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I am happy for Ford also. I didn't think that he was guilty either. If he knew he was guilty, I think he would have pleaded out, but he didn't. He needs to be very, very careful about whom he associates with. Just because his last name is Ford, doesn't make him guilty. Did you hear a juror state something similiar yesterday? She should not have sat on jury, because she already had an opinion formed. Joe Cooper is crooked, and everyone knows this. This man has had his hands in all kinds of illegal stuff for years, yet I haven't heard one person saying anything about it! Many people had already convicted this man. I am happy for him, and I hate that he had his name drugged through the mud.

I had read a few blogs Pastor, and one character witness had the same last name as yours. Was that you? If so, bless you for doing so.

mskaytenn that was me. My own station mispelled my name(Frazier Tappan). I did not speak about his guilt or innocence, but only my dealings with him both professionally and socially. In those arenas, he has always been a man of integrity.

I understand your point Pastor. He is blessed to have had you and others to speak about your dealings with him. I have heard numerous others speak highly of him also. I have visited his mortuary, and I was pleased. The jury has spoken, so this can finally be behind him.

I also think that it's s shame that the government spent so much money on Cooper (putting him and his wife up in hotels, and giving them money to leave town), who has admitted many of his dirty dealings. He got caught, then tried to drag someone else along with him. I'm glad it didn't work. The government needs to look at all of the crooked builders whose names seem to come up in every trial in this city. Their hands are not clean, yet the government is not after them.

Irish you are entitled to your opinion and I believe yours is just a sincere as mine. Thankfully we can disagree without being disagreeable. God Bless

I don't normally reply to Memphis politics (I don't live in the city), but I have to agree, a panel of his peers found him not guilty and we should respect that decision. But I would not use the fact that he said he was not guilty, thus it must be true. How many times have we heard that to only find out that the person was guilty.
Pastor your ability to discuss controversially topics is refreshing, you could teach some civility to some other "pastors" that blog here

It is what it is at this point whether you agree or disagree.... He better rest up he has Round 2 in August over the J Lee/ MLGW mess.

Just an observation I made... Watching him outside the court and at his "party" at the funeral home on the news.... did anyone notice how he holds his hands?? It was like he was handcuffed! Very strange.....

Pastor, do you have any radio airings? I would love to hear you. I listen to Pastor Paul Sheppard as often as I can. If you aren't on radio, does your church have CD's available?
I have so much respect listening to you--well reading you--I do believe you teach the Bible and His Word is where we need to be.
It is also so good to have someone that can be on another verbal side and be able to really learn and grow in such a loving atmosphere. You are such an inspiration.
Living over an hour away from Memphis, there would be no way to attend your church. So in some ways, I get to visit vicariously from time to time. Thanks for being you.

I'm sorry, but just because someone is a "nice man" who "does you some favors" does not mean he didn't do it especially inlight of the VIDEO.
Not to mention all the other racist BLEEP he has pulled in City council chambers to sway people to much less savory propositions.
Pastor, that is what corruption looks like, when "being nice" sways the punishment of the guilty. A favor for a vote.
YOU GOT TOOK.
Do you think you can add all the damage done by this man's other caused walkouts?
What about the people he destroyed through his deeds?
Are they just "mushrooms"?
Sounds like Gang rules from the pulpit to me.
Callin it as I see it.

will do. thanks a million

bubbah I have not once made a statement about his guilt or innocence. The truth is I don't know. I wasn't there when any of the alleged acts took place. I was only in court one day. I cannot give an educated opinion about the situation. I can only provide you with the benefit of my past relationship with him and the people I know he has helped. Whether he committed the crime or not is immaterial in regard to past good or bad deeds done. And moreover to insinuate that I have participated in some unjust arrangement is specious and unwarranted. Character is who you are when no one else is around. I preach the same sermon everyday...treat others as you would have them treat you. Unfounded accusations don't become you Bubbah. You are a better man than that. We can disagree without resorting to terminology such as "Gang rules from the pulpit".