The REv. Jessie Jackson is not well-I am glad they are including him

[demtenjeep]

but this is hard to watch.

[demtenjeep]

1. he isn't well

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/3/2/22310311/civil-rights-leader-rev-jesse-jackson-discharged-rehab-3-weeks-had-been-unable-walk-illness-surgery

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was discharged Tuesday from rehab at the Northwestern-affiliated Shirley Ryan AbilityLab following an undisclosed illness and surgery. The civil rights leader was hospitalized for eight days in January.

By Maudlyne Ihejirika Mar 2, 2021, 7:06pm CST

[stillcool]

2. yeah, that was tough...

but...he belongs there. As one looking in from the outside, I can't imagine his life experiences, and what these days feel like. So many of our leaders are leaving. They went through so much, achieved so much, and here we are.

[Beringia]

3. I read recently that he has Parkinsons

Feb 7, 2021

“After medical observation, diagnosis and successful surgery, Rev. Jackson continued with a normal recovery. Because of his Parkinson’s disease, the medical staff at Northwestern has made a normal transfer of Rev. Jackson to the Shirley Ryan Rehabilitation Center for a short period of exercise and therapy,” PUSH officials said in a statement late Saturday night.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/7/22270859/jesse-jackson-discharged-to-rehab-center-after-8-days-in-hospital

[Mike Nelson]

4. Yes...

... could tell something was not right. I checked Twitter and some comments were unkind. The more kind ones simply said he seemed lost. However, I'm happy he was there, and spoke. He was aware of the importance, I believe. We can't just throw away people who are older and may not look 100%... include them and celebrate their lives. Cheers to Jesse Jackson!

[Mary in S. Carolina]

5. Well Said Mike

[AwakeAtLast]

6. My dad has Parkinson's

It is painful to watch on a daily basis. Wishing all my best to Reverend Jackson, I know it is not easy!