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Gospel according to Marvel pure racism

Published 12:02am Sunday, December 16, 2012

The ugly head of racism just will not die. I refer to the Rev. Clifton Marvel’s letter to the editor in praise to the wonderful deeds of Judge Lillian Blackmon Sanders.

Church leaders whether called preacher, reverend, pastor, rabbi, etc., are teachers of their congregations. Is this the lesson the Rev. Marvel teaches in his church — hate, victimization, down cast, dejection and seeking the wrath of God on their imagined enemies? If one dislikes what he likes, they are racist. This must be the Gospel according to Marvel.

He says that there are those who would smear the judge’s name because she is black. In my opinion, she has smeared her own name by her actions of letting felons off the hook. She has had her wrist slapped several times, as I recall, for carrying on such shenanigans in her court. The last I can remember was in October 2012 when she let Jamauri McNealy and Derrick Green walk free. Both, according to the newspaper, had pleaded guilty to robbing a man at gunpoint on Bishop Street. They received virtually no time behind bars.

Why are the freed felons always black? Since the judge is black, this must be the true racism.

Several years ago there was a show on TV starring a black comedian named, “Flip Wilson.” Flip was always doing something wrong and getting into trouble, but it wasn’t his fault — the devil made him do it. Perhaps this is the mindset of the judge “Flip” Sanders. They didn’t mean to do it — the devil made them do it; let the poor innocents go.

The Rev. Marvel’s letter was all about the fact that black people love Judge Sanders. It’s sheer irony that Judge Sanders is setting free black felons who have committed crimes against other black people. Being free, these thugs will continue to commit crimes against even more black folks.

Try to remember to give them a hug when they rob you at gunpoint — they didn’t mean to do it, the devil made them do it.

 

Ed Field

Natchez resident

 

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  • Anonymous

    Marvel’s comic books have had a lot of superheroes. Da judge ain’t one of them. Here come da judge, here come da judge, don’t nobody budge ’cause here come da judge.

  • Anonymous

    I APPLAUD YOUR ARTICLE! Its time for minorites and yes even blacks to stop looking at everything as a race issue and look at the true picture. As black as Mrs. Sanders is she is actually hurting her community more than helping them. As I stated earlier I am not for people being crucified at the cross for minor infractions such as traffic violations; but violent crimes deserve to be treated as such. And to my African-American sisters and brothers I say to you when a violent crime happens in this community usually it is agains another African-American person. I never will forget the pain and hurt in the faces of the family that lost a loved one to a senseless homicide in a graveyard. Thank god Sanders wasn’t the judge! People who have robbed and killed the innocent for no reason deserved to be punished. It’s not a black or white thing but a RIGHT thing! But being a minority myself; what hurts the most is that these are minority against minority crimes and these people are released back into society to hurt and kill another innocent person usually one who is just as poor as they are. MAYBE WHEN ONE OF JUDGE SANDERS FAMILY IS ROBBED HURT OR KILLED THAN SHE CAN SEE SHE IS REALLY NOT DOING ANYONE A FAVAOR BY PARDONING DANGEROUS CRIMINALS BACK INTO SOCIETY!

  • Anonymous

    AND AGAIN TO MY AFRICAN AMERICAN MINORITY SITERS AND BROTHERS, I SAY IF YOU REALLY SUPPORT JUDGE SANDERS THE WAY THE GOOD REV. SAYS YOU DO PULL HER TO THE SIDE AND SPEAK WITH HER AND ASK HER TO RE-EXAMINE HER SELF, HER ETHICS, AND WHATS RIGHT! MAYBE IF SHE HAS MIXED FEELINGS AND CAN NOT BE FIRM ENOUGH TO STAND FOR WHAT’S RIGHT SHE NEEDS TO REMOVE HERSELF AS JUDGE! I had the opportunity to teach the young man that was murdered in the graveyard and I am glad that at least the actual person that fired the gun got justice if not his accomplices. I think wheter latino, black, or white, evil and injustice is something that hurts the whole community. That’s why we need to look at the whole picture and not just shades of black or white.

  • https://plus.google.com/101785462960818953428/posts Wilson Phillips

    What a wonderful reply. I find it heartbreaking to see criminals dolling out pain and suffering, only to be released to do it again and again.

    Thank you so much. Have a blessed Christmas.

  • Anonymous

    Actually, European Americans are the minority here, not African Americans. Want to make a dent in “racism”? Dump the phrase “African American” (unless you show the same courtesy to other races).

  • https://plus.google.com/101785462960818953428/posts Wilson Phillips

    Every statue of Justice shows her with a blindfold.

    When I was a child, I watched black people along with a few white people fighting for blind/equal justice. It has not been an easy fight. Many lives were lost and many families were devastated, but the battles raged on. Over the years, strides have been made. It’s not over yet. We still have to fight for truth and blind justice.

