Legislators Working to STRIP or SEVERELY RESTRICT the RIGHT of their fellow AMERICANS to VOTE! Quitman 12 and More on this blog are Information we need!

NAACP Information to all American Voters!
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George Boston Rhynes,

Legislators around the nation have been working to strip or severely restrict the right of their fellow Americans to vote.

They claim to be preventing voter fraud. They deny that their goal is to suppress the votes of people of color, students, the elderly, and the poor. The truth is their efforts amount to nothing more than a scheme to undo generations of work securing the voting rights for all Americans.

The NAACP and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund have released an important new report on the relationship between the historic levels of participation in the 2008 election and the new voter suppression bills proposed and passed by legislatures around the country. The report removes any doubt about our opponents' intent, and we must not ignore this attack.

Take a moment to read the report and find out the truth. Then make sure your friends and family know about it too:

http://action.naacp.org/defending-democracy-report
The report, "Defending Democracy: Confronting Modern Barriers to Voting Rights in America," provides indisputable evidence of a coordinated attack intended to silence the communities who turned out in record-breaking numbers in 2008: young people and communities of color.

The report exposes the reasons why new stringent voter ID requirements, bans on the formerly incarcerated -- people who have already paid their debt to society -- and suppressive rules on voter registration and early voting periods are being pursued.

In short, these laws threaten to undermine the record levels of political participation witnessed during the historic 2008 Presidential election by blocking access to millions of people, many of them our most vulnerable citizens. And it's no coincidence that this comprehensive assault was launched just in time to affect the 2012 election.

You can find full details of the voter suppression initiatives in the report. More importantly, the report provides a roadmap for our communities to begin to actively counter these block-the-vote efforts.
"Defending Democracy" is eye opening, and serves as the backbone for our Stand For Freedom Rally at the United Nations in New York City on December 10th. Please take a moment to download the report and spread the word to friends and family:

http://action.naacp.org/defending-democracy-report

Today we face one of the biggest threats to civil rights in over a century. If these powerful forces capture our right to vote, the other rights we care so deeply about -- education, health care, equality for all -- could be at risk.

Thank you in advance for learning more about this crucial issue and taking action in your community.
Yours in justice,


Kim

Kim Michele Keenan, Esq.
General Counsel
NAACP

Quitman 10, News Information Ignored and Citizens Right to Know!

The truth about the Quitman 12, Citizens Why have the following information been kept away from the general public?  Why was this done and who will benefit by keeping the general public ignorant?  (I am willing to be challenged and debated; by any news media networks around the nation on the issues presented here and without exception)

1.  Board of Education Member Frank Thomas.  So why were all these speakers and events ignored concerning Georgians Right to vote!
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr?feature=mhee#p/c/2FD68F39834EC549/22/vZNwzDcMPKM 

2.  Retired Brooks County Educator Another Ignored Speaker by the news media outlets!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLOFICGtiyc&feature=channel_video_title 

3.  Quitman City Council Member Speaks:  Speaking on and explaining Amendments to the constitution.  Ignored by all news media outlets and it is up to you to figure out why?
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr?feature=mhee#p/c/2FD68F39834EC549/25/_5pipEi15U0

4.  So who are the Quitman 10?  George Boston Rhynes gives another look of the Quitman 10 Citizens:
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr?feature=mhee#p/c/2FD68F39834EC549/19/EcEHYAK0tpc 

5.  Brooks County Commissioner Maxwell Tells his truth about his community!  Why was his message ignored by the State of Georgia News Media?  Why?
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr?feature=mhee#p/c/2FD68F39834EC549

6.  Senior Representative of the Georgia General Assembly David Lucas (37 Years and longest Member in the Assembly) and Senator Robert Brown both gives support to the Quitman 10; but he too was ignored by the State of Georgia News Media!
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr?feature=mhee#p/c/2FD68F39834EC549/48/ocjyreY0piQ 

7.  Executive Director of the Coalition of the Peoples Agenda!  Hellen Butler was also ignored by the State of Georgia News Media Outlets!  Why were the citizens in South Georgia not notified about this support and voting rights information?
 http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/c/C9AD432BAF3F9464/47/EcSivzu2YdQ 

8.  Representative and Civil Rights Veteran The Honorable Tyrone Brooks!  An’t going to let no GBI, Sheriff or no body else turn me around……
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/c/C9AD432BAF3F9464/16/4awHBWLt2vk   

9.  Senator Brown Ignored again while in Macon, Georgia!   Why was this information ignored in the South Georgia Area?
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/c/C9AD432BAF3F9464/19/xQZzqcKojbY 

