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January 15, 2008 05:40 pm
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A Dream for America
Today, in the spirit of justice for all let’s remember the life, legacy and teachings of one of our country’s greatest civil rights leaders.
An ordinary man doing extraordinary things, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed our world through tirelessly striving for equality and justice for all humans through non-violence. He inspired all people with the dream that one day little black boys and little black girls could be able to join hands with little white boys and little white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers.
Dr. King showed us a very important truth. All that is needed for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. In honor of Dr. King’s legacy let‚s do something each day. As a citizen and judicial officer one way I pay homage to Dr. King is by treating all people in and out of the courtroom with dignity and respect. From the bench I emphasize that one of our most precious assets is the content of our character. It is how we will be judged by others and how we should judge ourselves. And when we damage our character by lying, cheating, using drugs, violence, abandoning our children, abusing our spouses, and stealing from our neighbor, we destroy ourselves. Such injury is color blind, doesn’t care how much money we make or if English is our first language.
With an abiding faith in our nation and the future of mankind Dr. King spread his message that one day all people will live in an unbiased and unified America that works toward bridging the gap of cultural differences and celebrating the bountiful diversity of communities throughout the nation. We cannot erase from American history the stigma of racial segregation that forced people to drink from separate water fountains or sit in the back of the bus. Such recollection serves as a reminder of past ills of a society we are learning to cure.
When we break down barriers and establish common ground a bond is created that can strengthen a nation one person at a time. America’s promise is liberty. The fact that our country is at war makes it that much more important for us to embrace hope, unity and support America through our support of each other. If everyone reaches out, we will leave no one behind. It is then and only then that we can experience the glorious destiny of a true and unfettered democracy.
— Maria Granger is an attorney and judicial officer for the Indiana Supreme Court and the Scott County Courts in Indiana. She practices law and resides in New Albany. She can be contacted at mgranger@ccol.net. Staff wri
Staff writer says goodbye
Friday, Jan. 11, was my last day writing for The Tribune and living in the area. I’ve met hundreds of people in my two years covering New Albany, but I’ve been able to say goodbye personally to only a few of them, hence the letter.
It’s been a privilege to work with and interview so many friendly, dedicated people. Thanks for helping to acquaint an East Coast transplant who didn’t know Sherman Minton from General Sherman before he moved here.
I wish New Albany and its residents nothing but unbridled success, improved voter turnout and a Tribune subscription. Take care of each other.
— Eric Scott Campbell, former Tribune staff writer
Kudos to Tribune photographers
I have been enjoying the top notch photography in the new Albany Tribune. Friday’s sports cover photo (Sports) of Angela Smith was typical of recent efforts by photographers C.E. Branham and Kevin McGloshen. The effort to make your paper more interesting and colorful is not unnoticed. Well done.
— Jerry Cook. Floyds Knobs
Wishes for New Albany 2008
I wish that all the farmers would sell their products at the same place and that place should be at Bank and Spring. Don't they know that the more farmers in one group the better business is for everyone? Let's support downtown and make it a better place.
I wish that in 2008 we would get another place for fine dining. We had wonderful place where you could go for a good glass of wine and very good food, a place where you could relax and enjoy the evening … This restaurant had excellent reviews in the Louisville papers, but the people in southern Indiana did not support it and it closed.
I wish that more people were aware of the wonderful bookstore in New Albany. Destinations is better than any of the privately owned bookstores in Louisville. They have an outstanding selection of books.
I wish that the city council members would work for the people of New Albany and not for their own party or just to be against certain people. Nonpartisanship seems so hard to practice.
— Gloria Hess, New Albany
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