Senator Jim DeMint is placing blame on President Obama for the most recent attempted terrorist attack on America because President Obama has yet to place an individual to head the Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A.)
Huh!
The President has named an individual to head the T.S.A. Department, but the nomination is being blocked by an individual who’s afraid that President Obama's choice will allow the airport baggage handlers to unionize. The person blocking the nomination is the jester himself--Senator Jim DeMint.
It appears that Jim DeMint is more concerned about being a union buster than protecting Americans from would-be terrorists which leaves me perplexed. Republicans blame Democrats and vice-versa for the near fatal but foiled attack on the Republic. Americans, the very citizens that career politicians are elected to serve, have lost trust in the aforementioned, and the wretched "venom of pessimism" has begun to flow through our veins.
We must fight the pessimism. Fight it!
Jim DeMint wants to be President a friend told me recently. "Of what?" I responded. Of America my friend said. "Of what America?" I asked. He said the United States of America. Jim DeMint wants to be President of the United States, and yet he not only flip flops between being a Republican, a Conservative, and a Tea Bagger, but he is also performing the same juggling act between saying he will protect Americans from terrorists but fails to actually perform the effort. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney gave the same speech, and after 9/11, Americans are still asking "How" and "Why."
Senator Jim DeMint is relegated to the children's table because he still views the world through the eyes of a child. Like a spoiled child at that. If Senator DeMint does not get what he wants, he takes his ball and leaves the playing field, and America cannot afford adults in leadership roles that act like children. What America requires is elected officials that are grown-ups with integrity, non-partisanship, intelligence, ingenuity to implement effective action plans, and compassion to guide and safe guard the Republic. Alas, Senator Jim DeMint is not one of those grown-ups.
Senator Jim DeMint, unblock President Obama’s nomination for the head of the Transportation Security Administration and let’s implement an action plan that will protect American citizens from adversaries that would attempt to bring the darkness of Hades on our soil. In doing so, Sir, you’ll take your first step towards becoming an adult.
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
“We Are Moving On…Without You.”
We are moving on without you.
"Democrats," "Blue Dog Democrats," "Fiscally Conservative Democrats" all equal up to Democrats failing America. What happened? Even with the majority you could not achieve the objective of making America a “better” America. Even with the majority you could not pass legislation that most Americans need.
Progressives that supported Democrats are now comparing them to the north’s General George McClellan who during the Civil War had more soldiers and better equipment than the south and its General, Robert E. Lee but couldn't defeat General Lee; this happened even after Lee accidentally left his battle plans on how to defeat the north were discovered by one of McClellan’s subordinates. The Republican Party, the party of “no,” the party that is now split into two factions, has defeated the Democrats by doing what they do best--nothing. Under no circumstance am I comparing the Republican Party, in which only 28% of Americans support, to the brilliant tactician and great leadership of General Lee.
What I am saying is neither the Republican Party nor the Democratic Party can lead America in the “right direction.” Both parties' representatives are sucking from the same “tit” of Wall Street and the healthcare industry, so how can they serve the middle class and poor Americans i.e. you and me?
As difficult as it is for many Americans to accept--and it was very difficult for me--Democrats cannot lead. Why has President Obama's popularity been tanking? Why is that only 35% of Americans support Democrats? One reason is the aforementioned is no better than the other weak party and the other is Progressives are going in a direction that the "so called" Democrats and President Obama clearly are not headed.
I am an “Ultra” Progressive and I do support President Obama but on some of his policies he has been entirely too soft such as Wall Street, and the President is down-right weak on "real" healthcare reform for all Americans, especially the middle class and the poor.
Ironically enough, after the failure to defeat General Lee from a long list of “decorated” northern Generals, it was the most unlikely soldier from the north, Ulysses S. Grant who would rise to become the first three-star General and eventually defeat General Lee and bring an end to the Civil War. Perhaps, it is time for America to leave the “decorated parties” of the Democratic Party, the Republican Party and their splintered cell the Tea Baggers behind and seek a new party that serves the American middle class and the poor.
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
"Democrats," "Blue Dog Democrats," "Fiscally Conservative Democrats" all equal up to Democrats failing America. What happened? Even with the majority you could not achieve the objective of making America a “better” America. Even with the majority you could not pass legislation that most Americans need.
Progressives that supported Democrats are now comparing them to the north’s General George McClellan who during the Civil War had more soldiers and better equipment than the south and its General, Robert E. Lee but couldn't defeat General Lee; this happened even after Lee accidentally left his battle plans on how to defeat the north were discovered by one of McClellan’s subordinates. The Republican Party, the party of “no,” the party that is now split into two factions, has defeated the Democrats by doing what they do best--nothing. Under no circumstance am I comparing the Republican Party, in which only 28% of Americans support, to the brilliant tactician and great leadership of General Lee.
What I am saying is neither the Republican Party nor the Democratic Party can lead America in the “right direction.” Both parties' representatives are sucking from the same “tit” of Wall Street and the healthcare industry, so how can they serve the middle class and poor Americans i.e. you and me?
As difficult as it is for many Americans to accept--and it was very difficult for me--Democrats cannot lead. Why has President Obama's popularity been tanking? Why is that only 35% of Americans support Democrats? One reason is the aforementioned is no better than the other weak party and the other is Progressives are going in a direction that the "so called" Democrats and President Obama clearly are not headed.
I am an “Ultra” Progressive and I do support President Obama but on some of his policies he has been entirely too soft such as Wall Street, and the President is down-right weak on "real" healthcare reform for all Americans, especially the middle class and the poor.
Ironically enough, after the failure to defeat General Lee from a long list of “decorated” northern Generals, it was the most unlikely soldier from the north, Ulysses S. Grant who would rise to become the first three-star General and eventually defeat General Lee and bring an end to the Civil War. Perhaps, it is time for America to leave the “decorated parties” of the Democratic Party, the Republican Party and their splintered cell the Tea Baggers behind and seek a new party that serves the American middle class and the poor.
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
If Not Now…When?
As we continue to witness the beginning of the end of the public schools in America which have been failing nationally for the last 15 years, it appears that for some individuals public schools are not closing fast enough. In Philadelphia, for example, some students are afraid to enter the “house of education” for fear of being physically assaulted.
At South Philadelphia High School, Asian American students are being attacked by fellow students for no other reason than being--Asian American. Or is it? Some accuse the Asian American students of attacking a handicapped student of African American descent off school property. Others say that some of the African American students are assaulting the Asian American youth because they are the minority group at the high school, where as others are saying its gang related. Whatever the reasons, one thing is clear: there is a lack of adults involved to effectively address the issues. Once again it seems that only until a youth is murdered do we, the adults, get involved to stop the violence albeit too late.
Although the School District of Philadelphia has promised to address the matter, the Asian American community wants action, not promises. Until such action occurs, the Asian American students have refused to return to South Philadelphia High School. It is important to understand that this problem of racial tension among African American, Asian American, Italian American, Latino American, and Irish American youth that attend the aforementioned school has been simmering for years, but safety precautions and conflict resolution programs were never put in place to counter the current strife that has boiled over. Now the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund plans to file a federal civil rights complaint against the School District of Philadelphia over a series of attacks against Asian American students attending South Philadelphia High School.
