(There are links about the earlier arena efforts and how we got here, by the way, appearing under the story above. It's been a saga as everything seems to be in Jackson.)
Darryl, it's important to note that the city is not pushing for the arena, to our knowledge. That effort has long come from largely private business people and business organizations such as Downtown Jackson Partners and the Chamber. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
But I agree with you: Regardless of whether or not one believes that we need an arena for economic development, it's hard to fathom how we could afford it.
*Robert E. Lee: "I think it however a greater evil to the white man than to the black race, & while my feelings are strongly enlisted in behalf of the latter, my sympathies are more strong for the former. The blacks are immeasurably better off here than in Africa, morally, socially & physically. The painful discipline they are undergoing, is necessary for their instruction as a race, & I hope will prepare & lead them to better things."*
And the state of Mississippi honors THIS man with a holiday--and then we get all bent out of shape when the rest of the world thinks racism still exists here. My state never ceases to amaze me.
When, fellow Mississippians, are we going to stop pandering to the racists among us and start acting like the state we claim to be? Non-racists and non-revisionists, stand up and be heard. These types have tarred and branded our state for too long.
We've heard some good things about Ms. Quinn, but our readers know very little about her. We've been trying to get her to commit to a Q&A cover interview for literally months now -- which is a great way to introduce and define yourself. I worry when candidates don't want to do that!
So, can you ask her to return our reporter's calls and set up her interview. Our readers are very curious, and she should get in front of them before they made their decision of who they are voting for. Likewise, our editorial board is very curious about her and want to spend some time with her. But we can't if she doesn't return calls -- which also raises concerns for us about how she will deal with media if elected!
donnaladd says...
Weird that the AP story didn't mention his role in the Klan!
On Confederate Past: Uproar Over Changing Park Names
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donnaladd says...
No, Bill.
On Bryant Ignores Jackson in Address
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donnaladd says...
Yes, we should have that. Hold on.
On Bryant Ignores Jackson in Address
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donnaladd says...
No small part has to do with crumbling infrastructure, which virtually no one has the will to pay for. There are many reasons for *that*, of course.
On Bryant Ignores Jackson in Address
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donnaladd says...
(There are links about the earlier arena efforts and how we got here, by the way, appearing under the story above. It's been a saga as everything seems to be in Jackson.)
On Arena Study Unveiled
Posted 31 January 2013, 2:36 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
Darryl, it's important to note that the city is not pushing for the arena, to our knowledge. That effort has long come from largely private business people and business organizations such as Downtown Jackson Partners and the Chamber. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
But I agree with you: Regardless of whether or not one believes that we need an arena for economic development, it's hard to fathom how we could afford it.
On Arena Study Unveiled
Posted 31 January 2013, 2:32 p.m. Suggest removal
donnaladd says...
Great news update: Our reporter sat down with Ms. Quinn yesterday. Keep an eye out for the interview!
On None
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donnaladd says...
All, thanks for the questions about the arena. Jacob is doing a follow-up story, and your questions are very helpful.
On Arena Study Unveiled
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donnaladd says...
WOW; from Todd's post above:
*Robert E. Lee: "I think it however a greater evil to the white man than to the black race, & while my feelings are strongly enlisted in behalf of the latter, my sympathies are more strong for the former. The blacks are immeasurably better off here than in Africa, morally, socially & physically. The painful discipline they are undergoing, is necessary for their instruction as a race, & I hope will prepare & lead them to better things."*
And the state of Mississippi honors THIS man with a holiday--and then we get all bent out of shape when the rest of the world thinks racism still exists here. My state never ceases to amaze me.
When, fellow Mississippians, are we going to stop pandering to the racists among us and start acting like the state we claim to be? Non-racists and non-revisionists, stand up and be heard. These types have tarred and branded our state for too long.
On MLK Day Still a Problem in Mississippi
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donnaladd says...
Hi ssmith,
We've heard some good things about Ms. Quinn, but our readers know very little about her. We've been trying to get her to commit to a Q&A cover interview for literally months now -- which is a great way to introduce and define yourself. I worry when candidates don't want to do that!
So, can you ask her to return our reporter's calls and set up her interview. Our readers are very curious, and she should get in front of them before they made their decision of who they are voting for. Likewise, our editorial board is very curious about her and want to spend some time with her. But we can't if she doesn't return calls -- which also raises concerns for us about how she will deal with media if elected!
On None
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