Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Michigan

  • The Poisoned City

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    6 min read

    Two years with toxic water. That’s how long the former emergency manager expected the people of Flint to drink poison. Of course he didn’t know. But he should have. They should have tested the Flint River, the old system, the water coming out of people’s taps before they chose to make it a two-year stop-gap…

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  • A Real Story About Voter Fraud

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    3 min read

    Eight years ago, I was commuting to seminary. My official home was with my parents in Midland. My wife (then fiance)  lived across town. I drove back on Election Day to vote. Rose went with us to my polling place and I went with her to hers. I was fired up to vote. I arrived home…

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  • No Level Playing Field For Small and Big

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    4 min read

    I used to have a reoccurring conversation with a friend in college about equality.  He is a libertarian and argues for minimal interference and rules.  I am not.  He would talk about the level playing field between he and minorities, including women.  He argued that they had the same chances he had.  I pointed out that he…

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  • Moving in

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    2 min read

    We arrived at our new home in St. Clair last Tuesday after a marathon drive up from Georgia.  As we continue to settle in to our new place, I thought I’d give you a rundown of the last couple of weeks.  First, they packed us up and filled this van.  As you can see, there wasn’t…

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  • We’re Moving!

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    1 min read

    As I have mentioned a few times over the last month or so, we are moving to St. Clair, Michigan. Well, it finally happens this weekend! That means we’ll be packing up the computer tonight and I won’t be getting online reliably for a week and a half. My postings during that time will likely…

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  • I’ll Take “Bitter” For $300, Alex!

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    3 min read

    It seems that when it comes to making the “right” decision, it is a lot harder than we think. A young man, DeAnthony Arnett, is looking to return home.  And he can…if he accepts a punishment for it. Arnett plays college football and was a highly-talented recruit last year.  And as the rules go, when…

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