Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. needs black America's prayers
Lewis DiuguidU.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is picking up a lot of prayers from African Americans and justifiably so.
The Chicago Democrat’s office reported on Wednesday that he is receiving medical treatment for a “mood disorder.” That helps squash all of the rumors that the 47-year-old congressman is being treated for “alcohol or substance abuse.”
African Americans understand the pressure that Jackson faces. Under normal circumstances, being black in America is like being on probation in which individuals are second-guessed, scrutinized, doubted constantly and rarely fully accepted or welcomed.
It is enough to overwhelm anyone’s sanity. Add to that the investigation that Jackson is facing, and the need for a medical leave, treatment and prayer is understandable — to black professionals anyway who are trying to make it in white America.
JR Beillenhouser
10 months, 2 weeks agoLewis’s Race article of the day.
Hey Lewis - Man up.
It is tough on everyone.
George Hunsucker
Northland
10 months, 2 weeks agoearth to lewis #23….. wrong again lewis. All Americans need to pray for this person’s recovery from his drug addiction or whatever his problem is.
It would be “transparent” if his handlers stated exactly what the problem was, but, frankly, I don’t care… Hope he recovers…
Nice to still draw that fat Congressional salary though, isn’t it???
George Hunsucker
Northland
10 months, 2 weeks agoDon’t worry lewis, Cleaver, you know the car wash owner who stiffed us, says everything is fine….. “just like a knee injury”..
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/07/11/top-house-dem-calls-on-rep-jackson-to-clear-up-confusion-over-absence/?test=latestnews
Dear Ms. Diuguid: Yes, Rep. Jackson needs our prayers—and all of us should pray for him, regardless of our race (I am white). Being an elected public official today is a thankless job—you get non-stop criticism, and seldom do people say “thank you.” That sort of situation would get anyone down. So, pray for his rapid recovery. Sincerely, Respectfully and In Christ, Ernest Evans
Sybil Noble
10 months, 1 week agoHe is a man who is having a very “Public” and a difficult time. Where is your compassion? What if it was one of your family members or your children. I don’t understand what YOUR problem is…
Kent Mueller
10 months, 1 week agoI find the headline quite odd. It seems pretty specific. So, Jackson doesn’t need any prayers from white America? Odd.