THE FORENSIC EFFECT

I am amazed and excited that so many Americans have an interest in forensic science. When striking juries, I used to ask how many jurors watched television shows like CSI, Law and Order, and Forensic Files. Now, I just ask how many jurors do not watch these shows. It...

NEVER GIVE UP

With the recent suicides in the west Georgia area, I was lead to write about my thoughts regarding the issue and other problems that life presents. By the way, my heart goes out to those families who are suffering because of the recent suicides. May God heal. Years...

FIGHT FOR OUR POLICE OFFICERS

FIGHT FOR OUR POLICE OFFICERS. Over the past few months, our law enforcement community has been under siege from the national media, “civil rights activists”, and others who would prefer lawlessness over law and order. Recently, I have even seen some...

OUR NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL

Our nation should be grateful that former Attorney General, Eric Holder, has resigned. He mismanaged the Justice Department, was too close to the President, and did not have a firm grip on Constitutional principles. Now, we have a new era with a new leader at the U.S....

THE MAN IN THE ARENA

One of the most interesting and courageous American statesmen was Theodore Roosevelt. The 26th President of the United States was a man of many passions, political views, and contradictions. I don’t know that it would be possible to say that anyone could agree...

DRUG DOGS IN GEORGIA

My Bassett Hound, Tiberius, has a nose that can pick up on just about any scent. If we accidentally let him out of the back yard, he will always pick up on a smell and “off he goes.” Sometimes, we find him over a mile from home. My family has gotten better...

2015 GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

Governor Deal and a bipartisan General Assembly continued this year in improving Georgia’s criminal justice system. As the 2015 legislative session ended last week, three bills were passed by both houses and are expected to be signed by the governor. Here is a...

SUPERHEROES

The idea of a superhero brings to mind famous military commanders, knights in shining armor, and men and women who put their lives at risk to save others for no reward of any kind. The idea also brings to mind mythical heroes like Superman, Hercules, and Beowulf....

VIDEO CONFERENCING WOULD BENEFIT TAXPAYERS

A few months ago, I wrote a column about video conference hearings in Georgia. This is an issue that is important to our state and to fiscal conservatives like me. Much has happened since my last column. I wanted to update the community on the progress of this idea....