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Black community supports Sanders

Published 12:01am Wednesday, December 12, 2012

I start this article with recognition of the fact that we live in a good world amid bad people, evil people, selfish people and mean-spirited people.

The word of God declares in Psalm 24:7: “The earth is the Lord’s; and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein.”

So on the knowledge of the word of God and his faithfulness, this is a good world.

Let’s observe some evidence of this claim. The fruit trees are still bearing fruit, fig, apple, orange and grape vines, pecan and so on.

The sun is always shining somewhere in and on this world.

The stars and moon continue to shine.

The clouds continue to give rain and snow.

The air every living thing breathes continues to be divinely, proportionally mixed with oxygen and other essentials for life.

Malachi 3:6 says, “For I am the Lord, I change not. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the only true, awesome and sure God!

I write this letter with sadness because it seems to me, for some people, no matter how much good one as an African-American does, some among us find faults and accuse.

I am speaking out in reference to a letter published against Judge Lillie Blackmon Sanders, who I believe in and support that she is doing an impeccable and awesome job in her craft.

It is amazing that so much hate is leveled against her, and I truly believe at this moment in time, there are those plotting to smear her name and good character in this city.

But be it known, the African-American community stands behind Judge Sanders. We are prepared to go all the way to the Mississippi and U.S. Supreme Courts if necessary.

We refuse to remain silent while some castigate and berate people of color in leadership positions and elected officials.

For too long, we African-Americans have been dogged, made fun of, dehumanized and kicked around like a tin can down a dusty road. Enough is enough.

Fannie Lou Hammer, a civil rights pioneer from the Mississippi Delta, said it well I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired — mistreated.

Finally the word of God speaks out of the pages of history.

Galatians 6:7 says: “Do no be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap.”

Hebrews 10:30 says: “For we know Him that hath said, vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Hebrews 10:31 says: “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”

Say it loud, peace be unto all and power to the people.

 

The Rev. Clifton Marvel

pastor, Macedonia Baptist Church

first vice president of the NAACP, Natchez branch

 

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  • Anonymous

    So, Rev. Marvel, are you saying that Mrs. Sanders is above criticism? I don’t care what color/sex/religion someone is, I think all public officials should be open to the scrutiny of the public.

  • Anonymous

    With all due respect, Rev. Marvel, Judge Blackmon – Sanders has well earned reputation of lienency. Not only with property, but violent crimes. I realize racial issues still exist, but a policy of excuses and irrational excuses is is not a path forward. Spend an afternoon at the Walmart, and you tell me who is loud, obnoxious and criminal. So where do you propose we go? I am not mocking your faith, yet your understanding. If you choose to support Judge Sanders based on her color as opposed to her independent positions, that is your choice; yet you fall into the trap that denies the very position you claim to support.

  • Anonymous

    If there is one thing we should all have learned over the past four years is that any criticism of a black leadership, no matter how accurate or justified, is racism. It is a heinous attempt at squashing critical debate through social intimidation and emotional blackmail. This “Reverend” (spit) should be ashamed but knows no shame. The first line of the article is so hypocritical as to be incendiary. My guess is this guy’s IQ is somewhere around 80-85. Dumb as a stump and hateful as a snake.

  • Anonymous

    Black abject racism hiding behind religion.

  • Anonymous

    I wonder why the state judiciary oversight committee lets her junk go on, and on….? Could we assume that committee is heavily black also?

  • Anonymous

    Consider the title of this letter and its subject matter. Mere criticism from private citizens provoked this. What kind of response do you think actual legal actions against Sanders might generate? I’d expect lawsuits and federal Justice Department investigations, not to mention the cries of “Jim Crow” and all the other old canards. Black or white, I’m not sure the judges on the committee would consider it worth the trouble they will get for it.

  • Anonymous

    Suggested revised heading for this article “Black NAACP leader alleges black community supports Sanders”? It would be interesting to hear from some of the black commenters on this website on their opinion of this support. That will speak volumes.

  • vilou09

    I agree! That’s just like saying “White Population Stands Against Obama”
    We know that’s not true because many voted for Obama, as well as Romney.

    You can’t speak for everyone in a blanket statement like that.

    This article is disgusting and probably should have never been printed.

    Also, this article refers to itself as a response to someone else’s article AGAINST Lillie. Where can I find this article?

  • Anonymous

    THE MAJORITY OF THE COMMENTS FROM THIS ARTICLE REMINDS ME OF AFTER THE PRESIDENT ELECTION; >THEY-STILL-DON’T-GET-IT DOOMED <. THEY'LL BE JUST LIKE THOSE DUMB SUCKERS STILL SCRATCHING THERE HEADS, AND AT THE SAME TIME DIGGING UP IN THERE *** WONDERING HOW IN THE HELL DID THAT BLACK MAN WIN AGAIN. * AS A BLACK MALE, THESE ARE THE DAYS I LIVE FOR, AND HOPE TO BE LIVING WHEN IT ALL GO DOWN. LAST BUT NOT LEASE; KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON ALL OF THE REPUBLICANS GOVERNORS RACES, THEY WILL BE STRUGGLING TRYING TO HOLE ON TO THERE SEATS, BUT THE AMERICANS PEOPSE HAVE THERE NUMBER.

