wow someone over at Tampa Fire Rescue lerves to delve into the personals. Makes me kinda wonder about the amount of time they have on their hands because this outfit NEVER fails to stalk me when I am driving down Bearss Avenue in either direction.
I've got ridiculous amounts of video of them doing absolutely nothing and five neighbors passing by commenting on what is what.
It's not really amusing because now I KNOW of someone who claims to have set fires FOR THEM in the past. Huh.
And, funny how these people are always out and arriving home. Not so with my family who must be very loathed. For no good reason they were forced to run for their lives three different times, already. And, twice, the fire just wouldn't get going .......
Anyway ... dig the details. I'm sure this family is delighted. Victims of arson AND financial details (true or not) spread far and wide.
November 29, 2008
Dog, rabbit die in Lutz house fire
LUTZ -- A family of five lost a dog and pet rabbit when their home caught fire Saturday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
The fire at 2009 Wallace Road also destroyed family keepsakes, clothing and important paperwork, said Abi Weaver of the American Red Cross Tampa Bay chapter, which is providing aid to the family.
Fire Rescue arrived at the home just after 2 p.m. The home was nearly engulfed in flames and firefighters tried to subdue the fire with water from tankers because there were no hydrants nearby.
No one was in the house at the time of the fire, but the couple who owns the house, and their sons, ages 22 and 7, and daughter age 10 arrived as firefighters were dealing with the blaze, Weaver said.
Among the items lost was the oldest son's master's thesis, which burned with the family computer.
The family will stay with relatives, but the Red cross provided them with emergency money for clothing, food and medicines, Weaver said.
"Fortunately this family owns their home and are insured," Weaver said. "So we are just helping in the immediate time until they can get that process going."
The cause is still under investigation, said Capt. Bruce Delk of Hillsborough County Fire rescue.
--Robbyn Mitchell, Times staff writer
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Lutz Family Keeps Five Generations Intact For Holiday
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LUTZ - Most people are thankful to have their parents and children in the same house for Thanksgiving, but one local family has a five-generation Turkey Day tradition that started in the 1950s and is still going strong.
At the Lindsay family Thanksgiving dinner in Lutz, there are plenty of kids making plenty of excited noise. After all, family matriarch Elizabeth Lindsay has seven children, 19 grandchildren and, umm, how many great grandchildren? After 20, she says, pretty much quit counting.
"I started something, didn't I," she said. "Families a lot of times grow apart, and mine grew within."
Jennifer Pilkey, a fourth-generation member of the clan, wouldn't have it any other way.
"It's just great I still have my nanny here, my granny and my dads and all our kids," she said. "It's just awesome."
The celebration took on a special meaning for one of the "newer" members of the family, second generation sister Barbara Boully.
"I had a brother just come back from Iraq for the third time, and I'm thankful for that," she said.
Barbara's husband, Harold Boully, plays the role of family historian. He's passionate about deep family ties. Forty years ago, his family was featured in The Tampa Tribune and he still has the clippings.
"It's kind of rough getting five generations together at one time and they're scattered around," Harold Boully said. "To me, it's an honor to be in this family and they're a great bunch of people."
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LUTZ - Most people are thankful to have their parents and children in the same house for Thanksgiving, but one local family has a five-generation Turkey Day tradition that started in the 1950s and is still going strong.
At the Lindsay family Thanksgiving dinner in Lutz, there are plenty of kids making plenty of excited noise. After all, family matriarch Elizabeth Lindsay has seven children, 19 grandchildren and, umm, how many great grandchildren? After 20, she says, pretty much quit counting.
"I started something, didn't I," she said. "Families a lot of times grow apart, and mine grew within."
Jennifer Pilkey, a fourth-generation member of the clan, wouldn't have it any other way.
"It's just great I still have my nanny here, my granny and my dads and all our kids," she said. "It's just awesome."
The celebration took on a special meaning for one of the "newer" members of the family, second generation sister Barbara Boully.
"I had a brother just come back from Iraq for the third time, and I'm thankful for that," she said.
Barbara's husband, Harold Boully, plays the role of family historian. He's passionate about deep family ties. Forty years ago, his family was featured in The Tampa Tribune and he still has the clippings.
"It's kind of rough getting five generations together at one time and they're scattered around," Harold Boully said. "To me, it's an honor to be in this family and they're a great bunch of people."
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LUTZ - Most people are thankful to have their parents and children in the same house for Thanksgiving, but one local family has a five-generation Turkey Day tradition that started in the 1950s and is still going strong.
At the Lindsay family Thanksgiving dinner in Lutz, there are plenty of kids making plenty of excited noise. After all, family matriarch Elizabeth Lindsay has seven children, 19 grandchildren and, umm, how many great grandchildren? After 20, she says, pretty much quit counting.
"I started something, didn't I," she said. "Families a lot of times grow apart, and mine grew within."
Jennifer Pilkey, a fourth-generation member of the clan, wouldn't have it any other way.
"It's just great I still have my nanny here, my granny and my dads and all our kids," she said. "It's just awesome."
The celebration took on a special meaning for one of the "newer" members of the family, second generation sister Barbara Boully.
"I had a brother just come back from Iraq for the third time, and I'm thankful for that," she said.
Barbara's husband, Harold Boully, plays the role of family historian. He's passionate about deep family ties. Forty years ago, his family was featured in The Tampa Tribune and he still has the clippings.
"It's kind of rough getting five generations together at one time and they're scattered around," Harold Boully said. "To me, it's an honor to be in this family and they're a great bunch of people."
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At the Lindsay family Thanksgiving dinner in Lutz, there are plenty of kids making plenty of excited noise. After all, family matriarch Elizabeth Lindsay has seven children, 19 grandchildren and, umm, how many great grandchildren? After 20, she says, pretty much quit counting.
"I started something, didn't I," she said. "Families a lot of times grow apart, and mine grew within."
Jennifer Pilkey, a fourth-generation member of the clan, wouldn't have it any other way.
"It's just great I still have my nanny here, my granny and my dads and all our kids," she said. "It's just awesome."
The celebration took on a special meaning for one of the "newer" members of the family, second generation sister Barbara Boully.
"I had a brother just come back from Iraq for the third time, and I'm thankful for that," she said.
Barbara's husband, Harold Boully, plays the role of family historian. He's passionate about deep family ties. Forty years ago, his family was featured in The Tampa Tribune and he still has the clippings.
"It's kind of rough getting five generations together at one time and they're scattered around," Harold Boully said. "To me, it's an honor to be in this family and they're a great bunch of people."
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Is mr morgan another home owner you are SEEKING TO DIVEST OF HIS HOME YOU MURDERERS?????????????????????
Pasco Man Jailed After Trying To Save Pets As Home Burns
By LISA A. DAVIS The Tampa Tribune
Published: November 21, 2008
Henry Morgan
ZEPHRYHILLS - Henry Ben Morgan wanted to save his pets.
Instead, he ended up in handcuffs and at least three dogs and a cat perished in the blaze that destroyed his home.
Just before 11 a.m. today, firefighters were called to 35615 Chester Drive and arrived 12 minutes later, finding the home engulfed in flames.
At some point, Morgan's wife arrived, followed by Morgan a few minutes later, said Pasco Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Mike Ciccarello.
Morgan started running for the house. Sheriff's deputies and firefighters yelled for him to stay back, but he kept going toward a window.
Deputies and firefighters, according to a report, restrained him so he could not jump through the window and into the blaze.
Morgan, 41, was forcibly removed from the scene, the report states, and was arrested on charges of obstructing the extinguishment of a fire, a felony, and resisting arrest without violence, a misdemeanor, respectively.
He was being held at the Land O' Lakes Jail this evening. Bail was set at $5,150.
About 20 firefighters continued fighting the one-alarm fire but couldn't save the animals or the home, Ciccarello said.
"It looks like a total loss," he said.
The family of five, including two teenage girls and a 7-year-old boy, are being helped by the American Red Cross.
The fire began between a garage-turned-bedroom and a utility room in the small ranch home. The cause was a worn extension cord that had been run under a door, Ciccarello said.
No one was injured.
Reporter Lisa A. Davis can be reached at (727) 815-1083 or ldavis@tampatrib.com.
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Posted by ( mlamarca ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:08 pm.
I think the felony charge might be a little harsh, but the right thing was done to prevent him from finding the same fate as his pets.
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Posted by ( cancersucks ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:29 pm.
"No one was injured."eh?did you read what your wrote?"least three dogs and a cat perished "
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Posted by ( Steve ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:32 pm.
I think they might have arrested me too in that situation.
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Posted by ( steve1963 ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:36 pm.
i guess i should be shocked that cops here would arrest a distraught man trying to save his pets. (as though this is a crime) but i'm not. in the year i've been in florida, it's become painfully obvious to me that florida police are monsters who believe they can shoot anyone, arrest anyone, and do anthing to anyone just because they've got a badge. apparently the constitution doesn't apply here.
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Posted by ( oldcqr ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:50 pm.
Sheesh...There is something to be said about the difference between 'Letter of the law' and 'Spirit of the law'. The letter of the law may be a felony, but COME ON. The man was not in his right mind: 1 - his house was burning down, 2 - His pets were dying.Put him in custody, remove him from the scene. But charge him with a felony? That cop needs to be smacked upside the head with the reality stick.Hopefully the state/feds will decide to not prosecute this poor man.
