CityBeat: Letters (2002-06-20)
I did not know this, but they printed my letter a while back!
Don't Mislead Readers
I think you need to re-examine what you call a news story and what you call a column or op/ed piece. The "news" story Nightmare on Vine Street by Jonathan Diskin and Thomas Dutton (issue of June 6-12) is clearly not a news story, but opinion from top to bottom.
I suggest you not confuse your readers or try to mislead them.
-- Brian Griffin, Mount Washington
Thursday, August 01, 2002
CityBeat: Letters (2002-08-01)
This letter below is an example of what I think is a common attitude in liberal Cincinnati. However, the mainstream liberal no longer has a voice in this town, if it ever did.
Blacks Part of the Problem
The boycott organizers are killing our city. I've sat and thought on how to go about saying it and to whom, and it just comes down to that plain and simple truth.
I'm a college graduate and current graduate student; I believe in urban renewal and have lived in large cities that have learned how to live together. It's sad to see that this city with all its possible potential is in serious jeopardy of crumbling further.
I do realize that the history of this movement goes back to before Timothy Thomas' shooting and involves more than that incident. But my biggest concern with the boycotters' apparent position is that the city's problems are one of race -- at least that's the picture they've painted. The Black United Front (BUF) cries out from the oppression of the city's government and police force. The finger is always being pointed at others -- on both sides of the fence. That, to me, is the city's real current problem.
The BUF and other similar supporters cry foul at the other side while conveniently ignoring its own faults within its own communities or even go on to say that those very faults are a direct result from others' actions. It's a circular argument with no accountability -- there's a novel idea in today's society as a whole.
The people being "harassed" by law enforcement more often than not have every right to be under scrutiny. For every person wrongfully stopped or accosted by the police, there are at least 100 who go by unchecked. Is it fair to that one person who is honestly innocent? No. Is it unfortunate? Yes.
There is no "perfect" system anywhere. Should we strive to be better? Absolutely, but not at the sacrifice that's currently happening.
As an illustration of the fact that the members of the black community are part of the problem, I'd like to add some of my own experiences. Being a runner and living in the Clifton area, sometimes I like to run downtown in parts of Over-the-Rhine and Eden Park and areas like Mount Auburn and Walnut Hills. I get verbally accosted nearly every time, and a few times people have attempted to intimidate me through actions or vehicles.
My point is that many from the black community are as much a part of the problem, yet the media and organizers on both sides won't admit to it or bring it up. It needs to be recognized instead of this hypersensitive stranglehold that's currently happening in our city.
-- Mark Wagner, Clifton
This letter below is an example of what I think is a common attitude in liberal Cincinnati. However, the mainstream liberal no longer has a voice in this town, if it ever did.
Blacks Part of the Problem
The boycott organizers are killing our city. I've sat and thought on how to go about saying it and to whom, and it just comes down to that plain and simple truth.
I'm a college graduate and current graduate student; I believe in urban renewal and have lived in large cities that have learned how to live together. It's sad to see that this city with all its possible potential is in serious jeopardy of crumbling further.
I do realize that the history of this movement goes back to before Timothy Thomas' shooting and involves more than that incident. But my biggest concern with the boycotters' apparent position is that the city's problems are one of race -- at least that's the picture they've painted. The Black United Front (BUF) cries out from the oppression of the city's government and police force. The finger is always being pointed at others -- on both sides of the fence. That, to me, is the city's real current problem.
The BUF and other similar supporters cry foul at the other side while conveniently ignoring its own faults within its own communities or even go on to say that those very faults are a direct result from others' actions. It's a circular argument with no accountability -- there's a novel idea in today's society as a whole.
The people being "harassed" by law enforcement more often than not have every right to be under scrutiny. For every person wrongfully stopped or accosted by the police, there are at least 100 who go by unchecked. Is it fair to that one person who is honestly innocent? No. Is it unfortunate? Yes.
There is no "perfect" system anywhere. Should we strive to be better? Absolutely, but not at the sacrifice that's currently happening.
As an illustration of the fact that the members of the black community are part of the problem, I'd like to add some of my own experiences. Being a runner and living in the Clifton area, sometimes I like to run downtown in parts of Over-the-Rhine and Eden Park and areas like Mount Auburn and Walnut Hills. I get verbally accosted nearly every time, and a few times people have attempted to intimidate me through actions or vehicles.
My point is that many from the black community are as much a part of the problem, yet the media and organizers on both sides won't admit to it or bring it up. It needs to be recognized instead of this hypersensitive stranglehold that's currently happening in our city.
-- Mark Wagner, Clifton
CityBeat: Your Negro Tour Guide (2002-08-01)
I don't know what to say about this column. It is not good and it is not bad. It is rather all over the road saying little if anything. Kathy also seems to just be repeating last week column about Twitty. She is saying almost the same thing, just with different emphasis.
