Thinking clearly about today s issues Joe D. Jones, CPA MBJ Publisher Little thoughts and tidbits to challenge and indulge. Hope you enjoy. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Amidst the violence that is now the American way of life, it seems like eons ago when Dr. King so strongly advocated non-violent social change.
Society is a constantly shifting, moving target and, therefore, change is inevitable.
We need more leaders like Dr. King who would help us establish a peaceful middle of the road racial co-existence without hate and violence. Sadly, racial combativeness in pursuit of fame and fortune has gained acceptability. Right here in central Mississippi, political careers that obviously depend on continued racial demagoguery for survival are being nurtured by a manipulated populace. Stock Market Corporate earnings are disappointing but the market continues to rise. The money pouring in from retirement plans must be keeping the price up beyond what appears reasonable based on the facts.