tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post4812155867913326833..comments2019-09-25T23:06:10.936-05:00Comments on Free Shaquanda Cotton: Leave Shaquanda Notes of Love!Shaquanda Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00062310345400596012noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-56608337934073916082007-04-01T08:57:00.000-05:002007-04-01T08:57:00.000-05:00BABY SIS,KEEP PRAYING, RAISE YOUR HEAD HIGH AND PL...BABY SIS,<BR/><BR/>KEEP PRAYING, RAISE YOUR HEAD HIGH AND PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP!!!! WE ARE OUT HERE PRESSING THESE PEOPLE OUT TO A NO COUNT!!! ALL WE WANT YOU TO DO IS STAY FOCUS!!! TEXAS IS IN THE LIME LIGHT AND WE AIN'T TURNING THE LIGHT OUT UNTIL THEY FULLY INVESTIGATE THE JUVENILLE JUSTICE SYSTEM!!! YOU SEE BABY SIS THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON TO DAGGONE LONG!!! AND YOU'RE THE PRINCESS THAT WAS CHOSEN TO EXPOSE THEM!!! <BR/> STAY STRONG AND WISE<BR/> WE ARE PRAYING AND NOT PLAYING WITH THEM TEXAS FOLKSS.E. KEYDA(WASHINGTON, DC.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16316532230837926137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-83784106481191914722007-04-01T08:53:00.000-05:002007-04-01T08:53:00.000-05:00LA Times article says you are free today. The best...LA Times article says you are free today. The best way to defeat those who would detroy you is to suceed in life. Trust God, pray, study and live a glorius life. Do not be ashamed to talk to a caring professional therapist if you feel down. You will be alright.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-65014057944445220732007-04-01T07:56:00.000-05:002007-04-01T07:56:00.000-05:00Hi Shaquanda,I am from Melbourne Australia and jus...Hi Shaquanda,<BR/><BR/>I am from Melbourne Australia and just read about your story in our Sunday newspaper. All I can say is that a case like yours will end up bringing about change. You must be strong as so many people will end up benefiting from your plight. Keep your chin up !!<BR/><BR/>SeamusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-65762682666777180902007-04-01T07:40:00.000-05:002007-04-01T07:40:00.000-05:00I just read that you are now home. how wonderful....I just read that you are now home. how wonderful. you are a beautiful young lady . what happened to you never should have. some people are just not worth the space to breath in. they will go no where in life. but you will go very far sweetie. good luck to you.and rememeber we all love you.crickett-txhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449693538721734479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-49159064267934610932007-04-01T06:33:00.000-05:002007-04-01T06:33:00.000-05:00I am glad to see that you have been freed. Always ...I am glad to see that you have been freed. Always rember that you have your black brothers and sisters behind you..... We are behind every step of the way, I wasn't aware of how serious this was until I read the news for my self. I was very-very angry about this and if I had to protest everyday until you got some kind of justice I will. They will not get away with anything...they have been doing dirt to black people for too long and one day that will end. So, little sistah keep your head up, cause you have a second chance and one thing that can not take away from you is your self-rightousness and your bravery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-4935056614311077352007-04-01T01:23:00.000-05:002007-04-01T01:23:00.000-05:00Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just h...Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just heard of your release and I'm absolutely bloody delighted! You should never have been in there in the first place. Look forward to seeing you on Oprah in the coming weeks/months. Bless you sweetheart, gain strength from coming through this horrible experience with your pride and dignity intact. Unlike those who did this to you, you can hold your head up knowing you did NOTHING wrong. Love Ann in the UK (again) xxxxxxxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-75480247997669963732007-03-31T23:52:00.000-05:002007-03-31T23:52:00.000-05:00Dear Shaquanda,Keep you're head up! In history we'...Dear Shaquanda,<BR/><BR/>Keep you're head up! In history we've been learning about Rubin Carter, the wrongly accused boxer, who was accused of murder. He was jailed, but eventually he got justice! Stay strong, many people will make sure you get your justice too!<BR/><BR/>I'll keep yuo in my prayers until you get justice.<BR/><BR/>NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-12404207816310872022007-03-31T21:27:00.001-05:002007-03-31T21:27:00.001-05:00I'll be praying for you. Stay strong.I'll be praying for you. Stay strong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-2224536661003520012007-03-27T02:36:00.000-05:002007-03-27T02:36:00.000-05:00dear shaquanda,i've seen many levels of injustice,...dear shaquanda,<BR/>i've seen many levels of injustice, but this is being done in the open with no consequences for the judges decision. i pray that this will all come out one day. stay strong girl. don't give up on yourself or your faith. live. live to get your story out so this judge will not be able to take away another african-american childhood for a misdemeanor offense. an offense that the white victim's title was upgraded to "police" to make it a felony. you have many people from all over praying for you. and if it's any comfort, that judge too, will one day be judged. (probably not by the color of his skin)<BR/>much love<BR/>d.