Jackson Jambalaya

Praying God provides peace, understanding and comfort to the Bluntson family during their time of bereavement.

I knew Frank a long time. Frank was a fine man. He was a man who fought for civil rights without rancor toward whites. If there were more voices like Frank's then race relations would be far better. I pray that we will one day look at the content of character rather than the color of skin.

“Frank! What took you so long?!” - Frank Melton to Frank Bluntson as soon as he entered hell

Sorry to hear this. I know there was a joyous reunion with Craig.

Frank was a strong man. He nominated a white, 39211 Republican to be President of the (all remaining) Democrat, sadly racially charged Jackson City Council.....me, and fiercely fought off and defended his action for weeks, particularly through the hate of the Jackson Advocate "newspaper", and several "now mellowed" black radio talk show hosts and community, verbose hotheads. When I was suffering the racist hatred of a fringe of AA nuts, he stood tall for what is right, and what is not right. The tone of this blog seems to so often get very snarky, but I want to be on record as expressing my admiration for this, to me, giant of a man.

Great post Ben Allen. Those are fine words toward a fine man.

Horrible post 9:01. Recognize a man's character even when you disagree with him philosophically.

9:59 - Do you really think we need you to draw contrast between the posts at 9:01 and 9:03 as if to plot them on a continuum ranging from good to evil? Opinions are freely held and freely given.

I never knew Mr. Bluntson but hope he always took the course he thought best. R.I.P. to the man.

“Frank! What took you so long?!” - Frank Melton to Frank Bluntson as soon as he entered hell

Oh my - tell us how you really feel about'em

Labour?

Is Sid and JJ read in Canada and the UK now?

Maybe Sid is showing us which UK Political Party he supports?

Perhaps Sid is just spending too much time reading The Daily Mail.

10:39 - You've entered the wrong door. The 'labour' post is elsewhere. But, you're right about Sidney.

9:01 is correct. Young black males in the metro area are safer with both Franks in hell.

Hmmm... 2:10am critiques 9:59 for daring to critique 9:01?

Where is it written that someone can only can only reference one comment in a single post?

When it is after 2:00 in the morning one should go to sleep. It is harder to think logically when you are that tired.

Mr. Frank Bluntson was a fine man who tried his darnedest to help our Capital City, putting much time and money into the effort. Anyone who knew him (and his family) is better for it. To the poster who made the disparaging remarks, you're obviously a small-minded malcontent whose record of good work or acts I'm sure could never stand up those of Mr. Bluntson.

Rest in peace, Mr. Bluntson. May God be with your family as they mourn your loss.