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Jesse Helms was not woking

Visitor — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:11:51 -0400

Jesse Helms was not woking for my interests in the US Senate and he wasn't working for yours either. In fact, he was working real hard doing what he did best- being a racist. I'm not celebrating his death, but I'm glad that there is one less racist in the world today.

The Great Jesse A. Helms

matthew Narron — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:36:34 -0400

He was a great statesman ..he did so much for farmers in our state ..also for Johnston Farmers looked for the one who would support there efforts to keep Tradition alive, he was and always will be a friend to the southern man..

Thanks Jesse for making N.C. a great place to raise our children and work ..

Libby Dole does just as good

Visitor — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:13:19 -0400

Libby Dole does just as good as Helm ever did without all the hatrad. Ms. Dole handled an army issue for my son. She will continue to get my support. She doesn't have a certain type of people to help. My point is Helms memories are spoil and tainted thru his his in ability to connect with all people. He only represented those that resemble himself. It is tragic all those years wasted. Don't be fooled. You can't profess to love God whom you never seen and hate your brothers and sisters here. What is so great about teaching separtism,racism and hatrad. In the end Mr.Helms will have to answer for his life here on earth just like all of us.

Exactly right

Mrs. Oaks — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:38:57 -0400

I can not agree with you more. SOme people here seem to honor Helms and most have learned about what he really stood up for--- racism and hate towards others whom he felt inferior. My whole life I have heard what a racist he was and have researched and found truth in what I have been taught. My children have learned about him in school and his racist behavior. I love North Carolina but the Helms part of it leaves me ashamed that anyone in this beautiful state could support a person like him.

Senator Jesse Helms RIP

Visitor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:24:48 -0400

Thank God for Jesse Helms. I want everyone to know how grateful I am that this man stood, often alone, against communism, socialism, and tyrants throughout the world. The mainstream press hated him because he stood courageously and forthrightly against their muddled, incoherent, liberal ideas --- ideas and ideology that is now dying the death it richly deserves.

And to all you socialists everywhere: Jesse beat you. Yes, you will have your last gasps and throes, but you are done.

Thank you, Senator Helms. Job well done. Rest in peace for eternity.

*** From a Resident of Chapel Hill, North Carolina ***

Senator Helms Christ-Like

J.E. Bass — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:03:46 -0400

Senator Helms-Senator Right-Senator No-Cousin Jesse:
My condolences to the Helms Family in the passing away of Senator Jesse. His life on earth mirrored the life of Christ on earth. Thank you all for all the sacrifices made for Senator Helms to serve North Carolina and America. He suffered attacks from all about from politically correct cowards, black racist preachers of hate, sexual perverts, and other disciples of the devil. Senator Helms with God's help remained strong through it all. No finer statesman ever strode the halls of Congress. He was brave, courageous, and bold, loved by the good and feared by the bad. All born again Christians can look forward with his family in seeing Jesse with Jesus in heaven. All sinners will be rid of him forever.Thank God for Jesus and Jesse!

The Passing Of Jesse Helms

Visitor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:24:05 -0400

While the late Senator and I didn't share the same views on many issues, I offer my condolences to the Helms family. I find it ironic that one of the pictures you displayed throughout Senator Helm's career was the picture of him when he visited Livingstone College during his 1984 re-election campaign.

I'm one of the students that refused to shake his hand. In fact that picture captures him directly in front me offering his hand.

Considering the time and climate of the campaign, the fact that after 12 years of representing North Carolina in the U.S. Senate (he decided then to visit a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in his senatorial district), his staunch opposition to civil rights and the end of South African apartheid, I wasn't about to allow myself to become a "supporter" just by shaking his hand.

Since that time, South African apartheid has been legally repealed, civil rights continues to be strengthened, and we are renewed with the promise this country has to offer by seeing a mainstream candidate for the highest electroal office in the land.

While people mourn the passing of Senator Helms the man, we can finally realize the promise of what this country has to offer by realizing divisive political practices will no longer work on a country that holds so much promise for its citizens.

Freedom of Speech for ALL

Visitor — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:07:29 -0400

How can people on this forum insist that only positive comments be offered? Mr. Helms never apologized or backed down from his hateful, homophobic, racist statements--and in fact, some of you here seem to admire him for that, saying he "stood up for his beliefs." People who disagreed with what Sen. Helms stood for have morals, beliefs and principles too, and shouldn't be criticized for standing by them, as the Senator did.

to helm in a handbasket

Visitor — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:41:53 -0400

too bad youre not an AIDS patient, you might feel differently....well youd probably be dead thanks to jesse. He was SO respectful to AIDS victims!

