I hope voters are paying attention. Fayette County is still a great place to live. That could change over the next four years.

When we moved to Fayette County nearly 30 years ago, one of the major attractions was that Fayette County was the only county in the metro area with a comprehensive land use plan. We reasoned that while growth was going to happen, the land use plan, if followed, would insure we would continue to enjoy plenty of open space, manageable traffic, etc.

Saturday, June 17, I was turning onto Westpark Drive from the southbound lane of Ga. Highway 74 (in front of Pike’s Nursery) in Peachtree City when I saw five mallard ducklings clustered together heading back toward their dead mother and sibling.

A recent letter to the editor concerned a cat that had been hit and left on Peachtree Parkway. The letter writer, Carolyn Browning, had stopped to check to see if it was still alive. While it was not, it reminded me of my own recent experience.

To the AJC: Mike Luckovich’s political cartoon of 22 June likening the U.S. military to al Qaeda was tasteless, uncalled for, and hurtful to those serving this country.

I read with interest Ed Outlaw’s article on June 21 in The Citizen relating to the Fair Tax plan. I found it particularly interesting that, while criticizing the concept of a consumption tax, Mr. Outlaw failed to mention that his “tax credit” consulting firm would be put out of business by a simplified tax code that no longer required tax credits to reduce corporate and personal tax liability.

As commendable as Alex Przbyszewski’s Boy Scout service is, (letter to editor June 21) it is disturbing to note the success the (obviously) government schools have had in brainwashing him to believe that it is good when the constitution is trampled upon and government becomes more of a nanny state.

It is a bit out of character, but, I feel compelled to respond to the recent “Free Speech” section, June 14, 2006.

Time for a change? I have been privileged to know Eric Maxwell for most of the 25 years I have lived in Fayette County. He’s a very gentle man, who has overcome a physical hardship to become a successful lawyer.

On Tuesday, July 18, 2006, the primary election will decide the future for Fayette County for the next four years.

Greg Dunn does not have a Democratic opponent for the November election. If Greg wins the primary then we, the citizens of Fayette County win.

I’m a Boy Scout in Troop 181 of Peachtree City. I’m working on a merit badge called Communications.The subject I would like to discuss is about recycling. Our landfills are becoming full and it is harder to turn land into dumps. If we could get more people interested in recycling we could reduce the amount of waste that would be sent to land fills.

Earlier [last] week I attended a presentation by a proponent of the “Fair Tax” plan. The basic idea of the plan is to replace the federal income tax (individual and corporate), social security tax, and estate tax with a tax similar to a sales tax.

In response to Marianna Raasch’s recent letter deploring the condition of the Tyrone Cemetery, I have to see that as to the physical appearance, I agree, and I’m supposed to be in charge of keeping it looking good!

This letter addresses a totally deceptive political ad which appeared in the June 7, 2006, edition of this newspaper. The ad was from the Eric Maxwell campaign.

I’m reporting to you on another item, and you decide. The Fayette County Commission had a joint meeting with the Peachtree City mayor and City Council to discuss EMS services.

Citizens of Peachtree City, are you aware that a developer is about to pull the wool over your eyes at the risk of your safety?

During the last month I was visiting the area and stopped by to browse through the old cemetery in Tyrone where many Confederate soldiers are buried.

To Fayette County Director of Transportation Lee Hearn: I wanted to send a “Thank you” for allowing me to visit with you a couple of weeks ago at your office and our discussing the situation at the intersection of Huiet Road and Ga. Highway 54.

May 30th I was driving down Peachtree Parkway and noticed a beautiful little white cat with orange and black markings in the road. I stopped to see if it was alive and unfortunately it wasn’t.

Peter Duran waves his hand and dismisses my evidences for the existence of God by associating belief in creation with numerology and astrology, which require “tactics” designed to persuade the “unwary reader.”

The Fayette County Commission had a recent discussion about the state’s required updates to the county’s Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. I commented on the genesis of our current plan. Many of our residents may not be aware of the history.

Don’t trust government with tax money.

Last year we were told that Peachtree City had a surplus of funds and a millage rollback could be considered, but to offset future millage increases the moneys would be placed in the reserve fund.

Never mind that an overwhelming majority of Americans oppose gay marriage. It’s perilously close to becoming the law of the land — unless citizens like us step up and demand our federal lawmakers pass the Marriage Protection Amendment.

I am writing to you about the article on CRCT scores being sent via mail. Personally, I think it is risky.

Being a student myself (rising 7th grader at J.C. Booth Middle School), I wouldn’t want my scores being lost or mailed to the wrong address, which does happen.

[The] Memorial Day service in Peachtree City once again reminded me of the reason my family moved to this town.

So many people allotted time in their busy schedules to pay tribute to those who gave their life for our country. Being a military family, we are sensitive to anti-military views splashed over the news wires, but it was wonderful to see this ceremony attended by so many people who cherish our country’s great moral values.

On behalf of the city of Senoia and the Senoia Downtown Development Authority, I would like to thank everyone for your support of our military heroes.

Thank you, Fayetteville.

I was never more under-whelmed by the great outpouring of your appreciation of the sacrifices of the men and women that are serving or have served to provide you with the freedoms that you so much enjoy today.

This old sailor from WWII thanks everyone in the wonderful crowd that assembled for the Peachtree City Memorial Day Ceremony.

A few remarks for Mr. Duran.

First, evolution does not explain the massive changes of life forms that occurred through natural history. At a recent exhibition which glorified the work and influence of Charles Darwin at the Museum of Natural History, the curator himself admitted that the fossil record does not support Darwin’s theories of how evolution led to the development of life forms over time.

I am intrigued by the discussion fostered by Pepper Adams and Peter Duran. Both claim science in support of their positions. However, neither of them cites a single scientist.