Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
The Virginian-Pilot ^| 08/16/05 | Kerry Dougherty
Posted on 08/17/2005 1:57:37 AM PDT
Family has lived with street name long enough
By KERRY DOUGHERTY, The Virginian-Pilot
© August 16, 2005
Naming a public place after a famous, living person is fraught with peril.
After all, a celebrity's ability to make mischief doesn't die until he does.
Take Mick Jagger for instance.
He may look like a fossil, but the old boy can still rock. And outrage.
The Stones' latest CD won't be out until September , yet it's already making headlines. One cut in particular, "Sweet Neo Con," has Bush supporters steamed.
Some call it "profane." Others say it's "anti-American." Here, you be the judge:
You call yourself a Christian
I call you a hypocrite.
You call yourself a patriot
Well, I think you're full ofâ?¦
Ooops. Enough of that. Clearly this isn't a song that will be played on the floor of the next Republican convention.
Those of us who don't like the Stones won't buy the CD. Or tickets to see the ancients when they play Charlottesville in October.
Avoiding Mick Jagger is easy for you and me.
It's not so easy for French and Inna Mackes.
Stop for a second and ask what you'd do if you were offended by the latest Mick Jagger song and yet you lived on Jagger Court in the Kempsville section of Virginia Beach.
Move?
Maybe. But the water views from the Mackeses' back yard are splendid. Plus, they just bought the house next door as an investment. On top of that, the cul-de-sac is kid-friendly and they have three children.
Ironically, French Mackes was once a Stones fan. He even saw them in concert in the early 1980s. And when he bought his house three years ago, French said he found the neighborhood street names humorous. There's Joplin Lane, Hendrix Drive and Guthrie Street. Woody and Arlo each have their own court.
Mackes is no longer amused. "I'm a big supporter of the military," he said. "My wife, Inna, and I are offended by Mick Jagger's new anti-American song during this time of war."
Because of that song, Mackes no longer wants to share every envelope he receives with Jagger. Nor does he want to see that street sign after a long day at work. He wants a new moniker.
Last Thursday, the Mackeses were minding their own business and watching the evening news in their living room on Jagger Court. When they saw a story about the controversial "Sweet Neo Con" song, they decided they'd lived with Mick Jagger long enough.
By the next night, the systems analyst had fired off letters to City Council members asking them to redub his street "Pat Tillman Avenue" in memory of the Arizona Cardinals football player who volunteered for the Army Rangers and was killed in Afghanistan in April 2004. Mackes put a Ronald Reagan stamp on each letter and dropped them in the mail.
He didn't stop there. He also wrote a letter to the editor and e-mailed members of the media.
When I talked to him Monday, Mackes said that if the council moved quickly to rename the court to honor a fallen U.S. soldier, it might send a message to the BRAC Commission that this was a town that would rather honor the U.S. military than British rockers.
Before we hung up the phone, I simply had to ask French Mackes about another name.
His.
After all, it wasn't so long ago many red-blooded Americans were ridding themselves of all things French.
Did he ever think of changing that one?
"Nah, I never did," Mackes said, laughing , noting that he was named for his father. "It's funny, but when my son was born four years ago, we at first planned to name him French D. Mackes III.
"Then I thought about France's policies and decided against it."
French Mackes of Jagger Court. A man who knows a thing or two about names.
© 2005 HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
Howdy Y'all,
I've been looking for a story to bring this subject up..did y'all know that the Stones have been hired by the NFL to do pre-season shows ? I think that the NFL should fire em immediately,I don't care how many promises they make that the song in question,will not be played..like Janet Jackson..somehow the lefties will git it snuck into the show. I certainly will never spend a dime on the Rolling Stones..ever again..I believe in their right to disagree..but the damage is done and will be done..I hear tell,that one of the band members,who lives in Jersey,Richards I believe..told Mick not to even think about sneaking the song in..that it would be disasterous.
NFL fans unite ! Just say NO ! to the Stones representing the NFL...
Have a good one ....
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
Just say NO ! to any sort of political dissent !
The anti-american spawn of Satan are diagreeing with our president ! Let's git 'em!
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
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Originally Posted by Torog
Howdy Y'all,
I've been looking for a story to bring this subject up..did y'all know that the Stones have been hired by the NFL to do pre-season shows ? I think that the NFL should fire em immediately,I don't care how many promises they make that the song in question,will not be played..like Janet Jackson..somehow the lefties will git it snuck into the show. I certainly will never spend a dime on the Rolling Stones..ever again..I believe in their right to disagree..but the damage is done and will be done..I hear tell,that one of the band members,who lives in Jersey,Richards I believe..told Mick not to even think about sneaking the song in..that it would be disasterous.
NFL fans unite ! Just say NO ! to the Stones representing the NFL...
Have a good one ....
You can bet that the NFL will be changing groups! Bring on Toby Kieth!!! :D
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
Don't worry, the CIA already knows how to spy on a rockstar (like Lennon in the 70's) so I'm sure Jagger's phones are already tapped. Look, this is ridiculous. The right is always trying to paint the picture that celebrities don't know what they're talking about when it comes to politics and that they should be ignored. Now all of a sudden people are up in arms over a Rolling Stones song?
Lennon, Jagger and other cultural revolutioniaries from the 60's (Americans as well) have done more good for our society than bad, in my opinion. Those times taught us that it's not only OK, it's imperative to voice your opinion and become involved when you disagree with your government. Having a nation full of yes-men closes down the crucial political dialogue that is so important to our country.
Torog, what damage are you referring to that the Stones have already caused? Is it their disagreeing with the president that is so damaging? Over half of America finally gets the picture on what this administration is all about. They probably own businesses where you live and you might even support them.
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
Who gives a fuck? Is this all you can worry about right now?
90% of the world is anti-American and the guy's nothing but a kiddy fiddler. It's like pretending cancer is a big deal as soon as Kylie Minogue gets it in her breasts. Let him play the song and get torn to shreds.
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
So in short, because some whiney Bush-loving conservatives "don't like the name of thier street" it should be changed, costing taxpayers money? I'm sorry but maybe they should just chill the fuck down and shut the fuck up.
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
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Originally Posted by tokosan
So in short, because some whiney Bush-loving conservatives "don't like the name of thier street" it should be changed, costing taxpayers money? I'm sorry but maybe they should just chill the fuck down and shut the fuck up.
Lil' harsh but truthful! I sure the hell wouldn't go for changing the name of the street. Son of a bitch probably moved there thinking how cool it was!
But I'll stick with the NFL droppin the Stones. If they want to make a political statement I guess their ready to suffer the consequences also. They NFL wants to attract all people, not just libs or conservatives. GOOOOOOOOOOOOO TOBY! :D
Family has lived with street name long enough (Jagger Court)
So this family is angry because something they like is named after someone they hate?
I love pussy, but I hate Bush. Whats the big deal?
