Councilman calls for pelting of cops with sticks & stones

How he wants to be seen

Jackson, Miss. -- Democratic Councilman Kenneth Stokes's website touts himself as being a man "who puts God first." It would do him well to think about how he describes himself, versus what he actually does.

Stokes told the media Thursday that police from surrounding jurisdictions put Jackson children in danger when they pursue suspects (wanted for "minor crimes") into his neighborhood.

"What I suggest is we get the black leadership together, and as these jurisdictions come into Jackson, we throw rocks and brick and bottles at them," the guy who puts God first said. He explained that it would send a stern message to police officers who want to track down young men who steal bubble gum. Really, the idiot said that--bubble gum.

Is Kenneth Stokes the stupidest Councilman ever elected to a public office? 

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican, issued a statement denouncing Stokes' remarks. He said this on Facebook:

Mr. Stokes' remarks are reprehensible, particularly with the attack we have seen against our men and women in law enforcement. I condemn any such remarks in the strongest possible manner. This is not short of an outright assault upon all who wear the badge."

The governor plans to have Miss. Attorney General James Hood investigate as to whether the remarks constitute a criminal threat against law enforcement. 

Gee, ya think?

Stokes anemically explained his position to the Jackson-Clarion Ledger:

How he doesn't want you to see him

"My position is this: When you have these police officers coming from other jurisdictions and they will not respect human life, then I said we should use rocks, bricks or bottles to try to get the message over: stop endangering our children."

Randy Tucker, the sheriff of Madison County, warned Stokes that he and his officers will not be intimidated by Stokes. "Any Madison County law enforcement that is attacked because of your ignorant statements, I will hold you responsible," he said.

Jackson Mayor, Tony Yarber, a Democrat, agree that jurisdictional boundaries demand respect, but added that he could never condone violence against cops. He figured he leave that to Black Lives Matter.


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