    I still hear the words, “white community” and “black community” and all I can think is that this is “our community.” We all live here and we need to work as a team to make our community whole. Let’s all fight for Justice. The lady really needs her blindfold.

  • Anonymous

    I agree. Start by dumping the phrase “African American”. All i got a choice of on the Census was “white” (which really isn’t a race)…they did not include European American (an actual minority in Natchez).

  • Anonymous

    GOOD MORNING ED FIELD. I CAN SEE THAT ARTICLE PENETRATED PRETTY DEEP. WHAT ARE YOU DOING MAKING ALL OF THAT FUSS ?. THERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR KIND STILL HANGING AROUND, BUT BUDDY YOU BEST BELIEVE THERE ARE NOT MANY. THE SOONER THEY FADE, THE BETTER IT WILL BE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND LILLIAN IS NOT ONLY THE COLOR, BUT THE INTELLECT. YOU SEE LILLIAN IS A JUDGE, COMAPIRED TO A DUMB RED NECK. YOU ARE NO COMPARISON TO THE SMART RED NECKS. WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO DO IS GET A LIFE WHILE YOU ARE ABLE. THAT RACISM THAT FLOWS THREW YOUR VEINS WILL BE THERE UNTIL THE UNDERTAKER SUCK IT OUT. YOU SEE LILLIAN AND THE REV ARE LIVING THERE LIVES TO THE FULLIEST. YOU HAVE NO IDEAL WHAT THAT MEANS. ARE YOU STILL ANGRY BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT WON? I BET YOU THOUGH HE WAS GOING TO LOSE. HAVE YOU REPLACED THAT TV SET THAT YOU SHOT OUT WHEN HE WON ? I CAN JUST FEEL YOU ARE NO MORE THAN A LONELY PERSON LIVING ALL ALONE.

  • Anonymous

    GOOD MORNING ED FIELD. I CAN SEE THAT ARTICLE PENETRATED PRETTY DEEP. WHAT ARE YOU DOING MAKING ALL OF THAT FUSS ?. THERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR KIND STILL HANGING AROUND, BUT BUDDY YOU BEST BELIEVE THERE ARE NOT MANY. THE SOONER THEY FADE, THE BETTER IT WILL BE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND LILLIAN IS NOT ONLY THE COLOR, BUT THE INTELLECT. YOU SEE LILLIAN IS A JUDGE, COMAPIRED TO A DUMB RED NECK. YOU ARE NO COMPARISON TO THE SMART RED NECKS. WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO DO IS GET A LIFE WHILE YOU ARE ABLE. THAT RACISM THAT FLOWS THREW YOUR VEINS WILL BE THERE UNTIL THE UNDERTAKER SUCK IT OUT. YOU SEE LILLIAN AND THE REV ARE LIVING THERE LIVES TO THE FULLIEST. YOU HAVE NO IDEAL WHAT THAT MEANS. ARE YOU STILL ANGRY BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT WON? I BET YOU THOUGH HE WAS GOING TO LOSE. HAVE YOU REPLACED THAT TV SET THAT YOU SHOT OUT WHEN HE WON ? I CAN JUST FEEL YOU ARE NO MORE THAN A LONELY PERSON LIVING ALL ALONE.

  • Anonymous

    GOOD MORNING ED FIELD. I CAN SEE THAT ARTICLE PENETRATED PRETTY DEEP. WHAT ARE YOU DOING MAKING ALL OF THAT FUSS ?. THERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR KIND STILL HANGING AROUND, BUT BUDDY YOU BEST BELIEVE THERE ARE NOT MANY. THE SOONER THEY FADE, THE BETTER IT WILL BE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND LILLIAN IS NOT ONLY THE COLOR, BUT THE INTELLECT. YOU SEE LILLIAN IS A JUDGE, COMAPIRED TO A DUMB RED NECK. YOU ARE NO COMPARISON TO THE SMART RED NECKS. WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO DO IS GET A LIFE WHILE YOU ARE ABLE. THAT RACISM THAT FLOWS THREW YOUR VEINS WILL BE THERE UNTIL THE UNDERTAKER SUCK IT OUT. YOU SEE LILLIAN AND THE REV ARE LIVING THERE LIVES TO THE FULLIEST. YOU HAVE NO IDEAL WHAT THAT MEANS. ARE YOU STILL ANGRY BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT WON? I BET YOU THOUGH HE WAS GOING TO LOSE. HAVE YOU REPLACED THAT TV SET THAT YOU SHOT OUT WHEN HE WON ? I CAN JUST FEEL YOU ARE NO MORE THAN A LONELY PERSON LIVING ALL ALONE.

  • Anonymous

    “I BET YOU THOUGH………”

    DAT’S THE DIFFERENCE DD…….YOUSDONTSTHOUGHTSTWOMOOCH.

