Posted by Dan Ewert : 8/12/2003 11:28:00 PM (Archive Link)
Thankfully, there are those in the black community who are working against the extortion racket run by Jesse Jackson. This is sorely needed. There are plenty of folks who have seen past Jesse's mafia mentality, but a scant few of them have been prominent black leaders. Since they're the only people who have any credibility in arguing against Jackson, that's a shame.

Here's the good part, though:

"'Balking at the word “shakedown,' Walters said, 'This goes all the way back to the civil rights movement -- it’s an exchange we are talking about. You invest in our community and we will continue to see you as a partner.'"

This is, of course, quite different, from saying, "You invest in our organization and we will continue to protect your store."