A tongue in cheek review of the news published this week regarding Wise County.
Normally posted every Sunday before 10:00 p.m. unless I'm lazy.
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For the week ending  5/16/10

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The Story
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The Spin	For years and years we've heard that Wise County would become part of the metroplex. Now we struggle to not become smaller.

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The Spin	Our Appraisal District says property values are dropping? Our Appraisal District? Someone call 911.

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The Story	Letter to The Editor #1:
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The Spin	Ah, yes. Name calling. The cornerstone of civilization.

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The Story	Letter to the Editor #2 (in regards to the Messenger's Brian Know article on slavery):
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The Spin	I've always shook my head about the "states' rights" argument regarding the Civil War. Even if true, it was about their believed right to own slaves!

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