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Posted by ( Old_Crusty ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:59 pm.
Mr. Morgan look 'em straight in the eyes and keep repeating the statement, "I want a trial by jury." Things will get a little 'squirmy' about then. ;-I
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Posted by ( UNCONSTITUTIONAL ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:03 pm.
He should not have been arrested at all. This is called "TEMPORARY INSANITY". Another jerk cop hiding behind basic probable cause for an arrest without any hope of a conviction unless his attorney sells him out for a plea deal. What a jerk cop.
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Posted by ( nunyo ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:06 pm.
yay cops!! way to serve and protect!!
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Posted by ( kimbo ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:21 pm.
Lose, Lose, Lose everybody loses.
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Posted by ( news_fan_pam ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:23 pm.
Somebody'd be bailing me out of jail too. So sorry for your loss Morgan family.
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Posted by ( undisclosedname ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:39 pm.
Wonder if Obama will help change some of these dumb laws,,,,,
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Posted by ( sowusay ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:47 pm.
Yeah! that's our wonderful legal system here in Florida these days...nothin' like kickin' em when their down. Question is, would they have still arrested him if it were his children he was trying to save. Well, to some people, thier pets are their children. I would have done the same as him, they should drop the charges, dismiss the case and let him get back to his family who needs him. The he11 with these cookie cutter BS laws, No compassion allowed.
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Posted by ( justice360 ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:48 pm.
first off, i am a fire fighter certified in this lovely state. for no reason should a fire fighter ever place hands on a person for trying to do what they should have been doing instead. give me a break a 1 alarm fire and you lost 4 pets and the whole house i have personaly fought a nice 3 alarm fire and managed to save the home or the pets, either / or something would and should of been saved! as for our lovely LEO's give me a break the man lost his home and family pets to charge him at all is ludicrous oh and last time i checked a home owner has the right to refuse the fire dept from putting out a fire on his property let alone from being on his property , unless the fire endangers other structures that do not belong to him . that officer should re-read his Florida state statutes . Good luck and God bless Mr. Morgan
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Posted by ( JC3 ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:53 pm.
You've got to be kidding. This poor family. By instinct, I would run to the fire as well. My pooch is a member of the family. I would guess the officer doesn't have pets. Or perhaps the Land O Lakes police are not close to their arrest quota for the month. geezzzee.
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Posted by ( gswife ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:00 pm.
Alright where are all the ones that was writing to chain inmates to the floors at??? This is FLORIDA you don't have to do anything wrong to land in jail! I bet he gets prison time for this after all he didn't get the pets out of the house before the fire broke out so that was his fault too... And they will get him for the fire also so that's an arson arrest... yep going away for that 85% most likely because he didn't have a gun... well lets hope there wasn't one in the house or he will be getting that 5 years plus the time for the obstructing the extinguishment of a fire, a felony, and resisting arrest without violence... hummm I think we are looking at about 15 to 20 years.. after all he is one of those CRIMINALS now.. Heck where's the DA in all this?????? They should nail him to the wall... now lets see what else the DA can put on him.. oh.. guess what I forgot the cops pulling him back from the fire...... he put their lives in danger getting them to close to a burning building... that's attempted murder of a police officer... put him on Death Row... that takes care of everything now! :) Why are you all so surprised??
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Posted by ( hemi_girl ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:17 pm.
I feel terrible for this entire family. The children and mom and dad lost everything in this fire including their family pets. Now, the police put the husband in jail???? Outrageous!! Now the family not only has to replace everything, find a place to live, clothes to wear right before the holidays PLUS come up with bail money to get dad out of jail. This is disgusting and I ask the Land O Lakes police department "where is the humanity in this???" My thoughts and prayers to the entire family for their loss today.
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Posted by ( Turbomom ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:30 pm.
"No one was injured" Um, five dead pets, a family homeless, and did you get a look at his face in the mug shot? That looks like insult added to injury!
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Posted by ( Great ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:40 pm.
How did his running in the house prevent them from extinguishing the fire? They need to keep spraying and the fire would go out. He should be charged with
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Posted by ( Great ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:41 pm.
attempted suicide.
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Posted by ( Concerned1963 ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:51 pm.
Extinguishment is a WORD?? Seriously though, unless we're missing a big piece of the puzzle here, this poor guy ought to be left alone so he can comfort his family. I guess it's a felony to be human in Zephyrhills.
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Posted by ( renewingvows28 ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:53 pm.
he was just bonded out..thats pasco finest...what if it was their pets? no one would be able to stop them..
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Posted by ( armyvet ) on 11/21/2008 at 09:27 pm.
yes sirey, i got my felony arrest for the week. see capt, im out here really dong my job, promote me please
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Posted by ( GF ) on 11/21/2008 at 09:46 pm.
Lost home, lost pets, gained felony, tough day. Put me on that jury.
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Posted by ( northofcuba ) on 11/21/2008 at 10:06 pm.
Only in Florida. Meanwhile people here drive drunk, kill someone and get away with it. Or the two last week who rob and killed the woman shopping, yet they had records as long as your arm. Anywhere else they would have been in jail.This story should be brought to the national media so once again the nation can look at FL and just shake its head.
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Posted by ( MyOpinion1 ) on 11/21/2008 at 10:59 pm.
Poor family. They lost everything and had to come up with bail money to boot. Nice way to be in the holiday spirit. How absurd.
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Posted by ( nobull ) on 11/22/2008 at 12:01 am.
Just more evidence that the Police here are awful! All those charges, and higher bail than the average Child Molester or Drug Dealer gets!He can walk away if he can afford 10k to take it to a trial by jury.The law is unfairly applied in this area, this is a JOKE!!!
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Posted by ( welshiesdad ) on 11/22/2008 at 12:15 am.
Words fail me for a change...
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Posted by ( nobull ) on 11/22/2008 at 12:25 am.
When an Employer or someone runs this man's record, they will see these charges & assume that he is some kind of thug. The record won't reflect the horrible circumstances.......how sad. The cop AND his boss need to be fired outright. How pathetic!
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Posted by ( bbdt ) on 11/22/2008 at 01:05 am.
Lets not leave out the judge who set the bail so high. WTF? Everyone should take a day and sit in court to just listen to the mockery of the justice system that occurs on a daily basis. It will scare the hell out of you to see how the court process works.
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Posted by ( reedylady ) on 11/22/2008 at 08:31 am.
I have been through what this family is going through now, and I can tell you that I would have done the same thing he did. I remember the shock of watching my home burn and knowing that I couldn't get my cats out. A friend tried to get in and get to them, but the police also stopped him.The difference being, the cops had brains enough to realize that you don't think too clearly in that situation and didn't arrest him! I can't believe that anyone could be this insensitive to the state of mind that that man was in!! I hope he fights this mess and wins!
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Posted by ( gswife ) on 11/22/2008 at 08:38 am.
Well he will be lucky to have a job now... he didn't call in and he was arrested.. if it was a big company so long buddy you can add him to the rest of us out here with no job! Lets just hope he didn't put this bail on a "card" because then he is really up a hose......... I really don't understand all of you you are the voting public of this state you voted in these laws and you are surprised at what they did... like what was said before go to a court house and sit in for the day and see what is going on in this state... they will most likely get im a Public Defender to handle the case and he will have him plead guilty so that they can put him on probation to save the man from having to do anything but stand up there in a $500.00 suit and smile at the judge the guy will go back to his family and have to live with that on his record!
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Posted by ( cyngc ) on 11/22/2008 at 09:38 am.
Arresting this man is a disgrace! I don't understand why the firemen or law enforement didn't act to save the pets. I guess the notices on my doors & windows "Rescue Us" are a waste. What would they have done if people were inside? I hope Mr. Morgan gets a good lawyer!
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Posted by ( demick ) on 11/22/2008 at 10:12 am.
If it was me I would have ran in their for my pets. My life wouldnt be the same without them..Thats BS for arresting him. These cops have nothing to do
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Posted by ( Bob2 ) on 11/22/2008 at 10:27 am.
Bubba Sponge loves to talk about how "Pro Law enforcement" he is, and how great his relationship is with all the local Sheriffs. Lets see how quick he is to call out White regarding this disgrace.
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Posted by ( Saulray ) on 11/22/2008 at 10:47 am.
Those of you blaming Florida, go back to where you you came from, where life is wonderful all day long. There are bad things happening to people all over this country. I agree this is F'd up, give the guy and his family a break. I want to know if there is a fund set up for them anywhere? God Bless you Morgan family.
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Posted by ( TOOPRETTYforprison ) on 11/22/2008 at 04:36 pm.
gad what scumbags. Too bad he wasn't shuffling crack, chokin his boo, leaving a woman to choke to death while he laughed, rear-ending his wife or molesting a child. All crimes which the firefighters have committed.We're NOT this desperate for help. GO AWAY. We'd rather go back to the bucket brigades.My neighbor (who is a fireman) used to come on my property and cut my extension cords. YES HE DID. Got him on video. And I wonder why that is??Funny how these folks weren't home and all the sudden up jumps a fire.hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMr. Morgan and family, sorry about your beloved pets and other belongings.Let us know where the real human beings NOT THE REDCROSS VAMPIRES and the CORRUPT firemen can send a few bucks your way.