As if public schools could use anymore disheartening news, this incident is growing into a national debate which questions whether segregating public schools be initiated. As the adults and role models, it appears we’ve instilled racial intolerance compounded with the use of violence in our children and the results are catastrophic. We also continue to present “baseless rhetoric” to the youth that they are the bright future of America and then vigorously destroy it by leaving the youth to their own devises in which they self destruct. The racial tension and senseless violence at South Philadelphia High School merely highlight the continued failure of America’s public schools not only academically but also from a socialization perspective.
If not now…when do we begin to address the racial intolerance and academic impotency decaying the public schools as well as our youth attending these institutions in Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Mississippi, California and the rest of America? At the current pace, if we’re not very careful, an entire generation of youth will be wiped out of the pages of history, and when the next generation asks why, we can respond by saying, “Why not?”
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
At South Philadelphia High School, Asian American students are being attacked by fellow students for no other reason than being--Asian American. Or is it? Some accuse the Asian American students of attacking a handicapped student of African American descent off school property. Others say that some of the African American students are assaulting the Asian American youth because they are the minority group at the high school, where as others are saying its gang related. Whatever the reasons, one thing is clear: there is a lack of adults involved to effectively address the issues. Once again it seems that only until a youth is murdered do we, the adults, get involved to stop the violence albeit too late.
Although the School District of Philadelphia has promised to address the matter, the Asian American community wants action, not promises. Until such action occurs, the Asian American students have refused to return to South Philadelphia High School. It is important to understand that this problem of racial tension among African American, Asian American, Italian American, Latino American, and Irish American youth that attend the aforementioned school has been simmering for years, but safety precautions and conflict resolution programs were never put in place to counter the current strife that has boiled over. Now the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund plans to file a federal civil rights complaint against the School District of Philadelphia over a series of attacks against Asian American students attending South Philadelphia High School.
As if public schools could use anymore disheartening news, this incident is growing into a national debate which questions whether segregating public schools be initiated. As the adults and role models, it appears we’ve instilled racial intolerance compounded with the use of violence in our children and the results are catastrophic. We also continue to present “baseless rhetoric” to the youth that they are the bright future of America and then vigorously destroy it by leaving the youth to their own devises in which they self destruct. The racial tension and senseless violence at South Philadelphia High School merely highlight the continued failure of America’s public schools not only academically but also from a socialization perspective.
If not now…when do we begin to address the racial intolerance and academic impotency decaying the public schools as well as our youth attending these institutions in Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Mississippi, California and the rest of America? At the current pace, if we’re not very careful, an entire generation of youth will be wiped out of the pages of history, and when the next generation asks why, we can respond by saying, “Why not?”
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
“Sometimes…”
Sometimes it looks as if the road to justice is unattainable. Sometimes it looks as if greed and corruption will rule the day because when cast as shadows on the wall, justice and injustice are one.
Sometimes it feels like we are going through the motions of life. We go to work, pay our bills, go to church, grow old and then fade into oblivion, forever sleep--death. But there is more to life than the aforementioned.
Sometimes it feels like our society lacks the capacity of compassion and sympathy. When civic activist Joaquin Rivera dies on the emergency room floor and then is robbed, when insurance companies deny children and adults’ healthcare because of a pre-existing illness, and when a husband knowingly pricks his wife with a sewing needle tainted with HIV of his own blood--is apathy the new compassion?
Sometimes it feels like educating our children is a useless cause. Career politicians charge that not enough money is invested in public school education. However, the same career politicians vote “no” to increase funding to improve public school education. Parents argue that their children are not properly receiving the type of academic instruction and resources to compete globally and yet the same parents are not actively engaged in improving their children’s future.
Sometimes it feels like we are our worst enemy. We engage in behaviors that are counter-productive to our physical and spiritual growth. Whether it is “toxic relationships,” apathy, complacency, violence, drug and alcohol, and other addictions, we continue to implode and in the process negatively affect our family and the lives of others.
Sometimes it’s about standing and defending the rights of others, sometimes it’s about giving without receiving, sometimes it’s about standing alone for the greater good of society, sometimes it’s about respect when swimming in the ocean of disrespect and hatred, and sometimes it’s about peace in the storm of aggression and chaos.
In the end, though, we must “always” be held accountable and responsible for our actions because sometimes individually, we will be the outcome for a peaceful or chaotic society.
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
Sometimes it feels like we are going through the motions of life. We go to work, pay our bills, go to church, grow old and then fade into oblivion, forever sleep--death. But there is more to life than the aforementioned.
Sometimes it feels like our society lacks the capacity of compassion and sympathy. When civic activist Joaquin Rivera dies on the emergency room floor and then is robbed, when insurance companies deny children and adults’ healthcare because of a pre-existing illness, and when a husband knowingly pricks his wife with a sewing needle tainted with HIV of his own blood--is apathy the new compassion?
Sometimes it feels like educating our children is a useless cause. Career politicians charge that not enough money is invested in public school education. However, the same career politicians vote “no” to increase funding to improve public school education. Parents argue that their children are not properly receiving the type of academic instruction and resources to compete globally and yet the same parents are not actively engaged in improving their children’s future.
Sometimes it feels like we are our worst enemy. We engage in behaviors that are counter-productive to our physical and spiritual growth. Whether it is “toxic relationships,” apathy, complacency, violence, drug and alcohol, and other addictions, we continue to implode and in the process negatively affect our family and the lives of others.
Sometimes it’s about standing and defending the rights of others, sometimes it’s about giving without receiving, sometimes it’s about standing alone for the greater good of society, sometimes it’s about respect when swimming in the ocean of disrespect and hatred, and sometimes it’s about peace in the storm of aggression and chaos.
In the end, though, we must “always” be held accountable and responsible for our actions because sometimes individually, we will be the outcome for a peaceful or chaotic society.
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
Monday, November 30, 2009
"Higher Education: The Art of Discrimination and Hypocrisy."
Lincoln University one of the first historically African American colleges founded in part because many of the institutions of higher education in the state of Pennsylvania and the United States would not admit African Americans based upon discriminatory policies. Now Lincoln has a policy of its own that discriminates against students that are overweight by not allowing them to graduate.
A requirement that the institution which has been in place since 2006 will now be enforced on students attending Lincoln University. Students with a body mass of 30 or more will be mandated to take a physical education class in order to receive a degree despite the fact that students have fulfilled the mandatory academic requirements that the school has set.
The irony is this policy is discriminatory, especially against African Americans who are the primary students attending Lincoln University. There is no compromising with discrimination, and I find it appalling that Lincoln University's administration would ostracize and belittle students attending the school based on their weight instead of their academic intelligence, integrity, and the positive impact they'll have on society.
