In this day it is rare to hear an elected leader speak eloquently, passionately for the will of the people. Bravo to Justin Pearson for his bravery and convictions. It is regrettable that his constituents are now without representation. But isn't that what the GOP wanted all along? To suppress minorities.
In this day it is rare to hear an elected leader speak eloquently, passionately for the will of the people. Bravo to Justin Pearson for his bravery and convictions. It is regrettable that his constituents are now without representation. But isn't that what the GOP wanted all along? To suppress minorities.
I saw the three of them on CNN or someplace. She said that the House was in recess when they staged their protest, but I have not seen anyone else comment on that. I hope their constituents will insist that they be reinstated.
My thoughts exactly! I think that Pearson has a remarkable future in politics. He has an enormous national audience following this disgraceful action by the TN legislators -- and that may be exactly the springboard to catapult him to a far higher office, eventually!
I donтАЩt think this will stand. The GOP Is all about First Amendment rights, until someone says something they donтАЩt like. Will be interesting to see what the courts will do with this.
In this day it is rare to hear an elected leader speak eloquently, passionately for the will of the people. Bravo to Justin Pearson for his bravery and convictions. It is regrettable that his constituents are now without representation. But isn't that what the GOP wanted all along? To suppress minorities.
Bravo also to former Rep. Justin Pearson's fellow former Rep. Justin Jones, also eloquent, morally clear, and courageously persistent.
https://twitter.com/CalltoActivism/status/1644157522784276482?s=20
Thanks, Ellie, for posting that link.
I saw the three of them on CNN or someplace. She said that the House was in recess when they staged their protest, but I have not seen anyone else comment on that. I hope their constituents will insist that they be reinstated.
Even better if they get re-elected!
As US senators from Tennessee.
My thoughts exactly! I think that Pearson has a remarkable future in politics. He has an enormous national audience following this disgraceful action by the TN legislators -- and that may be exactly the springboard to catapult him to a far higher office, eventually!
I donтАЩt think this will stand. The GOP Is all about First Amendment rights, until someone says something they donтАЩt like. Will be interesting to see what the courts will do with this.