10.  News White Out was NOT just limited to Black but White supporters of the Quitman 10.  Why was all this information NOT reported in Georgia News?
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/c/C9AD432BAF3F9464/21/Nk7dyhYCURE 

11.  Brooks County Board President Nancy Dennard and one of the Quitman 10 carries out Board Meeting in a professional manner!  Do you agree?
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/c/C9AD432BAF3F9464/41/YKaSmxTLZF8 

12.  President of the SCLC, Mostella of Atlanta also ignored by the State of Georgia News media Outlets.  Why was this done to voters in South Georgia?
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/c/C9AD432BAF3F9464/41/YKaSmxTLZF8 

13.  Time for Quitman 10 Song!  This too was ignored by the State of Georgia News Media Outlets.  Why and can these Quitman Citizens get a fair trial in South Georgia with a Grand Jury and Jury of their peers?
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/c/C9AD432BAF3F9464/65/R6LQzIaE6Bw 

14.  George Boston Rhynes says its not about Race!  Its all about right and righteousness!  We must not allow Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and others make us act less than good Americans!
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/u/17/xpDxLDPSr7M 

15.  November 23, 2011, Quitman 10, plus 2 - 12.  So was the Grand Jury and will the Jury be an all White Jury or Majority Jury?  Why was the racial make up of the Grand Jury not published in Georgia News Media Outlets and will the Quitman 12 have a jury of their peers?  Or will this too be ignored and unfair in our beloved community?
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/u/36/yV4fzoV2sYE 

16.  Why have the complaints from Brooks County Citizens about GBI alleged intimidation ignored by the State of Georgia News Media Networks?  Just follow the links below this video clip!
http://www.youtube.com/user/bostongbr#p/u/36/yV4fzoV2sYE 



GEORGE BOSTON RHYNES
Retired United States Armed Forces Military Veteran
A concerned citizen and brother of all humanity
Valdosta, Georgia

The Quitman 10, Unanswered Questions, Omitted News, G.B.I. Investigators, Alleged Voter Suppression,

November 27, 2011

* Will the Quitman 12, be tried by a Grand Jury and Jury of their peers?  Or will they be assigned an all White Jury or a majority of Whites with only two or three Black Alternates that will give the appearance of a fair and just jury.  Even more importantly; why was the RACIAL MAKEUP of the BROOKS COUNTY GRAND JURY not made public?  Does the public has a right to know?  

Middle Georgia Reports!  Macon Examiner Take and Powerful View Point and Truth!  What if South Georgia News News Outlets Reported in this manner?  

http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-macon/brooks-county-s-voting-rights-battle-continues-as-indictments-are-submitted%C2%A0

1.  On December 21, 2010,


      --  The Original Quitman were arrested in Brooks County Georgia!
      --  They were charged with alleged Absentee Voter Fraud.


2.  However, on Wednesday, November 23, 2011.


-  We were notified for the first time.

-  That the Quitman 10 citizens-----had been indicted.  

-  And that; Brenda Monds, and Debra Dennard had been added to the list.

-  These 12 Outstanding Citizens have been charged and will finally have their day in court.

- If there were irregularities in the voting process why did the Georgia Secretary of State; wait for a year and a half to take action?

-  This delayed action; cast a negative shadow; upon the INTEGRITY of the Voting Process in the State of Georgia!

-   The EXMINER in Macon, Georgia perhaps said it best!  This is the historic Land of the Dixiecrats!


3.  I am also puzzled by the times article:


-  There were NO mention of:

    - -  Intentioal fraud, intentionally mishandling of absentee ballots, forged signatures, denied or forced voters to VOTE against their will!

    -- I only see:  possible voter fraud, and multiple counts repeated.


4.  What about complaints from Brooks County Voters:


-  About alleged voter intimidated by the Georgia GBI.

-  Especially, since this was widespread talk in the Black Community!

-  Why was the Elderly Voters not interviewed and the general public informed on these Brooks County Citizens?

-  Was the GBI Investigator that drove a WHITE truck investigated and did our news media publish anything about these complaints  to the general public?  If not, why not?

-  Is harassing of Voters in the State of Georgia; of any concern in Georgia anymore?

-  This lack of coverage has left citizens deaf; dumb; and blind to what goes on in their community.  So what was the purpose of not reporting this information to local citizens?

-  Why were NOT all Voters investigated on both sides of the Voting Process (Both Black and White) since there was an increase in all Absentee Ballots turned in for the election?


