As we get back to our regular routine this week, we will pick up where we left off and shed a light on some things mentioned last week.
Don’t you love when you bring things up and people are ready to give you even more information about what you are talking about?
With that being said, let me address one of my angry readers.
The accusation that I support abortion is overreaching. In 2022, let’s work on not grouping people into a box. This can become dangerous, especially if you don’t know what you are talking about. When you group people, that also would give people an ability to group you.
It is not true to say all Democrats, liberals, Blacks, “lefties,” etc., support abortions any more than it is true that all Republicans, whites or “righties” support Donald Trump. Let me be crystal clear: I do not support abortion.
Moving on. Let me mention the outpouring of love that Judge Watkins received via my last column and my post on Facebook. It seems as if the community as a whole really has a sincere admiration for him and his legacy. He has always been a real stand-up guy in my eyes, and I am wishing him a very happy and healthy retirement. But do judges ever really retire?
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Speaking of things that continue to be said, I’m still hearing we are well on our way to having another candidate announce his intentions of running for mayor. Let’s just say he will not look like the other candidates… I know y’all understand what is meant by that. All candidates have to be aware of what is being called “the Marion Williams factor.”
If you missed Austin last week when I had to fill in, this topic was mentioned. All the candidates were named and the one that made the switch board light up was Marion Williams.
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I believe it is the name recognition that will play a major factor in him being a contender. Most voters are seasoned voters, and they also tend to vote for familiarity compared to actually voting for results. This election will definitely stand out considering it will be held during the general primaries.
I have to contradict something my friend Ms. Sylvia said, though. I believe voters will be anxious to get out and vote. We may even have record turnout for a primary – especially with some other “familiar” names at the top of the ticket.
Now, getting into the municipal stretch will be quite entertaining. This is because it will have its own cast of characters bidding for seats. I know we went over this before, but you have to admit it never gets old.
Let me do something that “The Chief” accused me of never doing: getting back to something that was at the end of one of my columns. Von Pouncey, by all accounts, had not moved her voter registration until recently. She recently ran in District One and now is running in District Two. This was brought to my attention by a candidate who is potentially running and an elected official.
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Not only did the candidate say this, but they had “receipts” (That’s slang for proof). They provided me with a screenshot of the voter information and then later provided me with one that had been updated after my column ran. If nothing else, this will make for great debate when residency is argued.
I’m told that there are two other people/activists who have thrown their names in the hat for district two: Ray Montana and Jo’rae Jenkins. The latter recently ran for District Nine. If both of them enter the race, I can guarantee you will want to attend all the debates and bring popcorn.
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Speaking of Pouncey, local attorney Charles Lyons will soon be announcing his intentions to run for a judge seat. This may play to his advantage and the prospect of him just walking right in is possible. I say this because I’m told we will be hearing of other retirements from the bench. I know some believe this will be true. As they say: the writing is on the wall.
This election season will be full. I can see it already. Signs everywhere! And of course, we love campaign signs everywhere… Especially on properties that people have no right to use and of course, the stories about illegal signs being destroyed. I’m sure the Marshal’s Office is looking forward to that… Right. Neither am I.
As COVID-19 continues to run rampant in our community, I implore you to try to stay safe. I believe washing your hands, watching your distance and wearing a mask are all ways to help prevent the spread of the virus. The vaccine has proven to be helpful. Notice that word “helpful.”
It is not a be all end all for COVID-19 to leave this Earth. But I do believe people should get vaccinated (always check with your healthcare professionals first) just like I believe people should wear seat belts. Of course, it’s your right to chose to get vaccinated or not. See how that works?
Man, it seems as if we have covered quite a bit this week. For thosewho thought the mayor would be running for his old senate seat, you can hang that up. Especially since he was drawn out b… Well, here I go getting ahead of myself again.
Michael Meyers is a Columnist for The Augusta Press. Reach him at Michael.meyers@theaugustapress.com
