A Fresh Start
I haven't talked to Janis Fullilove lately. But I know she sometimes reads my blog and respects my opinion. Whether she listens to what I say or not. She knows where I'm coming from with my critique. I consider her a dear friend, who doesn't want to hear a sermon right now. But I can't help but say,"I told you so." And call out some of the people she aligns herself with. Had she taken my advice in the beginning. She wouldn't be in the midst of her present ordeals in the first place, but she might not be a super district councilwoman either. I love her and keep her in my prayers though I don't agree with all her politics.
Notice I said all her politics. That's because I know she means well. She just has the wrong ideas about how to get it done. I don't know what her mindset is at this time, but now would be a good time to stand with what she calls " her tall cool drink of water." Not only just the white council members, but the black city and county mayors and the chief of police are all pulling for this plan. Probably because they really want to do something about crime. Not just show a band of solidarity like black council members are trying to do right now. Now we see why the council was hesitant to rule on her censure. This issue didn't just come up. They needed her for this very vote.
I hope Janis turning over a new leaf will entail more than just her appearance. When it comes to her credibility in the overall community she can only go up in the minds of many. Her supporters seem to forgive her even when she does wrong. It's like she has nine lives with some of them. http://indepcons.blogspot.com/2008/10/janis-going-to-work-it-out.html
Though it might be unpopular initially. We need to extend our MPD recruiting base. "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water." Eventually your constituents will forget or come around. In this case, same difference. Plus you get the chance to change some minds and make some new alliances. Don't worry about being loyal to those who have no loyalty to you. Look at what they're saying already. If you bow down now. It'll be that way for the next three years. Janis, if by chance you're reading this story. Instead of being a catalyst for more of the same. You have the chance to be the bridge. You can make a fresh start.
Notice I said all her politics. That's because I know she means well. She just has the wrong ideas about how to get it done. I don't know what her mindset is at this time, but now would be a good time to stand with what she calls " her tall cool drink of water." Not only just the white council members, but the black city and county mayors and the chief of police are all pulling for this plan. Probably because they really want to do something about crime. Not just show a band of solidarity like black council members are trying to do right now. Now we see why the council was hesitant to rule on her censure. This issue didn't just come up. They needed her for this very vote.
I hope Janis turning over a new leaf will entail more than just her appearance. When it comes to her credibility in the overall community she can only go up in the minds of many. Her supporters seem to forgive her even when she does wrong. It's like she has nine lives with some of them. http://indepcons.blogspot.com/2008/10/janis-going-to-work-it-out.html
Though it might be unpopular initially. We need to extend our MPD recruiting base. "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water." Eventually your constituents will forget or come around. In this case, same difference. Plus you get the chance to change some minds and make some new alliances. Don't worry about being loyal to those who have no loyalty to you. Look at what they're saying already. If you bow down now. It'll be that way for the next three years. Janis, if by chance you're reading this story. Instead of being a catalyst for more of the same. You have the chance to be the bridge. You can make a fresh start.
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A plea from a concerned citizen to Black council members,
From: Susan Hedgepeth Sent: Tue 11/25/2008 11:51 AMTo: Lowery, Myron; wmhalbert@yahoo.com; Brown, Joe; Ford Jr., Edmund; Ford Jr., Edmund; Swearengen Ware, Barbara; Collins, Harold
Subject: Vote Change
Council Members: Once again, we are asking that just ONE council member reconsider your vote for relaxing the police residency requiremenents. I am certain all council members want to send the message to the citizens of Memphis that our elected officials are willing to do whatever it takes to protect the citizens.
While relaxing the residency will certainly not eradicate our crime, it is certainly a move in the right direction to reunite our divided city over this issue. I am asking that you thoughtfully reconsider your decision to this resolution.
Sincerely,
Susan Hedgepeth
Susan F. Hedgepeth Director of Fitness and Recreation The Racquet Club of Memphis 5111 Sanderlin Ave Memphis, TN 38117 Phone: (901) 765-4409 Fax: (901) 405-7760
http://indepcons.blogspot.com/2008/04/crossroads.html
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