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Pasco Man Jailed After Trying To Save Pets As Home Burns
By LISA A. DAVIS The Tampa Tribune
Published: November 21, 2008
Henry Morgan
ZEPHRYHILLS - Henry Ben Morgan wanted to save his pets.
Instead, he ended up in handcuffs and at least three dogs and a cat perished in the blaze that destroyed his home.
Just before 11 a.m. today, firefighters were called to 35615 Chester Drive and arrived 12 minutes later, finding the home engulfed in flames.
At some point, Morgan's wife arrived, followed by Morgan a few minutes later, said Pasco Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Mike Ciccarello.
Morgan started running for the house. Sheriff's deputies and firefighters yelled for him to stay back, but he kept going toward a window.
Deputies and firefighters, according to a report, restrained him so he could not jump through the window and into the blaze.
Morgan, 41, was forcibly removed from the scene, the report states, and was arrested on charges of obstructing the extinguishment of a fire, a felony, and resisting arrest without violence, a misdemeanor, respectively.
He was being held at the Land O' Lakes Jail this evening. Bail was set at $5,150.
About 20 firefighters continued fighting the one-alarm fire but couldn't save the animals or the home, Ciccarello said.
"It looks like a total loss," he said.
The family of five, including two teenage girls and a 7-year-old boy, are being helped by the American Red Cross.
The fire began between a garage-turned-bedroom and a utility room in the small ranch home. The cause was a worn extension cord that had been run under a door, Ciccarello said.
No one was injured.
Reporter Lisa A. Davis can be reached at (727) 815-1083 or ldavis@tampatrib.com.
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Posted by ( mlamarca ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:08 pm.
I think the felony charge might be a little harsh, but the right thing was done to prevent him from finding the same fate as his pets.
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Posted by ( cancersucks ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:29 pm.
"No one was injured."eh?did you read what your wrote?"least three dogs and a cat perished "
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Posted by ( Steve ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:32 pm.
I think they might have arrested me too in that situation.
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Posted by ( steve1963 ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:36 pm.
i guess i should be shocked that cops here would arrest a distraught man trying to save his pets. (as though this is a crime) but i'm not. in the year i've been in florida, it's become painfully obvious to me that florida police are monsters who believe they can shoot anyone, arrest anyone, and do anthing to anyone just because they've got a badge. apparently the constitution doesn't apply here.
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Posted by ( oldcqr ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:50 pm.
Sheesh...There is something to be said about the difference between 'Letter of the law' and 'Spirit of the law'. The letter of the law may be a felony, but COME ON. The man was not in his right mind: 1 - his house was burning down, 2 - His pets were dying.Put him in custody, remove him from the scene. But charge him with a felony? That cop needs to be smacked upside the head with the reality stick.Hopefully the state/feds will decide to not prosecute this poor man.
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Posted by ( Old_Crusty ) on 11/21/2008 at 06:59 pm.
Mr. Morgan look 'em straight in the eyes and keep repeating the statement, "I want a trial by jury." Things will get a little 'squirmy' about then. ;-I
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Posted by ( UNCONSTITUTIONAL ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:03 pm.
He should not have been arrested at all. This is called "TEMPORARY INSANITY". Another jerk cop hiding behind basic probable cause for an arrest without any hope of a conviction unless his attorney sells him out for a plea deal. What a jerk cop.
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Posted by ( nunyo ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:06 pm.
yay cops!! way to serve and protect!!
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Posted by ( kimbo ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:21 pm.
Lose, Lose, Lose everybody loses.
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Posted by ( news_fan_pam ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:23 pm.
Somebody'd be bailing me out of jail too. So sorry for your loss Morgan family.
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Posted by ( undisclosedname ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:39 pm.
Wonder if Obama will help change some of these dumb laws,,,,,
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Posted by ( sowusay ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:47 pm.
Yeah! that's our wonderful legal system here in Florida these days...nothin' like kickin' em when their down. Question is, would they have still arrested him if it were his children he was trying to save. Well, to some people, thier pets are their children. I would have done the same as him, they should drop the charges, dismiss the case and let him get back to his family who needs him. The he11 with these cookie cutter BS laws, No compassion allowed.
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Posted by ( justice360 ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:48 pm.
first off, i am a fire fighter certified in this lovely state. for no reason should a fire fighter ever place hands on a person for trying to do what they should have been doing instead. give me a break a 1 alarm fire and you lost 4 pets and the whole house i have personaly fought a nice 3 alarm fire and managed to save the home or the pets, either / or something would and should of been saved! as for our lovely LEO's give me a break the man lost his home and family pets to charge him at all is ludicrous oh and last time i checked a home owner has the right to refuse the fire dept from putting out a fire on his property let alone from being on his property , unless the fire endangers other structures that do not belong to him . that officer should re-read his Florida state statutes . Good luck and God bless Mr. Morgan
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Posted by ( JC3 ) on 11/21/2008 at 07:53 pm.
You've got to be kidding. This poor family. By instinct, I would run to the fire as well. My pooch is a member of the family. I would guess the officer doesn't have pets. Or perhaps the Land O Lakes police are not close to their arrest quota for the month. geezzzee.
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Posted by ( gswife ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:00 pm.
Alright where are all the ones that was writing to chain inmates to the floors at??? This is FLORIDA you don't have to do anything wrong to land in jail! I bet he gets prison time for this after all he didn't get the pets out of the house before the fire broke out so that was his fault too... And they will get him for the fire also so that's an arson arrest... yep going away for that 85% most likely because he didn't have a gun... well lets hope there wasn't one in the house or he will be getting that 5 years plus the time for the obstructing the extinguishment of a fire, a felony, and resisting arrest without violence... hummm I think we are looking at about 15 to 20 years.. after all he is one of those CRIMINALS now.. Heck where's the DA in all this?????? They should nail him to the wall... now lets see what else the DA can put on him.. oh.. guess what I forgot the cops pulling him back from the fire...... he put their lives in danger getting them to close to a burning building... that's attempted murder of a police officer... put him on Death Row... that takes care of everything now! :) Why are you all so surprised??
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Posted by ( hemi_girl ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:17 pm.
I feel terrible for this entire family. The children and mom and dad lost everything in this fire including their family pets. Now, the police put the husband in jail???? Outrageous!! Now the family not only has to replace everything, find a place to live, clothes to wear right before the holidays PLUS come up with bail money to get dad out of jail. This is disgusting and I ask the Land O Lakes police department "where is the humanity in this???" My thoughts and prayers to the entire family for their loss today.
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Posted by ( Turbomom ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:30 pm.
"No one was injured" Um, five dead pets, a family homeless, and did you get a look at his face in the mug shot? That looks like insult added to injury!
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Posted by ( Great ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:40 pm.
How did his running in the house prevent them from extinguishing the fire? They need to keep spraying and the fire would go out. He should be charged with
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Posted by ( Great ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:41 pm.
attempted suicide.
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Posted by ( Concerned1963 ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:51 pm.
Extinguishment is a WORD?? Seriously though, unless we're missing a big piece of the puzzle here, this poor guy ought to be left alone so he can comfort his family. I guess it's a felony to be human in Zephyrhills.
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Posted by ( renewingvows28 ) on 11/21/2008 at 08:53 pm.
he was just bonded out..thats pasco finest...what if it was their pets? no one would be able to stop them..
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Posted by ( armyvet ) on 11/21/2008 at 09:27 pm.
yes sirey, i got my felony arrest for the week. see capt, im out here really dong my job, promote me please
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Posted by ( GF ) on 11/21/2008 at 09:46 pm.
Lost home, lost pets, gained felony, tough day. Put me on that jury.
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Posted by ( northofcuba ) on 11/21/2008 at 10:06 pm.
Only in Florida. Meanwhile people here drive drunk, kill someone and get away with it. Or the two last week who rob and killed the woman shopping, yet they had records as long as your arm. Anywhere else they would have been in jail.This story should be brought to the national media so once again the nation can look at FL and just shake its head.
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Posted by ( MyOpinion1 ) on 11/21/2008 at 10:59 pm.
Poor family. They lost everything and had to come up with bail money to boot. Nice way to be in the holiday spirit. How absurd.
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Posted by ( nobull ) on 11/22/2008 at 12:01 am.
Just more evidence that the Police here are awful! All those charges, and higher bail than the average Child Molester or Drug Dealer gets!He can walk away if he can afford 10k to take it to a trial by jury.The law is unfairly applied in this area, this is a JOKE!!!
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Posted by ( welshiesdad ) on 11/22/2008 at 12:15 am.
Words fail me for a change...
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Posted by ( nobull ) on 11/22/2008 at 12:25 am.
When an Employer or someone runs this man's record, they will see these charges & assume that he is some kind of thug. The record won't reflect the horrible circumstances.......how sad. The cop AND his boss need to be fired outright. How pathetic!
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Posted by ( bbdt ) on 11/22/2008 at 01:05 am.
Lets not leave out the judge who set the bail so high. WTF? Everyone should take a day and sit in court to just listen to the mockery of the justice system that occurs on a daily basis. It will scare the hell out of you to see how the court process works.
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Posted by ( reedylady ) on 11/22/2008 at 08:31 am.
