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Who the heck is Billy Yow? I know he’s a county commissioner and a r-a-c-i-s-t. But really, who the heck is he?
Did he really say all black people “look alike” and then say it was a “running joke”? Like a refrigerator running down the street? Or what?
Furthermore, who the heck voted for him? Really. If you did, please write a letter to the editor and tell me why.
Marilyn Frierson Melvin
Greensboro
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"Who the heck is Billy Yow?"
He's the yang factor.
Posted on June 3, 2008 6:34 AM
If you're curious about who supports Billy Yow, a look at his campaign reports might give you a clue.
http://gcms0004.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/docs/2008/1stQtrPlus/BILLY_YOW_PART1.pdf
http://gcms0004.co.guilford.nc.us/elections_cms/docs/2008/1stQtrPlus/BILLY_YOW_PART2.pdf
Posted on June 3, 2008 9:22 AM
Billy is not as much of a racist as Skip Alston or Bruce Davis. And as far as the "you all look alike" comment. It was Billy trying to make a little joke. Lighten up for gosh sakes. Bruce Davis said basically the very same thing awhile back, and he didn't get raked over the coals for it. You want to get rid of Billy Yow? Get rid of Skip Aston and Bruce Davis first and Billy will not get elected again. Everyone sees Billy as one who will keep those two egg heads in check. Billy is no racist. But I would like to know who keeps electing the real racist; Alston and Davis.
Posted on June 3, 2008 9:53 AM
Marilyn Frierson Melvin . . . Bhahhh hahaha hahhaaahaaa . . .
Like you are somebody . . . maybe a refrigerator running down the street . . .
Racist refrigerator hater . . .
Posted on June 3, 2008 10:24 AM
I don’t think that a voter should have to explain to anyone why he or she votes for a particular candidate. In most cases, a voter is swayed by a candidate’s position on a single issue, i.e., the Iraq War. That being said, I do think that it is fair to ask a voter what his or her preferred candidate achieved or is achieving after taking office? Every time that I pose that question to the supporters of Jesse Helms, I never get any response. I think that for most supporters of Helms, it usually goes back to states’ rights and keeping uppity Negroes in their place.
Posted on June 3, 2008 12:07 PM
"I think that for most supporters of Helms, it usually goes back to states’ rights and keeping uppity Negroes in their place."
This of course assumes that no Black folks have ever voted for Helms. Funny, how the ones who rush to scream "racist" never want to look in the mirror.
Posted on June 3, 2008 1:09 PM
"This of course assumes that no Black folks have ever voted for Helms." This goes in the same class as those who have seen Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster.
Posted on June 3, 2008 1:16 PM
i voted for billy to protect my uberwhite wife and daughters from skip. since billy was elected there have been no attacks. who can argue with that you racist refrigerator hater
Posted on June 3, 2008 9:07 PM
"simba, ungawa, kunjuju"~Tarzan
Posted on June 3, 2008 9:16 PM
"simba, ungawa, kunjuju"~Tarzan
Posted on June 3, 2008 9:24 PM
Marilyn, are you even registered to vote?
N&R Continues Agenda Against Billy Yow
http://www.busybeingbornblog.com/?p=109
Posted on June 4, 2008 1:15 AM