  • Anonymous

    Say what?

  • Anonymous

    One simple fact you LEFT OUT, Obama can’t run again, so he won’t win again.

  • Anonymous

    Probably referring to the negative comments in this forum, I’ve never seen a complimentary comment on her decisions.

  • Anonymous

    I’m unhappy to see you show your racist colors Rev. You are spouting off bible verses and showing your ignorance and prejudice.

  • vilou09

    What the Deuce?

  • vilou09

    What the Deuce?

  • Anonymous

    Does the Bible support racism such as he preaches?

  • Anonymous

    WITH ALL DUE RESPECT I AM A MINORITY TOO! HOWEVER IF YOU LOOK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE THE WHITE PEOPLE ARE KILLING THEIRSELF LAUGHING BECAUSE IN GENERAL MOST OF THE VIOLENT CRIME IN THIS COMMUNITY IS BLACK ON BLACK. WHAT IF ONE OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS WAS KILLED OR BADLY HURT. I UNDERSTAND THE CHRISTIAN SIDE OF YOU MAY NOT WANT THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THIS MAN BUT YOU WOULD WANT HIM PUNISHED AND YOU WOULD NOT WANT THIS PERSON FREE TO HURT SOMEONE ELSE AND THEIR FAMILY. MR. PREACHER MAN PUT YOUR BIBLE DOWN AND STOP QUOTING SCRIPTURES THAT DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE SUBJECT AT HAND. ITS TIME OUT FOR PREACHERS LIKE YOURSELF MISLEADING WEAK MINDED PEOPLE IN THE NAME OF RELIGION. ALL MINORITIES ARE NOT WEAK MINDED AND I HOPE TO MY GOD THEIR ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO LOOK BEYOND THE RACE CARD AND AT THE WHOLE PICTURE. SOMETIMES YOU CANT SEE THE FOREST FOR THE TREES! MR. PREACHER MAN YOU NEED TO PRAY FOR WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING! I AM ALL FOR AN EQUAL RACIAL DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGES BUT WE NEED JUDGES WHO ARE GOING TO ENFORCE THE LAW.

  • Anonymous

    I AM NOT FOR JUDGES THROWING THE BOOK AT PEOPLE OVER TRIVIAL THINGS LIKE TRAFFIC TICKESTS. BUT WHEN YOU HAVE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE KILLING PEOPLE IN GRAVEYARDS FIRING AT OFFICERS ITS TIME THAT ALL OF OUR JUDGES BLACK WHITE OR LATINO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND DO THEIR JOB. IF YOU SUPPORT MRS. SANDERS AS MUCH AS YOU SAY YOU NEED TO PULL HER TO THE SIDE AND SPEAK WITH HER. I TRULY BELIEVE SHE MAY MEAN WELL BUT IF YOU ARE COMMITING VIOLENT CRIMES YOU DESERVED TO BE PUNISHED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. AS FOR SOUTHERN GENT AND YOU PEOPLE BELOW AS MUCH AS IT HURTS ME TO SAY THIS REALLY IT IS FOR THE MOST PART A MINORITY THING AND MINORITIES ARE GOING TO HAVE TO THINK LOOK AT THE WHOLE PICTURE AND STOP BEING MISLEAD BY IGNORANT PEOPLE WAVING A BIBLE AROUNG READ THE BIBLE FOR THEMSELF AND STAND UP FOR WHAT’S RIGHT! DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE DEMOCRAT CRYING OVER YOUR LOVED ONES STANDING IN COURT HOPING AND PRAYING GOD WILL PREVAIL!

  • Anonymous

    A good post but I have one quibble. There is nothing funny about black on black violence from this white man’s perspective. Quite the opposite. Oftentimes we live in different parts of town but, make no mistake, we are in this together. When folks like this preacher make their speeches, they are tacitly approving of the violence via statements of priority. I’m not saying the reverend is pro-violence, I’m saying that his out-of-whack priorities (race first, criminal subculture somewhere down the line) transfers to the community he serves. It instills and/or reenforces those priorities in his community.

  • Anonymous

    You “hope to be living when it all go down”? So you acknowledge that those voting democrat are running this country down. Thanks for making my point for me.

  • vilou09

    No, he said that there was “a letter published speaking against (Sanders)”

  • http://www.natchezdemocrat.com khakirat

    Yea, Hillary will be the next President huh”??!! And I guess the preacher man and them will have a parade for Sanders?!!

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