This is the opinion page. Far too often it is graced only with my opinion, or maybe the musings of Ed Koch or George Will, or some other clever pundit who could not point DeKalb County out on a map.
This page is here for the community,  and I had much rather see local issues discussed than read another tender missive from George and Ed.
I know you have an opinion. We all know the one about opinions and the laws of nature, so I’ll skip the easy jokes and go straight to the meat.
Don't be shy. Write a letter to the editor.
It is not anonymous, but if you have an opinion, and we have already established that you do, be proud of it.
I slip my inane and insignificant insights into this spot almost every week, with a picture of me grinning like a jack-a-napes right there in the middle of the whole mess.
In my tenure here I have been called soulless, brainless, ridiculous, redundant, downright silly...and there was the thing about the special place in Hades, but if I am truly without a soul I don’t think that will be a problem. Time will tell.
The point is I lived through it, and so will you.
It is healthy for the community to discuss pertinent matters in an open forum.
Try to limit the letters to 400 words or so, and try to stick to some sort of relevant subject.
We do not pick and choose letters that mirror our own opinions, nor do we neglect to print those that criticize us.
We value and/or tolerate all opinions and believe that all letters that meet the criteria of a letter to the editor should be printed.
It is necessary for verification purposes that all letters must include a name, mailing address and daytime phone number.
Letters that are personal attacks on individuals or businesses will not be published.
This is not the place for the public to proclaim religious or personal beliefs, but if religion or personal belief is tied to a current issue, then there is a purpose to the letter.
All letters are subject to editing and condensation.
Just think of it as the prehistoric version of the blog.