FRANKLY SPEAKING
By W. Frank Wilson
Be careful when listening to or viewing Political Ads.
It’s always helpful to know the truth and have facts at your disposal
Republican Gubernatorial candidate has attacked Keisha Lance Bottoms for neglecting the neighborhood she grew up in known as Techwood Homes.
The truth here is Techwood Homes were torn down in 1995, years before Bottoms became
Mayor of Atlanta which makes Jackson’s claim invalid.
What the ad does, however, is paint a picture in the minds of viewers and listeners that suggests poor people and folk in inner city neighborhoods are not a priority for Mrs. Bottoms.
I personally don’t support either of these candidates, but I do support Truth.
In most political races you can find enough truths about a candidate to shape a decision.
Slander and deceit taint the political process and is the reason why good candidates are hard to find.
The political position and platform is often overlooked because of personal attack ads.
What do you bring to the office you’re seeking should be the focus not the opponent.
If I ever ran for office it would be a run for the office not against anyone!