I have been through what this family is going through now, and I can tell you that I would have done the same thing he did. I remember the shock of watching my home burn and knowing that I couldn't get my cats out. A friend tried to get in and get to them, but the police also stopped him.The difference being, the cops had brains enough to realize that you don't think too clearly in that situation and didn't arrest him! I can't believe that anyone could be this insensitive to the state of mind that that man was in!! I hope he fights this mess and wins!
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Posted by ( gswife ) on 11/22/2008 at 08:38 am.
Well he will be lucky to have a job now... he didn't call in and he was arrested.. if it was a big company so long buddy you can add him to the rest of us out here with no job! Lets just hope he didn't put this bail on a "card" because then he is really up a hose......... I really don't understand all of you you are the voting public of this state you voted in these laws and you are surprised at what they did... like what was said before go to a court house and sit in for the day and see what is going on in this state... they will most likely get im a Public Defender to handle the case and he will have him plead guilty so that they can put him on probation to save the man from having to do anything but stand up there in a $500.00 suit and smile at the judge the guy will go back to his family and have to live with that on his record!
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Posted by ( cyngc ) on 11/22/2008 at 09:38 am.
Arresting this man is a disgrace! I don't understand why the firemen or law enforement didn't act to save the pets. I guess the notices on my doors & windows "Rescue Us" are a waste. What would they have done if people were inside? I hope Mr. Morgan gets a good lawyer!
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Posted by ( demick ) on 11/22/2008 at 10:12 am.
If it was me I would have ran in their for my pets. My life wouldnt be the same without them..Thats BS for arresting him. These cops have nothing to do
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Posted by ( Bob2 ) on 11/22/2008 at 10:27 am.
Bubba Sponge loves to talk about how "Pro Law enforcement" he is, and how great his relationship is with all the local Sheriffs. Lets see how quick he is to call out White regarding this disgrace.
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Posted by ( Saulray ) on 11/22/2008 at 10:47 am.
Those of you blaming Florida, go back to where you you came from, where life is wonderful all day long. There are bad things happening to people all over this country. I agree this is F'd up, give the guy and his family a break. I want to know if there is a fund set up for them anywhere? God Bless you Morgan family.
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Posted by ( TOOPRETTYforprison ) on 11/22/2008 at 04:36 pm.
gad what scumbags. Too bad he wasn't shuffling crack, chokin his boo, leaving a woman to choke to death while he laughed, rear-ending his wife or molesting a child. All crimes which the firefighters have committed.We're NOT this desperate for help. GO AWAY. We'd rather go back to the bucket brigades.My neighbor (who is a fireman) used to come on my property and cut my extension cords. YES HE DID. Got him on video. And I wonder why that is??Funny how these folks weren't home and all the sudden up jumps a fire.hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMr. Morgan and family, sorry about your beloved pets and other belongings.Let us know where the real human beings NOT THE REDCROSS VAMPIRES and the CORRUPT firemen can send a few bucks your way.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Oprah's Hardon for Hillary
yada yada blah blah blah .... this place is like the tampa tribune. Dangling the carrot in front of you and then snatching it back. The tribune gives voice to folks like barb orban and others in the hope that it will shut them up about the ugly truth of tampa, police pension thieving and other scummy practices.
Anyway, I guess they'll snatch the secretary of state job from hillary because bill has friends he shouldn't have. HOW is that hillary's fault?????
If he picks a REPUBLICAN for secretary of state (i don't care if it's hagel) I'll be pretty mad.
Kerry is not the one.
Give the secretary of state job to hillary.
This is just like with john edwards. When obama was going to have to pick him as Veep out trotted the mistress.
I'm surprised and maybe she HAS been on oprah already and I missed it.
Does oprah know that other people could go on the cover of her magazine, TOO???
Seriously.
It's the right thing to do.
Let her show how a woman DOES THAT THANG.
After condosleeza fucked things up for everyone.
Anyway, I guess they'll snatch the secretary of state job from hillary because bill has friends he shouldn't have. HOW is that hillary's fault?????
If he picks a REPUBLICAN for secretary of state (i don't care if it's hagel) I'll be pretty mad.
Kerry is not the one.
Give the secretary of state job to hillary.
This is just like with john edwards. When obama was going to have to pick him as Veep out trotted the mistress.
I'm surprised and maybe she HAS been on oprah already and I missed it.
Does oprah know that other people could go on the cover of her magazine, TOO???
Seriously.
It's the right thing to do.
Let her show how a woman DOES THAT THANG.
After condosleeza fucked things up for everyone.
crotchety ol firemen
nice video. thanks.
This is so stylish of yall: Send your grams and gramps out to stalk. Course they're the ones that STARTED THIS so it's only fitting.
BUT, having your children do your prison time?
That's low.
Wow.
At least if I were going to deal I'd be going to do MY OWN time for my own crime.
What a scumbag.
I called your # right the first time.
Anyway .... you haven't sent him out in a long time. Whatsamatter are you having to do too much faux PR to negate the fact that you let a guy be beaten to death in front of you? Didn't even OFFER assistance and then lied to the cops?
Nothing you do ever helps.
My car and yard still the same. Long as that goes on this will go on.
You stop screaming and I'll stop stabbing.
It doesn't WORK anyway so what's your stupid ass point?
You can wipe it off with another substance.
Yall need one somebody with some smarts.
Interesting same guy owns both houses where the fellow got beaten to death in between the tampa paramedics and the firehouse.
Interesting.
This is so stylish of yall: Send your grams and gramps out to stalk. Course they're the ones that STARTED THIS so it's only fitting.
BUT, having your children do your prison time?
That's low.
Wow.
At least if I were going to deal I'd be going to do MY OWN time for my own crime.
What a scumbag.
I called your # right the first time.
Anyway .... you haven't sent him out in a long time. Whatsamatter are you having to do too much faux PR to negate the fact that you let a guy be beaten to death in front of you? Didn't even OFFER assistance and then lied to the cops?
Nothing you do ever helps.
My car and yard still the same. Long as that goes on this will go on.
You stop screaming and I'll stop stabbing.
It doesn't WORK anyway so what's your stupid ass point?
You can wipe it off with another substance.
Yall need one somebody with some smarts.
Interesting same guy owns both houses where the fellow got beaten to death in between the tampa paramedics and the firehouse.
Interesting.
Monday, November 10, 2008
drive by your burning house
if they hadn't left so many people DEAD while doing their nails this wouldn't be so disgusting.
They truly ARE parasites.
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June 13, 2007
300 firefighters rally against cuts
The Capitol courtyard swarmed with firefighters this afternoon during a rally against the property tax cuts. Bob Carver, president of the Florida Professional Firefighters, warned the cuts could lead to higher insurance costs for homeowners and longer response times. "People will die as a result," he said as about 300 people looked on. "The fires will burn longer."
A number of Democratic lawmakers joined the protesters (Rep. Luis Garcia, a former Miami Beach fire chief, is at the podium) and at least one Republican, Rep. Ed Hooper of Clearwater, also a firefighter.
Afterward, the men and women took to the halls, stopping legislators and taking front row seats at House and Senate committee meetings. "Make sure you are seen," said Capt. Shayne Stewart of the Okaloosa Island Fire Department. "If we lose," he said, "then we really have to attack that constitutional amendment. That is the killer."
Carver said all the firefighters were off duty.
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I thought firemen were supposed to FIGHT fire, not fan the flames...What a bunch of flamers!
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:22 PM
Crist says no cuts to fire and police. Crist has no idea what the hell he's talking about.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:30 PM
I support the men and women who protect us… but “"People will die as a result," is a disgusting and reprehensible tactic.
Btw… Hooper’s wife doesn’t even care what he thinks…
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:32 PM
These firefighers are nothing more than govt educated morons. They follow their liberal unions call to keep the govt coffers overflowing.
Posted by: Will June 13, 2007 at 02:32 PM
The Florida Professional Firefigthers have 22,000 members.
They could only round up 300 for their "rally."
The other 21,700 are sitting at home, waiting for the Legislature to cut their property taxes.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:34 PM
I was jogging on Bayshore Blvd. last night and counted no less than 4 engines roar by...Seemed kind of wasteful
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:36 PM
“I was jogging on Bayshore Blvd. last night and counted no less than 4 engines roar by...Seemed kind of wasteful”
… unless of course they’re heading for your burning house… idiot.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Firefighter's in Florida do nothing more than attend to people with bloody noses. It's about time they are told to shut up.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:42 PM
2:39
it was supposed to be tongue-in-cheek
ease up my friend
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Who paid for all of these firefighters to get up there? I sure hope it wasn't done by tax dollars. It is also pretty sad that the cities and counties are forcing them to do this.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:48 PM
uh, 2:42...what about this:http://www.fl-dof.com/wildfire2007/daily_report.html
Total active fires: 115 wildfires on 130,466 acres
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Hey all you bloggers like Will here - why don't you post your full names so that any time you may need a fire put out, the firefighters will drive right by your house. These people put their lives on the line for you jerks.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:07 PM
Florida isn't Manahattan or Chicago. That's where Firefighters put their lives on the line.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:12 PM
I support our fire fighters all the way! Keep up the good woks, and thank you for your service.