I don't know what to say about this column. It is not good and it is not bad. It is rather all over the road saying little if anything. Kathy also seems to just be repeating last week column about Twitty. She is saying almost the same thing, just with different emphasis.
Al-Qaida linked to Web here
Well, here as in Dayton. Right in our own backyard. The website now has been changed and is being run by some Americans.
Well, here as in Dayton. Right in our own backyard. The website now has been changed and is being run by some Americans.
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Lawyer named in shooting case
This nutty braud is lucky the Judge assigned her a lawyer. She would be toast if she represented herself.
This nutty braud is lucky the Judge assigned her a lawyer. She would be toast if she represented herself.
Kroger stores to carry at-home Ecstasy test
I think this smells of a familial fascist state. I would not want to be a kid today. Parents want you to be an adult, but they treat you like a kid. When I was young, my parents treated me like a kid, but I tried to act like an adult. I think I turned out better than most of Generation Y. I don't know which generation is worse, The Boomers, Jones or Y.
I think this smells of a familial fascist state. I would not want to be a kid today. Parents want you to be an adult, but they treat you like a kid. When I was young, my parents treated me like a kid, but I tried to act like an adult. I think I turned out better than most of Generation Y. I don't know which generation is worse, The Boomers, Jones or Y.
2 Officers Indicted For Alleged Abduction
Jay Love on the Buzz was throwing a hissy fit on the radio today, because this indictment did not draw a press conference like the Twitty issue. Jay is either just stupid, or trying to gin up the audience. Twitty warranted a press conference because he was a senior member of the Cincinnati Police Department. 2 plain old cops don't warrant the media attention. Additionally, it was good PR to show that Streicher was whiling to hold even his top men to high standards. Attracting attention to the lowly cops who are accused of breaking the law is not a good PR move. Jay, get on the ball here. Don't play the rope a dope.
And of course the “victim” in this indecent is represented by Ken Lawson, so I assume a lawsuit against the City has been or will be filed.
Jay Love on the Buzz was throwing a hissy fit on the radio today, because this indictment did not draw a press conference like the Twitty issue. Jay is either just stupid, or trying to gin up the audience. Twitty warranted a press conference because he was a senior member of the Cincinnati Police Department. 2 plain old cops don't warrant the media attention. Additionally, it was good PR to show that Streicher was whiling to hold even his top men to high standards. Attracting attention to the lowly cops who are accused of breaking the law is not a good PR move. Jay, get on the ball here. Don't play the rope a dope.
And of course the “victim” in this indecent is represented by Ken Lawson, so I assume a lawsuit against the City has been or will be filed.
Lesbian couple can adopt same last name, justices say
Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton sounds like a bigot to me. If not a bigot, then certainly a moronic dolt.
Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton sounds like a bigot to me. If not a bigot, then certainly a moronic dolt.
Mob Kills 2 in Ill. After Van Crash
What would have happened in Cincinnati if this had taken place here? Would the media have picked up the story? Depending on races of the individuals, what would the "activists" have done?
What would have happened in Cincinnati if this had taken place here? Would the media have picked up the story? Depending on races of the individuals, what would the "activists" have done?
Tuesday, July 30, 2002
Mom who killed children not guilty by insanity
This was fast. I was amazed that it was all over in day. This indicates that the DA was on board with this women being insane, but politically could not plea the case and then face the voters at the next election.
Also, if the lawyers claims are right about what this women's delusions were about, "demons" and such, I wonder if she was influence by any religious groups who profess such with wild claims. An example of one is the group that refers to exorcisms and advertises on 1230 the Buzz. Charlie Winburn does the commercials for the group. I do not know to what degree, if at all, Charlie is affiliated with that group.
This was fast. I was amazed that it was all over in day. This indicates that the DA was on board with this women being insane, but politically could not plea the case and then face the voters at the next election.
Also, if the lawyers claims are right about what this women's delusions were about, "demons" and such, I wonder if she was influence by any religious groups who profess such with wild claims. An example of one is the group that refers to exorcisms and advertises on 1230 the Buzz. Charlie Winburn does the commercials for the group. I do not know to what degree, if at all, Charlie is affiliated with that group.
Casino punished for prostitutes
Belterra fined $2.6M, must close for 2 1/2 days
What I wonder is, which 1/2 day does it have to be? Can they be closed from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM? I also wonder how many "John's" got busted by their wives.
Belterra fined $2.6M, must close for 2 1/2 days
What I wonder is, which 1/2 day does it have to be? Can they be closed from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM? I also wonder how many "John's" got busted by their wives.
