June 1, 2010
TO: Editors, Concerned Americans, Military Veterans, Internet, and Beyond
The Valdosta Daily Times recent Thumbs Up, Thumbs down articles omitted speakers from two previous City School Board Meetings held recently. However local television stations and news papers failed to publish the following citizens as they addressed the School Board. http://medianeeded.blogspot.com
Ms Mason gave the status on the Department of Justice Pending Court Order of 1971 on segregated schools, discriminatory practices in hiring of Black African American Educators among other issues. Thumbs up to her!
Local NAACP President Leigh Touchton gave invaluable information about Pineville Learning Center and alleged problems at the school discovered during their site visit, firing and hiring practices recently carried out along with the other complaints she had received. Thumbs Up to her!
Ms Beverly Madison addressed the board on various issues on the education of our children. Thumbs up to her! Then there was Minister John Robinson and he received a loud applaud from the audience following his address before the Board but this too was ignored by our news media. Thumbs Up to him!
Board Member Warren Lee gave powerful comments concerning the U.S. Court Order but this too was never reported by local media. Thumbs up to him!
Dr. Marilyn McClusky gave a power point presentation on student and teacher low morale. She addressed Pineville Learning Center inadequate supply of study supplies and although she has a doctorate degree from the University of Georgia. Her address was also ignored by local media. Thumbs up to her!
This proves a pattern and practice of keeping citizens deaf, dumb, and blind to the times and unable to make intelligent decisions based on facts from public meetings in the State of Georgia. As a retired military veteran in a city of 48,000 we the people should expect better news coverage.
Thumbs down on all Valdosta News Media Outlets for not informing the general public!
GEORGE BOSTON RHYNES
Retired United States Armed Forces Military Veteran
A concerned citizen and brother of all humanity
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