And so it begins. First discrimination starts with an individual's weight, then their height, followed by religious beliefs and finally, their ethnicity. Perhaps the students should transfer from Lincoln University to an institution of higher learning where in the past they made no pretense of equality and integrity and where discrimination can be taken literally and without the base aloid of hypocrisy.
If the administration at Lincoln University was attempting to get the public's attention regarding this issue, they've succeeded--but for all the wrong reasons. The administrations have embraced this discrimination towards the students and have the audacity to call it compassion and respect to the student body.
Sadly, compassion and respect for students attending Lincoln University was the furthest things away from their thinking when they made such an inhumane decision. The civil rights movement worked endlessly to eliminate the stereotypes society portrayed against minorities. Lincoln University has set the cause of equal opportunity back 50 years by promoting the old stereotype that overweight people are not worthy of the same advantages as thinner people. Maybe next they can require their students to have plastic surgery in case they don't meet society's standards of beauty. Shame on Lincoln University for taking people who are vulnerable to the ignorance of others and perpetuating it in a formal school policy.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, Author
A requirement that the institution which has been in place since 2006 will now be enforced on students attending Lincoln University. Students with a body mass of 30 or more will be mandated to take a physical education class in order to receive a degree despite the fact that students have fulfilled the mandatory academic requirements that the school has set.
The irony is this policy is discriminatory, especially against African Americans who are the primary students attending Lincoln University. There is no compromising with discrimination, and I find it appalling that Lincoln University's administration would ostracize and belittle students attending the school based on their weight instead of their academic intelligence, integrity, and the positive impact they'll have on society.
And so it begins. First discrimination starts with an individual's weight, then their height, followed by religious beliefs and finally, their ethnicity. Perhaps the students should transfer from Lincoln University to an institution of higher learning where in the past they made no pretense of equality and integrity and where discrimination can be taken literally and without the base aloid of hypocrisy.
If the administration at Lincoln University was attempting to get the public's attention regarding this issue, they've succeeded--but for all the wrong reasons. The administrations have embraced this discrimination towards the students and have the audacity to call it compassion and respect to the student body.
Sadly, compassion and respect for students attending Lincoln University was the furthest things away from their thinking when they made such an inhumane decision. The civil rights movement worked endlessly to eliminate the stereotypes society portrayed against minorities. Lincoln University has set the cause of equal opportunity back 50 years by promoting the old stereotype that overweight people are not worthy of the same advantages as thinner people. Maybe next they can require their students to have plastic surgery in case they don't meet society's standards of beauty. Shame on Lincoln University for taking people who are vulnerable to the ignorance of others and perpetuating it in a formal school policy.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, Author
Saturday, November 14, 2009
“Politics As Unusual.”
Every few years, would-be "career politicians" come along and make promises they have no intentions of keeping.
Citizens of the 42nd Ward & 180th District, I assure you that I make no promises and I have no interest in a "career" as a politician. What I am is a community servant that would be honored to represent you as State Representative.
I want to be your State Representative, and as such, want to combat crime. I will create a Community Defense League where our sole purpose is to rid our community of drug dealers, violent offenders, gangs, and other thugs who are compromising the quality of life for hard working and peace loving residents.
As State Representative, my administration will fight to bring good paying jobs and quality healthcare benefits to our community that has been experiencing high unemployment, high under-employment and lacking the most basic healthcare coverage for our families long before the current economic recession. In addition, we will listen and implement programs that will benefit senior citizens.
As State Representative, my administration and I will work to improve our schools fiscally, resourcefully and academically. We will work to increase funding for current and new after school programs that “effectively” prepare our children for college and a brighter future.
“Politics as unusual”; I will not participate or engage opponents in smear tactics and personal attacks and in following the plan of action we will end "politics as usual." If opponents believe that they can serve the citizens of the 42nd Ward & 180th District better than I can, then I welcome public debates based upon facts, and then let the people of Juniata Park, Kensington, Feltonville, Torresdale and Frankford decide. As State Representative my first and only priority is serving you.
I am ready to serve our community as State Representative. I am ready to serve you.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson,
Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 744-1773 (215) 715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Citizens of the 42nd Ward & 180th District, I assure you that I make no promises and I have no interest in a "career" as a politician. What I am is a community servant that would be honored to represent you as State Representative.
I want to be your State Representative, and as such, want to combat crime. I will create a Community Defense League where our sole purpose is to rid our community of drug dealers, violent offenders, gangs, and other thugs who are compromising the quality of life for hard working and peace loving residents.
As State Representative, my administration will fight to bring good paying jobs and quality healthcare benefits to our community that has been experiencing high unemployment, high under-employment and lacking the most basic healthcare coverage for our families long before the current economic recession. In addition, we will listen and implement programs that will benefit senior citizens.
As State Representative, my administration and I will work to improve our schools fiscally, resourcefully and academically. We will work to increase funding for current and new after school programs that “effectively” prepare our children for college and a brighter future.
“Politics as unusual”; I will not participate or engage opponents in smear tactics and personal attacks and in following the plan of action we will end "politics as usual." If opponents believe that they can serve the citizens of the 42nd Ward & 180th District better than I can, then I welcome public debates based upon facts, and then let the people of Juniata Park, Kensington, Feltonville, Torresdale and Frankford decide. As State Representative my first and only priority is serving you.
I am ready to serve our community as State Representative. I am ready to serve you.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson,
Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 744-1773 (215) 715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Monday, November 9, 2009
"Let Us Remember Them No More."
So, you, the "Magnificent 39" voted "no."
You voted "no" to healthcare reform, but you really voted "no" to so much more. You voted "no" to affordable healthcare for the middle class and the poor. You voted ”no" to healthcare and in so doing, you voted "no" to providing every child in America with quality medical treatment. You, the Magnificent 39, also voted "no" to providing American citizens with a pre-condition illness for affordable healthcare.
You, the Magnificent 39 voted "no" to healthcare reform despite the fact that more than 50% of each of your constituents said ”yes" to healthcare reform.
It appears that the Magnificent 39 does not represent nor respect the interests of the "people" that elected them. You, the Magnificent 39, are now and forever the minions to the healthcare industry and you sold out Americans, the dead and the living, for profits pure and simple.
Conversely, you, the Magnificent 39, had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to display the type of compassion and love for humanity that would have made Mother Teresa blush and left Gandhi speechless. When you voted "no" to healthcare reform--you voted "no" to humanity and your own humanity as well.
Remember the Democrats of the Magnificent 39 that voted "no" to healthcare reform. Remember them on Election Day 2010 and vote "no" to these individuals--and then let us remember them no more.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, Author
Founder & CEO
Dream Field Academy
You voted "no" to healthcare reform, but you really voted "no" to so much more. You voted "no" to affordable healthcare for the middle class and the poor. You voted ”no" to healthcare and in so doing, you voted "no" to providing every child in America with quality medical treatment. You, the Magnificent 39, also voted "no" to providing American citizens with a pre-condition illness for affordable healthcare.
You, the Magnificent 39 voted "no" to healthcare reform despite the fact that more than 50% of each of your constituents said ”yes" to healthcare reform.