To HELM in a handbasket

Visitor — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:23:40 -0400

Jesse Helms death should be a celebration! July 4th is such a fitting day for his death. Independence from evil. Rhonda Sams, if your son wouldve been black, Helms wouldve ended his seizure by stepping on his neck.
Soon after the Senate vote on the Confederate flag insignia, Sen. Jesse Helms (R.-N.C.) ran into [African-American Illinois Senator Carol] Moseley-Braun in a Capitol elevator. Helms turned to his friend, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R.-Utah), and said, "Watch me make her cry. I'm going to make her cry. I'm going to sing 'Dixie' until she cries." He then proceeded to sing the song about "the good life" during slavery to Moseley-Braun. Helms openly opposed funding for HIV prevention and treatment because he regarded gays and lesbians -- presumably drug users, too -- as "disgusting people." He opposed academic research, the arts, foreign aid, the United Nations, domestic and international public health efforts, and of course affirmative action and the Martin Luther King holiday. Reeeeal Christian. Oh so righteous.

If you can't say anything

skip shrauder — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:30 -0400

If you can't say anything good about a person......

OH HAPPY DAY!!!!

Thank God for Jesse

Jeff Dantre — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:06:46 -0400

Jesse Helms stood fast in the face of constant and unrelenting political correctness. My father worked with Jesse in the 1960s and grew to admire his strength and character and I continue that belief. We are a greater country because of his efforts. We can pray someone with the same degree of devotion to the ideals of this county will emerge in the future. I pity those who continue to spew vile comments about Mr. Helms, people who have lost all understanding of what is right and what is wrong because of years of indoctrination by the media and others dedicated to their own sick version of this country. Count me among the North Carolinians who are proud to share a home state with Mr. Helms.

Former Senator Jesse Helms

Jesse L. Helms( South Carolina) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:53:37 -0400

That Jesse Helms of North Carolina wasn't a popular figure with all North Carolinans is obvious. Much of the afore expressed hate and venom is a tribute to the "tolerance and kindness" that his distractors so expected of him. Funny how what they accuse him of is so rabidly held by his opposers. Humankind is so basically good isn't it...yes, I'm smirking. Sen. Helms was no perfect guy, but he did live his convictions and you knew where he stood. I believe in many cases , he was misunderstood, but He's before a perfect, righteous, and impartial God and judge now. His fate is in more qualified hands...how will all these self-righteous people feel when thy're in Sen. Helms' place. It's just a matter of time.
My deep condolances to Sen. Helms' family. May the Lord comfort you and may you seek His face in your hour of loss.

Senator Jesse Helms

Patrick Reilly — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:34:55 -0400

I first met Jesse Helms in the late summer of 1972 as a 21 year old campaing worker. After a few weeks doing research Mr. Helms asked me to travel with him and we criss crossed North Carolina county by county for the next three months. I've never forgotten the goodness of the man that I saw day in and day out. His message was a message of freedom and almost always included a call for a brighter tomorrow. The night he became the first republican elected to the United States Senate from North Carolina since Reconstruction he talked about citizenship and looking to the future using these words "The substance of citizenship cannot be measured by mere tallies of votes. What really count are principles and dedication, and the courage to try against the odds that sometimes appear hopeless..." (How approporate his passing to eternal life on America's Independence Day) as I reread his remarks from that November night they included "...The very beginning of America was itself both arduous and demanding of great sacrfice... You realize that America's future will once more be secure only when the people resolutely demand a return to the principles that made her great in the beginning".

Senator Helms was true to his beliefs and principles and as he said many times "The Lord does not require us to win, but He does expect us to try!" Thank you for trying Senator.

My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Helms, Jane, Nancy, Charles and the family members I never got to meet. May God bless all of you.

Patrick Reilly,
Mechanicville, New York

Tribute to a Distinguished Leader

Henry McKoy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:44:07 -0400

To: The Helms Family

Senator Jesse Helms deeply loved his family, his state and his Nation. As Chair of Foreign Relations for the US Senate, his influence and impact were felt around the world.
He was a good friend to Africa. Regarding Africa, he deserves a special thanks as he teamed with entertainer Bono and President George W. Bush to become leaders in securing billions in aid for helping Africa combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic across the continent. Today, Africans are learning how to prevent aids. For many Africans who become infected today, life and not death is now an option because modern drugs can sustain life. Mothers on the continent are learning how to prevent transmission of the disease to their babies, thereby living to see their children reach adulthood.

Senator Helm's presence has been felt in many humane ways around the world. His legacy goes beyond our state and nation. Quietly and calmly, history will speak kindly of him.

My Deepest sympathy to Mrs. Helms and family. All who knew Senator Helms know of the love and profound respect that he held for wife Dorothy. May God bless his entire family.

Our Prayers are with you at this time.

Henry McKoy
Ft. Washington, MD.

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