Has anyone heard Jessie Jackson apologise to the Duke players for his premature condemnation?

Question

If so, what did he say?

Answer 1

No, he didn't ... and he won't. Neither will the "reverend" Al Sharpton for his condemnation of Don Imus (even though the Rutgers women's basketball team has forgiven him). I think it's funny that the two supposed "leaders" of the "black community," both of whom are supposed to be reverends, have such a hard time forgiving people. After all, that was the fundamental teaching of Christ ... to be a servant to all, and not to judge others. What seminary did either of these men graduate from that they feel free to refer to themselves as "reverend?"

Sharpton still owes money from the Tawana Brawley case in the 1980s. He publicly condemned a couple white men for the abduction of the then 15-year old Brawley only to find out the whole thing was a scam and the men were completely innocent. Sharpton never apologized to either of them, and was ordered by the court to pay them settlements in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for defamation of character. However, since Sharpton doesn't "own" any property or draw any kind of "salary," he has never paid anything to either of the men. Sharpton is a crook.

Jesse Jackson, famous for his "hymietown" comments in the 80s, has never apologized for any mistake he's made. What has he ever done to help anyone other than himself? He invites himself to foreign lands to talk to world leaders without sanction from the State Department or any constituency to speak for, for no other reason than to augment his own standing. He ran for President once, but was soundly beaten in the democratic primary. He routinely shows up to condemn the actions of white people when they make a mistake, but says nothing about the mysogeny and schauvenism of what routinely passes for entertainment in the hip-hop genre.

Both of these men will have a lot of expaining to do when they face judgement. Especially as christians and "reverends." Jesus taught that for every sinner who comes to Him there will be great rejoicing, but none will rejoice for those who sin in His name. These men need to reflect on what they stand for, and remember that in some ways they do represent the black community in America, and they do set an example. For as long as men like this are allowed to profess to be the consience and public face of black America, there will be no growth. These men are everything that is wrong with race relations in this country, they do nothing to help, only to build up themselves.

Answer 2

The Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, while visiting a primary school class, found themselves in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings.

The teacher asked both men if they would like to lead the discussion of the word "tragedy". So the illustrious Reverend Jackson asks the class for an example of a "tragedy".

One little boy stood up and offered: "If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field and a runaway tractor comes along and knocks him dead, that would be a tragedy."

"No," says the Great Jesse Jackson, "that would be an accident." A little girl raises her hand: "If a school bus carrying 50 children drove over a cliff, killing everyone inside, that would be a tragedy."

"I'm afraid not," explains the exalted Reverend Al. "That's what we would call a great loss."

The room goes silent. No other children volunteer.

Reverend Al searches the room. "Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy?"

Finally at the back of the room little Johnny raises his hand. In a stern voice he says: "If a plane carrying the Reverends Jackson and Sharpton were struck by a missile and blown to smithereens - that would be a tragedy."

"Fantastic!" exclaims Jackson and Sharpton, "That's right! And can you tell us why that would be a tragedy?"

"Well," says little Johnny, "because it sure as hell wouldn't be a great loss, and it probably wouldn't be an accident!"

Answer 3

That will never happen. Its not entirely their fault it reached its heights, but they came down hard on the Duke players. They had to go through the months of having everyone think they were guilty because the prosecutor wanted to make his county happy as it was mainly a black community he served.

For all of the people who say that they are still guilty, how can you honestly say that you believe it. I think I heard a while ago that the prosecutor was going to have charges pressed against him because of the ways he handled the case.

Answer 4

I have not seen any kind of apology and I doubt we ever will. Mr. Jackson doesn't work that way. His interest is harming what he sees as his "white enemy".
I wonder every time I see this sort of thing who decided this guy was going to be the conscience of the nation? His ideas could not be further from the mainstream thinking of the country and yet we, as a country mind you, cave to his every whim. I don't get it and I don't know why we don't just tell him he doesn't represent us and he needs to sit down and let someone who is not a purveyor of hate take the lead on human rights.

Answer 5

With all of the race focus agianst white people, why do we continue to largely ignore the other side?
Should we install mandatory requirements in college sports like football and basketball that forces the college to offer proportionately equal scholarships to white players? Considering that whites make up 80% of the USA population and blacks make up 13% (2005 Census) it seems unfair that the football and basketball teams are predominantly black. If we balk at this question then why do we support forcing colleges to hire black coaches?

Another side note that not many reporters had the nerve to report was when Patrick Ewing Jr, in reference to Georgetown's Basketball program, was quoted that "the Princeton offense was mostly associated with white people, not athletes." Why did this not become headline news and a cry from the public about racism? Is it ok to call white people " non-athletes" ?

It appears to me that the USA has started embracing reverse racism and will it eventually make the non-racist white person become racist because of the consistent one sided complaining?

Answer 6

Nope not a word,nor do I remember any appoliges for the "Brawley"(think I spelled that right) incident years back , when a black girl was supposedly gang raped and feces was rubbed all over her.Turned out to be another lie aimed at "white people" Jackson and Sharpten are two of the biggest Racist alive.