Pay no attention to these elitist, self-absorbed, anti-union fascists… no, I mean it… pay no attention to them when their 2-million dollar home and Mercedes is on fire.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:26 PM
I'd say 300 non-government people at a rally in Tally is pretty good.It's not an easy place to get to from most of the state---and most people have to do real work, which does not include watching legislators.And I can say this from experience: when my building caught on fire and a neighbor had a heart attack, there were a lot of people very happy to see those firemen show up.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:28 PM
What utter drivel. Most 8 year olds could cut enough pork from city budgets without touching emergency services. These union members are parasites.
Posted by: mike June 13, 2007 at 03:53 PM
I support firefighters and all of their hard work. Having said that, the increase in municipal spending over the last five years has been obscene. It's time to cut property taxes now.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:54 PM
who is putting out the fires while these 300+ firefighters are lobbying in Tallahassee?
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 04:13 PM
Being a firefighter in Florida is about a s dangerous as being an accountant.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 04:19 PM
Hey, my insurance costs can't go up much more so why not cut taxes, firefighters, education...whatever At least my taxes will go down :). I figure with a 16,000 dollar tax bill each year I should have a personal firefighter sitting in my yard for 1/2 a year.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 04:48 PM
4:19 and 4:48 damned funny.
I always invite people who get the 'real picture' of firefighters to read my blog. People are FINALLY catching on to this hijacking. I'd like to hang around with a bunch of guys all day -- grilling, having my wife stop by for a few --- dealing with no responsibility, having no real education, raking in the big bucks, intimidating women and children. Frankly though, knowing all of this, they never bothered me at all until they started stalking me for the county of hillsborough city of tampa.The City of Tampa firemen stalk women and children. And they get paid big bucks and drive county vehicles to do so.http://tampasbackdoor.blogspot.com
Posted by: voxpop June 13, 2007 at 04:56 PM
Let's count each fire unit and how many house fires they put out in a year. Last year Safety Harbor Fire fighters or sleepers did not put out one house firs all year and the town gave them 3.6 Million dollars. Think about the things the school system could have done with some of that money.
Posted by: Gary June 13, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Gary,
I’m betting you’d pay the 4-million to put a fire out if it was your ass that was on fire, you freaking moron.
The lack of intellect of some of you idiots is freaking amazing. No wonder we elect a bunch of freaking corrupt monkey-nuts… the majority of electorate are intellectually corrupt monkey-nuts.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 07:56 PM
The independent special fire control districts in Pinellas County will be severly impacted by this legislation. There is no other money to cut to make up for loss revenues except for jobs. As for the number of firefighters in attendance, most of them drove up this morning and left as soon as the rally was over. I'd rather pay a few hundreds dollars more to make sure that I receive a great response time if my house is on fire.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 08:30 PM
300 firefighters is a lot more than those tax revolt/citizens initiative organizations have been able to bring out.
Posted by: Paul D. Harvill June 13, 2007 at 08:32 PM
Sorry 8:30, but we have teachers taking kids on field trips to meet bums in the "tent city." We have part-time employees driving $400 a month city-leased vehicles and charging the city for gas used to visit the in-laws. I could go on and on and on and on. There's so much room for spending cuts it would make a rational persons head spin. Now get back to your union meeting and complain that you're not paid enough to sit around playing pinball at the firehouse.
Posted by: mike June 13, 2007 at 11:03 PM
500 firefighters according to another article.
Posted by: June 14, 2007 at 01:39 PM
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They truly ARE parasites.
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June 13, 2007
300 firefighters rally against cuts
The Capitol courtyard swarmed with firefighters this afternoon during a rally against the property tax cuts. Bob Carver, president of the Florida Professional Firefighters, warned the cuts could lead to higher insurance costs for homeowners and longer response times. "People will die as a result," he said as about 300 people looked on. "The fires will burn longer."
A number of Democratic lawmakers joined the protesters (Rep. Luis Garcia, a former Miami Beach fire chief, is at the podium) and at least one Republican, Rep. Ed Hooper of Clearwater, also a firefighter.
Afterward, the men and women took to the halls, stopping legislators and taking front row seats at House and Senate committee meetings. "Make sure you are seen," said Capt. Shayne Stewart of the Okaloosa Island Fire Department. "If we lose," he said, "then we really have to attack that constitutional amendment. That is the killer."
Carver said all the firefighters were off duty.
Posted by Alex Leary at 2:14:50 PM on June 13, 2007 in Permalink
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I thought firemen were supposed to FIGHT fire, not fan the flames...What a bunch of flamers!
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:22 PM
Crist says no cuts to fire and police. Crist has no idea what the hell he's talking about.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:30 PM
I support the men and women who protect us… but “"People will die as a result," is a disgusting and reprehensible tactic.
Btw… Hooper’s wife doesn’t even care what he thinks…
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:32 PM
These firefighers are nothing more than govt educated morons. They follow their liberal unions call to keep the govt coffers overflowing.
Posted by: Will June 13, 2007 at 02:32 PM
The Florida Professional Firefigthers have 22,000 members.
They could only round up 300 for their "rally."
The other 21,700 are sitting at home, waiting for the Legislature to cut their property taxes.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:34 PM
I was jogging on Bayshore Blvd. last night and counted no less than 4 engines roar by...Seemed kind of wasteful
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:36 PM
“I was jogging on Bayshore Blvd. last night and counted no less than 4 engines roar by...Seemed kind of wasteful”
… unless of course they’re heading for your burning house… idiot.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Firefighter's in Florida do nothing more than attend to people with bloody noses. It's about time they are told to shut up.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:42 PM
2:39
it was supposed to be tongue-in-cheek
ease up my friend
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Who paid for all of these firefighters to get up there? I sure hope it wasn't done by tax dollars. It is also pretty sad that the cities and counties are forcing them to do this.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:48 PM
uh, 2:42...what about this:http://www.fl-dof.com/wildfire2007/daily_report.html
Total active fires: 115 wildfires on 130,466 acres
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Hey all you bloggers like Will here - why don't you post your full names so that any time you may need a fire put out, the firefighters will drive right by your house. These people put their lives on the line for you jerks.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:07 PM
Florida isn't Manahattan or Chicago. That's where Firefighters put their lives on the line.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:12 PM
I support our fire fighters all the way! Keep up the good woks, and thank you for your service.
Pay no attention to these elitist, self-absorbed, anti-union fascists… no, I mean it… pay no attention to them when their 2-million dollar home and Mercedes is on fire.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:26 PM
I'd say 300 non-government people at a rally in Tally is pretty good.It's not an easy place to get to from most of the state---and most people have to do real work, which does not include watching legislators.And I can say this from experience: when my building caught on fire and a neighbor had a heart attack, there were a lot of people very happy to see those firemen show up.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:28 PM
What utter drivel. Most 8 year olds could cut enough pork from city budgets without touching emergency services. These union members are parasites.
Posted by: mike June 13, 2007 at 03:53 PM
I support firefighters and all of their hard work. Having said that, the increase in municipal spending over the last five years has been obscene. It's time to cut property taxes now.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 03:54 PM
who is putting out the fires while these 300+ firefighters are lobbying in Tallahassee?
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 04:13 PM
Being a firefighter in Florida is about a s dangerous as being an accountant.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 04:19 PM
Hey, my insurance costs can't go up much more so why not cut taxes, firefighters, education...whatever At least my taxes will go down :). I figure with a 16,000 dollar tax bill each year I should have a personal firefighter sitting in my yard for 1/2 a year.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 04:48 PM
4:19 and 4:48 damned funny.
I always invite people who get the 'real picture' of firefighters to read my blog. People are FINALLY catching on to this hijacking. I'd like to hang around with a bunch of guys all day -- grilling, having my wife stop by for a few --- dealing with no responsibility, having no real education, raking in the big bucks, intimidating women and children. Frankly though, knowing all of this, they never bothered me at all until they started stalking me for the county of hillsborough city of tampa.The City of Tampa firemen stalk women and children. And they get paid big bucks and drive county vehicles to do so.http://tampasbackdoor.blogspot.com
Posted by: voxpop June 13, 2007 at 04:56 PM
Let's count each fire unit and how many house fires they put out in a year. Last year Safety Harbor Fire fighters or sleepers did not put out one house firs all year and the town gave them 3.6 Million dollars. Think about the things the school system could have done with some of that money.
Posted by: Gary June 13, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Gary,
I’m betting you’d pay the 4-million to put a fire out if it was your ass that was on fire, you freaking moron.
The lack of intellect of some of you idiots is freaking amazing. No wonder we elect a bunch of freaking corrupt monkey-nuts… the majority of electorate are intellectually corrupt monkey-nuts.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 07:56 PM
The independent special fire control districts in Pinellas County will be severly impacted by this legislation. There is no other money to cut to make up for loss revenues except for jobs. As for the number of firefighters in attendance, most of them drove up this morning and left as soon as the rally was over. I'd rather pay a few hundreds dollars more to make sure that I receive a great response time if my house is on fire.
Posted by: June 13, 2007 at 08:30 PM
300 firefighters is a lot more than those tax revolt/citizens initiative organizations have been able to bring out.