Suspect in slaying of professor wants to defend herself
This person sounds really bright. (note the sarcasm) Who does she think she is, Zaccarias Moussaoui?
This person sounds really bright. (note the sarcasm) Who does she think she is, Zaccarias Moussaoui?
Monday, July 29, 2002
Abandoned subway could save light rail plan
Driving that train, high on cocaine. Casey Jones you better watch your speed.
Bring on the light rail system!!!!!!
Driving that train, high on cocaine. Casey Jones you better watch your speed.
Bring on the light rail system!!!!!!
Sunday, July 28, 2002
Exhibition softball game sold out
This is getting a little press as the link points out. I wonder if this will be put on the radio or local TV? I doubt it, but you never know.
This is getting a little press as the link points out. I wonder if this will be put on the radio or local TV? I doubt it, but you never know.
SMITH AMOS: Salvation in OTR
A good PR job for Lynch? I wonder if Lynch paid for this commercial like the radio spot "someone" paid for. I also doubt the 700 club would have anything to do with them now. Pat Robertson is not really a recommendation I would champion on an allegedly civil rights based movement.
A good PR job for Lynch? I wonder if Lynch paid for this commercial like the radio spot "someone" paid for. I also doubt the 700 club would have anything to do with them now. Pat Robertson is not really a recommendation I would champion on an allegedly civil rights based movement.
Popular Miami professor, a 'Renaissance lady,' killed
I never had this professor, but it is a shame. This crime sounds like something personal. I hope the killer(s) are caught quickly.
I never had this professor, but it is a shame. This crime sounds like something personal. I hope the killer(s) are caught quickly.
Friday, July 26, 2002
Hearings on traffic corridor conclude
Since I live in this part of town I have a bias, but I want an easier damn way to get any where. From my apartment there is not easy way to get anywhere more than a couple miles away. Getting downtown via Columbia Parkway is not that bad, but going north or getting to 71 or 75 to go north are just a pain in the ass and totally out of my way. I want action, damn it! I now digress.....
Since I live in this part of town I have a bias, but I want an easier damn way to get any where. From my apartment there is not easy way to get anywhere more than a couple miles away. Getting downtown via Columbia Parkway is not that bad, but going north or getting to 71 or 75 to go north are just a pain in the ass and totally out of my way. I want action, damn it! I now digress.....
Previous Twitty accident not in file
“We will not accept the character assassination of Lt. Col. Ron Twitty based upon improper inferences and assumptions,” the groups' statement said. “We will not rest until these issues are totally resolved, and we insist upon a fair and impartial investigation of the accident report.”
And yet they accept the regular character assassination that occurs daily on 1230 the Buzz by black activists. Mayor Charlie Luken and Chief Tom Streicher are regularly called racists and criminals by so called "civil rights activists." Those activists lack civility and have all the legal rights every citizen of the city, state and country has. I would use the pot and kettle cliché, but I would be called a racist myself. Oh the humanity! I am a liberal of all things! How does this go on? Why won't this charade cease?
“We will not accept the character assassination of Lt. Col. Ron Twitty based upon improper inferences and assumptions,” the groups' statement said. “We will not rest until these issues are totally resolved, and we insist upon a fair and impartial investigation of the accident report.”
And yet they accept the regular character assassination that occurs daily on 1230 the Buzz by black activists. Mayor Charlie Luken and Chief Tom Streicher are regularly called racists and criminals by so called "civil rights activists." Those activists lack civility and have all the legal rights every citizen of the city, state and country has. I would use the pot and kettle cliché, but I would be called a racist myself. Oh the humanity! I am a liberal of all things! How does this go on? Why won't this charade cease?
Thursday, July 25, 2002
The Man Who Killed Commercial Radio
Clear Channel's and formerly Jacor's head of radio has been demoted in the Clear Channel power structure. Randy Michaels help create the McRadio we all should have loved to hate by now. You can go to almost any city in the nation and hear the same radio station. AM stations all are either all sports or like WLW. WLW is not all bad, mostly horrid, but it is the only place for breaking news on the radio in the city. Monopolies breed laziness, and WLW is a lazy as a fat cat in the hot sun.
Clear Channel's and formerly Jacor's head of radio has been demoted in the Clear Channel power structure. Randy Michaels help create the McRadio we all should have loved to hate by now. You can go to almost any city in the nation and hear the same radio station. AM stations all are either all sports or like WLW. WLW is not all bad, mostly horrid, but it is the only place for breaking news on the radio in the city. Monopolies breed laziness, and WLW is a lazy as a fat cat in the hot sun.
Fire Chief Helps Nab Bank Robbers
Actions above and beyond the call of duty. This deserves a commendation if anything ever did.
Actions above and beyond the call of duty. This deserves a commendation if anything ever did.
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