First, let me say that I am sure I will get the nazi English police and the in general ******** that destroy threads. So have at it guys. I am also sure this thread will get locked quickly.
I wanted to post this thread because I have been carrying this torch for at least a year now on this board. I live in Brandon and work everyday of the week in the south side of Jackson. For a while I was an on staff football coach at Forest Hill. I have spent literally the last eight years working in this area.
Let me say I am not saying there is not violence, there is. That does not mean that the city is somehow incapable of being saved. Let’s talk about the common things I hear.
First, the black leaders of the city are awful. Some of them are, but some of them are great people. To say that they are all corrupt or stupid is not correct. What I have found is people that say things like that are usually not liking these people for one simple reason. I think we all know what that is.
Second, it is a third world country. Anybody that says that is ignorant to what conditions are really like in third world countries. The south side has poverty, but to compare that to the third world parts of the world just shows a lack of understanding.
Third, I have never understood why so many people take time out of their day to bash Jackson. We have our issues, but what is your solution? Bitching or pointing out issues without solutions is a waste of time. As a Mississippian I want to help and support the people of Jackson, not bring them down.
Positives in Jackson:
First, it has one of the best food and drink scenes I have ever seen for a city this size. I honestly think some of the best restaurants in the south, outside of New Orleans, are in Jackson.
Second, there are great people here of all races. I see them everyday. The people here understand that we have our issues, they also understand that working together and effort are how to solve these problems.
Third, in eight years working in the south side I have never once felt unsafe. I have been in some of the “worst” neighborhoods in the south side chasing football players.
Fourth, I truly believe that the people and the spirit of this city is something special. Every time I get down on the city I drive over to the Evers home. I just ride by. I do this because I think to myself imagine the Jackson he had to deal with. He never gave up and stopped trying to make the city a better place. My hope is to follow that example.
You may not agree with anything that I have said. I am sure the usual guys will troll and be English police. This thread is one where I am pouring my heart out to say that I love Jackson. I just want to be a voice, if the only voice, that says I think Jackson is a great place with problems. Not a horrible place with a few bright spots. I think the good in the city of Jackson far out weighs the bad. This is because I do not just pass through or read an article about it. I am here in the south side each day. I have friends of all races in the city that feel the same way.
Now you guys tear me apart.
“I do not know if am going to heaven or hell, but I know I am going from Jackson” Medger Evers
I wanted to post this thread because I have been carrying this torch for at least a year now on this board. I live in Brandon and work everyday of the week in the south side of Jackson. For a while I was an on staff football coach at Forest Hill. I have spent literally the last eight years working in this area.
Let me say I am not saying there is not violence, there is. That does not mean that the city is somehow incapable of being saved. Let’s talk about the common things I hear.
First, the black leaders of the city are awful. Some of them are, but some of them are great people. To say that they are all corrupt or stupid is not correct. What I have found is people that say things like that are usually not liking these people for one simple reason. I think we all know what that is.
Second, it is a third world country. Anybody that says that is ignorant to what conditions are really like in third world countries. The south side has poverty, but to compare that to the third world parts of the world just shows a lack of understanding.
Third, I have never understood why so many people take time out of their day to bash Jackson. We have our issues, but what is your solution? Bitching or pointing out issues without solutions is a waste of time. As a Mississippian I want to help and support the people of Jackson, not bring them down.
Positives in Jackson:
First, it has one of the best food and drink scenes I have ever seen for a city this size. I honestly think some of the best restaurants in the south, outside of New Orleans, are in Jackson.
Second, there are great people here of all races. I see them everyday. The people here understand that we have our issues, they also understand that working together and effort are how to solve these problems.
Third, in eight years working in the south side I have never once felt unsafe. I have been in some of the “worst” neighborhoods in the south side chasing football players.
Fourth, I truly believe that the people and the spirit of this city is something special. Every time I get down on the city I drive over to the Evers home. I just ride by. I do this because I think to myself imagine the Jackson he had to deal with. He never gave up and stopped trying to make the city a better place. My hope is to follow that example.
You may not agree with anything that I have said. I am sure the usual guys will troll and be English police. This thread is one where I am pouring my heart out to say that I love Jackson. I just want to be a voice, if the only voice, that says I think Jackson is a great place with problems. Not a horrible place with a few bright spots. I think the good in the city of Jackson far out weighs the bad. This is because I do not just pass through or read an article about it. I am here in the south side each day. I have friends of all races in the city that feel the same way.
Now you guys tear me apart.
“I do not know if am going to heaven or hell, but I know I am going from Jackson” Medger Evers
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