It appears that the Magnificent 39 does not represent nor respect the interests of the "people" that elected them. You, the Magnificent 39, are now and forever the minions to the healthcare industry and you sold out Americans, the dead and the living, for profits pure and simple.
Conversely, you, the Magnificent 39, had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to display the type of compassion and love for humanity that would have made Mother Teresa blush and left Gandhi speechless. When you voted "no" to healthcare reform--you voted "no" to humanity and your own humanity as well.
Remember the Democrats of the Magnificent 39 that voted "no" to healthcare reform. Remember them on Election Day 2010 and vote "no" to these individuals--and then let us remember them no more.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, Author
Founder & CEO
Dream Field Academy
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
“The Economic Recession Did It.”
Mr. Mayor, so you think “we all need to get with the program because we are facing the worst economic recession since the Great Depression and there is no money?”
Sir, Philadelphians elected you to be a leader. Philadelphians chose you as mayor to lead our great city in a new direction which includes integrity and accountability. Unfortunately, Mr. Mayor instead of being a leader--you continue to pass the buck. You continue to astonish with being aloof to provide some of the most basic needs to the citizens of Philadelphia. Are you going to continue to blame the economic recession on every failure that you’ve accomplished?
I believe what SEPTA did by going on strike at 3:00am was “horrifically” wrong to its valued customers that rely upon the services they provide. But this transit strike was looming since the summer and with respect to SEPTA’s bus drivers, operators, customer service representatives and mechanics; they too have families to provide for. They decided not to strike during the summer months because of the economic recession and with the promise that their concerns of a better contract would be addressed in the near future. And yet, Mr. Mayor other than getting the aforementioned to postpone the strike until the Philadelphia Phillies could play all their home games during the World Series without disruption of public transportation, you and the SEPTA management did little or nothing to resolve the impending predicament that Philadelphians are currently facing and your response to the crisis? “We all need to get with the program because we are facing the worst economic recession since the Great Depression and there is no money?”
Conversely, in my humble opinion, Mr. Mayor, the city of Philadelphia and its citizens can no longer afford to tolerate your brand of leadership. We have endured from you threats of closing public libraries, public swimming pools, and the laying off of police and firefighters. You were however, successful in closing many of the after school programs in the city and although you claimed to reduce political corruption in the city, it continues to flourish instead.
Your leadership, integrity and administration have been absolutely dismissal since you’ve assumed office of the Mayor of Philadelphia. Instead of being accountable and effectively addressing the dilemmas’ that plague our great city, you present to Philadelphia the “criminal” and say the economic recession did it, and that is why you’ve achieved so little during your first-term.
Philadelphia can no longer afford you. Philadelphians can no longer afford you, Mr. Mayor.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson,
Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
215) 744-1773 (215) 715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Sir, Philadelphians elected you to be a leader. Philadelphians chose you as mayor to lead our great city in a new direction which includes integrity and accountability. Unfortunately, Mr. Mayor instead of being a leader--you continue to pass the buck. You continue to astonish with being aloof to provide some of the most basic needs to the citizens of Philadelphia. Are you going to continue to blame the economic recession on every failure that you’ve accomplished?
I believe what SEPTA did by going on strike at 3:00am was “horrifically” wrong to its valued customers that rely upon the services they provide. But this transit strike was looming since the summer and with respect to SEPTA’s bus drivers, operators, customer service representatives and mechanics; they too have families to provide for. They decided not to strike during the summer months because of the economic recession and with the promise that their concerns of a better contract would be addressed in the near future. And yet, Mr. Mayor other than getting the aforementioned to postpone the strike until the Philadelphia Phillies could play all their home games during the World Series without disruption of public transportation, you and the SEPTA management did little or nothing to resolve the impending predicament that Philadelphians are currently facing and your response to the crisis? “We all need to get with the program because we are facing the worst economic recession since the Great Depression and there is no money?”
Conversely, in my humble opinion, Mr. Mayor, the city of Philadelphia and its citizens can no longer afford to tolerate your brand of leadership. We have endured from you threats of closing public libraries, public swimming pools, and the laying off of police and firefighters. You were however, successful in closing many of the after school programs in the city and although you claimed to reduce political corruption in the city, it continues to flourish instead.
Your leadership, integrity and administration have been absolutely dismissal since you’ve assumed office of the Mayor of Philadelphia. Instead of being accountable and effectively addressing the dilemmas’ that plague our great city, you present to Philadelphia the “criminal” and say the economic recession did it, and that is why you’ve achieved so little during your first-term.
Philadelphia can no longer afford you. Philadelphians can no longer afford you, Mr. Mayor.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson,
Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
215) 744-1773 (215) 715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Sunday, October 25, 2009
“We Can Be the Outcome"
Nosotros mantenemos estas verdades las ser manifiestas, y que evidentes las son.
Primero, existe el aumento alarmante de jóvenes y adolescentes que abandonan sus estudios; en segundo lugar, el aumento catastrófico del crimen entre la juventud porque existe una falta de calidad en los programas disponibles después de la escuela; y, en tercero lugar, el aumento del crimen que ha asaltado nuestras comunidades. Todo esto ocurre en Filadelfia, y específicamente en la sección Parque Juniata del Distrito Electoral 42, y Distrito 180 de Filadelfia.
Los residentes del Parque Juniata han hablado y están de acuerdo que deseamos un futuro mas prometedor para nuestros hijos. Como Capitán de Cuadra, residente, y padre de un hijo, yo, también, quiero un futuro mas prometedor para nuestros hijos y una comunidad ¨libre del crimen.¨ En la sección del Parque Juniata de Filadelfia, no podríamos continuar bajo este camino destructivo que al corriente seguimos viajando, o´ nosotros y nuestras futuras generaciones estaremos condenados a la perdición.
Por esta razón, Yo estoy anunciando oficialmente mi candidatura para Representante Estatal del Distrito Electoral 42 y el Distrito 180 en 2010.
Por demasiado tiempo nuestras comunidades tienen que, y continúan a, soportar iniciativas de ¨arreglos rápidos¨ que proveen resultados limitados, y, en el proceso, nuestros hijos y la comunidad han sufrido inmensamente.
Como Representante Estatal yo planifico reducir el crimen en la comunidad con asegurar la financiación para iniciar patrullas de vecindario. Yo también pediré por la provisión de un aumento de presencia policial en nuestros vecindarios, además de construir una relación positiva entre los residentes y la policía por medio de una serie de ¨talleres municipales¨ y otras actividades entre los residentes y los representantes del orden público.
Como Representante Estatal yo aseguraré la financiación de programas después de la escuela de calidad con obtener fondos Estatales/Federales para programas existentes de calidad y nuevos programas ¨después de la escuela¨ de las bases que son esenciales para el crecimiento académico y social de nuestros hijos.
Como Representante Estatal yo aseguraré fondos estatales y federales para mejorar escuelas públicas academicamente y socialmente con re-implementar actividades extraescolares de nuevo en nuestras escuelas públicas, ubicadas dentro de nuestras comunidades.
