In the Sunday Washington Post
Going to see my picture on the cover
Gonna buy five copies for my mother
Gonna see my smiling face
On the cover of the Rolling Stone
Cover of the Rolling Stone
by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
I’m not likely to ever be on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, but as the familiar chorus of Dr. Hook’s classic song describes, it’s a dream held by many performers.
But today I enjoyed an analogous accomplishment for someone who works in politics like myself. My opinion piece appeared in the Sunday Washington Post, in the ‘Close to Home’ section dedicated to local issues.
You won’t see my smiling face. And it’s online, so I won’t have to buy five copies for my mother. And I’m not creative enough to write new lyrics that will rhyme. But if you catch me humming ‘rolling stone’ this week… well, know you know why.
My Rights Aren’t A Matter of Address
The Washington Post, Sunday, January 22nd, page B08
<p>Chris, I really agree with you. I wouldn’t be surprised if my former colleagues in Charlotte, NC had to deal with similar prohibitions. Have you done any research into groups like yours that have lobbied against these attemps at restricting free speech in other states? Are they winning or losing the battle against the homeowner associations?</p><p>Great submission to the post, btw.</p>
<p>Chris, I agree; although, there should be some time limitation on when (prior to elections, etc.) the signs can be posted. As a home builder and home owner the sight of signs that are either damaged or have been up for months before and even some time after elections are eye-sores and don’t do justice to the candidate or cause that they may be supporting. Also, creating a sign to take a stand on issues that the creater knows little about can show their own ignorance and negate the sign’s intentions in the first place.</p>