Comments on: John Ford, Superdad?

By: Wendi Thomas

Wendi Thomas — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:50:02 +0000

OK. Can’t believe I’m saying this, especially since anyone who has ever read my column knows that I am not a John Ford fan.

But…. if you are aware of how much grace and mercy is extended to you daily, and how you do not get what you deserve, it is very, very difficult to wish for another’s come-uppance. And I am keenly aware of grace and mercy these days.

I heard a sermon about this (actually titled “Jesus and OJ”) and it completely changed my perspective on “what people deserve.”

By: SteveO

SteveO — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:35:30 +0000

I’d like to know why John Ford is given ANY perks with respect to being out of jail. In John’s case these kids may be better served in foster care or family care within the Ford Dynasty.

We need to get more criminals into jail for their wrongs instead of let them roam free.

By: The Diva

The Diva — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:18:23 +0000

So, finally, he’s going to jail … but not for 60 days says a just-posted story on ca.com. I still feel sorry for those kids, and for that family, actually, despite the fact that they brought a lot of this on themselves. It’ll be interesting to see what five-and-a-half years in El Paso will change about John Ford.

By: Allie

Allie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:07:32 +0000

If I were his girlfriend I wouldn’t be delighted at his saying I was only there to provide cooking “services.” What a way with words!

I’m not sure there’s a good way to treat kids when both parents are set to serve prison terms. The whole situation is wrong from the get-go.

You know how Willie Herenton’s always talking about consolidating the school system? I was talking about consolidation with a friend of mine, and she said that Willie’s missing an opportunity. Now that we’re planning to put metal detectors in all the schools, Memphis should consolidate the schools with the prison system. It would save money, and as an added bonus, the children would get to spend more time with their parents!

Okay, I thought that was pretty tacky… but you have to admit it hits close to home.