"We only have one shot at this and we don't need to rush it".
This situation reminds me of some of the George Bush strategies:
shoot --- ready ---- aim!
Without a written agreement from the Commission, at best, this will be a guessing game with the Council and the Mayor being without the authority to spend the money according to the needs of Jackson proper. Again I say, "If it isn't written, It won't happen".
Before we give JSU a black eye, let's compare these event to other MS schools. We live in a time and place where our colleges and Universities have become towns/cities within themselves. All aspects of life are present. You have a few bad apples that will do things that can change the entire landscape of the environment.
There have been rapes, murders, robbers, beatings, deaths associated with fraternities during HELL week (hazing) supposedly outlawed, fraud and abuse of financial systems and the list goes on.
Maybe the missing piece for JSU is the need to educate students, all students, to the idea of possible criminal activity in their environment. How many of us, during high school have put a purse down and someone stole the purse or for sure the money? If a bag was left unattended while the young lady played a game, anything could happen. I was a College Freshman in 1968. I lived on campus. We were told never to walk at night along; travel in pairs. We were also told to use the campus bank; don't keep large sums of money in your dorm room or purse.
I guess my point is that students are going to have to live defensively because the punishment for stealing is not the cutting off of the thieve's arm, at best, he/she will be expelled from school.
I'm not trying to make light of this situation; however, I do believe that there were other steps to be taken short of moving the entire group (27) of Brazilian students.
It is so sad that Zimmerman was able to kill an unarmed black teenager who was trying to walk home from the store without consequence; yet, a girlfriend who complained of having some of her possessions smashed and being threatened with a rifle would land him in jail. Also, this was the germ of Zimmerman having to surrender his weapons.
It is so sad that Zimmerman was able to kill an unarmed black teenager who was trying to walk home from the store without consequence; yet, a girlfriend who complained of having some of her possessions smashed and being threatened with a rifle would land him in jail. Also, this was the germ of Zimmerman having to surrender his weapons.
What is the status of JRA's attorneys citing conflict of interest charges against Watkins for his alleged movement of funds for the Metro Center Project to some other entity? Has the Secretary of State cleared Watkins of this charge?
justjess says...
"We only have one shot at this and we don't need to rush it".
This situation reminds me of some of the George Bush strategies:
shoot --- ready ---- aim!
Without a written agreement from the Commission, at best, this will be a guessing game with the Council and the Mayor being without the authority to spend the money according to the needs of Jackson proper. Again I say, "If it isn't written, It won't happen".
Just Saying
On City: Get Messaging Right on Sales-Tax Referendum
Posted 21 November 2013, 1:28 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
@js1976
Great point!
On Departing Brazilians Detail JSU Thefts
Posted 20 November 2013, 6:35 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
@js1976
Great point!
On Departing Brazilians Detail JSU Thefts
Posted 20 November 2013, 6:35 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
Is it time to call the wolf, ugly?
This is a very serious situation and I sincerely hope that the Senator can get the help that he needs for this alleged problem.
On Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Onslaught'
Posted 20 November 2013, 3:46 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
Before we give JSU a black eye, let's compare these event to other MS schools. We live in a time and place where our colleges and Universities have become towns/cities within themselves. All aspects of life are present. You have a few bad apples that will do things that can change the entire landscape of the environment.
There have been rapes, murders, robbers, beatings, deaths associated with fraternities during HELL week (hazing) supposedly outlawed, fraud and abuse of financial systems and the list goes on.
Maybe the missing piece for JSU is the need to educate students, all students, to the idea of possible criminal activity in their environment. How many of us, during high school have put a purse down and someone stole the purse or for sure the money? If a bag was left unattended while the young lady played a game, anything could happen. I was a College Freshman in 1968. I lived on campus. We were told never to walk at night along; travel in pairs. We were also told to use the campus bank; don't keep large sums of money in your dorm room or purse.
I guess my point is that students are going to have to live defensively because the punishment for stealing is not the cutting off of the thieve's arm, at best, he/she will be expelled from school.
I'm not trying to make light of this situation; however, I do believe that there were other steps to be taken short of moving the entire group (27) of Brazilian students.
On Departing Brazilians Detail JSU Thefts
Posted 20 November 2013, 3:01 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
It is so sad that Zimmerman was able to kill an unarmed black teenager who was trying to walk home from the store without consequence; yet, a girlfriend who complained of having some of her possessions smashed and being threatened with a rifle would land him in jail. Also, this was the germ of Zimmerman having to surrender his weapons.
What a fair and just country we live in.
Just saying
On Judge to Decide if Zimmerman is Released on Bail
Posted 20 November 2013, 10:19 a.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
It is so sad that Zimmerman was able to kill an unarmed black teenager who was trying to walk home from the store without consequence; yet, a girlfriend who complained of having some of her possessions smashed and being threatened with a rifle would land him in jail. Also, this was the germ of Zimmerman having to surrender his weapons.
What a fair and just country we live in.
Just saying
On Judge to Decide if Zimmerman is Released on Bail
Posted 20 November 2013, 10:19 a.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
Congratulations on your DownTown move. Your new residence puts you closer to the CL. I'm sure that they are shaking in their boots! LOL
On Movin' On Up ... to Downtown
Posted 13 November 2013, 3:14 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
Somehow my computer moved me to this article. If I had read it before posting, I could have answered my own question.
Thanks Ladd and to your team: Your work on this story is outstanding!
On The Battle for Downtown, Part I: Watkins v. JRA, et al
Posted 13 November 2013, 3:03 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
What is the status of JRA's attorneys citing conflict of interest charges against Watkins for his alleged movement of funds for the Metro Center Project to some other entity? Has the Secretary of State cleared Watkins of this charge?
What a mess!
On The Battle for Downtown, Part I: Watkins v. JRA, et al
Posted 13 November 2013, 2:45 p.m. Suggest removal