Posted by: Paul D. Harvill June 13, 2007 at 08:32 PM
Sorry 8:30, but we have teachers taking kids on field trips to meet bums in the "tent city." We have part-time employees driving $400 a month city-leased vehicles and charging the city for gas used to visit the in-laws. I could go on and on and on and on. There's so much room for spending cuts it would make a rational persons head spin. Now get back to your union meeting and complain that you're not paid enough to sit around playing pinball at the firehouse.
Posted by: mike June 13, 2007 at 11:03 PM
500 firefighters according to another article.
Posted by: June 14, 2007 at 01:39 PM
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Tampa Fire Rescue To Unveil Pint-Size Emergency Vehicles
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Two of the new vehicles carry a fire pump, 50 feet of hose, a 75-gallon water tank and foam for fighting small blazes such as vehicle fires and grease fires from vendor carts.
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Published: October 15, 2008
Updated: 10/15/2008 09:23 am
TAMPA - Three pint-sized rescue trucks — each looking like "a golf cart on steroids" — soon will snake through crowds at parades and festivals throughout the city, starting with Guavaween this month.
Tampa Fire Rescue purchased the vehicles, which are similar to minipickup trucks, in 2005 with an Urban Area Security Initiative grant for search and rescue calls. But because the compact size allows personnel to squeeze through crowds with ease, Fire Chief Dennis Jones decided to expand its use.
A new $15,000 grant from Aon Risk Services Inc. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company allowed the agency to modify the vehicles. One is outfitted with medical equipment, a stretcher and a seat for a paramedic to tend to a patient while a driver transports the patient to a waiting ambulance, Capt. Bill Wade said.
The other two each have a fire pump, 50 feet of hose, a 75-gallon water tank and foam for fighting small blazes such as vehicle fires and grease fires from vendor carts, Wade said.
Jones officially unveils the new gear Thursday morning at Tampa Fire Rescue headquarters but released photos of the minitrucks today.
"Time is of the essence when responding to any emergency, and these little modified rescue units enable us to provide expanded service in the community," he said in a statement.
Wade said each truck resembles "a golf cart on steroids" but has a heavier-duty transmission.
Like their full-size counterparts, the trucks have emergency lights, but they don't have sirens, just horns, Wade said.
"The first real test will be Guavaween," the Halloween festival and parade in Ybor City, he said.
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What is the vehicle's manufacturer VALERIE KALFRIN? You would think reporting for TBO is rocket science when you see how some of these reporters struggle just to get basic facts. Then, again, maybe this was just such a breaking story that there simply wasn't time. VALERIE, Here's a lesson in basic journalism (please take notes):WHO?WHAT?WHEN?WHERE?WHY?HOW?
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Posted by ( ignoranceisbliss ) on 10/15/2008 at 10:32 am.
What! No sirens! What self respecting firefighter would ever drive one!
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Posted by ( snowbyrd ) on 10/15/2008 at 10:41 am.
Is this the Indian version of the "TaTa"? Looks like it might be..FYI: Indian automaker Tata Motors has finally unveiled the Tata Nano — its already legendary $2,500 (1-lakh)car. As expected, the car that Tata claims will change the face of not only the Indian car market, but the global auto industry will be a four door, five seat hatch, powered by a 30 HP Bosch 624 cc four stroke engine mounted out back and mated to a CVT. That makes the Nano the first time a 2-cylinder gasoline engine will be used in a car with a single balancer shaft. The Nano's also expected to get 54 US miles per gallon. Where can I get one? $2500.00..Wow!!Anybody remember the "YuGo" ? Americans will be asked to tighten our belts and I was looking around at ways 2 save $$.
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Posted by ( 7297277 ) on 10/15/2008 at 11:19 am.
What a great idea! Given the masses at Gasparilla and Guavaween (and the Super Bowl), this is a great way to get through the crowds. We all know how many people ignore fire trucks and ambulances. Great job TFR!
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Posted by ( Seawolf ) on 10/15/2008 at 11:27 am.
Thanks to Amendment 1 we have been reduced to golf carts with garden hoses. AWSOME!
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Posted by ( RobKay ) on 10/15/2008 at 11:39 am.
Seawolf, wake up and smell the coffee - the whole country's going on the equivalent of amendment 1. Florida was just in the lead for a change. If you still don't see a need for curtailing spending, there is really something seriously wrong with you!
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Posted by ( DoodleBugg ) on 10/15/2008 at 11:40 am.
Well,if your gonna waste money then this would be at the top of the list.Way to go Iorio
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Posted by ( SpanishInquisition ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:09 pm.
I would think it would be easier (and more fun) to take the full-size truck through a crowd. Oh, they'll move.For the bleeding hearts: Cheaper to put "cow-catchers" on the front, so the people just plow to the side.
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Posted by ( Old_Crusty ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:15 pm.
It's cute. Didn't I see these in a Disney movie called "cars"?Don't eat stone crabs, they make yer skin harden! ;-{
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Posted by ( SpanishInquisition ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:21 pm.
Old_Crab: Precisely what skin gets hardened? Even at $10 per pound, it is a better deal than viagra.
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Posted by ( mr_hanky ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:28 pm.
Spanish, I thought the "cow-catchers" were for the fat chicks attracted to firefighters. BTW, how do you know stone crabs are a better deal than viagra...?
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Posted by ( SpanishInquisition ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:50 pm.
I think you're right about the cow-catchers. We learned yesterday that tasers are ineffective against mature swine.I read the viagra price in a book called, "How to make Friends and Influence People." They said that walking around with a perpetual erection was a great way to meet new people.
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Posted by ( mr_hanky ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:53 pm.
And impress the ladies!
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Posted by ( 7297277 ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:53 pm.
DoodleBugg-They are NOT a waste of money--on the contrary--they save wear and tear on a $500,000 fire truck!
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Posted by ( Go_Fish_N ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:55 pm.
Can't wait to ride in the back of that! When's Guavaween again??
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Posted by ( solar ) on 10/15/2008 at 01:28 pm.
I really think this is a good idea, they don't use as much gas, are cheaper to maintain than a full size fire truck. Who could be against having better and/or more equipment for fire fighters?Now if I'm hunting in north Florida and see a couple Tampa fire fighters cruising through the woods with shot guns on one of these, then I'll have a problem.
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Posted by ( janettes2 ) on 10/15/2008 at 01:33 pm.
I heard they were hiring midgets to be on there new mini force.... At half pay too!
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Posted by ( Seawolf ) on 10/15/2008 at 02:52 pm.
RobKay, Funding for Amend 1 came from Public safety and education budgets NOT fat cat special interest spending, which is the spending you and I want to get rid of.Everyone voted for Amend 1 without knowing where the money would come from.
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Posted by ( ENVOY1 ) on 10/15/2008 at 02:58 pm.
Lets see the police dept and fire dept have radios that don't allow them to talk to each other, they can't talk to other agencies and we our spending urban security grant money on decked out golf carts. I love how local agencies are always quick to point out its federal tax money (grants) as if that is not tax payer money.
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Posted by ( funyuns ) on 10/15/2008 at 03:01 pm.
that is one bad a$$ vehicle.
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Posted by ( kimzcharmn ) on 10/15/2008 at 08:30 pm.
Will they take those to the grocery store instead of the big trucks?
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Posted by ( TOOPRETTYforprison ) on 11/10/2008 at 09:35 pm.
christ what a waste of money. Too bad the homeless can't sleep under these at night. Or catch a ride to the doctor or dentist or church.Once Tricky Ricky had some at his fire dept we had to get some here.Spanish inquisition if we got all the facts (I mean the tribune's faux reporters) we'd have to find out that these mason (and/or former firemen) owned companies are profting before putting people first.They do all this with these grants to cover up the accountability factor. It's still OUR MONEY.Well,if your gonna waste money then this would be at the top of the list.Way to go Iorio Report Inappropriate Comments Posted by ( SpanishInquisition ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:09 pm. I would think it would be easier (and more fun) to take the full-size truck through a crowd. Oh, they'll move.For the bleeding hearts: Cheaper to put "cow-catchers" on the front, so the people just plow to the side. Report Inappropriate Comments
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Two of the new vehicles carry a fire pump, 50 feet of hose, a 75-gallon water tank and foam for fighting small blazes such as vehicle fires and grease fires from vendor carts.
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By VALERIE KALFRIN The Tampa Tribune
Published: October 15, 2008
Updated: 10/15/2008 09:23 am
TAMPA - Three pint-sized rescue trucks — each looking like "a golf cart on steroids" — soon will snake through crowds at parades and festivals throughout the city, starting with Guavaween this month.
Tampa Fire Rescue purchased the vehicles, which are similar to minipickup trucks, in 2005 with an Urban Area Security Initiative grant for search and rescue calls. But because the compact size allows personnel to squeeze through crowds with ease, Fire Chief Dennis Jones decided to expand its use.
A new $15,000 grant from Aon Risk Services Inc. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company allowed the agency to modify the vehicles. One is outfitted with medical equipment, a stretcher and a seat for a paramedic to tend to a patient while a driver transports the patient to a waiting ambulance, Capt. Bill Wade said.
The other two each have a fire pump, 50 feet of hose, a 75-gallon water tank and foam for fighting small blazes such as vehicle fires and grease fires from vendor carts, Wade said.
Jones officially unveils the new gear Thursday morning at Tampa Fire Rescue headquarters but released photos of the minitrucks today.
