As a country, the United States has a compelling story. Built by settlers looking for a new start, religious groups looking to escape persecution and adventure-seekers looking for a new place to explore, the country grew from a series of independent colonies into a world power unlike any other this world has ever seen.
ATLANTA — The revelation that NBC anchor Brian Williams apparently lied about an experience in Iraq is sad on so many levels. For starters, journalists are supposed to be trusted sources of information. A well-informed society needs trustworthy news sources. In this void, politicians can cheat. The morally deficient will corrupt. Sadly, the Williams saga is endemic of a larger societal problem. Lying. Dishonesty exists everywhere in society, from resumes to social media to telling one’s doctor how many beers one drinks per week to yes, the media. Life happens at lightning speed, and it’s often difficult to parse fact from fiction. This isn’t a new problem. The first cave drawings probably contained exaggerations. The Williams downfall isn’t the first journalism scandal. Chances are it won’t be the last. But maybe, just maybe, we can learn from this episode.
There is only one bill that the Georgia General Assembly has to pass each year – the budget. It is our predominant duty, more important than any law we pass under the Gold Dome and a duty more important that any partisan agenda. As your elected representatives and senators, we must remain good stewards of your money.
There’s finally a chill and certain festiveness in the air as most of us try to take time off from work to enjoy spending quality time with family and friends and reflect on the passing year. Children will be out of school on winter break soon, and while the holiday season is upon us, so are several traditional hunting opportunities.
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