Posted by KatherineReece (anonymous) on January 19, 2009 at 11:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where is the NAACP building in Clanton??

Posted by getbizi (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 8:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

NAACP---National Association of Always Complaining People!

Posted by eagle1 (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 8:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ditto, never knew there was such a building. Who owns it?

“It’s the providence of God,” said Leroy Feagin of Clanton, “with things falling into place like they are.” Exactly right. It's just a step closer to Armageddon.

Posted by eagle1 (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll tell you what I'm getting tired of. Obama's resounding name. I wonder how many times its been said on tv the last 3 days? I am going to start saying it backwards. Sounds Islamic either way, Amabo.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 9:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think we can leave his middle name like it is.

Posted by chiltontransplant (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Although I understand the pride and the need for significance in the MLK parade through Clanton yesterday; what I don't understand is the allowance of such disrespect among several of the participants in the parade. At several points during Mr. Wilson's recitation of the MLK "I have a dream" speech, which I might add was very impressive, he was drowned out by the reving of the motorcycles and a black mustang (that was smoking profusely) travelling behind him. This mustang was reving its engine up and popping the clutch and squealling the tires all along the way with a little girl sitting on the cab with her feet through the sun roof, right in the faces of the Clanton City Police Force. I think the black community was served a great disjustice to their own yesterday in what I witnessed of several of the parade participants.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You mean there were rednecks in the MLK parade?

Posted by eagle1 (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You can have your MLK and cookies too, November.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like peanut butter cookies. Chips Ahoy and Oreos are awful!

Posted by PrAaHe (anonymous) on January 20, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is there gunna be this much excitement for the General Lee parade? Oh wait...we cant have that, its racist..

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 21, 2009 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That's a very convienient location. You can go there and hear about "coming together" and "equality" and learn all about dreams, and get a dime bag all at the same place.

Posted by KatherineReece (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Vampire - Thank you very much.

Posted by reneenickolson (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh, y'all better be good, Hope no one knows where y'all live? Last year someone ask me was I not affraid to be trashing some of our elected officials. My son was wondering if we would get our windows shot out. Call me crazy , but I believe in freedom of speech, I mentioned no names, but they knew who they where, and thats all that matters. It may have come back to bite me on my butt though, cause I have to go before one of these people soon in a very important matter. I have requested someone differant, which I thought you could do if there is a conflict of interest. But so far NOT. So we will see how unbiase they are when it comes to some ones well being and protecting them from harm.

Posted by Professional1996 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I post this comment with great sorrow. I am not defending any group at all.
It is not only embarrassing but also displays the ignorance of some patrons of the Advertiser. Comments like "MLK and cookies" and mockery of the NAACP show just how far we as people have to go in reaching racial, ethical, and socio-economic equality. Dr. King did not march on the platform of certain groups acquiring more rights than others but on the foundation that all should treat and view one another with respect and decency. The comments above show that many people today still feel as many did 40 years ago. While a larger part of the world passes Chilton County by and moves forward, we still find ways to remind each other of the lines of division that have hampered our development.
And of course, one couldn't read the article and remember the reason for MLK Day without making a comment about the President of the United States. Mockery of his name or his celebrity will not help create jobs, protect our security, or educate our children because we are still stuck in the mode that he shouldn't be there no matter how qualified he may be just because he doesn't fit the typical model of the President (i.e. gray-haired, old, white male, with a name that is easily pronounced, from a prominent family). Stabs at this man while on day 3 of the job as the most powerful man in the world "resounds" why MLK Day is so important.
Get a grip people. We have allowed our stupidity and ignorance to poison our children for far too long. The world is passing us by.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Professional1996: Sorry to hear of your great sorrow. Life is full of sorrow and disappointments, we've all had them. But we overcome and persevere. You'll be OK. I'm certain that just one highly evolved and enlightened person such as yourself will surely cancel out at least twenty ignorant rednecks like me. If I'm right we're probably about even.

You are obviously easily embarrassed, so I'm guessing that if you weren't so caught up in your own self-righteousness and mistaken feelings of superior intellect and could realize how pompous your comment sounds, that you would probably not want to venture out in the light of day.

