"Hooray for Sheriff Joe!"

Jack Johnson was a legendary World Heavyweight Champion: he was the first black man to hold that title, and that was at a time much worse than the era of Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson. Jack also handled it with flair and flamboyance. He was gregarious and imposing in size. People of that era didn't like a black man with pride and confidence very much; they liked black people who "knew their place"; you know, morons! The biggest thing they couldn't stand was that Jack was just about unbeatable in the ring; and anybody who knew boxing, realized that Jack was going to be "Champ" as long as he wanted to be. He was powerful and workmanlike in the ring; and there wasn't a qualified opponent who could really give him a good fight. Jack made a fatal mistake; he was involved with a white woman. This was a "mortal sin" back then, and our "judicial system" found a way to back door Jack out of his title. He was convinced to lose his title to Jess Willard so he could remain out of prison. If you watch the old films, you will see Jack "taking a dive". What a shame for Jack, boxing, and the United States of America! A man of great talent was cheated and coerced out of his legacy by powerful abusers of their positions. America has a reason to be ashamed of herself over this story; this is bigotry at its worst. It is power abuse at its worst. An American was denied his rightful destiny because the "powers that be" believed it was bad for America. America should never be manipulated by those who have influence.

One of my favorite people is Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona. "Sheriff Joe" is a straight shooter and takes law enforcement seriously. Joe doesn't really care about how he is perceived by "the powers that be". The people that Joe serves are the ones that Joe likes to have approval from. Joe has been under constant fire from those who support criminal illegal aliens getting a fast track into America. Joe believes laws are meant to be enforced; not ignored or swept under the rug for political convenience. Joe is a man of integrity and purpose. Joe has been pursued by the Justice Department on spurious charges in efforts to pressure him into relaxing his pursuit of criminal illegal aliens. Guess what? This tactic doesn't work on "Sheriff Joe"! It's tough trying to scare an honest man!

This week, I heard some good news; it sounds like "Sheriff Joe" is making noises about an interest in running for the United States Senate. I'm sure this is upsetting many a power broker in Washington; nothing is scarier than a man of the people. Like Jack Johnson, Joe Arpaio has been put on a "hit list" of those the influential feel, are a danger to the status quo! Unlike Jack I don't believe "Sheriff Joe" will "take a dive". If Joe Arpaio decides to run for national public office, it will send a great message to all Americans. He will be making a stand or enforcing American laws as they are written. I'm betting on "Sheriff Joe" to knock out his opponent; there will be no "dive" in this fight!