5.  In addition:


-  Has the General Public been properly informed:

   --  About the RACIAL makeup; of the Brooks County Grand Jury!

    --  Does the general public-----have a right to know?

    --  Who is to gain; by Georgia News Media not informing the General public in this case?

    --  Did District Attorney David Miller or his Assistant Shealy have an impact the General Public NOT being NOTIFIED?

    --  Does these OMISSIONS; reveal a PATTERN and PRACTICE of keeping citizens ignorant in the State of Georgia?

   -- Why would Quitman 10 meetings with nearly 200 people; NOT be reported by Georgia News Media Outlets?

   --  Who benefited by; ignoring major rallies, marches, church services along with trips outside of our community to meet with Georgia State Leaders?

   -- Why would the establishing of an NAACP Branch in Brooks County after the Quitman 10 arrests; not be of importance to citizens and Georgia News Paper Outlets in 2011?

  --  Why was Georgia State Senators, and Representative such as Senator Robert Brown, Representative David Lucas; a 37 Year Member of the Georgia General Assembly who traveled to Brooks County----in support of the Quitman 10 on several different occasions be ignored in 2011?

  --  Who determines what is news in Quitman and Brooks County?  And why did not other news media outlets see a need to inform the general public in the State of Georgia?

  --  Why was the NAACP State President Edward DuBose, District Coordinate Larry Locket, and SCLC President Mostella be ignored?  When they gave their support to the Quitman 10 and traveled to Brooks County but were ignored by the State of Georgia News Media Outlets?

   --  Why did Georgia News Media Outlets ignore; Rev. Joseph Lowery Organization; “The Peoples Agenda” when they traveled from across the State of Georgia to give their support to the Quitman 10?

  --  Why were senior citizens and other women organizations ignored when their members came to Brooks County to show support to the Quitman 10?  But was ignored here in  the State of Georgia.


6.  THE GENERAL PUBLIC:


-  Does citizens have a right to know; what is happening in their community?

-  If information is NOT reported to the public.  There is no way citizens can intelligently serve on GRANDJURIES or on JURIES as informed citizens of South Georgia.  Nor can citizens expect to have a JURY from among their peers?

-  By not publishing the racial makeup of the Brooks County Grand Jury; will this further inflame the Brooks County Community?  And plant in the minds of many; that the Quitman 12 cannot receive a fair trial here in South Georgia?

-  So, will citizens question the grand jury makeup?  Only to loose faith in sitting a jury that will be from among the Quitman 10 peers?

-  Will there be an all White Jury; or a Majority White Jury?
-  With (1 ) or (2) Blacks; on the jury.

-  Along with SEVERAL other BLACK alternates-----to give a certain appearance in the EYES of the public?

-  As Former President of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Branch of the NAACP.  I hope, and pray; that South Georgia Judicial System start out right!

-  So it can end up right, and reach a VERDICT in the State of Georgia.

-  That is beyond----a shadow of doubt.  Or QUESTIONS as to the guilt or innocence of the Quitman 12.      






GEORGE BOSTON RHYNES
Retired United States Armed Forces Veteran
Blogger, You Tuber, Author and Publisher
A concerned citizen and brother of (all) humanity

777 Quitman 12, Indicted 11/2011

Quitman Ten, After indictment and what was the Grand Jury Make-up along the lines of being among their peers? We cannot afford to follow the same 1860 pattern and practice that has existed for too long in South Georgia.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9AD432BAF3F9464

Quitman Ten, Judge Porter's decision, News Media Outlets, Is Another Investigation Needed, and can Justice Be Found In South Georgia?

January 31, 2010

TO:  Editors, All Citizens of Good Will, Internet, http://kvci.blogspot.com and beyond

A real free press is very much needed here in South Georgia so citizens will not be left deaf; dumb; and blind to what goes on in their community.  This is becoming crystal clear; even in the Brooks County School Board of Education Election Race of 2010; wherein I believe the entire election process concerning the Quitman Ten arrests should be fully investigated by outside agencies including outside news media outlets.  http://kvci.blogspot.com/2011/01/quitman-10-news-media-were-they-fair-in.html

Since the Honorable Judge Richard Porter ruled that Brooks County Board of Education members Gary Rentz and Myra Exum were in compliance with the law and would remain as write-in candidates for the Nov. 2 General Election.  Then he too should be investigated because Judge Porter is a Sonny Perdue appointee, who got into office in early 2009, see O.C.G.A. 21-2-133, page 139 to better understand the judge’s ruling.

