Comments on: Morning Metro: Outwrite Closing, Watershed’s Reasons for Moving, and Chair-Inspired Poetry

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:41:53 +0000

this isn’t listed on this “morning metro”
but this is freaking insane:
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/georgia-license-plates-could-1227303.html

“A requirement that all of Georgia’s license plates read “In God We Trust” … were among bills filed Tuesday”

IF this were to pass, and you didn’t want your tag to say that you have to BUY a county sticker.
INSANE.

I can’t wait to call the capitol daily when this comes up in session.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:46:51 +0000

10 minute audio interview with Outwrite owner

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain/article/0/0/1875250/Top.Stories/Outwrite.Bookstore..and..Coffeehouse.to.Close.at.10th..and..Piedmont..A.Conversation.with.Owner.Philip.Rafshoon.About.Search.for.New.Location

By: Marty

Marty — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:30:45 +0000

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:14:17 +0000

It is obvious that this is an issue that personally resonates with you, but it is disingenuous to imply that “fortune” or “misfortune” is the only determiner between homelessness and being able to eat at your restaurant of choice. If one is very sensitive and ready for a fight, I suppose I could see an illusion of offensiveness in Rebeccab’s comment; but I find myself more offended by your assertion that eating out demonstrates a sense of entitlement that homeless people don’t have the “fortune” to share. Working hard, having a job, paying your bills are not entitlements. And yes, I know that the mentally ill and addicted make up much of the homeless population. This still doesn’t explain your conviction that they have more of a right and reason to harass Rebeccab than she has a right to eat where she pleases.

By: Chadjunct

Chadjunct — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:42:21 +0000

I think there’s also been consistent commenters employing tactful wit as opposed to acerbic vitriol. And luckily for the faithful more than a mean number able to discern the difference. There’s a vast difference between debasing and debating.

By: Rebeccab

Rebeccab — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:23:57 +0000

Just unbelievable really.

“she could give those to a reputable organization that is trying to help people.”

I give to charity how and when I please, and it’s absolutely none of your business how I distribute my money. But to keep you from losing sleep over it, before I give my money or volunteer my time, rest assured I research how they spend the donations they receive.

“She spoke of homeless people as if they were a roaches”

What exactly led you to that statement? Because I believe when I firmly say no, it should mean no? Or because when I’m followed 2 blocks in the dark by a man yelling at me, I feel intimidated?

You have made boatloads of assumptions and created total fantasies about my mentality, financial situation, and strangely enough even beer buying habits. You need have your crystal ball sent to the repair shop, because you are just completely off base on them all.

And thanks for the backup cuba.

By: iheartnelliebelle

iheartnelliebelle — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:01:35 +0000

By: nelliebelle1197

nelliebelle1197 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:01:07 +0000

Excellent