Answer 7

If he has I didn't hear about it, I wonder if if his brother Al has apologized or what about the Black Panthers that made such a ruckus about the alleged rape. When will America quit catering to segments of society that only have to allege wrong doing to them. In the case of Imus ,maybe in was not politically correct, however, what ever happened to freedom of speech.

Answer 8

No and he won't. This is reverse racism at its finest. The problem with this is that it is not equality. What this is, is seperate but equal. For true equality, these black leaders that raised a fuss during the Duke case must be paraded around to the world as racist and that will never happen. Hence, why reverse racism is becoming a such a big problem today.

Answer 9

Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, and most "civil rights" leaders today, would not be worthy to tie the shoes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

People today have forgotten what the true human rights struggle is all about - fighting for the rights of ALL people, not only people of "color." Whatever that means? If you want to be noticed by the color of your skin only, you do not think to much of yourself, or the evolution of your own soul. My skin is white, sometimes red, sometimes brown? What does that make me? My son is white, and Hispanic? What does that make him? It makes him a boy, just like any other!! When are people going to retain the courage to grow up!

We have more advantages than any other generation, in America today, people of ALL races, and who imigrated here would be ashamed to hear the constant whinning and crying over little "challenges" that so many cry about. Get over it! Everyone is descrminated against, at sometime in their lives, and life is NOT supposed to be easy. It is supposed to be hard - a learning experience. Nothing worth anything, is ever gained easily. The largest group of people descriminated against today are: poor, middle-aged, Caucasion men.

And every persons has "color." To refer to a person by their color only, is basically placing them in a category that is supporting racism. No, Jackson and Sharpton do not feel it is necrsssary to apologize for all of the malicious slander, and destruction their very careless words and actions have caused, to so many. They feel they are entitled to destroy innocent people, and NOT give them the rights they are supposed to be fighting for? How Ironic? Justice, for a few? Guilty without a trial? And still guilty after being exhonorated?

They feel they have a right to hate other people, just because they are Caucasion, and may have ancient relatives who may have been involved in slavery. Slavery was an abomination. Any educated person knows this. Wise, enlightened people, can move foreward, and create change that is good. Ignorant, selfish people, choose to move backward and spew hatred, and keep the fires of racism burning.

When can we move forward? Do we have to forever remain in the past? Can't we improve as a human beings, or do we have to preach hate forever? Why not just give up then? If nothing matters? How many can be a fault for the actions of people 300 years ago? The excuses are ridiculous. But this is the game; when you blame everyone else for your own shortcomings.

And there are many children who are still involved in slavery, working in diamond mines - even today. Many of them are NOT "black." Who fights for their rights? Why don't you see Mr. Jackson or Mr. Sharpton coming to champion that cause of a poor person who is white and descriminated against?

The fact is there are more underprivilaged white people in America, than any other race. But you will never see these two "gentelmen" anywhere near a white child, or adult, when they are in dire need of help, even as they claim to be "crusaders" for civil rights. What a joke!

No - Dr. King would have fought for ALL people, of every race and creed. He was even imprisoned for his beliefs and still did not lose an once of integrity. The Truth needs no Champion. The imposters today do not preach the Truth. We live in a materialistic, selfish world, where most people pass on the blame of their own actions to others, and seek entitlemment form government agencies. This will always be a losing strategy, and a waste of time.

Gone is the Man who has integrity; and gone is the woman who has virtue. Just look at the sickening things that are paraded in the media every day. Who protests? How long have people not said anything? Until some idiot radio jock says a few words, and then the whole world listens? What hypocrisy! Where are the parent's to all the kids having babies at 15 years old, and selling drugs on the streets for so long?

Why is there nothing but sex, degrading women, and gratuitous violence shown in all facits of the media today - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Why is the disgusting "music" that most people listen to today, especially "rap music" tolerated? These people are the furthest thing from "artists!" And anyone who calls them "artists" is doing a disservice to anyone who creates something that has a positive influence on humanity. I remember when the word: "artist" really meant something.

There is nothing sanctified about calling people names, an acting like an ***, just to turn a profit. This is debauchery and disgusting. Anyone who thinks with both sides of their brain is aware of this. And we have the nerve to wonder why there is so much intolerance, and ignorance in the minds of young people today?

If you act like an ignoramous, and are a media whore, with no values, do not expect your children to act any different, or have any values either. 50 years ago, they would be chastised, and repremanded by every decent person for even thinking of creating such garbage. Rappers are: walking debris. Drones with no soul. Today, anything is acceptable, and as a result, we have lost our basic moral codes. These changes happen, little by little, day by day. And we all let it happen?

We should be picketing and making are voices heard to, TV programs, program managers, radio stations, sponsors, our local and federal legislators, neighbors, religous facilities, and everyone else - demanding CHANGE! Otherwise, we deserve exactly what we get!

Answer 10

Well seeing as how the over privileged little -------- were found innocent I hope that they sue every one who was involved including Jessie Jackson.