Citizens Rebel...Twice in One Week!

Just how far should the government intrude into your life? One hasn't been able to purchase Sudafed over the counter without a signature for years. Why? Because other people commit crimes with the sinus medicine. So honest citizens pay for the crimes of others? In a word, yes. 

Now we have a controversy over selling CBD oil. Yes, that's selling - not using! Feel free to use, but you have to go outside the Shoals to purchase it or order from out of state. Does this make sense to anyone?

If it doesn't, you may wish to join a public rally this Monday at 4:00 p.m. at the Lauderdale County courthouse. Make your voice heard and be sure to mention that four-letter word "vote" while there.

Live in Sheffield? On Thursday at 5:00 p.m. you have a chance to voice complaints over the new smoking ordinance. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building and last until all complaints are heard. Wow! That could go on until dawn.

If any of our readers attend either of these meetings, be sure to send us details on how it went. We've long advocated for more citizen input into local events, especially animal ordinances and welfare laws. It seems the public may finally be willing to let our elected officials know how they feel.