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This Matters with Bill Britt

Belief, control and the real meaning of freedom

A society shifts from tolerance to control when belief is enforced, turning disagreement into obedience and eroding the foundation of freedom.
April 23, 2026

Rebuttal on the ballot access requirements

On January 3rd, Alabama Political Reporter, published Joey Kennedy’s scathing analysis of the political process in Alabama.   He challenged both the Secretary of State and Alabama’s Legislature to open the election process to benefit citizens by having a more diverse selection of candidates on their ballot. In a private conversation with a local political … Continued
January 22, 2020

Americans want results, not impeachment

The first year of Democratic control of the House of Representatives is almost up, and we have nothing to show for it. For the first several months, perhaps some of this lack of results was understandable.  After a decade in the minority, Democrats were anxious to vote on issues they prioritized.  In other words, they … Continued
September 24, 2019

Del Marsh tips his hand

Senate majority leader Del Marsh wants to control public education in Alabama.  Yep, the same guy who has shown us repeatedly that he is clueless about how schools really work, what their challenges are and how best to address them, now wants to handpick the members of the state school board. On March 3, 2020, … Continued
August 12, 2019

Past prominent state legislators

The 2019 Legislative Session is now in the books. As each session is observed, it is apparent that primary, powerful, state senators control the flow and outcome of any and all legislative sessions. Current Alabama State Senators Del Marsh, Jabo Waggoner, Greg Reed, and Arthur Orr wield immense influence. This has been true throughout history. … Continued
June 12, 2019