Thursday, May 16 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:20:04 GMT
In my editorial on Tuesday I chided our legislators for being the last state to pass a no-brainer bill legalizing home brewing. Today I want to challenge them to be one of the first states to pass another no-brainer;More >>
In my editorial on Tuesday I chided our legislators for being the last state to pass a no-brainer bill legalizing home brewing. Today I want to challenge them to be one of the first states to pass another no-brainer;More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:20:07 GMT
Kudos, or perhaps, cheers to the Alabama Legislature for passing HB9, the home brewing bill. Legalized home brewing may not be up there with education reform or prison funding, but it was overdue. More >>
Kudos, or perhaps, cheers to the Alabama Legislature for passing HB9, the home brewing bill. Legalized home brewing may not be up there with education reform or prison funding, but it was overdue. More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:20:06 GMT
What was the old Pan-Am gas station at the corner of Bibb and Coosa is now no longer. Last weekend that landmark was demolished with nothing remaining where it once stood other than the outline of a foundation. WhatMore >>
What was the old Pan-Am gas station at the corner of Bibb and Coosa is now no longer. Last weekend that landmark was demolished with nothing remaining where it once stood other than the outline of a foundation. WhatMore >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:20:08 GMT
Our editorial last week focusing on Eastdale Mall's new Friday and Saturday night policy of not allowing those under the age of 18 into the mall without adult supervision drew almost unanimous praise.More >>
Our editorial last week focusing on Eastdale Mall's new Friday and Saturday night policy of not allowing those under the age of 18 into the mall without adult supervision drew almost unanimous praise.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:20:08 GMT
Last week the Eastdale Mall took a position that if you under the age of 18 and want to come to their mall you're going to need adult supervision between the hours of 6pm and 9pm on Friday and SaturdayMore >>
Last week the Eastdale Mall took a position that if you under the age of 18 and want to come to their mall you're going to need adult supervision between the hours of 6pm and 9pm on Friday and SaturdayMore >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected much of Arizona's controversial immigration law, but upheld other provisions, delivering a split decision to the Obama administration. So if you are keeping score and trying to figure out who the winner is-stay tuned- we've just reached halftime on this issue.
Monday's ruling continues to spotlight no matter what the decision might be in the courts there will be two sides voicing strong opinions describing how they are gaining ground on this issue.
If you ask the Governor, House Speaker or the Senate President Pro Tem – Monday's ruling delivered a day of "victory," "validation" and "affirmation." On the other hand if you asked the legal director of the Southern Poverty Law Center the decision was "A blow to Arizona's anti-immigrant law and similar copycat laws that have sprung up in other states."
Instead of continuing the focus on Alabama being a state divided on this topic I think it's worthwhile to point out that there is some consensus mixed in with all this disagreement. We believe the vast majority of Alabamians could agree that in order to live, work and go to school in Alabama you need to do so legally. In the same breath – in order to enforce this law we also believe the majority of Alabamians would agree that it should be done without violating an individuals civil rights. And if we are being honest with ourselves-hindsight being 20/20-we feel the powers that be would have done things differently initially if they had the chance to do it all over again.
So let use Monday's ruling in Arizona as an opportunity to take a hard and deliberative look at Alabama's current immigration law and have the courage and humility to make any change necessary to do the right thing for Alabama, our country and those that want to be a part of it.