I don't believe that the world is passing us by, but that wouldn't be a bad thing, we don't need to go where the world is going.

Posted by Professional1996 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You're right about one thing November162000, I will be OK. Obviously nothing but prayer will help someone of your intellect. I am not caught up in myself for I have been passed the confines of small town and love sharing the beauty of what I have learned here with those that cannot appreciate simplicity and values. The issue is people with your lack of vision, only hold back and paint a bad picture for those of us that want more choices for our kids. One thing that is certain in this world is change. You obviously are complacent with being on the back end of it. That's okay...we highly evolved, enlightened intellects have a place for those less fortunate like yourselves. We even promise to treat you equally as if you were on our same level of understanding.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There, I knew I would be able to bring you out of your shell and get you to prove my own point. And by the way, I'm right about a lot more than just one thing.

I'm not at the back of anything, especially the change curve. I travel the world, not just the United States, regularly, and I don't mean just the posh vacation spots. I assure you that I have a firm grip on reality. I know what is, and I know what should be. And I have seen what we will be very soon. I expect that I am much more prepared for it than you are. So in closing, let me leave you with this. Take a big, manly hand full of your righteous indignation and stick it just as far as your arm will reach.

Posted by Professional1996 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I too have traveled this great world, but most of my travels were in direct defense of the Constitution. While you are devouring the dust of those with IQs larger than shoe sizes, take a moment and dwell upon the possibilities that could lie ahead if you would crawl out of 1865 .

In a more diginified and gentleman like closing, let me suggest that you reach that into that dark, deep cavity and grab a handful of the soft and repulsive smelling substance that you are made from. Take it and flush it into the Abyss of Ignorance Long Passed.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 6:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nah, I don't believe I will. But thank you for the suggestion.

I traveled the world in direct defense of the Constitution for just slightly under twenty years, myself. I'm sure it disturbs you to have even that in common with such a commoner as I. I even participated in a war, not one of words but one where people died. I know something about it.

Can't say that I'm stuck in 1865, that's a little before my time although I have studied that era, but I remember 1965 very well. I spent most of that summer in Mongomery, I saw first hand many of the things that you probably only read about.

Posted by Professional1996 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 6:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kwsrgraves: It is quite amusing that when one speaks with intelligence lacking ignorance, "pompous" and "pious" are terms used to criticize. So, I will deflect your feable attacks and let you know that I am proud to be a college graduate and will never harbor shame because I wanted a better life. In all my travels (more than just cushy business trips), I have always been proud to display the colors of Old Glory on and off the battlefield. I have served and with men of much more patriotism than you will ever obtain. I apologize that you have felt discrimation or racism, but you are talking about a few instances in life in a few places. I have seen and experienced racism all over the world, but not even close to the degree I have experienced in my own home town. So let that sink in.

November, you're welcome. As I stated, I have participated in more than a war of words on fronts far behind enemy lines. I thank you for your service as well. I have read and researched not only the civil rights era but all periods of history. It is amazing to me how divided we still are today even with the lessons of the past. Freedom of speech and expression is great, but when it detracts from the observance of a great leader who wanted to unify this nation on one accord, we must check ourselves. There are kids and very impressionable people that read these comments and will draw conclusions on "how the world really is" from what we display. Mockery of MLK Day or the NAACP may seem fun to some, but to others it shows a lack of sensitivity and even hatred.

Posted by gkeys (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe with all of this travelling, Professional could go spend some time in Columbus Ohio. I had to spend 6 months there working on opening a facility. A black/male/homosexual coworker of mine was also there and we had dinner together most evenings after work. I have never in my life felt more uneasy with the stares, lack of service in the restaurants even seating us in the back of the dining area away from most guests. When I went with my white male friends or my female black or white friends, didn’t receive this treatment. I have been to restaurants in other towns and my home town with my male black friend and have never been treated in this manner. Believe me Professional, true prejudice does exist, just look about 10 hours north.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Professional1996: I readily admit to being insensitive and politically incorrect, but I'd like for you to re-read the comments on this thread and tell me where I have displayed hatred. I'm extremely insensitive to people who carry their feelings on their shoulder simply because I think it's childish, but I carry no hatred for a fellow citizen. Not even the ones I disagree with. As my friend kwsrgraves often says, welcome the United States of the Offended.

