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November 2009

Healthcare Reform Through Waistline Control

Submitted by Gene Patterson on November 10, 2009 - 9:09pm

Recently, we interviewed Dr. Tom Kim - founder of a clinic for underinsured and uninsured East Tennesseans - about how he would solve our healthcare crisis.

Dr. Kim's prescription was pretty simple.  "Quit smoking, eat less and walk instead of driving places."

He's no doubt right.  We would all be healthier if we followed Dr. Kim's advice.  But how far are we willing to go toward that end? How comfortable would we be if we were "ordered" to quit smoking, eat less and walk more?

The Davidson Trial

Submitted by Gene Patterson on November 2, 2009 - 9:49pm

During the two weeks of the Lemaricus Davidson murder trial, a steady stream of people sat inside the courtroom. Mostly family members, friends and supporters of the families, filled the seats.

But others - with no connection to the families - also spent time there.  Attorneys, court workers, other government workers and police officers were often part of the courtroom contingent.

There were also some random folks there, like the guy from Florida who handed me a racist newsletter. Or the soccer mom who wanted to see the "monster."