Atlanta Burning

Sunday's game against the Braves reminded me again of the best thing that ever happened to Atlanta. During the Civil War, as the Union troops came closer to the heart of Confederate treason, the rebels set fire to their own warehouses to prevent the Federals from capturing their munitions.

This set off the great Atlanta fire, which southern historians later blamed on the Union. You can see this lie depicted in the worst book and the worst movie ever conceived--Gone with the Wind. Most of the town burned down, which was a blessing.

Then a dreadful thing happened. After the war ended, they rebuilt Atlanta.

That's what led to the present situation in Georgia. The next time the Cubs play there, let's send the Illinois Militia to maintain order.