"Time is of the essence when responding to any emergency, and these little modified rescue units enable us to provide expanded service in the community," he said in a statement.
Wade said each truck resembles "a golf cart on steroids" but has a heavier-duty transmission.
Like their full-size counterparts, the trucks have emergency lights, but they don't have sirens, just horns, Wade said.
"The first real test will be Guavaween," the Halloween festival and parade in Ybor City, he said.
Reporter Valerie Kalfrin can be reached at (813) 259-7800.
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• Economy Forces Harvard To Make Cuts In Its Spending
• Palin Blames Bush's Policies For GOP's Loss On Nov. 4
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• Cancer-Causing Chemical Again Found Near Raytheon
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Posted by ( floridaviper ) on 10/15/2008 at 10:02 am.
What is the vehicle's manufacturer VALERIE KALFRIN? You would think reporting for TBO is rocket science when you see how some of these reporters struggle just to get basic facts. Then, again, maybe this was just such a breaking story that there simply wasn't time. VALERIE, Here's a lesson in basic journalism (please take notes):WHO?WHAT?WHEN?WHERE?WHY?HOW?
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Posted by ( ignoranceisbliss ) on 10/15/2008 at 10:32 am.
What! No sirens! What self respecting firefighter would ever drive one!
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Posted by ( snowbyrd ) on 10/15/2008 at 10:41 am.
Is this the Indian version of the "TaTa"? Looks like it might be..FYI: Indian automaker Tata Motors has finally unveiled the Tata Nano — its already legendary $2,500 (1-lakh)car. As expected, the car that Tata claims will change the face of not only the Indian car market, but the global auto industry will be a four door, five seat hatch, powered by a 30 HP Bosch 624 cc four stroke engine mounted out back and mated to a CVT. That makes the Nano the first time a 2-cylinder gasoline engine will be used in a car with a single balancer shaft. The Nano's also expected to get 54 US miles per gallon. Where can I get one? $2500.00..Wow!!Anybody remember the "YuGo" ? Americans will be asked to tighten our belts and I was looking around at ways 2 save $$.
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Posted by ( 7297277 ) on 10/15/2008 at 11:19 am.
What a great idea! Given the masses at Gasparilla and Guavaween (and the Super Bowl), this is a great way to get through the crowds. We all know how many people ignore fire trucks and ambulances. Great job TFR!
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Posted by ( Seawolf ) on 10/15/2008 at 11:27 am.
Thanks to Amendment 1 we have been reduced to golf carts with garden hoses. AWSOME!
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Posted by ( RobKay ) on 10/15/2008 at 11:39 am.
Seawolf, wake up and smell the coffee - the whole country's going on the equivalent of amendment 1. Florida was just in the lead for a change. If you still don't see a need for curtailing spending, there is really something seriously wrong with you!
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Posted by ( DoodleBugg ) on 10/15/2008 at 11:40 am.
Well,if your gonna waste money then this would be at the top of the list.Way to go Iorio
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Posted by ( SpanishInquisition ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:09 pm.
I would think it would be easier (and more fun) to take the full-size truck through a crowd. Oh, they'll move.For the bleeding hearts: Cheaper to put "cow-catchers" on the front, so the people just plow to the side.
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Posted by ( Old_Crusty ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:15 pm.
It's cute. Didn't I see these in a Disney movie called "cars"?Don't eat stone crabs, they make yer skin harden! ;-{
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Posted by ( SpanishInquisition ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:21 pm.
Old_Crab: Precisely what skin gets hardened? Even at $10 per pound, it is a better deal than viagra.
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Posted by ( mr_hanky ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:28 pm.
Spanish, I thought the "cow-catchers" were for the fat chicks attracted to firefighters. BTW, how do you know stone crabs are a better deal than viagra...?
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Posted by ( SpanishInquisition ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:50 pm.
I think you're right about the cow-catchers. We learned yesterday that tasers are ineffective against mature swine.I read the viagra price in a book called, "How to make Friends and Influence People." They said that walking around with a perpetual erection was a great way to meet new people.
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Posted by ( mr_hanky ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:53 pm.
And impress the ladies!
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Posted by ( 7297277 ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:53 pm.
DoodleBugg-They are NOT a waste of money--on the contrary--they save wear and tear on a $500,000 fire truck!
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Posted by ( Go_Fish_N ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:55 pm.
Can't wait to ride in the back of that! When's Guavaween again??
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Posted by ( solar ) on 10/15/2008 at 01:28 pm.
I really think this is a good idea, they don't use as much gas, are cheaper to maintain than a full size fire truck. Who could be against having better and/or more equipment for fire fighters?Now if I'm hunting in north Florida and see a couple Tampa fire fighters cruising through the woods with shot guns on one of these, then I'll have a problem.
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Posted by ( janettes2 ) on 10/15/2008 at 01:33 pm.
I heard they were hiring midgets to be on there new mini force.... At half pay too!
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Posted by ( Seawolf ) on 10/15/2008 at 02:52 pm.
RobKay, Funding for Amend 1 came from Public safety and education budgets NOT fat cat special interest spending, which is the spending you and I want to get rid of.Everyone voted for Amend 1 without knowing where the money would come from.
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Posted by ( ENVOY1 ) on 10/15/2008 at 02:58 pm.
Lets see the police dept and fire dept have radios that don't allow them to talk to each other, they can't talk to other agencies and we our spending urban security grant money on decked out golf carts. I love how local agencies are always quick to point out its federal tax money (grants) as if that is not tax payer money.
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Posted by ( funyuns ) on 10/15/2008 at 03:01 pm.
that is one bad a$$ vehicle.
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Posted by ( kimzcharmn ) on 10/15/2008 at 08:30 pm.
Will they take those to the grocery store instead of the big trucks?
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Posted by ( TOOPRETTYforprison ) on 11/10/2008 at 09:35 pm.
christ what a waste of money. Too bad the homeless can't sleep under these at night. Or catch a ride to the doctor or dentist or church.Once Tricky Ricky had some at his fire dept we had to get some here.Spanish inquisition if we got all the facts (I mean the tribune's faux reporters) we'd have to find out that these mason (and/or former firemen) owned companies are profting before putting people first.They do all this with these grants to cover up the accountability factor. It's still OUR MONEY.Well,if your gonna waste money then this would be at the top of the list.Way to go Iorio Report Inappropriate Comments Posted by ( SpanishInquisition ) on 10/15/2008 at 12:09 pm. I would think it would be easier (and more fun) to take the full-size truck through a crowd. Oh, they'll move.For the bleeding hearts: Cheaper to put "cow-catchers" on the front, so the people just plow to the side. Report Inappropriate Comments
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bikers on mitchell
stop pretending ...
That didn't take long LOL
Listen I took it down again but right back up it will go and guess what?
I have EVEN MORE information about Brother Mark the deathbox driver and his woman who apparently rides around with him.
So ... get your biker cohort up off me.
I'm not playing semantics.
There was never ANY chance I would be going to the JJ dinner. I don't mingle with thieves.
And when you get rid of the thieves we can mingle.
I did the best I could.
It was a nice offer the house but I can see where on down the road you were planning some onorous stuff ... and see, THIS state of mind is what you have earned with all this fucking fucking stupid bullshit.
I tried.
What are YOU doing?
You're having some scumbag prison refugee and his ho (the darrell replacements LOL) scum up my air and my sound waves. That skinny ol biker gonna fall over dead. I know I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover but dang he doesn't look too smart at all. So if he managed to weasel his way up ..... what's that MAKE YOU? And lord knows if he's in charge and no one lucy loo'd his ass yet what replaces him will be a total stuttering idiot. Which leads me back to the same subject.
At any rate... here's some interesting reading on how the Outlaws are laundering money through land and property unmm let's call them purchases purchases which I ummmm already knew.
But this guy makes connections on up higher which, frankly I did NOT know.
And don't even care to know.
Stop trying to make me the rat enemy. It's obvious from circumstances that you are working together to take over the tampa drug world.
SNITCHES AND RATS.
Hey nice story about your boy tommy. Led me to another REAL REAL interesting South Carolina connection.
Ummm thanks.
RATS AND SNITCHES FOR PROFIT.
Actually that's not as bad as just being a fucking snitch.
At least you're scraping up some blood money.
That didn't take long LOL
Listen I took it down again but right back up it will go and guess what?
I have EVEN MORE information about Brother Mark the deathbox driver and his woman who apparently rides around with him.
So ... get your biker cohort up off me.
I'm not playing semantics.
There was never ANY chance I would be going to the JJ dinner. I don't mingle with thieves.
And when you get rid of the thieves we can mingle.
I did the best I could.
It was a nice offer the house but I can see where on down the road you were planning some onorous stuff ... and see, THIS state of mind is what you have earned with all this fucking fucking stupid bullshit.
I tried.
What are YOU doing?
You're having some scumbag prison refugee and his ho (the darrell replacements LOL) scum up my air and my sound waves. That skinny ol biker gonna fall over dead. I know I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover but dang he doesn't look too smart at all. So if he managed to weasel his way up ..... what's that MAKE YOU? And lord knows if he's in charge and no one lucy loo'd his ass yet what replaces him will be a total stuttering idiot. Which leads me back to the same subject.
At any rate... here's some interesting reading on how the Outlaws are laundering money through land and property unmm let's call them purchases purchases which I ummmm already knew.