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-79830299277266563242007-03-27T01:30:00.000-05:002007-03-27T01:30:00.000-05:00Hello My little Sister! this is your sister saying...Hello My little Sister! <BR/>this is your sister saying God will not leave you in there. However, when you do come out this event will be a lesson for you to teach others. Respect your Elders! God do not reward bad behavior. God loves you and wont leave you in there. But you must learn the value in respecting the Elders in your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-65564725958111924322007-03-27T00:37:00.000-05:002007-03-27T00:37:00.000-05:00SHAQUANDA- WE WANT YOU TO KEEP YOUR HEAD U...SHAQUANDA-<BR/><BR/> WE WANT YOU TO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH BECAUSE YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT THROUGH....AND EVERYBODY AT PARIS HIGH IS MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY,WE WANT YOU TO COME BACK BUT THE LORD KNOWS THAT THERE'S NO COMING BACK TO P.H.S FOR YOU<BR/><BR/>WELL GOD SHALL BLESS YOU<BR/><BR/> LUV U LOTZ<BR/> YOUR CLASSMATE:<BR/>"09"((S.BROWN))"09"((S.BROWN))"09"https://www.blogger.com/profile/07867843892889660371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-62351762812020144542007-03-27T00:36:00.001-05:002007-03-27T00:36:00.001-05:00My heart goes out to you and your family.Try to st...My heart goes out to you and your family.<BR/>Try to stay strong, we can all work together to put a stop to this injustice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730582740463447348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-8089086570733686582007-03-26T23:24:00.000-05:002007-03-26T23:24:00.000-05:00oh sweetie, my heart broke when i read your story,...oh sweetie, my heart broke when i read your story, i got it from a friend on my yahoo list. i was horrified to hear of such behavior in our judicial system. i am a mother of 5 teenagers 4 of which are girls. i have been to the school many times due to their misbehaviors, your so called crime is nothing, not even worth the tax payers money to bring you into court. i could see okay maybe a detention or something along those lines. this is an outrage and i will definately be keeping and your family in my prayers. keep your faith sweetie, keep your head up because above all else you are a beautiful young woman. i will do all i can for you.<BR/> your new friend <BR/> kimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-73252746705155227382007-03-26T23:10:00.000-05:002007-03-26T23:10:00.000-05:00Shaquandra,Just keep holding on. It is ALL going ...Shaquandra,<BR/>Just keep holding on. It is ALL going to work out. Just hold your peace and the Lord will fight your battle. I know what Paris is like. I am so glad that I left that hell-hole/one-horse town. Your mom and the Concerned Citizens for Racial Equality (CCFRE) have worked extremely hard and refused to give up. You can best believe that Judge Superville, Paris ISD, Paris, TX, and the racist/crooked police officers will have to give an account for this. Oh yes, JUSTICE will be served. It amazes me how someone can kill two people with a vehicle and only receive probation and be convicted of arson and only receive probation as well. I am praying for you and your mom. Everything is going to be okay. When you are released, walked with your head held high. Let God use you and continue to fight your battles for you. God Bless You. Amen! Romans 8:9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-32198885254451664492007-03-26T23:03:00.000-05:002007-03-26T23:03:00.000-05:00we're comin to get you back.we're comin to get you back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-80700395041494781222007-03-26T23:00:00.000-05:002007-03-26T23:00:00.000-05:00God bless you! I found this story very appalling....God bless you!<BR/><BR/> I found this story very appalling.<BR/><BR/> Although I do not know all the facts, this sounds extreme.<BR/><BR/> White, black, red or yellow the skin should not matter. This is just not right.<BR/><BR/> Keep your head up! You are in the thoughts and prayers of many in this country.<BR/><BR/>J.D. MarshallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-53218478385482137372007-03-26T22:17:00.000-05:002007-03-26T22:17:00.000-05:00i second kimberly michelle's comments. i wish ther...i second kimberly michelle's comments. i wish there was more i could do besides offer words of encouragement. the truth is that you are the victim of a deeply racist climate that has been brewing in these backwoods (rural) texas towns for some time. my hope is that you're the spark that ignites change. i'll forward this story along.commonkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808470089782666616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-50902002779855703732007-03-26T22:07:00.001-05:002007-03-26T22:07:00.001-05:00We just read your story My family is praying for y...We just read your story My family is praying for you. Stay strong in CHRIST Know you do not belong there and do not let the others around you bring you down. God will carry you through. I have written to the governor on your behalf. Love from Michiganhappyadoptingmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373658066337875717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-21142493636059334192007-03-26T22:07:00.000-05:002007-03-26T22:07:00.000-05:00I