Maybe I just don't like the endings of

http://savannahnow.com/news/2011-12-08/georgia-bill-would-end-need-concealed-weapon-permit#.TuJy9GNU_SY

I'm from the backwoods, so my opinion on gun control probably isn't the most favorable. But, I really am beginning to hate the way that the Savannah Morning News ends their stories. The endings are either unrelated or unnecessary.

Here's the ending for this article:

'Spencer is picking up the mantel of two of the legislators who have sponsored bills in recent years relaxing gun-control laws. Each just took appointments in the Deal administration and left the General Assembly. Spencer may not have the same luck as Sen. Mitch Seabaugh, R-Sharpsburg, and ex-Rep. Tim Bearden, R-Villa Rica, because he doesn’t have their seniority in the legislature nor their leadership sway since both were committee chairmen.

Spencer was elected last year and quickly learned how little influence a freshman has when he was drawn into the same district with veteran Rep. Mark Hatfield, R-Waycross.'

Why is this related to the gun control story? I don't think Spencer's 'lesson' is related to the issue at hand at all. Freshmen representatives learn lessons like freshmen in college learn them: It's things that the senior people have learned already and aren't that impressed with. It's a part of life, and a part of being a politician.

Why Name the Street?

What's the purpose behind giving the name of a street that a crime suspect lives on?

I haven't seen the Savannah Morning News do this, but I've seen other papers do it, especially those in smaller markets.

But what's the purpose behind that?

I understand the reasoning behind saying where crimes took place, but not behind saying that 'John Doe of a Smith Street address has been taken in for questioning'.

Maybe this ticks me off because the parents in my area always read the paper, and they automatically assume that if someone from that street robbed a bank, every person on that street has the potential to be a bank robber, which just isn't true.

So what's the need in doing this?

Radar hot-spots

Why is a radar hot-spot a news item?

I've seen them talked about on the morning news shows, heard it on news bites from the radio, and seen it on the site for the Savannah Morning News.

Honestly, I don't agree with telling people where police will be checking speed.

I feel like it doesn't encourage people to follow the law.

I know that when I hear where the hot spots will be, I become extra cautious about my speed in those areas. I'm not encouraged to watch my speed all day. I'm just encouraged to be sure that in my 45 minute drive to school, to be sure that i'm not speeding on Abercorn.

But anyways, I really don't think it's the best thing to publicize. Sure, compulsive speeders thank you, but I feel like it does more of a dis-service to the public in the long run.

Herman Cain and the Many Accusers

(Pardon the title. I realize it sounds like a sort of a bad morality lesson.)
Herman Cain used to be a front-runner for the presidential election.

Until he had his good name smeared by...I don't know how many different accusers now (accusers about sexual discrepancies as well as potential affairs).

This interests me for two reasons in particular.

1, Why didn't we hear about all of this until he was considered a true contender? I mean, honestly, these people knew he was running for president. Why wait until he's a front-runner to come forward about everything?

2, Why on earth does it matter that he used to, as one of my family member's put it, think with the wrong head?

Here's my thoughts on number 1: He was the golden boy of the Tea Party, aka the ultra-conservatives. Ultra-conservatives aren't gonna vote for someone who has a fairly questionable moral record. But the timing still confuses me. It's stuff like this that makes for consipracy theories about how the 'higher ups' are trying to ensure that their candidate wins.

Thoughts on number 2-Most people, regardless of political affiliation, won't vote for someone with a history of demeaning women and cheating on significant others. It just doesn't sit well with people.

That being said, it's almost kind of sad that Cain's campaign had to end like this. He would've been fun, if nothing else, to watch in the debates.