I disagree with your opinion. I think the blame lies with both Hodges and Samuels. My ancestors are direct descedants of the "field Negro". The group that the house slave snitch off, for trying to escape, causing severe punishment. Calling oneself a field slave or a house Negro is counterproductive no matter who says it.
I am willing to believe that Hodges and Samuels were both taken out of context. Leaders in our community come in all shades, sizes and with different views. We have to learn to respect all opinion, even if we don't agree. Great leaders to me are Rev. Jerry McAfee, who has changed the life of many gang member and drug dealer. There is Mr. Ronald Edwards, Spike Moss, Francine Chakolis, Evelyn Eubank, Council Person Natalie Johnson-Lee, Council Person Don Samuels Representative Keith Ellison and yes Booker Hodges and Al Flowers. If they coud only work together. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