So how many times must one win an election here in the State of Georgia?  That is when; the Honorable Linda Troutman beat Gary Rentz (White) twice---once as a primary opponent in July, and a second time with Rentz as a “Write-in-candidate.”  The Honorable Elizabeth Thomas accomplished the same feat against Myra Exum.  But it appears Rentz and Exum’s name on the ballot may have BROKEN a Georgia election law.

(d). NO PERSON SHALL BE ELIGIBLE AS A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE IN A GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION IF SUCH PERSON WAS A CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION OR ELECTION TO THE SAME OFFICE IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING PRIMARY.  (O.C.G.A -21-2-133).  http://southgajustice.blogspot.com/2011/02/ocga-21-2-133-giving-notice-of-intent.html

So who convinced the Honorable Judge Porter on October 25, to approve the names of Rentz and Exum on the November ballot?  

After personally walking the streets of Quitman and Brooks County along with a local pastor at the time; asking questions to voters; that were negatively impacted by the GBI Investigation and alleged voter intimidation.  We were amazed by the comments and experiences endured by the voters.  Yet, no South Georgia News Media Outlet; had interviewed a single person to get their stories published as to what they endured during the GBI Investigation. 

The alleged voter intimidation; unprecedented questions asked to parents; their children working in Valdosta; and where they were asked to drive in order to meet with investigators.  These complaints were unreal and reminded us of the 1960s; but NO news media published their concerns to the general public.  There were elderly citizens in Quitman and Morven that were afraid to return to the polls in and vote in the November election.  Many citizens believed the real problem stemmed from the fact that for the first time in Brooks County the School Board would be dominated by blacks.  Therefore some had to put a stop to this domination of the school board by any means necessary.

Regardless of what happened before, during or after the election.  It is obvious that our local news media have failed to ask questions, and interview the voters in Brooks County that has constantly complained about voter intimidation without a single person being interviewed our published in the local press. 

So have the general public been properly served?  Do they know what is going on in this case and do citizens have a right to know? 

Therefore the Quitman Ten case must not be decided based upon information that favors one side over the other.  Especially when the citizens of Brooks County already have little to no confidence in receiving justice under the Southern Judicial System based on past history and this includes those that conducted the investigation concerning the Quitman Ten.  God bless our form of government and the will of the people.

GEORGE BOSTON RHYNES

Retired United States Armed Forces Military Veteran

A concerned citizen and brother of all humanity

O.C.G.A. 21-2-133, Giving notice of intent of write-in candidacy; filing of a affidavit; limitations or candidacy; certification of candidates......

(O.C.G.A. 21-2-133),  

-  Giving notice of intent of write-in candidacy; Filing of affidavit; limitations on candidacy; certification of candidates.

(a) No person elected on a write-in vote shall be eligible to hold office unless notice of his or her intention of candidacy was filed and published no earlier than January 1 and no later than the Tuesday after the first Monday in September prior to the election for county, state, and federal elections; no later than seven days after the close of the municipal qualifying period for municipal elections in the case of a general election; or no later than seven days after the close of the special election qualifying period for the special election by the person to be a write-in candidate or by some other person or group of persons qualified to vote in the subject election, as follows;

      (1) In a state general or special election of county officers, notice shall be filed with the Secretary of State and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the state;

      (2) In a general or special election of county officers, notice shall be filed with the superintendent of elections in the county in which he or she is to be candidate and published in the official organ of the same county; or

     (3) In a municipal general or special election, notice shall be filed with the superintendent and published in the official gazette of the municipality holding the election.

(b)  In addition to the requirements contained in subsection (a) of this Code section, the person or persons giving notice of intention of candidacy for the write-in candidate shall also file, with the appropriate official specified in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, a copy of the notice as published with an affidavit stating that the notice has been published and including the name of the newspaper and the date of publication, not later than the fifth day after the deadline for filing and publishing such notice.  The affidavit may be made by the person giving notice of intention of candidacy or by the publisher of the newspaper in which the notice was published or by an employee of the newspaper designated by the publisher.

(c)  No person shall be eligible as a write-in candidate in a special or general primary, a special or general primary runoff, or in a special or general election runoff.

(d) No person shall be eligible as a write-in candidate in a general or special election if such person was a candidate for nomination or election t the same office in the immediately preceding primary.

(e)  The Secretary of State of appropriate municipal official shall certify to the election superintendent of each county affected at least ten days prior to the general or special election the names of all persons who have filed notices of intention to be write-in candidates with the Secretary of State or appropriate municipal official. (Code 1933, SEE REMAINDER OF (O.C.G.A. 21-2-133) retyped here but see original from actual document.  G.B.R.

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