimidated by the prospect of having an online news outlet, and quite honestly we’re afraid they could feel left out.
What is somebody supposed to think and who should they believe? This is the challenge that faces everyone today. Are you willing to put in the time and effort to be informed? Because that is what it takes and not everyone has the time, nor the mental energy to verify the information that their sources present to them.
We note that $6 million is almost exactly the same amount of money that Columbia County retailers sold in state lottery tickets during the 2021 fiscal year (actual total, $6,084,612.)
Community journalism is a double-edged sword. On one edge you’ve got an organization whose goal is to provide objective facts for the betterment of the people you serve. The other edge is just as sharp — nay, oftentimes sharper — and consists of those whose objective is to steal the spotlight from the real issues.
It was Tommy Smith who stood out the most for me. He said things no other on-air personality dared to say, and I knew this fact even as a boy. He did things his way and didn’t worry about the backlash.
Please contact your Justice of the Peace for the QC and let them know how you feel and hopefully the public will be allowed to speak at this meeting as well.
