There are 3 million Americans enlisted in America's military. In the armed services, there are Americans from all walks of life such as skin heads, Nazi sympathizers, and gang bangers protecting our borders who brazenly wear their tattoos and flash gang signs, but they are not dismissed from serving in the military.
However, when it is discovered, and in many instances, illegally, that some of America's brave soldiers are gay or lesbian, they are discharged from serving their country.
What's wrong with this picture?
What if 1 million of those 3 million serving in the military were gay and lesbian? What if 2 million of those 3 million serving in the military were gay and lesbian? Would "career" politicians relieve them of duty in protecting America because of their sexual orientation?
Conversely, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rule was an abomination from its infancy, and those who once championed its implementation are now realizing the error in their philosophy.
It is time to end this despicable rule.
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
"I Will Not Either."
Abraham Lincoln was not a "career" politician. George Washington was not a "career" politician. Ben Franklin was not a "career" politician. John Adams was not a "career" politician.
Three of the four mentioned were framers of the new republic. The forth, Lincoln, was postmaster, a rail splitter, a land surveyor who served as a legislature then practiced law years before becoming President of the United States.
Serving as an elected official is both honorable and noble, yet none of the aforementioned made politics nor expected the next generation of Americans to make it a career.
When Thomas Jefferson died exactly 50 years to the date that the Declaration of Independence was adopted, on his tombstone was a list of his lifetime achievements/careers. Mr. Jefferson did not list on his tombstone President of the United States as one of his "careers."
Anthony Johnson for State Representative
42nd Ward/180th District
647 E. Raymond St. Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 744-1773
(215) 715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Three of the four mentioned were framers of the new republic. The forth, Lincoln, was postmaster, a rail splitter, a land surveyor who served as a legislature then practiced law years before becoming President of the United States.
Serving as an elected official is both honorable and noble, yet none of the aforementioned made politics nor expected the next generation of Americans to make it a career.
When Thomas Jefferson died exactly 50 years to the date that the Declaration of Independence was adopted, on his tombstone was a list of his lifetime achievements/careers. Mr. Jefferson did not list on his tombstone President of the United States as one of his "careers."
Anthony Johnson for State Representative
42nd Ward/180th District
647 E. Raymond St. Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 744-1773
(215) 715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
Thursday, February 18, 2010
PRESS RELEASE: Anthony P. Johnson announces candidacy for State Representative
Anthony P. Johnson of Juniata Park officially announced his candidacy for State Representative for the 42nd Ward & 180th District. Over 30 supporters attended the gathering where Johnson pledged to take the following action if elected as the community’s State Representative:
• Secure funding and push for neighborhood patrols.
• Address crime in the community by increasing police patrol,
creating stricter penalties for drug dealers, pedophiles,
and violent gangs.
• Provide more police/increase presence in our neighborhoods as well
as build a positive relationship between residents and the police
through Qa series of workshops and other activities.
• Provide the community with Literacy and GED programs.
• Partner with local food markets, pharmacies, and retail stores to
hire residents that support these businesses as loyal customers to
decrease unemployment and poverty.
• Obtain state/federal funding for existing quality and new grass
root after school programs that is essential to the academic and
social growth of our children.
• Re-implement extracurricular activities back into the public
schools in our communities.
• Implement effective recreation centers in the communities.
Johnson, a Human Services lead instructor in a post-secondary school in Philadelphia and founder and director of Dream Field Academy providing mentoring and educational enhancement to at-risk youth in Juniata, also stated that he will do everything humanly possible to turn the tide of government-neglected problems in the neighborhood. He told the audience, “We need to be role models to our youth and protectors of our senior citizens by showing them that we care enough to devote our time and efforts to make a difference in their lives. This isn't about politics at all--this is about ‘human caring’ at its best.”
Johnson is leading a grass-roots campaign to protest the lack of government responses to the issues of the neighborhood. “Our community is plagued by unemployment, high-school students dropping out, violence on the streets, and drug dealers intimidating the good people who want a positive quality of life here. The current politicians have brought nothing to our area. It is time for us to stand together as unified citizens and demand better for our families and future generations. I am not a politician—I am a Human Services professional who is dedicated to changing the quality of life for the people in this community.” Johnson has been the neighborhood block captain for over two years responding immediately to the problems of the neighbors by working closely with the local police department.
Johnson is disgusted over the lack of services provided for Juniata. As a resident and father, he wants his son to grow up without the worry of being a victim of violent gang crime or drive-by shootings. He explained, “Our current elected officials are politicians. They are more concerned with their needs than the community’s. I am the ‘un-politician,’ but I am a community activist. I want our residents to join together to demand the services that our community is overlooked for. We will not be divided by ethnicity or culture—we will unite together as people who want to live in peace and without fear. I will truly represent the people who live here, and together we will rebuild a neighborhood where our families can be proud to live.”
A number of community organizations have already endorsed Johnson for the upcoming election. He will be visiting every home in the community to talk about the issues that are important to them. In addition to being a community activist, he is also a Ph.D. candidate and author.
For further information, contact Anthony Johnson at (215) 744-1773 or (215) 715-0355. You can also email him at antho@earthlink.net.
