Scott Beaulier

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Detroit and Troy: A cautionary tale

Detroit, Mich., is a city that doesn’t seem like it has much in common with Troy, Ala…until you think about it a little more… Like ... Read more

Marking an anniversary; seeking comments

I’ve been writing for The Messenger now for one full year. (My, how time flies!) In my first year of writing, I have enjoyed reaching ... Read more

Just get out of the way

One of the questions I get when I’m out and about is the following: “What does Troy need?” My self-interested answer is always the following: ... Read more

Give me liberty

I have run the Boston Marathon twice, once in 2008 and again last year. My wife and mother were with me in 2008, and they ... Read more

Accountability starts with competition

The Atlanta Journal Constitution has, quite rightly, been receiving a lot of praise lately for uncovering a cheating scandal in the Atlanta schools. Thanks to ... Read more