[The Great Yazoo]

Open Letter to Senator Zell Miller

Dear Senator Miller:

As a former (and sixth (at least) generation native) Georgian, I write to you to support your recent statements at the Republican National Convention.

Like you, I believe the Democrat party has abandoned its historic principles.

I was especially incensed at President Carter’s recent personal letter to you in which he invoked the names of prominent Georgia Democrats of the past in an apparent effort to cause you shame.

You have nothing to be ashamed of. President Carter’s lousy record, in office and afterwards, should cause him shame. Alas, he seems shameless. I voted for the man twice, partly out of Georgia pride.

I believe that Hoke Smith, Carl Vinson, Walter F. George, Marvin Griffin, Ellis Arnall, and Richard Russell are turning over in their graves at what has become of today’s Democrat party. They, like you, did not hesitate to call a spade a spade. Men of their stature applaud your speech.

I, humbly, add my own applause.

[mpreston]

Zell Miller should send President Carter a very short letter. Two words:

Thank You .....