Did y'all catch that the Ledger led their Buzz section today with this interview and her remarks about women. It's interesting that they went from their policy of not crediting or mentioning us whenever possible to actually filling space with our enterprise reporting. Times must be tough over there, but at least they gave credit where it was due this time.
It seems to be a Ward 1 tradition to obsess over homeless people asking for money. That doesn't mean we shouldn't enforce laws when they break them, but putting people in jail for begging is a harsh solution looking for a problem. And unconstitutional.
Seriously, corporations have a First Amendment right to buy as many candidates as they want, but a homeless (or poor) person can't walk up to someone and ask them for money?
The issue is poverty—you know, the kind that Whitwell's payday lending clients help propagate.
OK, if people are calling Whitwell in the middle of the night about being "accosted," why aren't they calling the police. I assume that means assaulted, which is already illegal. Why would he want to slap an extra criminal penalty on people for violating the law just because they're homeless?
And if "accosted" means asking someone for money, and not something already illegal, then that is clearly constitutional free speech.
Whitwell is an attorney, as he said; I'm sure he can understand the difference. (Even though I think he spends more time lobbying--like for payday lenders--than dealing with constitutional cases, so maybe he's rusty on how it all works.)
Seriously, people, we want to put poor people in jail for begging. What kind of city, and nation, would they make us?
If existing laws aren't being enforced, go after that. But for the love of God, literally, don't start passing laws against being poor -- especially if you support practices (like payday lending) that help people stay that way.
Of course, it's not about voter integrity. There is no evidence that this law will actually help voter integrity. It's hypocrisy at best. You know what it is at worst.
We'll also PDF and post *all* campaign flyers. Please get them to us via PDF, mail or drop it off at the JFP. Thanks! And forward all campaign emails you get.
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On State Facing Voter ID Hurdles
Posted 8 July 2012, 6:07 p.m.
donnaladd says...
Wow, these photos are amazing. Love the New Orleans vibe.
On Flaming Lips Break Record in New Orleans
Posted 8 July 2012, 5:01 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
Did y'all catch that the Ledger led their Buzz section today with this interview and her remarks about women. It's interesting that they went from their policy of not crediting or mentioning us whenever possible to actually filling space with our enterprise reporting. Times must be tough over there, but at least they gave credit where it was due this time.
On A Mississippi Tea Party Chat
Posted 8 July 2012, 3:49 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
It seems to be a Ward 1 tradition to obsess over homeless people asking for money. That doesn't mean we shouldn't enforce laws when they break them, but putting people in jail for begging is a harsh solution looking for a problem. And unconstitutional.
Seriously, corporations have a First Amendment right to buy as many candidates as they want, but a homeless (or poor) person can't walk up to someone and ask them for money?
The issue is poverty—you know, the kind that Whitwell's payday lending clients help propagate.
On Proposal 'Mean Spirited'?
Posted 8 July 2012, 3 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
OK, if people are calling Whitwell in the middle of the night about being "accosted," why aren't they calling the police. I assume that means assaulted, which is already illegal. Why would he want to slap an extra criminal penalty on people for violating the law just because they're homeless?
And if "accosted" means asking someone for money, and not something already illegal, then that is clearly constitutional free speech.
Whitwell is an attorney, as he said; I'm sure he can understand the difference. (Even though I think he spends more time lobbying--like for payday lenders--than dealing with constitutional cases, so maybe he's rusty on how it all works.)
Seriously, people, we want to put poor people in jail for begging. What kind of city, and nation, would they make us?
If existing laws aren't being enforced, go after that. But for the love of God, literally, don't start passing laws against being poor -- especially if you support practices (like payday lending) that help people stay that way.
On Proposal 'Mean Spirited'?
Posted 7 July 2012, 8:42 a.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
Of course, it's not about voter integrity. There is no evidence that this law will actually help voter integrity. It's hypocrisy at best. You know what it is at worst.
On State Facing Voter ID Hurdles
Posted 5 July 2012, 9:14 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
Clearly, this is one of the most poorly thought-out pieces of legislation ever passed -- with little regard to its costs.
Of course, many of the same lawmakers may sink the abortion-clinic bill [due to their rhetoric.][1]
What's that saying about brightest bulbs in a chandelier?
[1]: http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/20…
On State Facing Voter ID Hurdles
Posted 5 July 2012, 4:57 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
Anecdotally, I wouldn't be surprised. Sure do know lots of folks, especially younger ones, moving "back" to jackson.
On Did Jackson's Population Actually Grow in 2011?
Posted 5 July 2012, 3:46 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
All intriguing. I'll have Jacob check out the Blues Trail angle tomorrow and report back to y'all.
On Iron Horse Grill Reborn?
Posted 4 July 2012, 8:01 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
We'll also PDF and post *all* campaign flyers. Please get them to us via PDF, mail or drop it off at the JFP. Thanks! And forward all campaign emails you get.
Transparency, baby. Let's get us some.
On Have questions for Jackson mayoral candidates?
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