Como Representante Estatal, mis objetivos son claros. Primero, quiero tratar con, y eliminar el aumento de crimen y la violencia dentro de nuestras comunidades por medio de iniciativas, que podrían producir resultados inmediatos y duraderos, trabajando con el Oficial Cruz y el Distrito de Policía 25. Yo quiero crear iniciativas sólidas para que sigan asistiendo los jóvenes y adolescentes a la escuela, logrando excelencia académica, y graduándose para que puedan subir a una educación mas alta o lograr un buen empleo. Mi meta es construir y fortalecer efectivos programas ¨después de la escuela¨ de calidad que les proveen a jóvenes y adolescentes con alternativas positivas que resultarán en ciudadanos productivos y exitosos dentro de nuestras comunidades y globalmente.
Yo no soy un desconocido dentro de nuestra comunidad. Al hecho, yo he implementado un número de estas ideas a lo largo de los últimos cinco años. Yo soy el fundador y organizador de una organización sin ganancias ni provecho, Academia de Campo de Sueño, la cual a trabajado con jóvenes numerosos y adolescentes en nuestra comunidad exitosamente subiendo sus niveles académicos y eliminando sus problemas de comportamiento por medio de mentores, tutores académicos, y deportes non-tradicionales. Este programa, el cual contiene voluntarios maravillosos, les enseña el liderazgo, fortalece la autoestima, y anima a la juventud que no abandonen sus estudios mientras planificando sus metas educacionales para el futuro. Yo he obtenido exitosamente subvenciones para mantener en marcha este programa dentro de nuestra comunidad.
En adición, Yo soy el fundador de la Coalición ¨Summit¨, (2007) una colaboración y asociación de organizaciones guiadas por el principio de construir relaciones creativas y confiadas con los residentes, organizaciones comunitarios de base, y de base en la Fe, oficiales de las escuelas, funcionarios públicos, y parientes para que realicen los estándares mas altos.
Quisiera compartir alguna información personal con ustedes para que puedan comprender lo que represento de nivel personal. Yo soy el instructor principal en una escuela acreditada de carreras enseñando Servicios Humanos. Estoy entrenando mas de 60 personas cada año para entrar a la profesión de ayudar y hacer una diferencia en la calidad de vida para gente quien necesita apoyo en esta ciudad. Me he ganado una Licenciatura en la Ciencia Política de la Universidad del Estado Cheyney, y una Maestría en Las Universidades Central y Eastern de la Universidad de LaSalle. Actualmente, soy un Asistente de Maestro en la Universidad de Nova Sur Este, donde también soy un estudiante para Ph.D en el campo de Análisis de Conflicto y Resolución.
Empezando el día de hoy, les pido que nos unamos para construir una coalición de comunidades que se dirigirán al futuro de la juventud, los adolescentes, y lo extraordinario de nuestra comunidad por medio de programas adicionales que crearán una moda de vida con cualidad.
Empezando hoy, les suplico con humildad que me apoyen y participen en mi candidatura para Representante Estatal por el Distrito Electoral 42, y Distrito 180 para el 2010, porque juntos, nosotros seremos el resultado.
Yo les prometo que si me prestan su apoyo, haré todo lo humanamente posible para voltear la corriente de nuestro vecindario para que podamos ser modelos de conducta para nuestros jóvenes con enseñarles que nos preocupamos los suficiente para dedicar nuestro tiempo por hacer una diferencia en sus futuros individuales. Esto no se trata de la política por lo tanto--esto se trata de hacer lo mejor con la bondad humana.
Cordialmente
Anthony P. Johnson,
Candidato para Representante Estatal para el Distrito Electoral 42, y Distrito 180
647 East Raymond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 744-1773 (215) 715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Primero, existe el aumento alarmante de jóvenes y adolescentes que abandonan sus estudios; en segundo lugar, el aumento catastrófico del crimen entre la juventud porque existe una falta de calidad en los programas disponibles después de la escuela; y, en tercero lugar, el aumento del crimen que ha asaltado nuestras comunidades. Todo esto ocurre en Filadelfia, y específicamente en la sección Parque Juniata del Distrito Electoral 42, y Distrito 180 de Filadelfia.
Los residentes del Parque Juniata han hablado y están de acuerdo que deseamos un futuro mas prometedor para nuestros hijos. Como Capitán de Cuadra, residente, y padre de un hijo, yo, también, quiero un futuro mas prometedor para nuestros hijos y una comunidad ¨libre del crimen.¨ En la sección del Parque Juniata de Filadelfia, no podríamos continuar bajo este camino destructivo que al corriente seguimos viajando, o´ nosotros y nuestras futuras generaciones estaremos condenados a la perdición.
Por esta razón, Yo estoy anunciando oficialmente mi candidatura para Representante Estatal del Distrito Electoral 42 y el Distrito 180 en 2010.
Por demasiado tiempo nuestras comunidades tienen que, y continúan a, soportar iniciativas de ¨arreglos rápidos¨ que proveen resultados limitados, y, en el proceso, nuestros hijos y la comunidad han sufrido inmensamente.
Como Representante Estatal yo planifico reducir el crimen en la comunidad con asegurar la financiación para iniciar patrullas de vecindario. Yo también pediré por la provisión de un aumento de presencia policial en nuestros vecindarios, además de construir una relación positiva entre los residentes y la policía por medio de una serie de ¨talleres municipales¨ y otras actividades entre los residentes y los representantes del orden público.
Como Representante Estatal yo aseguraré la financiación de programas después de la escuela de calidad con obtener fondos Estatales/Federales para programas existentes de calidad y nuevos programas ¨después de la escuela¨ de las bases que son esenciales para el crecimiento académico y social de nuestros hijos.
Como Representante Estatal yo aseguraré fondos estatales y federales para mejorar escuelas públicas academicamente y socialmente con re-implementar actividades extraescolares de nuevo en nuestras escuelas públicas, ubicadas dentro de nuestras comunidades.
Como Representante Estatal, mis objetivos son claros. Primero, quiero tratar con, y eliminar el aumento de crimen y la violencia dentro de nuestras comunidades por medio de iniciativas, que podrían producir resultados inmediatos y duraderos, trabajando con el Oficial Cruz y el Distrito de Policía 25. Yo quiero crear iniciativas sólidas para que sigan asistiendo los jóvenes y adolescentes a la escuela, logrando excelencia académica, y graduándose para que puedan subir a una educación mas alta o lograr un buen empleo. Mi meta es construir y fortalecer efectivos programas ¨después de la escuela¨ de calidad que les proveen a jóvenes y adolescentes con alternativas positivas que resultarán en ciudadanos productivos y exitosos dentro de nuestras comunidades y globalmente.
