Jesse Jackson: Say 'Yes' to MARTA in Clayton

[Oscar Knight]

#“We were here four years ago and we’re back today because we’re long distance runners,” Rev. Jesse Jackson said, representing the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, in front of about 60 people gathered near the steps of the Clayton County Courthouse Thursday morning.


Elected officials came out to Jonesboro to show their support as well. State Sen. Gail Davenport led the conference and introduced each speaker. She also talked about her reasons for supporting the transit referendum and her hopes for the future of public transportation in Georgia.

www.news-daily.com/news/2014/oct/02/rev-jesse-jackson-rainbow-push-urge-residents-to/


......This Race Hustling Side Show is another huge reason to Vote "NO"

The Clayton County C-Tran system had cost about $10 million per year to operate while collecting $2.5 million in farebox revenue, to add more punishment, Now they want a Rail System...Another White Elephant to support.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-TRAN_%28Georgia%29

[Oscar Knight]

JESSE JACKSON GETS TOLD OFF AT FERGUSON

[Oscar Knight]

....."Stand your ground lawsuit dismissed"

www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional/stand-your-ground-lawsuit-dismissed/nfpp3/

legalpronews.findlaw.com/article/f0fbb36d360f329f38faf889ffabcf8f#.U3UPy3YvbXs

wabe.org/post/gun-group-argues-stand-your-ground-lawsuit-invalid-due-improper-procedure




......Let us see how our Clayton County Legislators react to the "Stand Your Ground Law" :

Clayton County Legislative Delegation Members 2013-2014
Sen. Gail Davenport, Chair

2013-2014 Regular Session - SB 147
Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; provisions

.....Sponsored By :
(1) Fort, Vincent 39th(2) Orrock, Nan 36th(3) Davenport, Gail 44th

(4) Butler, Gloria 55th(5) Harbison, Ed 15th(6) Lucas, David 26th

www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20132014/SB/147

Suit challenging Georgia’s stand-your-ground law may be dead

...Posted: 12:00 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014 : www.ajc.com/news/news/suit-challenging-georgias-stand-your-ground-law-ma/nfSGF/

From left: Georgia Senator, Gail Davenport, Carrie Johnson, Eugene Felton, Chris Stewart, Robert Patillo and Jesse Jackson at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. A federal lawsuit was filed Nov. 1, 2013 challenging Georgia's "Stand Your Ground" law, claiming that the seven-year-old statute is too vague and unconstitutional.

John Spink, [e-mail]

[Oscar Knight]

.....For our guest :

......This was the incident that took "The Stand Your Ground Law" into the National Media :

"Shooting of Trayvon Martin"

"According to Zimmerman's subsequent testimony, Zimmerman shot Martin, who was unarmed, during an altercation between the two. Responding to an earlier call from Zimmerman, police arrived on the scene within two minutes of the shooting. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Trayvon_Martin



........"unarmed" : Who threw the first punch ?......Who was the Attacker ?.....When did the act of physical criminal violence begin ?

"Report: Police Say Evidence Indicates Trayvon Martin Attacked Zimmerman"

www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/local/florida/2014/01/16/4520651/

"Trayvon Martin Threw The First Punch"

www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/17/rachel-jeantel-huffpost-live-interview_n_3610921.html

"Juror: 'No doubt' that George Zimmerman feared for his life"

www.cnn.com/2013/07/15/justice/zimmerman-juror-book