All of the rediculous and silly comments posted in response to this story about purses and pictures of Allen Strickland and insinuations with sexual overtones just prove the point that R.C. Soles and his group of cronies have made Columbus County the laughing stock of the region. This is an arson trial and it is serious business. I am glad that the new DA and the ADA handling the case are taking the problems in Columbus County seriously and trying to regain a sense of justice and fairness instead of just catering to the good old boys way of doing things that has been in place too long. If they keep shining a light on all of this deep-seeded corruption, maybe Columbus County will eventually get the respect and legitimacy back that it deserves.