• Secure funding and push for neighborhood patrols.
• Address crime in the community by increasing police patrol,
creating stricter penalties for drug dealers, pedophiles,
and violent gangs.
• Provide more police/increase presence in our neighborhoods as well
as build a positive relationship between residents and the police
through Qa series of workshops and other activities.
• Provide the community with Literacy and GED programs.
• Partner with local food markets, pharmacies, and retail stores to
hire residents that support these businesses as loyal customers to
decrease unemployment and poverty.
• Obtain state/federal funding for existing quality and new grass
root after school programs that is essential to the academic and
social growth of our children.
• Re-implement extracurricular activities back into the public
schools in our communities.
• Implement effective recreation centers in the communities.
Johnson, a Human Services lead instructor in a post-secondary school in Philadelphia and founder and director of Dream Field Academy providing mentoring and educational enhancement to at-risk youth in Juniata, also stated that he will do everything humanly possible to turn the tide of government-neglected problems in the neighborhood. He told the audience, “We need to be role models to our youth and protectors of our senior citizens by showing them that we care enough to devote our time and efforts to make a difference in their lives. This isn't about politics at all--this is about ‘human caring’ at its best.”
Johnson is leading a grass-roots campaign to protest the lack of government responses to the issues of the neighborhood. “Our community is plagued by unemployment, high-school students dropping out, violence on the streets, and drug dealers intimidating the good people who want a positive quality of life here. The current politicians have brought nothing to our area. It is time for us to stand together as unified citizens and demand better for our families and future generations. I am not a politician—I am a Human Services professional who is dedicated to changing the quality of life for the people in this community.” Johnson has been the neighborhood block captain for over two years responding immediately to the problems of the neighbors by working closely with the local police department.
Johnson is disgusted over the lack of services provided for Juniata. As a resident and father, he wants his son to grow up without the worry of being a victim of violent gang crime or drive-by shootings. He explained, “Our current elected officials are politicians. They are more concerned with their needs than the community’s. I am the ‘un-politician,’ but I am a community activist. I want our residents to join together to demand the services that our community is overlooked for. We will not be divided by ethnicity or culture—we will unite together as people who want to live in peace and without fear. I will truly represent the people who live here, and together we will rebuild a neighborhood where our families can be proud to live.”
A number of community organizations have already endorsed Johnson for the upcoming election. He will be visiting every home in the community to talk about the issues that are important to them. In addition to being a community activist, he is also a Ph.D. candidate and author.
For further information, contact Anthony Johnson at (215) 744-1773 or (215) 715-0355. You can also email him at antho@earthlink.net.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
“You’re Comparing Progressives to Nazis?”
Glenn Beck,
So you likened yourself to the Israeli Nazi Hunters? You stated that you’re going to be a “progressive hunter?” Well look no further. I am an “Ultra” Progressive. Do you think Progressives are afraid of you? You!
You compare yourself to individuals that possessed intelligence, patience and a passion to see justice rule the day when they hunted, captured and prosecuted Nazis. They hunted down sadistic and monstrous murderers who gleefully and systematically murdered innocent women, children and men for no other reason than being a Jew. Are they the ones you’re comparing Progressive to? You’re comparing Progressives to Nazis?
It is obvious that you’re lacking in the department of intelligence. The fact that you would equate yourself to individuals of courage, wisdom, and integrity is an “absolute farce.”
Glenn Beck, you’re a “humorless” comedian, an “intelligent simpleton” and a by-product of the dark side of the human conscious. To compare Progressives to Nazis merely highlights the brevity of your stupidity, and yet you continue to talk about world historical events that you know absolutely nothing about.
A fool-hearted, weak, imbecile with the media at his disposal is a danger to human civilization.
Anthony P. Johnson
So you likened yourself to the Israeli Nazi Hunters? You stated that you’re going to be a “progressive hunter?” Well look no further. I am an “Ultra” Progressive. Do you think Progressives are afraid of you? You!
You compare yourself to individuals that possessed intelligence, patience and a passion to see justice rule the day when they hunted, captured and prosecuted Nazis. They hunted down sadistic and monstrous murderers who gleefully and systematically murdered innocent women, children and men for no other reason than being a Jew. Are they the ones you’re comparing Progressive to? You’re comparing Progressives to Nazis?
It is obvious that you’re lacking in the department of intelligence. The fact that you would equate yourself to individuals of courage, wisdom, and integrity is an “absolute farce.”
Glenn Beck, you’re a “humorless” comedian, an “intelligent simpleton” and a by-product of the dark side of the human conscious. To compare Progressives to Nazis merely highlights the brevity of your stupidity, and yet you continue to talk about world historical events that you know absolutely nothing about.
A fool-hearted, weak, imbecile with the media at his disposal is a danger to human civilization.
Anthony P. Johnson
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
"The Depth of Your Ignorance and Stupidity."
Pat Robertson,
You, a man of GOD? I think not! GOD is Love! You are a shameful snake oil salesman inflicting your sermons of "damnation" on the weak, the sick, the poor, and the defenseless.