can't believe this has happened to you! How coul...I can't believe this has happened to you! How could a judge justify such a ridiculous ruling?! When I heard about your case I can honestly say I felt ashamed to be an American--I don't want to be a citizen of a country filled with so much hatred, injustice, and hypocrisy. One good thing about America is that the public can speak out about such injustices and bind together to become a powerful force. THIS WILL HAPPEN! The fact that I'm a stranger to you, and so are many many other people who have read your blog and posted on it (and it has only been up for a few weeks), and joined your facebook group attests to this. Public awareness is being raised and protests will be staged. This is how racism will be destroyed. By people uniting behind the cause and putting up a fight. Look at The Civil Rights Movement, probably the most important thing in 20th century U.S. history; it came about just like this: by people uniting and relentlessly fighting for change. It's called a movement for a reason, the people moved and pushed against the establishment until it too moved and changed its laws. Its the only way that anything big change ever happens. Shaquanda, keep that head up, know that people across the nation love you and are fighting for you. Be proud that you've set the ball rolling on a fight much bigger than your own. You've ignited a movement. A resurgence of a movement for justice and equality for all. This is the stuff that history is made of. I'm far away from you, living in los angeles and I've already been affected by your story. If I have to knock on every single door in los angeles to set you free I will, and I'm only one person, I'm sure many others feel the same way I do and put togtether that's a lot of doors being knocked on. Justice will be served! I know it. With such passion there is justice. Don't stop pushing until you get your way. None of us will stop pushing either. No is not an option. My heart and mind will be with you! Keep posting and updating us on your life, I'll encourage everyone I know to write to the governer, to notify local (and national) newspapers, magazines, and news stations. We Love You!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-62650114302937962612007-03-26T21:21:00.000-05:002007-03-26T21:21:00.000-05:00Shaquanda I am not sure what to say but I know I w...Shaquanda I am not sure what to say but I know I want to say something. Shaquanda stay with God. The devil is in our midst and he is trying to make God's faithful followers waiver in thoughts and beliefs. This is a very bad situation but you have to stay positive. Look at it as a test; a test of faith. And tell the devil that HE IS A LIAR! All the hurdles he is trying to throw your way you won't waiver but continue to believe. God is a miracle working God and "if you have the faith the size of a mustard seed you can have miracles larger than you believe" <BR/><BR/>They can take your freedom, take tangible and frivolous materials of the world but they cannot take your soul and what is in your soul.<BR/><BR/>Stay strong and keep an unwaivering heart<BR/><BR/>I Love YOU!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>---Lavonne BishopAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-37578241754729999732007-03-26T20:33:00.000-05:002007-03-26T20:33:00.000-05:00Hello Babygirl, One thing I have learned after ...Hello Babygirl,<BR/> One thing I have learned after Katrina is God always make a way...<BR/>Keep ya head up and know that God<BR/>has your back..<BR/> God BLess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-36655789563016673922007-03-26T20:30:00.000-05:002007-03-26T20:30:00.000-05:00God bless you and your family. I'm praying that G...God bless you and your family. I'm praying that God will see you through the horrible travesty. I hope this encourages you to become a strong black woman and get a good education. Become a lawyer so you can fight for others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-38843774289257852312007-03-26T20:25:00.000-05:002007-03-26T20:25:00.000-05:00stay up, dont let dem get u down. well kno da town...stay up, dont let dem get u down. well kno da town of Paris, Texas is blatanly racist to the point where they are so blinded by it that they justify their actions as normal. its people all ova dis country prayin for u. keep ya head up maAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-87598675172020543502007-03-26T20:20:00.000-05:002007-03-26T20:20:00.000-05:00Hi Shaquanda, having read the article about you, a...Hi Shaquanda, having read the article about you, always remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It is easy for me being 20,000 miles away but an injustice has been done. It is plain except to the founders of slavery. That is what the court system is about. Always has been. Read and learn about the system and hopefully you will find out a way to defeat it, if not, help others in the same situation. Be STRONG because that is how you win. NEVER give up hope. I will be thinking of you. GrahamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658171739131752997.post-63481384546076208852007-03-26T19:54:00.000-05:002007-03-26T19:54:00.000-05:00I know things look alittle cloudy right about now....I know things look alittle cloudy right about now. Just trust in God and keep the faith...God may not come when we won't him be he is always on time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com