Welcome, returning and new students and faculty!
Filter Athens’ tap water: It’s polluted with industrial chemicals, like toxic carcinogenic fluorine acid, which raises levels of copper (hyper-tension) and lead (brain deterioration). The best filter is distillation; next, reverse osmosis (available at Kroger), and then Brita or Pur. You are what you drink.
Women, don’t walk alone at night; rape does occur. Program your cellphone to Athens and OU police and carry a whistle and matt knife. Slash his hands, arms and face. And learn self-defense. Kick your attacker’s knees or crotch.
Use condoms: Chlamydia was at an all-time high on campus in 2012. And don’t be foolish to let a man use your rectum for his masturbation.
If you need a defense attorney and are poor, don’t use Athens County’s public defenders. They are sorely unprepared. Use OU’s campus attorneys.
Athens city and county governments are all Democrat. One-party rule fails democracy’s promise. Student and faculty Independents, Greens, Republicans and Socialists are needed for Athens political offices.
Atheists, humanists and other secularists are not welcome in the “Bible Belt” Athens Messenger and the Athens NEWS letters and columns. The Post is the best print source for your opinions and news. Become active.
Support worker-owner Casa Nueva Restaurant/Cantina Uptown and Crumb’s Bakery on Columbus Road. Their workers own their business.
If you play drums or other loud musical instruments and live off campus, sound-proof your play-rooms. Loud noise (like barking dogs) is a nuisance that neighbors will report to the police. Thank you for your consideration.
When you’ve time, read filmmaker Oliver Stone’s new book, The History of the United States. History courses at our high schools and universities have hidden the truth of our actions in the world. Stone reveals all.
Athens County is a poor region. Volunteering is most appreciated. And if you have a low income, free meals are available at various churches and United Campus Ministry.
John Spofforth is a longtime Athens resident and OU alumnus.