Posted by gkeys (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 8:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Professional, how many white friends do you have? How many white people have ever dined with you at your dinner table? How many white people have ever spent the night in your home as your guest? How many white people have gone shopping with you? How many white people have you gone to a movie with? How many white children do you babysit? How many white children have you taken to Six Flags, or to the County Fair, and treat as you would your own child?
Since you are offended by the "MLK and cookies" comment, do you launch a formal complaint with the FCC every time a black person uses the “N” word on television?
How many black people do you encounter who feel they are entitled to something simply because of their color? If you answer that with none, you haven’t travelled enough!
Racism comes from all races; my black friends talk about how racist their own families are! One in particular, has a relative who got caught robbing homes. His complaint was that he was in jail because he was black. My friend corrected him saying “No, you are in jail because you stole”.
If you are so offended about people making comments about Obama, were you offended when black people made comments about Bush? Will you be just as offended when Saturday Night Live starts their spoofs of him? Were you offended by their spoofs of any of the previous Presidents?

Posted by Professional1996 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fellow Citizens, it is with great honor that I bask in this sunlight of dissolution. It is amazing that so many people come here looking for the land of opportunity and are sometimes met with the brick of ignorance.
gkeys, you can ask as many questions as your heart contents, but in the end you still will have a closed mind. I could provide you the answers to these questions truthfully and you would be amazed. Luckily, I know who I am and what it right. As I stated earlier, we as a nation have a long way to go. Attacking what some hold sacred just backs up the train.
kwsrgraves, I hope that we one day can sit as military officers and discuss life, liberty, democracy, and other topics. Maybe, that light that you broke during the Reagan era will come back on.
November, we shall face off in the future. Keep it coming!

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 9:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I certainly will keep it coming. Let's save each other some time and key clicks, though, and dispense with immediately resorting to calling someone ignorant simply because they have a different perspective. You think I'm ignorant, I think you are a self-righteous elitist snob with an overly inflated sense of position, and a really bad case of hyper-sensititvity. Neither of us has gained any ground. Have a good evening.

Posted by gkeys (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 9:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What’s really funny about all of this is that no matter where you go there is discrimination. My brother now lives in Scotland and laughs about the discrimination there, it’s all white on white…this group doesn’t like this one because they live in this part of town, this group doesn’t like this one because of their accent, they don’t like the Irish, and he said they all hate him, simply because he is American. However, if you have truly done all of the “traveling” you claim, you already knew that.
Believe what you will about my mind as to whether it is open or closed, it is your prerogative and your right as a citizen of the United States. I said nothing to you in my previous post that was prejudice or discriminatory in any way. I did not insult you or belittle you, yet you chose to attempt to insult me by stating I had a closed mind. I simply asked you questions that for some reason you chose not to answer. I’m sure my friends will get much amusement by your closed mind and hatred toward white people.
Please do “amaze” me.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on January 22, 2009 at 9:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Touche'!

Posted by Professional1996 (anonymous) on January 23, 2009 at 6:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

gkeys, I am sure you and your circle of friends get amusement from the trivial topics so I am not worried.
kwsrgraves, I have walked through the wrong door in a Clanton doctors office and told to sit in the back. Of course I did not. I have gotten on a bus in Clanton on my first day of school, grabbed by the bus driver as I stepped on, and told "I don't want no trouble out of your kind." Youthful, I might be...inexperienced, I am not. I am glad you were able to push aside hate and prejudice to help PVT Galmon. He and his family were thankful. I guess you see the President as tanned. If that helps you to embrace his ideas to get this country back to greatness, so be it. I will see you at breakfast one morning!

Posted by Professional1996 (anonymous) on January 24, 2009 at 7:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

kwsrgraves, I took off out of town early Friday morning. I will be back in the very near future. We'll do breakfast.

Posted by sagill88 (anonymous) on January 27, 2009 at 2 a.m. (Suggest removal)

just looking at the pictures, i'm more upset about the lady wearing that orange and blue rag...ROLL TIDE !!!