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Where do we draw the line?

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As you all know my twin brother is a NYC Police Officer.  Last weekend, he was rushed to the hospital after some crackhead kicked him in the head during an arrest.
This happened the same day four officers in California were shot and killed by some maniac.
Here’s what I don’t understand.  Where is the outcry????
Why is [...]

8 Comments »Filed under: First RespondersPosted on March 30th, 2009

The Proof Is In The Poof!

It’s okay for a bus to have gas, but apparently the passengers can’t.
An 8th grader in Florida was suspended for three days for allegedly “passing gas” on the school bus.  “It wasn’t even me,” said the student. “It was the kid who sits in front of me.”
The kid was suspended after a pungent aroma filled the [...]

3 Comments »Filed under: MiscPosted on March 19th, 2009

Drive-By In Aisle Four!

I too have received emails and text messages about the alleged “gang initiation” supposedly going down at Wal-Mart tonight.  According to the message… three women will be shot and killed.Â
C’mon people… who believes this crap?  It has urban legend written all over it!!!!!  As soon as I got the first email, I laughed.  This rumor [...]

7 Comments »Filed under: Flame About 3 Feet HighPosted on March 18th, 2009

So Much For The Judge And Jury…

Ask anyone in the newsroom and they’ll tell you I’m a real stickler when it comes to responsible journalism.  I won’t tolerate reporters who make assumptions and state things as fact until proven.  It’s not our job to determine what’s right or wrong… it’s our job to present both sides.
I was very very upset when [...]

6 Comments »Filed under: Flame About 3 Feet HighPosted on March 16th, 2009

Last Call

It appears the city councilman who wanted the bars in Shreveport to stop selling alcohol past 2:30 a.m. has changed is mind.
Last week, he said people didn’t feel safe going downtown because of some of the bar-goers.
Here’s my question!!
Who’s going downtown between 2:30 and 6:30 a.m. BESIDES bar-goers?  Is there a 24-hour Banana Republic somewhere on Texas [...]

4 Comments »Filed under: UncategorizedPosted on March 9th, 2009

It’s Only Fair

I’ve put this topic off for a week because I wanted to make sure I was in my right mind when I put it into words.  I think I’m finally ready.
Nearly two weeks ago, a 73-year old man was shot and killed by a police officer in the small town of Homer.  Investigators with the [...]

5 Comments »Filed under: MiscPosted on March 2nd, 2009