The Montgomery Advertiser has a lengthy, fascinating article in today's edition about proposals to make the former Red Blount home the new official Governor's Mansion. While there are arguments both ways, the most specious as far as I'm concerned is this: "Although there are streets surrounding the mansion that are lined with fine homes, parts of South Perry and adjacent neighborhoods -- particularly the area from the governor's mansion to Interstate 85 -- show signs of decay." Uh, really? So the answer is to have the Governor move out? Shouldn't the answer be to fix the problem instead of fleeing, like so many retailers have in Montgomery to the East side of town? I think it's a great experience for a governor and his family to live in an area facing difficulties. Nothing like a daily reminder of what life is like for somewhat average folk to keep a governor grounded. Of course by that measure we should move the state's first family...into the almost vacant Montgomery Mall.
I like your idea of relocating them to the Montgomery Mall much better. It's about the same size as his palace in Clay County...he'll feel right at home.
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