When you stated the earthquake occurred in Haiti because according to you, the inhabitants, "Made a pact with the devil," you highlighted the depth of your "ignorance and stupidity" to heights that would have astonished Sigmund Freud.
A man of GOD? I think not! GOD is compassionate, and compassion for you is as foreign as Haiti. You are a Christian charlatan, a pimp of hypocrisy, and a pariah in the pulpit.
You, a man of GOD? I think not!
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Office: 215-744-1773
Cell: 215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
You, a man of GOD? I think not! GOD is Love! You are a shameful snake oil salesman inflicting your sermons of "damnation" on the weak, the sick, the poor, and the defenseless.
When you stated the earthquake occurred in Haiti because according to you, the inhabitants, "Made a pact with the devil," you highlighted the depth of your "ignorance and stupidity" to heights that would have astonished Sigmund Freud.
A man of GOD? I think not! GOD is compassionate, and compassion for you is as foreign as Haiti. You are a Christian charlatan, a pimp of hypocrisy, and a pariah in the pulpit.
You, a man of GOD? I think not!
Best Regards,
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Office: 215-744-1773
Cell: 215-715-0355
antho@earthlink.net
"An American Embarrassment with A Million Dollar Bank Account."
Rush Limbaugh,
You are a racist and a coward. You are the epitome of why the world vilifies our great country.
At a time when even America's adversaries have tabled their disdain and provided aid to Haiti, you continue to spew "vile" lies at full throttle.
Your "hatred" for President Obama and people of color is in full view of the world so that people finally can see you for what you are--an "American embarrassment with a million dollar bank account."
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
You are a racist and a coward. You are the epitome of why the world vilifies our great country.
At a time when even America's adversaries have tabled their disdain and provided aid to Haiti, you continue to spew "vile" lies at full throttle.
Your "hatred" for President Obama and people of color is in full view of the world so that people finally can see you for what you are--an "American embarrassment with a million dollar bank account."
Anthony P. Johnson, Author
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
“Like Comparing Ivan the Terrible to Swipper the Fox.”
He made a mistake and he apologized.
Senator Harry Reid made a comment about then Senator Barack Obama which many Americans view as racist. Senator Reid has since publically and privately apologized for his remarks to current President Obama who emphatically accepted.
Some in the media and career politicians likened Harry Reid's comments to Trent Lott's divisive separatist rhetoric back in 2004 while honoring the 100th birthday of Strom Thurmond. Trent Lott is a "racist" pure and simple, and comparing the two would be like comparing Ivan the Terrible to Swipper the Fox from “Dora the Explorer.”
Will the stench of racism and prejudice ever dissipate in America? Never!
No matter how many conversations we have and policies implemented to combat this disease, it will always be a part of the American landscape.
To be blunt, racism and prejudice is as American as apple pie, the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, the KKK, the Sons of Liberty, the Daughters of Liberty and Tea Baggers. Quite frankly, in some families racism and prejudice are a family tradition.
In 2008, with the election of America’s first and I hope not the last African American President, many Americans hoped that the stain of racism was finally wiped clean from the American fabric. Alas, if anything since the election of President Obama, the stain has mushroomed into an international eye sore.
When a career politician like Michael Steele, who’s quoted as saying something “stupid” with perfect regularity just a few days ago when he made a racist comment about Native Americans demands that Reid step down because of his statement, it magnifies how racism and prejudice are woven into our daily lives.
Senator Reid made mistake, and he apologized for it.
Whether we use racial and prejudiced charged ideology privately or publicly, only when humankind ceases to exist will racism and prejudice cease to exist. Until that day, one cannot exist without the other.
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Senator Harry Reid made a comment about then Senator Barack Obama which many Americans view as racist. Senator Reid has since publically and privately apologized for his remarks to current President Obama who emphatically accepted.
Some in the media and career politicians likened Harry Reid's comments to Trent Lott's divisive separatist rhetoric back in 2004 while honoring the 100th birthday of Strom Thurmond. Trent Lott is a "racist" pure and simple, and comparing the two would be like comparing Ivan the Terrible to Swipper the Fox from “Dora the Explorer.”
Will the stench of racism and prejudice ever dissipate in America? Never!
No matter how many conversations we have and policies implemented to combat this disease, it will always be a part of the American landscape.
To be blunt, racism and prejudice is as American as apple pie, the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, the KKK, the Sons of Liberty, the Daughters of Liberty and Tea Baggers. Quite frankly, in some families racism and prejudice are a family tradition.
In 2008, with the election of America’s first and I hope not the last African American President, many Americans hoped that the stain of racism was finally wiped clean from the American fabric. Alas, if anything since the election of President Obama, the stain has mushroomed into an international eye sore.
When a career politician like Michael Steele, who’s quoted as saying something “stupid” with perfect regularity just a few days ago when he made a racist comment about Native Americans demands that Reid step down because of his statement, it magnifies how racism and prejudice are woven into our daily lives.
Senator Reid made mistake, and he apologized for it.
Whether we use racial and prejudiced charged ideology privately or publicly, only when humankind ceases to exist will racism and prejudice cease to exist. Until that day, one cannot exist without the other.
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
647 East Raymond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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