Yo no soy un desconocido dentro de nuestra comunidad. Al hecho, yo he implementado un número de estas ideas a lo largo de los últimos cinco años. Yo soy el fundador y organizador de una organización sin ganancias ni provecho, Academia de Campo de Sueño, la cual a trabajado con jóvenes numerosos y adolescentes en nuestra comunidad exitosamente subiendo sus niveles académicos y eliminando sus problemas de comportamiento por medio de mentores, tutores académicos, y deportes non-tradicionales. Este programa, el cual contiene voluntarios maravillosos, les enseña el liderazgo, fortalece la autoestima, y anima a la juventud que no abandonen sus estudios mientras planificando sus metas educacionales para el futuro. Yo he obtenido exitosamente subvenciones para mantener en marcha este programa dentro de nuestra comunidad.
En adición, Yo soy el fundador de la Coalición ¨Summit¨, (2007) una colaboración y asociación de organizaciones guiadas por el principio de construir relaciones creativas y confiadas con los residentes, organizaciones comunitarios de base, y de base en la Fe, oficiales de las escuelas, funcionarios públicos, y parientes para que realicen los estándares mas altos.
Quisiera compartir alguna información personal con ustedes para que puedan comprender lo que represento de nivel personal. Yo soy el instructor principal en una escuela acreditada de carreras enseñando Servicios Humanos. Estoy entrenando mas de 60 personas cada año para entrar a la profesión de ayudar y hacer una diferencia en la calidad de vida para gente quien necesita apoyo en esta ciudad. Me he ganado una Licenciatura en la Ciencia Política de la Universidad del Estado Cheyney, y una Maestría en Las Universidades Central y Eastern de la Universidad de LaSalle. Actualmente, soy un Asistente de Maestro en la Universidad de Nova Sur Este, donde también soy un estudiante para Ph.D en el campo de Análisis de Conflicto y Resolución.
Empezando el día de hoy, les pido que nos unamos para construir una coalición de comunidades que se dirigirán al futuro de la juventud, los adolescentes, y lo extraordinario de nuestra comunidad por medio de programas adicionales que crearán una moda de vida con cualidad.
Empezando hoy, les suplico con humildad que me apoyen y participen en mi candidatura para Representante Estatal por el Distrito Electoral 42, y Distrito 180 para el 2010, porque juntos, nosotros seremos el resultado.
Yo les prometo que si me prestan su apoyo, haré todo lo humanamente posible para voltear la corriente de nuestro vecindario para que podamos ser modelos de conducta para nuestros jóvenes con enseñarles que nos preocupamos los suficiente para dedicar nuestro tiempo por hacer una diferencia en sus futuros individuales. Esto no se trata de la política por lo tanto--esto se trata de hacer lo mejor con la bondad humana.
Cordialmente
Anthony P. Johnson,
Candidato para Representante Estatal para el Distrito Electoral 42, y Distrito 180
647 East Raymond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 744-1773 (215) 715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
“I Will Not!”
Horrific, despicable, callous, and cowardly. When the news revealed the murder of 10-year-old Charlenny Ferreira by her father and stepmother, the human emotions are anger, outrage, and finally silence.
In the mist of our anger and outrage of the grotesque, inhumane treatment, and subsequent death of Charlenny Ferreira, we focus in on demanding justice to those distorted souls who perpetrated this unspeakable crime.
However, in a short time, our anger subsides and in the process, children like Charlenny Ferreira and Danieal Kelly are forgotten and designated to the back pages of history in human services and cast onto the mountain strewn with forgotten abused and dead children only to be remembered as "the unfortunate."
Charlenny Ferreira and Danieal Kelly are victims of two of the worst cases of child neglect known to civilization perpetrated by the parents, friends, and those individuals in human services that were suppose to protect them from real life “monsters.”
A travesty like this occurs when those who either choose to have children or choose a career in human services to protect the sick, the weak, the poor, the defenseless, and the frightened instead embrace malice, apathy, and unspeakable cruelty.
Conversely, can you imagine Charlenny and Danieal in their final days, hours, and minutes and seconds and how alone they felt with no one to speak on their behalf, to feed them, to bathe them...to love them unconditionally? The perpetrators ideology was these children lives were irrelevant and insignificant.
The penalties that will be administered against all those who conspired in this assault on Charlenny must be swift, severe, and just.
Justice will prevail. Justice MUST prevail.
Anyone that desires a career in human service, and what I believe is the greatest and most noble profession in the world must be held to a high standard of compassion, intelligence, reliability, responsibility, and ethics. NO Exceptions!
Never forget Charlenny Ferreira and Danieal Kelly!
I will not.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson,
Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
In the mist of our anger and outrage of the grotesque, inhumane treatment, and subsequent death of Charlenny Ferreira, we focus in on demanding justice to those distorted souls who perpetrated this unspeakable crime.
However, in a short time, our anger subsides and in the process, children like Charlenny Ferreira and Danieal Kelly are forgotten and designated to the back pages of history in human services and cast onto the mountain strewn with forgotten abused and dead children only to be remembered as "the unfortunate."
Charlenny Ferreira and Danieal Kelly are victims of two of the worst cases of child neglect known to civilization perpetrated by the parents, friends, and those individuals in human services that were suppose to protect them from real life “monsters.”
A travesty like this occurs when those who either choose to have children or choose a career in human services to protect the sick, the weak, the poor, the defenseless, and the frightened instead embrace malice, apathy, and unspeakable cruelty.
Conversely, can you imagine Charlenny and Danieal in their final days, hours, and minutes and seconds and how alone they felt with no one to speak on their behalf, to feed them, to bathe them...to love them unconditionally? The perpetrators ideology was these children lives were irrelevant and insignificant.
The penalties that will be administered against all those who conspired in this assault on Charlenny must be swift, severe, and just.
Justice will prevail. Justice MUST prevail.
Anyone that desires a career in human service, and what I believe is the greatest and most noble profession in the world must be held to a high standard of compassion, intelligence, reliability, responsibility, and ethics. NO Exceptions!
Never forget Charlenny Ferreira and Danieal Kelly!
I will not.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson,
Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
Monday, October 19, 2009
“Just Say No…to Career Politicians."
I will be candid with you. I have no interest in making politics a career. What we have is far too many "career politicians" in America and history has shown that career politicians never have the interests of what is best for Americans because career politicians' loyalty is to the lobbyist, corporations, and their own families.
When career politicians are elected, the only issues that matter is how they can be re-elected within the next 2 years, 4 years and 6 years, respectively. America has individuals that have been in politics so long that one might think they were original signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Excluding governors, mayors, and the President of the United States, when was the last time an elected official such as a senator, a member of congress, state representative, or a city council member served 1-2 terms and left office on their own accord and not by the stench of scandal or voted out by their constituents?
Before term limits were placed on the role of the Presidency, one could serve as President indefinitely. Franklin Roosevelt for example, served 12 years, 8 days and 1 month as President of the United States and would have served longer, but he died while in office. And yet, George Washington, America's first President was the only one that stepped down after his second full term despite the fact he would have won a third term easily.
Career politicians "stifle" the legislative process that should be more fluid and would benefit all Americans. Career politicians are more concerned about serving the corporations that have provided them with huge campaign contributions. Many of these career politicians, for example, are currently selling out Americans by not passing a healthcare bill that would effectively provide affordable health insurance for us all because they are too busy prostituting themselves as they focus on fleecing the middle class and poor to the satisfy their "sugar daddies"--the healthcare syndicate.
