Unbelievable

This is an excellent editorial that points out exactly why Glenn Richardson is so miserably out of touch with the voters of this state - conservative, moderate and progressive.

Among other things, The 'Stache has banned members of the media from having access to the state legislators and is pushing a risky tax scheme which strips vital elements of local control away from our communities.

And now, he's admitting he loves to be pampered. Not only is he out there defending his right to have lobbyists shower him and his wife with gifts, drinks, dinners and favors, he's telling you that he damn near deserves it.

He deserves it because 'that's how you do business' ... he deserves it because folks want access to him ... he deserves it because he 'only' gets paid $17,500 for his three months work in Atlanta.

Forgive me if I don't feel sorry for the economic hardships of one of the managing partners of Vinson, Talley, Richardson & Cable and see that as a worthy excuse for lobbyists to wine and dine him in exchange for supporting or not supporting legislation which favors their employer.

And kudos to the Athens Banner-Herald's editorial staff for calling him on it.