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Crying wolf several times too many

County Commissioner Skip Alston's charges of racism against the city for pulling the plug on the failed St. James II low-income apartments were as outrageous as they were, for him at least, totally predictable.

Alston frequently alleges racism when he wants critics to back off. Lest it be said that he discriminates, Alston has been just as prone to croon that familiar tune whether the target is black or white.

Alston, remember, in 1999 labeled black school board member Keith Green an "Uncle Tom" and a "House Negro."

Problem is, the all-to-frequent invoking of such charges make it all the more difficult for others when legitimate instances of racism surface (and even in 2005, they still do).

Alston is outspoken, politically savvy and smarter than most. He should realize the disservice he performs by yelling fire when there is none.


Posted by Allen Johnson on February 17, 2005 2:32 PM |

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Sue said:

(clapping hands)
Allen, that took a lot of intestinal fortitude and it's as welcome as it might be a trifle overdue. We -- all of us -- have learned to distinguish between real racism and superfluous charges. Your title, about crying wolf, is simply perfect. No one's naive; there *is* racism. But we're also not naive to the unsubstantiated fear-inducing charge anymore. We're clear: Skip, prove it. Name names. It's time to put up with clear examples. The bloggers know better and no one, including Skip, is insulated from inspection about what he says.

Well Skip? Got facts?

Posted on February 18, 2005 2:26 PM

A Parent said:

Same for School Board member Deena Hayes whose drops the " R " bomb on anybody who bucks her.

Posted on February 18, 2005 5:47 PM

Another Parent said:

Good point about Deena Hayes. Anyone that denies her money or doesn't agree with her is automatically branded a "racist." Didn't Deena Hayes work for Alston or Earl Jones at the money-sucking Woolworth/Civil Rights project for a while? I guess that's where she gets her racism against whites.

Posted on February 18, 2005 8:33 PM

Quanita said:

Hayes is a perfect example of crying wolf and she's spending an awful lot of time and money on her "white" hairdo lately.

Maybe if she could accept her "black" hair she'd have enough money to pay her taxes.

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