I check my online news feed numerous times throughout the day. That’s how I keep up with what’s happening in the world. But I had to step away from it yesterday. So many of the headlines discussing the Georgia school shooting added two words that really bothered me. It wasn’t just another senseless shooting, but…
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For the last day and a half, the word I keep hearing on television is shocking. People are shocked by the attempt on a former President’s life at his rally on Saturday night. But for many who, like me, were alive in the 1960s, the events that transpired in Pennsylvania aren’t surprising. While I was…
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The number of violent crimes is rising here in Nashville. Some say it happens in every area filled with rapid growth. While that doesn’t make me comfortable, I understand. But the very alarming stat involves violent crimes committed by people who are out on bond. The number of people who post bail after committing a…
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With the recent tragedy in Colorado Springs still in the news, many people are saying they no longer feel safe in public. That makes perfect sense. Mass shootings are happening in schools, churches, movie theaters, grocery stores, and hosts of other public places. We now have to be aware of our surroundings wherever we go….
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I never thought that a trip to the store could be dangerous. As a kid, I loved going to the grocery store. With what’s happening in our world today, I’m almost afraid to go now. There have been too many random shootings over the last few years. I hate that something so simple has become…
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By now, you already know there was a mass shooting at a Texas school on Tuesday. And once again, people will start to argue about access to guns. Yes, that’s something we need to fix. We’ve been fighting about that for a long time. But sadly, some people would rather talk about things that don’t…
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Every day across America, there are news stories of misplaced anger. Some of these only involve people yelling and screaming. And sadly, some can end up with people pulling guns or knives. We have an anger issue, and it’s only getting worse…
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We’re living in a divided country right now. Of course, I realize that I’m not telling you something that you don’t already know. Today isn’t just about an election. Today is a day where we must hope and pray. We must hope and pray to lessen this divide…
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I’ve mentioned in a few podcasts that Nashville has seen a rapid rise in crime over the last year or so. And while things are getting worse, I have to remember that things still aren’t as bad as they are in places like Chicago…
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The crime rate in Nashville continues to rise at a rapid rate. Of course, that comes with our growth. But, the number of young criminals we have is totally frightening…
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