Berrien County Update: Rev. Pinkney Put in Lockdown

[Jacuma]

Rev. Pinkney Punished in Berrien County Jail

Rev. Pinkney is on lock-down for 3 days for shaking hands with a white
inmate.

Nothing was said to the white inmate. This is not against Berrien County
Jail Rules and Policies. It was racially motivated, just another attack
by Berrien County against Rev. Pinkney.

Deputy Hooks went into Pinkney's cell, threw his legal papers all over
the bed, and stole his notes and calendar. These contained information
about all the incidents in the jail since he's been there.

On Monday the deputy removed a black man from his cell and placed him in
the hole, but allowed 2 white men to remain in their cell.

Rev. Pinkney wrote to Sheriff Bailey about this racist move and the very
next day he was locked-down.

Racism is out of control in Berrien County.

Please flood with phone calls:

Jail (269) 983-7111 x7231
Gov. Granholm (517) 373-3400 (517) 335-7858
Sheriff Paul Bailey (269) 983-7141
Rep. John Conyers (313) 961-5670


Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Letter to Editor

Butzbaugh confused biblical prophecy with threats

Editor,

People all over the country are alarmed that the Rev. Edward Pinkney of
Benton Harbor has been jailed for quoting Deuteronomy 28 in a newspaper
article.

On Dec. 20 Judge Alfred Butzbaugh ruled that the quotation from Moses
was inflammatory and threatening and therefore a violation of Rev.
Pinkney's probation. Rev. Pinkney is a longtime community leader in the
Benton Harbor area and an outspoken opponent of corporate oppression of
the poor.

He was convicted earlier this year of voter fraud in a hotly contested
trial that many viewed as racially motivated and riddled with
constitutional irregularities.

Judge Butzbaugh has made the profound error of confusing Biblical law
and prophecy with human threats. Without exception, the role of biblical
law and prophecy is to point out the very serious divine consequences
for sinful and disobedient behavior.

In his newspaper article, Rev. Pinkney stated that he believes the
judge's actions are contrary to God's commandments. He then quotes from
Deuteronomy 28: 15-16, 18, 22, and 45 to warn him of the consequences of
his actions according to the Word of God.

At no time did Rev. Pinkney state, suggest or imply that he would commit
any of these actions.

Indeed, the idea that a human being can cause another to be cursed by
God or to be smitten with con sumption, fever and inflammation is a
far-fetched and bizarre interpretation.

The Mosaic law and virtually every prophet in the Bible – Isaiah,
Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Jonah to name a few – repeatedly predict dire
consequences for those who disobey God.

Even Jesus often uses highly inflammatory language and warns us starkly
to "repent or perish." The Apostle Paul teaches that we will reap what
we sow.

These are profound biblical truths.

To throw someone in jail for simply pointing them out is a fearful
assault on the religious rights of every American.

Sandy Perry San Jose, Calif.

[JemChi]

Rev. Pickney is a BAAAAAD Brotha, lol. He is very active in his community and has been for years. He's not your typical preacher man he got alot of fire. He has been a client of my Pops for a minute, they mess'n wit the wrong one. Cant wait to see how this all turns out...Peace Bro. J

..by the way, u be beating me to the post, lol, I was on my way to post this one..