The election is over and the voters have spoken: an overwhelming majority re-elected Scott Ballard as district attorney.

Today, June 30th, 2008, the Fayette County Republican party served notice on publisher Cal Beverly and The Citizen. Effective immediately, "happy talk" becomes coin of the realm. Tough questions will not be tolerated by Republican candidates for public office.

Suppose you were remaking "The Godfather" but had to use local law enforcement in the starring roles. Who would you use? My choices: