That is scarry. I guess we have it good here for now...Where was Sharpie? I guess he didn't show cause she was white. As I said earlier, this is reverse discrimination and when it is done to whites, no one lifts a finger. Where I grew up, the Blacks were nice, here, there are some, but they are overshawdowed by 'others', there is another word for those 'others'...and they prove it every day!

Another scumbucket off the street.

Thieves Target Wrong Family

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Ain't this just sad! 14-15 year olds . . .durn. I don't really think wild west justice, or vigilante groups roaming the streets is the best idea; but I am beginning to think these folk who just blow them away, might have an idea how to lower the crime rate. As in, 'you bring your sorry behind around here to act a fool, and you are gone'.

For a small company they have given back a lot to the community.

I have taken their safety course, they are first rate all the way.

They even have a night for women to practice for free.

I think that would be a good place for all of us to do some christmas shopping. Let's support our local small buisnessmen.

Anyone know when they will re-open??

Let's tweak that bumper sticker a little.

How about:
Fayette County Coroner's office

You tag'em, we'll bag'em

NRA
Defend your life
Stop Crime

Or :

The Only Way Criminals leave Fayette is in a Bag

or:

Fayette County

Voted # 1 by the NRA

Homeowners with Guns for Self-defense

that crime is so bad in Clayton County that a school board member there has hired a bodyguard. I don't think it's that bad here - yet.

AJC Story

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If it gets that bad here, my son will go back to private school.
It's worth every penny.

I don't blame you.
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It has been my observation that the majority, by far, of robberies in Fayette County do not live in Fayette County.
These robbers go where the money is and where they are not known.

You are right. That is what we want. My observation has been that if they don't live here, they often associate with some who do. You should see the number of Clayton County students that presently attend Sandy Creek High School and Flat Rock Middle School. A good many of those students who are zoned for that area come from the northern part of the county.....just south of Clayton County. They are generally transplants from Clayton County and they have brought their friends with them.....to rob us blind. If they take responsibility, I have no problem with them, as you can see from my previous comments. That business owner didn't owe them anything.....and neither do we.

I'm losing hope that my "christiany conservative" neighbors here in Fayco can actually walk the walk when they speak of the need for us to think of ourselves as Americans: Not African or Italian Americans. Not Mexican Americans. I don't know if you've caught any of those past posts citing the damage BET and Miss Black America and the NAACP cause by fracturing America and bringing pigment into the equation.

Two questions "white flight" 2kidsrmine:

1) Who brought up race in this train of blogs and for what purpose?

2) Why has race not come up in the news stories pertaining to child predators right here in Fayco, or murders right here in Fayco?

I've lived here 7 years and in that time:

Numerous men have been arrested for trying to score with 14 and 15 year old girls they met online. These men have been youth ministers, business owners, teachers, etc.

A local teacher has allegedly tried to obtain nude pictures of female students.

A 15 year old with the help of a female friend, killed her loving grandparents.

A local youth shot and killed a "friend" at a PTC party.

A woman shot and killed her ex, and the father of her child.

A man attempted to poison and kill the receptionist at a PTC hotel in a robbery.

Mr. Benoit killed his entire family.

A Fayette man shot and killed his employer, a man who was, by all accounts, a wonderful person.

2boysRmine: The million dollar questions: Why did none of the takebackfayettes and Beavers chime in proclaiming the need to protect children from WHITE men (in all caps as BLACK men has been here)? Why are we not warned to protect ourselves from murder at the hands of white men and women?

Because it is ridiculous to try to attribute crime to an entire race of people. Other than your "white flight" you suggest may help, what are we to gain by highlighting black crimes and ignoring the race angle of crimes which have actually led to ended lives and abused children? I was in Brazil when this story broke, and I shared the blogs with my crew of 11, because I wondered if I was just reading this wrong. No, I wasn't. Many of these comments are purely embarrasing and show a community predisposed to jump on anything with the word "black" and "crime" all while claiming we need to stop thinking of pigment (NAACP por ejemplo).
2boysrmine, go ahead and start off the white flight. If you find a place with no crime, and no minorities, be sure and blog your like minded amigos so they can hook up the UHauls and join you. In the interim, I will try to figure out how I, as a black man, am supposed to, in your words, "let them know right away that they are being treated the way they are because of who they are and what they represent." 2kids, if you know where they are, just call the police. Don't offer up fellow blacks for pep talks. Ridiculous argument. Purely ridiculous

Kevin "Hack" King

I don't know who they are but know what they represent. I don't really care what color they are. "White Flight" was perhaps the wrong term to use, I was referring to those that left Clayton County to get away from what was moving in, be it black, white, asian or whatever. As I said, there are people like this of all color. But I can tell you that when I go to the Pavillion, it's the young black men that appear to be the most threatening. Most of the crimes committed there are committed by young black men. Most of the crimes you mentioned were domestic, with the exception of the child predators. The ones that I was talking about were the ones in which we were first discussing...random crime. I don't like what MY community has become. My family has been here for generations. I call it as I see it. If you are one of those good citizens, thank you for your contribution. It is appreciated.

My family has been openly welcomed into this community. I try to judge Fayette County by the friends we've made and not the people on this blog. I'm sure you are aware that the worst posts are made by the same few posters.

Most of the time I read the news stories and ignore the comments section. It's too easy to attribute these feelings to the whole of the community and I refuse to allow the opinions of a few ignorant posters to color my view of humanity.

My family has had the same experience as yours in Fayette County. I feel very confident that the 'racism' that is sometimes stated here represents a small minority of the citizens of Fayette County in 2007. We all have learned from the honest discussion of feelings and perceptions - and I think we all realize that we need to continually work on expressing ourselves so that other citizens are not offended because our statements reflect a learned, and often, unrecognized bias. This is the season for brotherly love. As a Christian (and a Democrat) , I wish all mankind love, peace, and joy. Enjoy the holidays!!

There has never been a civil discussion concerning “race” on this blog, ever.

It starts out with a few good ideas/suggestions and then quickly degrades into something well below pond scum after the first few posts.

I would suggest that if you want meaningful discussion, whatever that would be, on this subject that you offer it up at one of the “coffee” sessions.

That way at least you’ll have people participating in a conversation that took the time to meet you and the other bloggers in person.

Having the dregs of Fayette County or someone sitting in his momma's basement in their silk underwear in Wisconsin blogging on the subject makes it impossible to have an open and honest dialog.

Sorry Get, Richard's Wisconsin line was just too good to pass up.

that in proportion to their percentage of the population of Fayette County, the races are fairly represented in the the crimes committed? Frankly, I do not believe that to be the case. Overall crime stats, I'm guessing ONE race is well represented.

Hack,

No one denies that crime committed by whites exists, and it has always been a problem. The difference is, is that crime committed by blacks in this area is more than a problem, it's an epidemic.

It's much like the epidemic of 70% rate of out-of-wedlock babies born to blacks.

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“...the term “democrat” originated as an epithet and referred to ‘one who panders to the crude and mindless whims of the masses.’”

There's still plenty of us locals who ascribe to the universal truths that

• A guy who steals is a crook no matter his race
• All people have value because they are created in the image of God
• A person is a person no matter how small

This is the way to blog!

This blog has been more troubling to me than you can know. The thought that people here in Fayette assign judgement to me based on my sex and race combination as opposed to my deeds is discouraging. Your post is a wonderful breath of fresh air. Thanks,

Kevin "Hack" King

It has to do with "fear."
Home and store invasions with guns scares the britches offn people.
White people using the Internet and killing their own family isn't scary!
That is most of what it is!
We are afraid of some things and we tend to also give them more punishment when we fear them!
The answer: quit using guns and stop dangerous robberies!
Also, start at 2 years of age with discipline and training. Government will have to help with that and that is a bad solution.

And you are absolutely correct that it starts when kids are in diapers. Problem is, over a half million kids are in the "system." Kids without parents or role models that are consistent. Foster parents help. Adoptive parents are gifts from God. But many of these kids will grow up feeling unloved and they will place no real value on life. If we don't deal with the front end of this problem, we'll definitely deal with the back end. I wonder if the Fairtax has provisions for funding more prison construction, because I don't see this trend of criminal activity abating by simply blogging about it.

Kevin "Hack" King

JUST ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE

Several years ago Pam came to work for us; she was hired to work in our packaging department.

Pam at first glance is one of those people that have been discussed on this blog.

When Pam was fourteen she found her mother dead from an apparent drug overdose, she never knew her father and her mother never mentioned any family. At fourteen Pam was living on the streets of Atlanta.

Unfortunately she made a lot of mistakes drugs, prostitution among other things.
She delivered her first child at fifteen and two more by the time she was nineteen.
Three separate fathers none took care of their children.
Pam found herself alone with three children and living in a homeless shelter.

Within a couple months of being hired by us, Pam and her children moved from the shelter to a section eight apartment on MLK.

The apartment was in poor condition and in a very bad neighborhood but it was better than living at the shelter and having to take everything that she owned with her each morning because if she left anything someone would steal it.

Pam’s a great employee, positive attitude, hard worker, never late and will work as many hours as you will let her.

One morning Pam was crying and I asked what was wrong, she told me that while she and the children were sleeping the ceiling fell on top of them and raw sewage covered her and the children. The toilet in an upstairs apartment had been leaking for over a year and the owner refused to make the repair.

I felt like sticking the owners head in a toilet. After our little talk he did decide to move Pam and the children to another apartment that was in a little better condition. This guy was a true scum bag slum lord.

After years of hard work Pam has been able to purchase a HUD home for her and the children.

Everybody at our company White, Black, Hispanic and Asian helped Pam realize her dream some donated money, some donated furniture or other household items.

I don’t cry often and especially in public (man thing) but I must admit the day Pam and her children moved into her home the tears flowed.

Not everyone wants a hand out some only need a helping hand and are willing to work hard to make their dreams come true and appreciate the help that has been given.

We promoted Pam to a floor supervisor position last year she earned it.

Every morning Pam takes her children to day care and walks to the bus stop and starts her journey to work transferring buses two more times and walks ten blocks in the dark from the bus stop to our plant. Santa may have a surprise for her this year and maybe she won’t need to ride the bus anymore after Christmas.

The next part of Pam’s dream is to have her children attend college. (We) our company and employees will do our best to help make those dreams come true.

Folks there are a lot of dead beat people of all colors and nationalities that will leach off the system.

But there are a lot of people like Pam and her kids that are only looking for a hand up not a hand out. Please don’t throw them in with the dead beats.

Wulfman

Unfortunately she made a lot of mistakes drugs,....

We excuse bad choices by calling them mistakes. My only point is that I believe we would be better served by defining one's actions as 'good choices' or 'bad choices'. I can't figure out how a 'lifestyle choice' can be defined as a mistake. How can a choice be a mistake, when the consequences are so obvious? I make a mistake when I take a wrong turn and drive off a cliff to a disastrous tragic end. I make a choice when I look over the edge of a cliff, back up, and then drive off the same cliff full well knowing the end result. Sorry... Just thinking out loud. I know what you were actually getting at.

Not everyone wants a hand out some only need a helping hand and are willing to work hard to make their dreams come true and appreciate the help that has been given.

Wulfman, Please don't tell anyone this. But, I am an active supporter of a shelter and have a heart for single mothers who sincerely make efforts to better themselves and raise their families out of the pits of poverty. I know several 'Pams' who need to be lifted up, praised, loved on, and helped. They truly do deserve a hand up. If you would click on my name and go to the 'Contact' tab and send me an e-mail with an address (company) and the ladies name I would like to send an anonymous gift for Pam and her family. Your anonymity will be protected and respected. I'd be honored to aid and participate in a small and humble way in paying tribute to Pam's good choices and hopefully encourage her a bit.

Cheers to all the Pam's out there. They are truly the minority out there.

Respectfully, from someone who thinks the welfare system enables deadbeats.

Git,

The purpose of my post was not to seek donations for Pam. It was to let people know that there are a lot of people like Pam that do work hard every day and don’t lie around having more babies and expecting a handout.

Pam is a very proud person and never asked us to do anything on her behalf. It took a long time for her to accept any assistance from us. She is doing quite well and she will have transportation after Christmas thanks to our employees and an Atlanta used car dealer.

Thank you for the donation offer, but please use it to help the single moms at the shelter you support. I am sure they could put it to good use.

I applaud your efforts and I know your support is vital to the shelter and the many lives it will help.

Ok Git,

I do agree she made bad choices not mistakes. But can you image a fourteen year old girl living on the streets of Atlanta? No family no one to turn to for help.

Her concern was day to day survival not her future. She has spoken at length to my wife of the abuse that she suffered in those early years.

I agree with you our welfare system doesn’t work. There are many dead beats living off of it and more being added each day and the people that need the help don’t seem to be able to get the help.

I’m not smart enough to come up with an answer to fix the system. It’s above my pay grade.

I have stayed on the side lines for several months and rarely comment. When I do it’s usually has something do with the mistreatment of children. All of my children are Adults and have left the nest but I will always have a soft spot for kids.

Reading some of your previous blogs I had assumed you to be cold and uncaring.

I don’t know if you want the other bloggers to find out that you are not as cold and uncaring as I had assumed.

Nice chatting with you and I will go back on the sidelines and let you guys get back to business.

Wulfman

The purpose of my post was not to seek donations for Pam.

I know it wasn't and I fully understood the context of how and why you brought her into the discussion. My intent was to honor the 'Pams' around us by pitching in with your Pam.

Thank you for the donation offer, but please use it to help the single moms at the shelter you support. I am sure they could put it to good use.

Done... Checks in the mail and I will make it out in the honor of Pam, along with Wulfman and his com padres.

I do agree she made bad choices not mistakes. But can you image a fourteen year old girl living on the streets of Atlanta? No family no one to turn to for help.

Wulfman, unfortunately I can imagine a fourteen year old girl on the streets of Atlanta. However, I can only imagine the torment, fear, and abuse this child went through. My oldest daughter's birthmother was a mere fourteen upon giving birth to her. My treasure is only a few years from turning fourteen, and don't think a day goes by that I don't look at her and think of what some of our children are going through. Yeah... I can imagine a fourteen year old girl on the streets of Atlanta..... I saw dozens of 3 - 10 year old girls abandoned and living in the streets of Guatemala City several years back. And there wasn't a dad gum thing I could do about it other than offer sandwiches, hold a few of them in my lap for a few minutes and hug on 'em. Yeah dude.... imagine the man sweat coming from my eyes when I returned to a childless home.

Reading some of your previous blogs I had assumed you to be cold and uncaring.

I am cold and uncaring. That's my story and I'm sticking with it.

I am also angry and bitter at government programs and systems that perpetuate and subsidize poverty. Those that ease their consciences by endorsing these wasteful government programs disgust me. Their solutions??? Increase the tax burdens on those who have more than them while doing nothing themselves to 'lift a finger' to help others or hold our government accountable for our welfare failures.

I don’t know if you want the other bloggers to find out that you are not as cold and uncaring as I had assumed.

And if you say a thing, I'll deny it and divert the subject by claiming I saw you dressing up in little girls clothes.

When I do it’s usually has something do with the mistreatment of children.

I saved this one for last. If you've read my rantings over the months, you will know that heart goes out to abused and molested children. If you want to know where my "cold and uncaring" character comes out, just read blogs where I come unglued in regards to child predators and those that would defend or enable them. I wouldn't give them the sweat off my butt if their guts were on fire. How's that for cold and uncaring.

So.... You and I will stand side by side on this issue. It is truly an noble cause worth fighting for.

Done... Checks in the mail and I will make it out in the honor of Pam, along with Wulfman and his com padres.

Thank You
I know it will be appreciated and put to good use.

I saw dozens of 3 - 10 year old girls abandoned and living in the streets of Guatemala City several years back. And there wasn't a dad gum thing I could do about it other than offer sandwiches, hold a few of them in my lap for a few minutes and hug on 'em. Yeah dude.... imagine the man sweat coming from my eyes when I returned to a childless home.

I have traveled through Europe and Asia and was in India several years ago.
There were a large number of homeless children living in the streets. Most of them suffering from disease and birth defects. These kids were just thrown away like yesterdays garbage.
I know how you felt not being able to do anything about it.

I am cold and uncaring. That's my story and I'm sticking with it.

If more people were as cold and uncaring, the many people that need a hand up would receive it.

So.... You and I will stand side by side on this issue. It is truly an noble cause worth fighting for.

Gladly,
I have no mercy for predators, molesters and abusers.
They don’t deserve to live on the same planet with the rest of us.

Wulfman

Who do you think you are kidding???
You have a very kind heart. Anyone can see it, it is written on your forehead everyday. Sorry dude for those of us who are observant, we picked up on it a year ago. But your secrete is safe with 50 or so regular bloggers.

If you say I am a liar, I will say I saw you in your silk boxers doing yardwork.

Cy's oldest son, the hutchette, and chippie's lil chip all made the first cut for all state band today.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I didn't know Cy's oldest son was named Hutchette!

$mithpicker$, I'm sorry dollar, I just can't work the bonkers name into one name, did you not see the comma, or were you in a coma.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I have been noticing the stress of you all trying to make these accusational mistakes, and so I helped you a little!
I'm not the Smith part! I'm Smith700.
Didn't dollaradayandfound indicate he's had enough again? I hope not.

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$mithpicker$, I'm sorry dollar, I just can't work the bonkers name into one name, did you not see the comma, or were you in a coma.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I passed by there (WHS) today and saw the signs and all the cars. I figured you guys were there. Congrats to your little people.

And the coffee time today went????

ok, just me Hack and Acey1 were there, but it was short notice.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I'm going to sneak up on you guys one of these days.

You'll recognize Git because he looks like...well he looks like Git!!!!
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the silk boxers over his pants.

He'll claim he's been fixing some sort of water appliance.

those silk boxers!!!!
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I remember his picture in blackface I just transpose the colors.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

We're always on the lookout for guy's with more hair on their backs then on their heads.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I shaved my neck while in the shower a while ago and I normally wear a shirt in public.

Except today. I shucked the shirt and got some good sun on the back. What an awesome day.

Plus, I'm going to lay my hands on Hack, recite a conjuration on him, and ,WHAMMY.... then you'll meet the new 'Conservative Hack'.

Oh... P.S. I still have several dozen hairs on the top of my head. Who do you think I am? Cy?

Git is not quite to the reverse mohawk stage.......yet. (chuckle)

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But, when I grow up I'm going to be just like Cy.

count the ones on Cy's ears so does he, here's a secret, Cy's even older then me.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

about retirement........in order to work somewhere else.

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You fit right in right where you're at. You wear that place with pride. I salute your loyalty and positive attitude during the difficult times in your industry.

I'm going down the street to see if I can scare up a game or two of darts.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Where

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Do they have darts at that billiard place in Fayetteville?

I'll have to check that out. I have a regular board and an electronic board in my garage and we play at one house or another when we can,

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Coffee, tomorrow, starbucks, 1 PM, bring dollar if you can get all of them in your car.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I'll be there if I can. My son and I are trying to go to the High School championship games at the GA Dome around 3pm.

Cheers!!!

Kevin "Hack" King

In the Navy we call them ships, boats are what the bubblehead submarine guys drive. Just a little something for Pearl Harbor Day.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

mouse joke. The mouse had a corvette. The elephant did not need one. Punch line: corvette's (in the joke) are compensators for shortcommings. Is your big, proud handgun a compensator? I must say, I like vettes and guns, but your avatar cracks me up.

Anywho, to the point:

"it seems that you have received a lifelong indoctrination in liberalism, political correctness, moral relativism, or a combination of some or all of these."

Was Jesus a liberal or conservative? By what did he judge people? Just curious.

part deux: Since you like stats, who, by and large, do the PTC PD lock up for predatory internet activity? Who, by and very large, have the murderers in Fayette County been?

part tres: Where have you been on these issues dude? Why the absentee ballot on these very heinous crimes that damage the lives of our children and leave people, well, dead? Why do you not vocally tout the need to fear predatory teachers, clergy, youth ministers, etc? Do you have an agenda here that causes you to be more vocal on burglary than you are on homicide or child predators? I have found this thread very troubling in its myopia. The "Resident A" blog is a rare breath of fresh air, but you may notice that one particular side of this blog keeps bringing up Sharptons and NAACPs as if that has anything to do with this great business being burglarized by criminals. And I was just beginning to get warm fuzzy feelings about my fellow bloggers, because those I've met, I hope, judge me only by MY words and DEEDS. Now I see them poisoning the waters for me and my son, as they continue to sight statistics which cast people who look like me as criminals. Gee wiz, and here I thought I'd spent my whole life serving this country as a proud American. Not black American; not North Carolina native; just plain ole' patriotic and proud American.

Let's cut a deal: You don't slime "blacks" in general with crimes done by blacks, and I won't go out of my way to bring attention to the ethnicity of mall shooters, Geoffrey Dommers, and internet predators. Doesn't that sound like an America you can live in?

Kevin "Hack" King

Hey “Slack Hack”

Someone at The Citizen needs go back and read the 1st Amendment. My username was Gastonator, but I had to create a new one after being blocked.

From your picture, you seem to be getting a little “long in the tooth” and maybe can’t see the avatar very well. It is a G19 accessorized for the homie in the hood who has everything. A cell phone is built into the grip. That is called satire, in case you didn’t know.

Point #1-Jesus was neither a liberal nor conservative. He is the Savior of the world, the Messiah. I am not Jesus. By the way, he did judge quite a few people. Read about the Temple money changers, the Pharisees, etc...They did wrong and he let them know pretty darn harshly.

Point #2-I agree with you, man, but I don’t defend them because most of them are white.

Point #3-If you look at how long I have been a member, then maybe you can understand “where I have been on these issues, dude”. If you want to know where I stand, then read this and understand it: I believe that ALL convicted child predators, people that commit rape, armed robbers, and murderers should be given the death penalty, and as fast as possible, i.e. not unlimited appeals based on worthless reasons.

If you get offended that I bring up the crimes committed in Fayette that are perpetrated mostly by blacks, then that’s your problem. But you could really help by standing with us in trying to keep Fayette a nice place to live. I think that you could be an asset to the cause because a certain number of black people will not listen to “whitey”. They have been conditioned from birth to hate us. You are obviously a black man of accomplishment, and maybe you could help make a difference.

P.S.-Obviously freedom of speech is something that “someone” at The Citizen does not believe in. I guess that I burned MWJ777’s bacon too much! Oh well, if someone can’t handle it that is their problem.

Joe Horn is my new hero!

So, we're resorting to name calling. Well, if that's the best you've got. Sticks and stones...

I appreciate the perspective you have gained from your one black friend, however, as a black person I have a bit larger circle of friends and family to draw my references from. Most of the people I know are highly educated, home owning, law abiding, tax paying citizens. In addition, I tend to read a lot so I gather information about what blacks are doing from more than just the nightly news.

I freely admit that some blacks commit crimes. However, gathering your opinion from the news alone will highly distort the truth. As an attorney, I know that many black suspects are unable to afford an adequate defense or even to post bail. Thus, they are forced to remain in jail even though they may be innocent. Many others are jailed for minor offenses that would be overlooked if committed by their white counterparts. How many times do you see blacks receiving probation instead of jail time? It has been proven time and time again that blacks are sentenced to prison more often and given longer sentences than whites.

As for the news, I find it curious that when blacks commit crimes their pictures and videos are pasted all over the networks. The broadcasters always find it necessary to mention the suspect is black in case you're not in front of the television. When the suspects are white there is often no picture and I can count with very little effort the number of times the broadcaster mentions the race of white suspects.

Since you're interested in stories, let me tell one. When I was an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, one of my professors conducted an experiment. The classes were divided into judges, juries and defendants. Crimes ranged from murder to marijuana possession. I was given the role of a defendant who had been charged with marijuana possession in an amount that would have been sufficient only for personal use. I had already been in prison for three months and was a model prisoner. I was the only black student in the class. I was sentenced by my classmates to ten years in prison. When my professor posted the results, I had received the harshest sentence of all of the defendants. Thus, my possession charged netted me more time than murderers, rapists and child molesters. We then reviewed the results from other classes and the same thing occurred. The black students were given the harshest sentences in every class even though we had all been assigned minor offenses.

So yes, some blacks do commit crimes but there is a lot more to the statistics than can be explained in this post.

By the way, I am a proud liberal and a Christian. My grandfather was a minister as is my father. They taught me that Christians care about other people. Therefore, I am not opposed to my tax dollars going to help someone who is truly in need. Now, I know someone is going to say that I am advocating subsidies for those who don't want to help themselves. That is NOT what I'm saying. I believe in helping those in need. Yes, that means some hustlers will benefit as well but you can't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Now, I'll leave you to further malign blacks and other races as you will. I have no inclination to spend my day responding to these types of posts. If this is the best your day has to offer, have at it!

The two thugs shot by Joe Horn were illegal aliens (Colombians) with a pretty good criminal past. One of then was deported and found his way back to Texas; I’m not sure if what Joe Horn did was correct, however, his life should not be ruined because he disposed of these two criminals that were roaming the streets due to a failed immigration policy.

The taxpayers will not have to pay to feed them, and they will not get out to commit crime again.

you are starting early today, LOL!

Again, I agree.

I kills me I can't help it.

The birds are singing, it should be a pretty day.

Has anyone heard from Tug?? I hope she is on a nice vacation.

Do you have to work today?

I know what you are saying, our having to pay for these . . .crooks is certainly no joy to me either.

I was wondering about Tug myself, did she mention being on vacation? I too hope she is doing well. Maybe she is just keeping a low profile for a while.

Yup, at work, I'm one of the most dependable folk you'll ever find, I'm always here . . .well, except for those Fridays or Friday afternoons! One of my favorite perks for always being here, I do enjoy my Fridays.

Tug didn't say anything about vacation I was just hoping she was on vacation.

This is a hard time of year, around the holidays if you have lost someone. She mentioned to someone on here that she had lost her husband around this time. I was worried. I know she has family here, I hope she is ok.

You are right. Well I've had her on my mind and heart for a day or two, and I too hope she is OK.

let me start off by saying you are completely screwing up the good reputation of Q TIP (the performer). that guy is amazing and you are disappointing.

I said I wanted all the thugs to die. never said a lick about race. So, you are showing you true colors by equating thugs with black folks. See, thugs can be any color, they live in many different places around the country. Last time i checked, the term "thug" transcends race.

People like you are emotional idiots. The first time your mind associates something being said with something racist, you go crazy. You don't think about what you are saying cause emotions are in full swing and logic is out the window. In your mind, when something can be associated with race, it becomes all about race. You and people like you have been able to pull this little emotional scam for so long because most Americans are civil and don't want to offend anyone. Oh, wait, hold on...don't go all stupid on me just yet. When I refer to you and people like you, im referring to people who look at the world through "racism colored glasses". Life is not all about race. I think most people have already realized that. Get with the program, silly Q.

I for one couldn't agree with you more about people hiding behind "screen names". My name is Barry Lovett and this is my real picture. All I ask is that you do the same for "us old time people" form Fayette County. Do I have a "better than you" attude? I don't think so, but I must go along with the majority of the people here and say that I have lived in Fayette County for over 28 Years and have NEVER stolen one thing or shot one person. Does this make me a boring person in the eyes of the people in my "Hood"? If so......get over it. My youngest son is in Iraq at the moment defending us here in America. The least I can do is hang around ( until we are taken over ) and try and make Fayette County a safe place to live and raise our kids. P.S....I can't wait to see who is really behind the now famous "MR. Q TIP".

Qtip must have awakened on the wrong side of the bed, but I like your cajones my friend. Nice to meet you, and believe me when I say the vast majority of us here in Fayette, regardless of our color, are here for our kids and the way of life this area brings and provides. I just hate that the race fire is fueled every time criminals are black, but race is rarely an issue when the criminal looks like Mr. Benoit. I can't quite figure out why that is. But never the less, it's great to see a real face here. God Bless, and have a great weekend!

Kevin "Hack" King

Dude, never, NEVER tell another guy that you "like his cajones." Depending upon which side of the plate he stands, you could either get punched or kissed.

_______________

Let it be known there is a fountain
That was not made by the hands of man.

I like your... umm... I admire your uhh spirit. Yeah!

Muddle, what do you make of the race angle with "some" stories here?

Kevin "Hack" King

you racist pr_cks remind me of

Is the 'P' word one we can use?

Thanks for the clarification.

These terroristic threats are too much.

I want my ponytail liar, ooooppps, I mean lawyer. I have been threatened and emotionaly harmed by these threats. All because I hate crime this racist qtip assumes that I am white.

I have lost countless hours of work....well actually I'm on leave, but,... if this had been a work day.....I could have lost time at work, because of emotional trauma. (85$ and hour, someone needs to pay, I have been harmed, I have been damaged) This hater of whites is threatening me, and all people of Fayette County......for hating crime and living in Fayette County.

Thank you q-small-tip for showing us your hate whitey behind. You remind me of why we can't get along.

1) you like crime and make excuses for it

2) you want something for nothing

3) you think the whole world owes you a living

Thanks again for your hate whitey, terroristic rant.

Happy Hanukkah

that sounds like a threat. I'm sure you are living for the day we all get ours for affirmative action, welfare, and everything else, but we are not the racist ones, you are. How much more do you think we owe you, not intending to pay, but just curious.

just wonder how you can consider yourself a
'minority' when you are in the majority? I think we are the minority, when are you gonna start paying us?

Melungeon is a word. The Melungeons are a race of people that weren't considered citizens; they weren't counted in the census and they weren't allowed to attend school. You probably know one.

well miss wildcat.....thank you. now i know what one is, and ive met one as well now, so i do know one.....YOU. on the real tip, thats a shame....goes to show you society is no better than before us, when it should be. we should have learned by now huh? anyways.

seem too threatening. This is just a blog. No need to threaten. "You seriously think you cannot be found" and "be careful CITIZENS", etc. Say something constructive instead of threatening. People then will take you seriously and care what you have to say.

im only speaking for those who seem to have become targets by these posts of racial hate. some speak way too soon, and way too much, even before all is known...no threats intended, i apologize for the misunderstanding.

I think emotion got the best of you on that first post, but I appreciate you being man (or person enough) to admit it. People spin up like formula 1 motors when race is brought into the mix. Interestingly enough, when I mention that many news outlets don't include the race in crime stories involving whites, folks around here tend to unload on me. But, just curious here, do you recall anyone mentioning the race of the Omaha mall shooter? Were you around when the woman shot her husband to death with a .22 pistol and fled briefly? No one said to look out for a white female. Curious stuff. No posters said "figures. Another white killer," I don't quite understand what drives this phenomenon, but maybe the wisdom of someone like Muddle might bring insight.

Cheers,

Kevin "Hack" King

You're concerned that 6 thugs who have just stolen 80 guns have become a TARGET? Yeah, maybe for the SWAT team. Do me a favor. Take your hand and put it out in front of your face palm in. Now, slap yourself on the forehead. (You know, like in the V8 commercials.)

and also said: "maybe youll recieve a visit from one of the men with 80 guns to his desposal. you seriously think you cannot be found after making such remarks about race? be careful CITIZENS."
This sure sound like threats to me. I think this person should be checked-out by the feds for terroristic threats. With eighty-something new weapons on the street, people with the same attitudes as Q Tip have the means to do some real damage.
It is so easy to say; "I'm sorry, just kiddin'" but that don't cut it!

O wad some Power the giftie gie us,To see oursels as ithers see us!
(R. Burns)
If we could see ourselves as others see us, we would vanish on the spot.
(E. M. Cioran)

im only speaking for those who seem to have become targets by these posts of racial hate.

Get this straight. Anyone who is a thug, and targets our community, regardless of what color they are, is indeed a target of our hatred. I confess... I hate the bad guys. Race has nothing to do with it you idiot. If the predators are black trash, then they are black predator thugs that are most likely to be drifting in from Fulton or Clayton counties. If that makes me a racist for saying that then so be it. If the predators are a bunch of Merriwether white trash being 'posers' of black thugs, then they too are classified as thugs. Shame on you for defending these pieces of human debris.

As for your implications that the black predator thugs may be coming into our community with those stolen weapons and shooting up the place; perhaps that may be the case. There are those of us who are prepared for such actions. Are you one of them? Good day.

Didn't last an hour.