Well it’s been a while since I posted anything political, but I figured this issue was definitely worth it!
Recently, a friend of mine – Kaylon Johnson – was brutually attacked at a Citgo Gas Station. Apparently, 3 white guys jumped him as he walked out of the store after paying for his gas. Kaylon is an ardent supporter of Obama and even helped run the IT for Obama’s headquarters in Shreveport.
You can read the KSLA article here:
http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=9479629&nav=0RY4Qi7R
Look, there is no doubt that I would gladly debate anyone on the politics of Obama. What I don’t understand is why anyone would jump Kaylon (or anybody else for that matter).
Message to the guys who did it: If you can’t debate the issues and facts, then you are 3 white pansies. 3 on 1 – come on. Wish I would have been there to help out Kaylon.
I first met him at an Economic Forum this spring sponsored by Southern University. I did a break-out session on technology and new media. Of course, I had my own laptop for my presentation and sure enough one of Southern’s laptops died right before the next presentation. Kaylon asked if he could borrow mine for the rest of the presenters. He was very cordial, and I was happy to oblige.
Kaylon is obvisiously in a lot of pain and suffering right now. It’s time for all of us to step across racial and party lines and do anything you can to help him even if it’s just a supportive email.
Kaylon’s Email: obamashreveport@gmail.com
The FBI is now investigating this as a possible hate crime. If you know anything about it:
Shreveport Police Department
Detective Craig Ivey
318-673-6992
The owners name and address of the gas station is:
J & S Fuel Services, Inc – CITGO
Owner: JAYAN T. MATHEWS
6901 WEST BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
SHREVEPORT, LA 71129
Phone: 318-688-0654
Kudos to Davey D’s blog for the contact information:
http://blog.myspace.com/mrdaveyd
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Kaylon,
Although I strongly disagree with your political persuasion, I don't think violence is the way to express those differences.
I hope you get to feeling better soon.
Matt
ps — Have you ever thought about getting a concealed carry permit?