Conversely, since career politicians have no interest in leaving on their own, we the people, the voters, must assist them with a clear and decisive early exit plan from elected office. If we truly and emphatically want change in our system of government to better service all Americans, we have to stop re-electing these career politicians over and over again.
In electing new individuals for public office we can consistently bring about new and innovative ideas that will strengthen local, state, and federal legislation and cast aside the current weak, flat, and vacillating career politician.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215-744-1773
215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
When career politicians are elected, the only issues that matter is how they can be re-elected within the next 2 years, 4 years and 6 years, respectively. America has individuals that have been in politics so long that one might think they were original signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Excluding governors, mayors, and the President of the United States, when was the last time an elected official such as a senator, a member of congress, state representative, or a city council member served 1-2 terms and left office on their own accord and not by the stench of scandal or voted out by their constituents?
Before term limits were placed on the role of the Presidency, one could serve as President indefinitely. Franklin Roosevelt for example, served 12 years, 8 days and 1 month as President of the United States and would have served longer, but he died while in office. And yet, George Washington, America's first President was the only one that stepped down after his second full term despite the fact he would have won a third term easily.
Career politicians "stifle" the legislative process that should be more fluid and would benefit all Americans. Career politicians are more concerned about serving the corporations that have provided them with huge campaign contributions. Many of these career politicians, for example, are currently selling out Americans by not passing a healthcare bill that would effectively provide affordable health insurance for us all because they are too busy prostituting themselves as they focus on fleecing the middle class and poor to the satisfy their "sugar daddies"--the healthcare syndicate.
Conversely, since career politicians have no interest in leaving on their own, we the people, the voters, must assist them with a clear and decisive early exit plan from elected office. If we truly and emphatically want change in our system of government to better service all Americans, we have to stop re-electing these career politicians over and over again.
In electing new individuals for public office we can consistently bring about new and innovative ideas that will strengthen local, state, and federal legislation and cast aside the current weak, flat, and vacillating career politician.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215-744-1773
215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Saturday, October 10, 2009
"Incarceration Inc."
According to the Justice Policy Institute, Philadelphia is ranked as having the highest incarceration rate of any U.S. city. What's even more startling is 12 percent of those incarcerated are residents from Juniata Park and Feltonville.
Philadelphia’s prisons hold a percentage of citizens, many of whom are from Juniata Park, Kensington, Feltonville, Torresdale and Frankford, which is more than three times higher than New York City. Not only does Philadelphia have some “hauntingly” incarceration figures, African American and Latino American men from Juniata Park, Kensington Feltonville, Torresdale and Frankford make up a large number of those that are incarcerated.
In addition, Philadelphia is the nation’s most important penal system that generates and has exhausted a great deal of revenue earmarked to the prison system. For example, more than 25% of the city’s budget goes to the criminal justice system, while nearly one-billion dollars are spent on cops, courts and prisons from the state budget, while funding for Philadelphia Public Schools continue to decline.
The inmates are a byproduct of a lucrative business opportunity for private ventures such as phone card companies, specialized police training, food distributors, furniture distributors, etc. Suffice to say; if there was ever a business that is recession-proof--its incarceration.
Philadelphia has a plethora of ethnic diversity, and yet, it also has a very high rate of African American and Latino American men incarceration percentage with more than 70%. While the jail business is booming, in Philadelphia, African American and Latino American are likely to continue to contribute to the industry by committing an array of crimes that range from extortion, distribution of illegal drugs, to murder.
Consequently, while the prison business continues to boom, African American and Latino American men from Juniata Park, Kensington, Feltonville, Torresdale and Frankford are more likely to contribute to the industry than any other ethnicity and where imprisoning its citizens is occurring at such an alarming rate--Charles Darwin would be astonished.
Let me be candid. I believe that people KNOW the difference between right and wrong. Most children grow up in families that teach morals and values. They attend churches, mosques, and synagogues that teach them about loving and kindness. Throughout the formative years in school, children are given the tools how to succeed rather than fail. But unfortunately, there are those who consciously make the choice to do wrong.
Even if you are poor, it does not give you the right to commit crimes against innocent victims and to take what is theirs for yourself. If you so choose to do so--and I am speaking directly to drug dealers, thieves, violent people, rapists, perpetrators of domestic violence, and murderers--you need to be removed from society so that law-abiding people don't have to worry about their sons, daughters, family members, and the elderly ending up in a drive-by shooting by people who are looking to inspire fear and lawlessness in our community and our city.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215-744-1773
215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Philadelphia’s prisons hold a percentage of citizens, many of whom are from Juniata Park, Kensington, Feltonville, Torresdale and Frankford, which is more than three times higher than New York City. Not only does Philadelphia have some “hauntingly” incarceration figures, African American and Latino American men from Juniata Park, Kensington Feltonville, Torresdale and Frankford make up a large number of those that are incarcerated.
In addition, Philadelphia is the nation’s most important penal system that generates and has exhausted a great deal of revenue earmarked to the prison system. For example, more than 25% of the city’s budget goes to the criminal justice system, while nearly one-billion dollars are spent on cops, courts and prisons from the state budget, while funding for Philadelphia Public Schools continue to decline.
The inmates are a byproduct of a lucrative business opportunity for private ventures such as phone card companies, specialized police training, food distributors, furniture distributors, etc. Suffice to say; if there was ever a business that is recession-proof--its incarceration.
Philadelphia has a plethora of ethnic diversity, and yet, it also has a very high rate of African American and Latino American men incarceration percentage with more than 70%. While the jail business is booming, in Philadelphia, African American and Latino American are likely to continue to contribute to the industry by committing an array of crimes that range from extortion, distribution of illegal drugs, to murder.
Consequently, while the prison business continues to boom, African American and Latino American men from Juniata Park, Kensington, Feltonville, Torresdale and Frankford are more likely to contribute to the industry than any other ethnicity and where imprisoning its citizens is occurring at such an alarming rate--Charles Darwin would be astonished.
Let me be candid. I believe that people KNOW the difference between right and wrong. Most children grow up in families that teach morals and values. They attend churches, mosques, and synagogues that teach them about loving and kindness. Throughout the formative years in school, children are given the tools how to succeed rather than fail. But unfortunately, there are those who consciously make the choice to do wrong.
Even if you are poor, it does not give you the right to commit crimes against innocent victims and to take what is theirs for yourself. If you so choose to do so--and I am speaking directly to drug dealers, thieves, violent people, rapists, perpetrators of domestic violence, and murderers--you need to be removed from society so that law-abiding people don't have to worry about their sons, daughters, family members, and the elderly ending up in a drive-by shooting by people who are looking to inspire fear and lawlessness in our community and our city.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215-744-1773
215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Will You Help Me?
Dr. Arlene C. Ackerman, Superintendent of Schools
School District of Philadelphia
440 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19130
Dear Dr. Ackerman,
I humbly request your assistance in a matter that can make a difference in the quality of life for hundreds of young people.
