When columns like mine exist, it’s extremely important to address the feedback you see in the comments and answer questions from time to time. This week’s column will do just that.
Also, a big shout out to one of my biggest supporters, Tedd A. He always reads my column and wants to tell me how awful they are. Keep reading, Tedd! I am sure that this one is sure to disappoint as well. Consistency is important, after all.
More from Michael Meyers: So Much To Talk About
I’m hearing that city officials have been contemplating the idea of paying incentives to make sure people get vaccinated. This is a great idea. Then, we can pay people to make sure they take their insulin, too. No, really, we should be applauding the city leaders for considering some initiatives to get this community safe. I also think it’s important to discuss the need to put vaccination requirements policies in place for all employees. Oh wait – did I spill that?
Well, since it’s out there… let’s discuss this. There are lots of companies — including the military — who are discussing this very thing. There are even some places that have already made vaccinations a requirement. With that being said, the city of Augusta needs to get on the bandwagon. Like it or not, it will be coming soon.
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How do some of you feel about mask mandates? You don’t want to wear a mask because the mayor or president said so, but you put one on to fly? That’s like the lady that I see always commenting about “the vaccine this” and “the vaccine that” and “it’s horrible,” but then someone in her family exposed her for being vaccinated herself.
Please consider getting vaccinated.
Let’s address the elephant in the room. There are lots of people who are determined to have an opinion on the DA vs. former DA grudge match created by Austin Rhodes. First thing we need to get understood is that Austin doesn’t like Jared Williams. There isn’t much that Jared can do that will make Austin happy.
The next thing is that Jared has to walk a very tight rope. I do not believe he would do anything wrong or anything to get himself into any kind of trouble. After all, the eyes of the world (and by that, I mean Columbia County) are watching.
I have to admit — it kind of caught me by surprise when I read Judge Blanchard’s statement saying he was not misled. What did surprise me was what has appeared to be Blanchard “folding” under the pressure. Is this because he is now stuck in Columbia County with the people who are upset? Or is this because he saw the error and wanted to fix it?
Let’s get something straight. I have the highest respect for the judge, and he has always been very nice to me. I can remember one time years ago when he even let me swing his gavel down. Let me ask this — and maybe this can be answered down below in the comments — why are so many Columbia County residents worried about what happens in an Augusta case anyway?
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I believe the point people are missing is this: All eyes are on police shootings these days, and now more than ever the process has to be above reproach.
From my understanding, less than a week into the GBI’s investigation, the then-DA sent a letter saying she would not pursue charges. When the DA tells the GBI she’s not going to prosecute, no matter what their investigation uncovers, it makes the process look biased, as if she made up her mind about the shooting before there was an investigation about the shooting.
In other news, this redistricting is going to get very interesting. They will broker deals to eventually change the demographics in house and senate seats so that local seats can change to keep things a little more balanced at this level. Does that mean we work District 3 to cut some people in or move some things in District 1 to cut some people out? Either way, make sure you attend the meetings and ask questions so that you don’t miss any information.
And on the questions I received in my inbox, we will address those next week. As we await the next person to announce their intentions to run for mayor, can you imagine A.K. Hasan having competition running against him for school board? Here I go, getting ahead of myself again.
Michael Meyers is a Columnist for The Augusta Press. Reach him at Michael.meyers@theaugustapress.com.
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