tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post6996773549665932761..comments2024-03-01T07:43:16.529-06:00Comments on Smart City Memphis: County Ordinance Vote Is A Vote For The FutureUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-90781911376402958252009-05-16T23:10:00.000-05:002009-05-16T23:10:00.000-05:00Don't already have this ordinance?
More like your...Don't already have this ordinance? <br />More like your great grandfather's Memphis.Zippy the giverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07670742278387967862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-57508625654008314422009-05-12T15:52:00.000-05:002009-05-12T15:52:00.000-05:00would be a fun cat fight to watch though, come to ...would be a fun cat fight to watch though, come to that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-18845827197003419352009-05-12T12:25:00.000-05:002009-05-12T12:25:00.000-05:00The first of three readings will be Wed May 27 (in...The first of three readings will be Wed May 27 (in committee) and then the following Monday June 1 (in full Commission). <br /><br />SC is right that gays are black as well as white, and there's no conflict between fighting for civil rights for blacks and gays at the same time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-29040638201476268682009-05-12T10:43:00.000-05:002009-05-12T10:43:00.000-05:00Of all races, I might add, Mr. Wyatt Bunker....Of all races, I might add, Mr. Wyatt Bunker....packratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-68904587326613760642009-05-12T10:41:00.000-05:002009-05-12T10:41:00.000-05:00You just don't get it, SC. Tolerance in Memphis m...You just don't get it, SC. Tolerance in Memphis means tolerating, aiding, and abetting corrupt, Bible-quoting, race-baiting politicians.packratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-27742652292945749802009-05-11T13:13:00.000-05:002009-05-11T13:13:00.000-05:00If our community decides that we should focus on o...If our community decides that we should focus on one disenfranchised group while allowing another one to continue one, we are definitely asking the wrong question. The rights/oipportunities of gays and the rights/opportunities of African-Americans are not an either-or proposition. Surely we can concentrate on two things at the same time - especially two things that have so much to do with fundamental fairness.<br /><br />By the way, we don't make the leap that gays are white. If we can ever open up the closets in the African-American community, you'd be surprised how many people emerge. And it's time to not only open up the closets here but to tear the doors off the walls.Smart City Consultinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985783340016474051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-18346789064607103972009-05-11T09:04:00.000-05:002009-05-11T09:04:00.000-05:00So you are saying we should pass this ordinance to...So you are saying we should pass this ordinance to should how enlightened a city we have become, that we are tolerant we are of gays. Also, as such a tolerant city, we can attract more gays which will make us a better city?<br /><br />Pardon me, but this sounds like a smokescreen to mask our very real and ongoing problem of dealing with racial tolerance and advancement in race relations. You say that more gays make a more successful city, you (not me) could almost as easily say that fewer african americans may do the same. We are a unique city, with our own culture. Instead of following "enlightened" cities who give special allowances to people based on the way they have sex, we should continue the battle to have whites and african americans live together in harmony and to advance us economically.<br /><br />I have supported Steve Mulroy in the past but am disappointed that he chooses to concentrate on this versus working more with his large black constituency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-71397946315095765952009-05-11T09:01:00.000-05:002009-05-11T09:01:00.000-05:00SCM - When is the vote? We need to get the word o...SCM - When is the vote? We need to get the word out so people can call their commissioners and tell them to vote yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-91047371404344820092009-05-11T08:53:00.000-05:002009-05-11T08:53:00.000-05:00With a permanent hiring freeze in place and 100 jo...With a permanent hiring freeze in place and 100 jobs due to be riffed today, why bother?<br /><br />unless of course the commissioners need a fabulous interior decorator, or something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-1443362782503599532009-05-11T06:25:00.000-05:002009-05-11T06:25:00.000-05:00>>>The need for the ordinance is a sad co...>>>The need for the ordinance is a sad commentary on the discrimination and bigotry still directed at gays, lesbians and transgendered people in our nation,<br /><br />Example, please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com