Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Dothan Eagle.
On Oct. 9, 2023, Dothan and the Wiregrass area lost a pillar of the community in orthopedic surgeon Furnie W. Johnston, MD.
From this past July onto this September, my patriotism continued to strain as Alabama, The South and Republican officials on both state and federal levels continue undermine the Constitutional rights of its citizenry. Don't get it twisted; this is not an anti-American rant. I am an American and a Southerner, reluctantly or otherwise.
Colin Kaepernick had the right move; he followed the suggestion by fellow NFL player and Green Beret Eric Boyer to KNEEL before Old Glory to honor the fallen and to uplift those who boots are currently on the ground. In my case, I kneel and pray before Old Glory by uttering the words Jesus spoke when crucified:"Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do." Anyone"patriot" that dares attack me in doing so only prove they drank the MAGA-Hateraide.
Dothan has an exceptional medical community and much of it started in 1962 when Dr. Johnston relocated to Dothan from Birmingham. In doing so he became the first “specialist” to come to Dothan. Other world-class physicians were to follow largely due to the presence of Dr. Johnston. The Wiregrass owes a big debt of gratitude to Dr. Johnston.If U.S. Senators would just do their jobs and decrease the national debt by $33 trillion, they could wear leisure suits for all I care.
Truth be told, it is difficult to maintain my patriotism when the rights of People of Color and women are infringed via election denial, gerrymandering, religious intolerance and repeal of bodily autonomy, the demonization of immigrants and migrants, the discarding of the elderly, mentally and physically disabled, coupled with the shunning of those in the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender people.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Horoscopes Oct. 12, 2023: Josh Hutcherson, everything will fall into placeCelebrities born on this day, today’s birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign.
Read more »
2023 Mid-Penn Conference Football standings through Oct. 8Get the latest Pennsylvania high school football news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results & athletes info for high school football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more at PennLive.com.
Read more »
KENS 5 High School Football Roundup | Oct. 12-14, 2023Nate Ryan delivered the award to Kaleb Borrego.
Read more »
ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather for Fri. Oct. 13, 2023: Cool temps today before big warm-upMoses Small joined ABC 10News as a Multimedia Journalist in 2022. He was born in Birmingham, Ala. and raised in Portland, Maine. He's elated to spend time in San Diego and learn more about the community.
Read more »
Big Game Friday: Texas high school football scores, Oct. 12-14, 2023Here are the Texas high school football scores for games played Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 12-Oct. 14.
Read more »
Horoscopes Oct. 13, 2023: Kate Walsh, make personal growth a priorityCelebrities born on this day, today’s birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign.
Read more »