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Daily Dose for February 22, 2008
TN Fights Back on Border War
TN Fights Back on Border War -- Joe Sanders, general counsel with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation says he is not familar with any legal theory that would give Georgia a right to change its boundary, since it has been established for over 200 years. State Rep. Henry Fincher says he is not aware of any cases which could be the basis of Georgia's claim. Moving the border would transfer to Georgia parts of Chattanooga and East Ridge in Hamilton County and part of Bradley County. Previous, the US Supreme Court, which has original jurisdiction in border disputes, he said, "Long acquiescence in the practical location of an interstate boundary, and possession in accordance therewith, often has been used as an aid in resolving boundary disputes." Meanwhile, the General Assembly may be fashioning a resolution opposing the one passed by the Georgia Assembly earlier this week. More here.
Vandy Studying Genes and Politics -- A new Vanderbilt class is studying the link between genes and politics. Political professor John Geer, who teaches the Genetics and Politics class with Vanderbilt biology professor Dr. David Bader, calls the class "cutting edge." Bader: "It's not just socialization, it's not just nurture ... There really are differences in people. I think it's silly to say genes don't play a difference." Still, neither is willing to say genes define you, but rather provide a path for political views. Eventually, campaigns may be able to use genetic data to determine a person's predisposed party identification.
Hamilton Co. Gears Up For Sheriff Election -- It's another special election in Hamilton County - this one to replace Sheriff Billy Long, who resigned from the post after being arrested by the FBI on federal drug and other corruption related charges. Chief Deputy Sheriff Allen Branum, who has been serving as Sheriff, was grilled by the County Commission yesterday. Meanwhile, the Hamilton Co. Democratic Party has set standards for picking its nominee for the spot.