  • http://www.natchezdemocrat.com khakirat

    I support Mr Ed Field for he wrote nothing but the truth and to some people as yourself it cuts!! I’m white and I voted for Obama and I try my best to get along with all people but you a very closed one sided thinking person set in their ways !! This preacher man is like all of that represent such a racist organization as the NACP that teachs nothing but hate !! Great article Mr. Field of truth!!

  • Anonymous

    “FLOWS THREW YOUR VEIN…”

    dd, IS YOUS ARE PRODUCK OF DIS PUBLICK SCHOUSES ???

  • Anonymous

    Dave07Deuce07 i don’t think its about making personal slams at anybody. And just so you will know I voted for OBAMA . However the presidential election is not the subject at hand. And let me clarify and appologize, the comments I make or not to personally insult anyone because I am a Christian and I love everyone. The only thing I challenge you to do is to stop looking at everything as a race issue and look at the whole picture. WE ARE ALL LIVING OUR LIVES ! From a personal standpoint I think Judge Sanders, Rev. Marvel, Ed fields, and myself are all comfortable happy people. However, in one way or another we all have strong views of how to make this community better for everyone. Be cautious of the term “redneck” because if someone said “the n word” or “wetback” it would be a public outrage. Show respect and intelligence to get the same back. The real mckoy here is the leniancy or the alleged leniancy of slapping violent offenders on the wrist and pardoning back into society. Now most law abiding citizens will at the very least give this a second consideration; however if you are on the other side of the fence of course you will promote these questionable pardons and that my friend is understandable.

  • Anonymous

    Very true. I guess it’s never looked at in that respect. It will happen one day though, and I can only imagine the way they will feel when it’s their own kin that are killed or maimed by the same person that they either let go, or “campaigned” to let go.

  • Anonymous

    And to niderbip; I try to use terminology that is politically correct and unoffensive. You points are credible and understandable. Howver, it is a small thing. Some people will say latino, some people will say hispanic. Some people will say black; some will say African-American, and some older people will still say colored. I feel as long as it doesn’t degrade a group or race and that particualr group or race is comfortable okay. However, as I stated earlier, lets not loose focus on the real matter at hand.

  • Anonymous

    That is totally correct. A white person who was born in Africa and moves their citizenship to the US is a true “African American”. Anyone born in the United States of America is an AMERICAN. I don’t care what color you are, you are American.

  • Anonymous

    DAVEDUNCE you should listen to someone who sounds like your “own” people, “dignityfirst”. She hit the nail on the head, and I feel that she isn’t a racist, but a realist as I am.

  • Anonymous

    dignityfirst, you seem like a very nice person. I can pretty much agree with everything that you say. I voted for Romney, not because he was White, but because I agree with the GOP. I would have rather had voted for Herman Cain, but he didn’t make the nomination. He was my first choice.

    You give very good advice which I totally agree with. I say pretty much the same thing, I think.

    Live life for everyone around you and be friends with them all. We are all in this world together. We will all die one day, and we will go before the same God to be judged. We can have our opinions on Earth, but we should be more acceptable of others. (on the right side of the law of course). :)

    I have lots of friends who are black that I would trust with my life. My son had black friends who came to my house after school. One in particular spent the weekend at my house many a day. I cooked for him just like I cooked for my son, and he was welcome there anytime. He was a very nice guy. He had his life together, and had plans for the rest of his life, unlike some of the “white thugs” that I would allow in my house, but not for the weekend.

    I think if more people would be like that, the world would be a better place for everyone.

  • Anonymous

    I am very gracious of your comments. They mean so much and you also seem like a very nice person. I just hope one day people will learn to respect throw away the race card and look at real issues and not just race. We are not judging this woman, Mrs. Sanders by her race, but by her actions. I would feel the same about her if she was Caucasian, Asian, Jewish, or any other race. As i said to Mr. Deuce I am not throwing personal slams at her but I am questioning her actions. And you know, I’m just betting that all of the unfavorable attention she has been drawing lately will at the least make her think twice before she hits her gravel and makes the next decision.

  • Anonymous

    LMAO!!!!!!! Man I know you don’t read the responses to your comments, but this ones really overboard!

  • Eggplant

    you is so true dave07deuce07, so true MAYBE DEM BOYS THE JUDGE LET OFF WAS JUST TRYAN TO TURN DEY LIVES AROUND AND DEY NEEDED SOME MONEY. Dave you speaks and types wit so much intellects dat you and de judge gone have Natchez just like Jackson…… Good work

  • Anonymous

    It’s no small thing. I was offended I did not get the same consideration on the census as blacks. Let’s not lose focus that if you want the races to get along, quit segregating yourself. Born in America? American. White and born is South Africa ? African American. Except when a friend of mine put AA on his child’s school registration.

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