*What you suggest wouldn't make any sense because a human being's life doesn't begin at implantation but at conception.*
Just for the record, this is an excellent example of "begging the question" -- that poor, so often mis-applied logical fallacy. The idea that "life begins at conception" is exactly the issue at hand, and you're assuming it's truth -- when it's exactly the premise that people disagree over -- and then building your argument on top of it.
Just wanted to point that out. Carry on -- agreeably.
@DrewHymer I let this comment through because it presents an argument, but in any future comments please train to reign in calling other people's arguments "stupid" -- let's have this conversation at an intelligent, respectful level. Thanks!
Download Jacktown to iPhone or Android for info on St Paddys after parties in Jackson. Http://JFP.ms/Jacktown or text the word Jackson to 77948 to get download codes.
On a related note, we learned yesterday at the Jackson 2000 luncheon that teachers are among some of the most frequent customers of payday-loan companies.
*A person who purposely lives without contributing to society shouldn't have the right to vote period, voter id or not.*
Well I guess the rest of us are darned lucky it isn't up to you! I may wish to high heaven that you wouldn't vote, Bubba, but I would never question your right to. It's frankly un-American in my opinion.
Actually Bubba, you're showing your hand. This whole voter ID thing is about conservatives trying to decide who should and shouldn't vote. Very telling… thanks for helping shed light on that.
@BSmith: Go back in. They re-hired the old chef just recently and word on the street (by which I mean Twitter) is that a lot of the old stuff is coming back and we've heard good stuff about the food. Give 'em another chance and let us know what you think!
*The Jackson Public School (JPS) family is deeply saddened by the passing of City of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba. His leadership, passion for quality education, and commitment towards the success of our students will be truly missed.
Mayor Lumumba helped us kick off the 2013-2014 school year with words of encouragement to over 4000 JPS employees at our annual Convocation ceremony held at the Mississippi Coliseum. He most recently played an integral role in the JPS accreditation process. Last school year, he implemented a City-wide cleanup day where both City of Jackson employees and JPS students (JROTC) and staff participated.
Mayor Lumumba was very influential in working with the City's legal team and myself to settle a lawsuit between the City of Jackson and Jackson Public Schools over taxes and millage rates. Mayor Lumumba was also a strong supporter and advocate of JPS' strategic goals, Alignment Jackson, our Partners in Education Program, Blackburn Middle School's Evers Academy for African-American Males (a-teaam), jps athletics, and offered his assistance in settling a bus driver strike. Additionally, Mayor Lumumba was very involved with the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color.
In honor of Mayor Lumumba, JPS flags are being flown at half-mast today, February, 26, 2014, through the rest of the week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mayor Lumumba's family during this time as we reflect on the progress he sought for the City of Jackson during his brief tenure.
tstauffer says...
*What you suggest wouldn't make any sense because a human being's life doesn't begin at implantation but at conception.*
Just for the record, this is an excellent example of "begging the question" -- that poor, so often mis-applied logical fallacy. The idea that "life begins at conception" is exactly the issue at hand, and you're assuming it's truth -- when it's exactly the premise that people disagree over -- and then building your argument on top of it.
Just wanted to point that out. Carry on -- agreeably.
On ‘Personhood’ May Be Back
Posted 20 March 2014, 11:33 a.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
@DrewHymer I let this comment through because it presents an argument, but in any future comments please train to reign in calling other people's arguments "stupid" -- let's have this conversation at an intelligent, respectful level. Thanks!
On ‘Personhood’ May Be Back
Posted 19 March 2014, 4:59 p.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
Download Jacktown to iPhone or Android for info on St Paddys after parties in Jackson. Http://JFP.ms/Jacktown or text the word Jackson to 77948 to get download codes.
On St Paddy's Parade New Route
Posted 14 March 2014, 7:42 p.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
On a related note, we learned yesterday at the Jackson 2000 luncheon that teachers are among some of the most frequent customers of payday-loan companies.
On Tate Reeves blasts Mississippi House for voting down teacher pay raise
Posted 13 March 2014, 4:27 p.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
FYI, I removed Scott's comment because it's not germane to the conversation. Please stay on the topic of the mayor's race.
On Harvey Johnson Jr. running for mayor? This letter suggests he is.
Posted 12 March 2014, 9:53 p.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
*A person who purposely lives without contributing to society shouldn't have the right to vote period, voter id or not.*
Well I guess the rest of us are darned lucky it isn't up to you! I may wish to high heaven that you wouldn't vote, Bubba, but I would never question your right to. It's frankly un-American in my opinion.
On Black Miss. Lawmakers Seek to Block Voter ID Law
Posted 7 March 2014, 5:23 p.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
Actually Bubba, you're showing your hand. This whole voter ID thing is about conservatives trying to decide who should and shouldn't vote. Very telling… thanks for helping shed light on that.
On Black Miss. Lawmakers Seek to Block Voter ID Law
Posted 6 March 2014, 6:25 p.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
@BSmith: Go back in. They re-hired the old chef just recently and word on the street (by which I mean Twitter) is that a lot of the old stuff is coming back and we've heard good stuff about the food. Give 'em another chance and let us know what you think!
On Charcoal and Chimney Smoke at Iron Horse
Posted 5 March 2014, 2:03 p.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
This came in from JPS, posted verbatim:
*The Jackson Public School (JPS) family is deeply saddened by the passing of City of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba. His leadership, passion for quality education, and commitment towards the success of our students will be truly missed.
Mayor Lumumba helped us kick off the 2013-2014 school year with words of encouragement to over 4000 JPS employees at our annual Convocation ceremony held at the Mississippi Coliseum. He most recently played an integral role in the JPS accreditation process. Last school year, he implemented a City-wide cleanup day where both City of Jackson employees and JPS students (JROTC) and staff participated.
Mayor Lumumba was very influential in working with the City's legal team and myself to settle a lawsuit between the City of Jackson and Jackson Public Schools over taxes and millage rates. Mayor Lumumba was also a strong supporter and advocate of JPS' strategic goals, Alignment Jackson, our Partners in Education Program, Blackburn Middle School's Evers Academy for African-American Males (a-teaam), jps athletics, and offered his assistance in settling a bus driver strike. Additionally, Mayor Lumumba was very involved with the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color.
In honor of Mayor Lumumba, JPS flags are being flown at half-mast today, February, 26, 2014, through the rest of the week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mayor Lumumba's family during this time as we reflect on the progress he sought for the City of Jackson during his brief tenure.
Cedrick Gray, Ed.D
Superintendent*
On Add your message to next week's special Lumumba tribute issue
Posted 26 February 2014, 4:10 p.m. Suggest removal
tstauffer says...
Much of the internet seems to agree his eyes were actually hazel and some mention they had a changeable quality; his immigration form says "gray."
Many would agree they were piercing.
Just in case that actually matters. :)
On "All Things Mississippi" -- 03/02/14 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral
Posted 26 February 2014, 1:04 a.m. Suggest removal