I am proposing that the School District of Philadelphia donate the R.S. Walton Elementary School Building located at 28th & Huntingdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132, to Dream Field Academy. The building, located in North Philadelphia, has since been vacant since Barry Elementary School exited it more than three calendar years ago. The property is now being used as a dumping ground and for other illegal activities in a community that is in dire need of quality and effective programs.
I have written Bill Fox Jr., Director of Real Property Management several times over the last two-years requesting the donation of the property, but he has informed me that the building at the time was not for sale.
R. S. Walton Elementary School is a beautiful old building that resembles an 18th Century Castle. The school has three floors with 7 to 8 rooms on each floor. It has several fire towers and a cement school yard.
R.S. Walton Elementary School can hold over 500 people. If the building is donated, Dream Field Academy along with its affiliates of other community organizations and faith base organizations, as well as partnerships with the neighborhood schools, will be able to provide effective programs to a neighborhood that is decimated with violence, an increase in youth and adolescents not completing school, thereby increasing the dropout rolls and poverty.
R.S. Walton Elementary School holds special memories for me. You see Dr. Ackerman; I attended this institution as a child from kindergarten through sixth grade from September 1976 to June 1982. The academic enrichment, the support, and love that the faculty and administration provided me as a youth is a tradition that must continue in the community.
Dream Field Academy is a grass-roots organization, and we cannot afford to rent or lease the building. That is why this generous donation will help Dream Field Academy and ensure that we can continue to provide quality educational projects and enrichment for the community that is in need.
Will you help me?
Thank you, in advance for your cooperation regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative, Ph.D. Candidate, Author, Founder & CEO
Dream Field Academy
Office: 215-744-1773
Cell: 215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
School District of Philadelphia
440 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19130
Dear Dr. Ackerman,
I humbly request your assistance in a matter that can make a difference in the quality of life for hundreds of young people.
I am proposing that the School District of Philadelphia donate the R.S. Walton Elementary School Building located at 28th & Huntingdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132, to Dream Field Academy. The building, located in North Philadelphia, has since been vacant since Barry Elementary School exited it more than three calendar years ago. The property is now being used as a dumping ground and for other illegal activities in a community that is in dire need of quality and effective programs.
I have written Bill Fox Jr., Director of Real Property Management several times over the last two-years requesting the donation of the property, but he has informed me that the building at the time was not for sale.
R. S. Walton Elementary School is a beautiful old building that resembles an 18th Century Castle. The school has three floors with 7 to 8 rooms on each floor. It has several fire towers and a cement school yard.
R.S. Walton Elementary School can hold over 500 people. If the building is donated, Dream Field Academy along with its affiliates of other community organizations and faith base organizations, as well as partnerships with the neighborhood schools, will be able to provide effective programs to a neighborhood that is decimated with violence, an increase in youth and adolescents not completing school, thereby increasing the dropout rolls and poverty.
R.S. Walton Elementary School holds special memories for me. You see Dr. Ackerman; I attended this institution as a child from kindergarten through sixth grade from September 1976 to June 1982. The academic enrichment, the support, and love that the faculty and administration provided me as a youth is a tradition that must continue in the community.
Dream Field Academy is a grass-roots organization, and we cannot afford to rent or lease the building. That is why this generous donation will help Dream Field Academy and ensure that we can continue to provide quality educational projects and enrichment for the community that is in need.
Will you help me?
Thank you, in advance for your cooperation regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative, Ph.D. Candidate, Author, Founder & CEO
Dream Field Academy
Office: 215-744-1773
Cell: 215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
“We Can Be the Outcome"
We hold these truths to be self-evident, and how evident it is.
First, the alarming increase of youth and adolescents dropping out of school, secondly, the catastrophic rise of crime among our youth because there is a lack of quality after school programs available, and third, the rise of crime that has engulfed our communities.
All of this is occurring in Philadelphia, specifically in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia’s 42nd Ward & 180th District.
The residents of Juniata Park have spoken and agree that we want a brighter future for our children. As a Block Captain and a resident, I too want a brighter future for our children and a “crime free community.” In the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia, we cannot continue down the destructive path that we currently are traveling.
For this reason, I am officially announcing my candidacy for State Representative for the 42nd Ward & 180th District in 2010.
For far too long our communities have and continue to endure “quick fix” initiatives that have provided limited results, and in the process, our children and community have suffered immensely.
As State Representative my objectives are clear. I want to create solid initiatives to keep youth and adolescents attending school, achieving academic excellence, and graduating so they can move on to higher education or employment. My goal is to build and strengthen effective and quality after school programs that provide youth and adolescents with positive alternatives that will produce productive and successful citizens in our communities and globally. Finally, I want to address and eliminate the increasing crime and violence in our communities through initiatives that will produce immediate and long-lasting results.
Starting today, I ask that you join me in building a coalition of communities that will address the future of our youth, adolescents, and our community at large through additional programs that will improve a quality way of life for all of us.
Starting today, I humbly ask that you support and participate in my candidacy for State Representative for the 42nd Ward & 180th District in 2010 because together, we will be the outcome.
I promise you that if you give me your support, I will do everything humanly possible to turn the tide of our neighborhood so that we can be role models to our youth by showing them that we care enough to devote our time to make a difference in their futures. This isn't about politics at all--this is about human caring at its best.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215-744-1773
215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
First, the alarming increase of youth and adolescents dropping out of school, secondly, the catastrophic rise of crime among our youth because there is a lack of quality after school programs available, and third, the rise of crime that has engulfed our communities.
All of this is occurring in Philadelphia, specifically in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia’s 42nd Ward & 180th District.
The residents of Juniata Park have spoken and agree that we want a brighter future for our children. As a Block Captain and a resident, I too want a brighter future for our children and a “crime free community.” In the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia, we cannot continue down the destructive path that we currently are traveling.
For this reason, I am officially announcing my candidacy for State Representative for the 42nd Ward & 180th District in 2010.
For far too long our communities have and continue to endure “quick fix” initiatives that have provided limited results, and in the process, our children and community have suffered immensely.
As State Representative my objectives are clear. I want to create solid initiatives to keep youth and adolescents attending school, achieving academic excellence, and graduating so they can move on to higher education or employment. My goal is to build and strengthen effective and quality after school programs that provide youth and adolescents with positive alternatives that will produce productive and successful citizens in our communities and globally. Finally, I want to address and eliminate the increasing crime and violence in our communities through initiatives that will produce immediate and long-lasting results.
Starting today, I ask that you join me in building a coalition of communities that will address the future of our youth, adolescents, and our community at large through additional programs that will improve a quality way of life for all of us.
Starting today, I humbly ask that you support and participate in my candidacy for State Representative for the 42nd Ward & 180th District in 2010 because together, we will be the outcome.
I promise you that if you give me your support, I will do everything humanly possible to turn the tide of our neighborhood so that we can be role models to our youth by showing them that we care enough to devote our time to make a difference in their futures. This isn't about politics at all--this is about human caring at its best.
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215-744-1773
215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
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