But this guy makes connections on up higher which, frankly I did NOT know.
And don't even care to know.
Stop trying to make me the rat enemy. It's obvious from circumstances that you are working together to take over the tampa drug world.
SNITCHES AND RATS.
Hey nice story about your boy tommy. Led me to another REAL REAL interesting South Carolina connection.
Ummm thanks.
RATS AND SNITCHES FOR PROFIT.
Actually that's not as bad as just being a fucking snitch.
At least you're scraping up some blood money.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Pasco Fire Murder Medic gets a good start with strangling ...
.... his lady.
And ... that's SO TAMPA. The commenters at the Tampa Trib who are predominantly cops and firemen and errrr (i won't say his fey name) former tribune employees ... LIKE IT.
Pasco Paramedic Accused Of Strangling Girlfriend
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Published: November 9, 2008
Updated: 05:26 pm
New Port Richey - A 27-year-old New Port Richey firefighter/paramedic was arrested by Pasco deputies early Saturday, accused of trying to strangle his girlfriend.
James E. McCormick and his girlfriend were arguing when he threw her around the bedroom, according to his arrest affidavit, and then grabbed her head and started choking her.
The woman thought she was going to die, according to the report, and scratched McCormick, trying to get away. The firefighter took her phone so she couldn't call for help and he wouldn't let her leave, a report states, but she finally got out of the house on Mystic Avenue and ran to a neighbor.
McCormick told deputies his girlfriend beat him up and he didn't fight back, the affidavit states.
The couple had been drinking alcohol prior to the incident, according to the report.
When the deputy arrived he noticed a red mark on the woman's throat and she complained of pain from where she said McCormick was holding her throat, the report states.
In his report Deputy Matthew Kadel wrote that the bedroom was in "disarray" and the woman's necklace was on the floor with the clasp ripped off.
McCormick was arrested on a charge of battery by strangulation. He was released from the Land O' Lakes Jail after posting $5,000 bail.
Reached by telephone on Sunday, McCormick declined to comment. City fire officials couldn't be reached for comment.
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Posted by ( notfastenough ) on 11/09/2008 at 01:34 pm.
Ah ha, alcohol was a factor...!!!
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Posted by ( Old_Crusty ) on 11/09/2008 at 01:44 pm.
Paramedic that doesn't know how to choke somebody? Demote him to EMT, send him through school again. ;-{
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Posted by ( reptaddict ) on 11/09/2008 at 01:47 pm.
I was shocked to see that alcohol was involved.
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Posted by ( RRR ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:05 pm.
If he was abused by her, he did a lousy job showing the police.In a tie the guy always gets the "free" ride downtown.And every one was drinking?Lots more to this story. Film at 10pm.
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Posted by ( texigator ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:06 pm.
Add me to the list of those who find it hard to believe that alcohol was involved.
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Posted by ( NoleGuyFL ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:13 pm.
Hope she doesn't resume the relationship. No one deserves that treatment. He must really be mentally unstable to treat someone like that.
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Posted by ( gato_loco ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:39 pm.
Some women just aren't programmed to recieve and often times a good choking is all you need to get their attention. Some women deserve it, some don't and some enjoy it. Don't shoot the messenger, I am just stating the facts.
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Posted by ( JonSimms ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:39 pm.
Wonder what provoked him?
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Posted by ( ipitythefoo1908 ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:14 pm.
maybe she didn't make a good dinner...
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Posted by ( Ardisdarlene ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:41 pm.
Abuse....they need to stay apart! Anyone who beats someone else up or does something like this needs to be locked up and be ordered to go for "real" counseling, not just something the state makes money on. Mental help should start while the person is in jail. I think that is a major problem, the people get locked up, then go to "classes", they need professional help not all the bull! The other person needs court ordered evaluation also, maybe they are too agressive themselves, perhaps abuse could be nipped in the bud! Too much of this goes on, that is where murder takes over in some instances!
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Posted by ( paolarose1 ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:42 pm.
maybe she had something in her throat that was taking her breath and he was helping to get it out, after all he's a paramedic. the alcohol was jus to help it go down
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Posted by ( kaeden ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:43 pm.
I was abused in the same manner, death is right around the corner
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Posted by ( DennyCrane ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:57 pm.
gato_loco and the last part of you name says it all. Loco. Do you really think there is somethin to joke about in reference to someone almost being strangled? Or are you expressing your true feelings. Either way you are a very sick, mentally ill person.I am....Denny Crane
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Posted by ( Joygirl1 ) on 11/09/2008 at 04:17 pm.
Maybe he was just using this as a chance to practice his CPR training. Seriously, drunk or not he needs Anger Management classes.Emotions & alcohol not a good mix.
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Posted by ( nightfang ) on 11/09/2008 at 04:31 pm.
Why is it when a Paramedic's arrested and you go to the pasco sheriff web site to see the arrest inquiries they never show their picture? same with the one who was arrested for the money missing from the patients wallet. no picture of him either. why are their identities being protected. if you or i was arrested they would have our picture up there.
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Posted by ( 91stormvet ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:17 pm.
He was clearly trying to be sure her airway was clear.. C'mon TBO get it right! LOL
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Posted by ( rjha ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:27 pm.
If she was hitting him too they both should have been in jail..
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Posted by ( UNCONSTITUTIONAL ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:43 pm.
While it is VERY likely that he did grab her throat, it is usually the woman that initiates the physical violence. They are usually more verbally abusive and used to getting away with it by playing the innocdent victim after the incident...........I would like to know what she did to provoke the incident ?
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Posted by ( justwondering ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:46 pm.
WOW. Amazing the things that people post in response to an article like this. Truly amazing. Says much about our society, doesn't it?
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Posted by ( GunsGalore ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:53 pm.
I'm not saying I condone this type of behavior, but I understand. Women are blinded by the fact they think men won't get physical with them because they are female. Women can say and do terrible things to inistigate this behavior. It's 2008 and we have a black president elect, equal rights for men and women, times are changing. If it's somewhat acceptable for two men to fight each other, why is it so wrong to beat up a woman and why do they always get to play victim?
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Posted by ( grumpyoldman ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:08 pm.
What a quandary. The boyfriend chokes her but then the EMT kicks in and he revives her then the boyfriend kicks end and her strangles her. He was a good EMT by using alcohol to sterilize her neck before the boyfriend took over. I would plead multiple personalities if I were him or the other him.
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Posted by ( Melody07 ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:27 pm.
They are not legally married so there is no reason to try & work it out. The relationship is OVER. If he did this once then he'll definitely do it again and unfortunately it will get worse. He knows you got away this time, he wont let it happen next time. Perhaps she can move in with mom & dad for a month or two until she feels safe. Then start her life over again with a restraining order.
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Posted by ( UNCONSTITUTIONAL ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:37 pm.
I think that it is time for ladies to start acting like ladies and take responsibility for their win actions. Far to often the woman intiates the violence or prolonges the confrontation with the belief that they will be looked at as the victim, when in fact they are the aggressor and instigator.Yes we do have woman who are battered, but what steps could they have takem to de-escalate the situation. How about, SHUTTING YOUR MOUTH FOR FIVE SECONDS ? and walking away ?
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Posted by ( marilynh ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:45 pm.
So the Paramedic has to post bond; why does another guy do the same thing the same night and get released SROR- own recognizence, right? http://www.pascosheriff.com/webapps/IMS500R.pgm?TASK=disp&rrn=000114387&rnd=99377 And I don't care what she said, no 'man' does this another person. These are not men...
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Posted by ( Neil_Shaw ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:45 pm.
This sounds like they both needed a time-out. Had they taken some time and thought about it this situation would of never happen.
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Posted by ( TOOPRETTYforprison ) on 11/09/2008 at 07:13 pm.
Maybe she was displaying jealousy due to his stalking of other women.He can't stop. It's part of his job description.SHe's probably a cop or a paramedic herself.They intermarry quite frequently.
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And ... that's SO TAMPA. The commenters at the Tampa Trib who are predominantly cops and firemen and errrr (i won't say his fey name) former tribune employees ... LIKE IT.
Pasco Paramedic Accused Of Strangling Girlfriend
Tribune
Published: November 9, 2008
Updated: 05:26 pm
New Port Richey - A 27-year-old New Port Richey firefighter/paramedic was arrested by Pasco deputies early Saturday, accused of trying to strangle his girlfriend.
James E. McCormick and his girlfriend were arguing when he threw her around the bedroom, according to his arrest affidavit, and then grabbed her head and started choking her.
The woman thought she was going to die, according to the report, and scratched McCormick, trying to get away. The firefighter took her phone so she couldn't call for help and he wouldn't let her leave, a report states, but she finally got out of the house on Mystic Avenue and ran to a neighbor.
McCormick told deputies his girlfriend beat him up and he didn't fight back, the affidavit states.
The couple had been drinking alcohol prior to the incident, according to the report.
When the deputy arrived he noticed a red mark on the woman's throat and she complained of pain from where she said McCormick was holding her throat, the report states.
In his report Deputy Matthew Kadel wrote that the bedroom was in "disarray" and the woman's necklace was on the floor with the clasp ripped off.
McCormick was arrested on a charge of battery by strangulation. He was released from the Land O' Lakes Jail after posting $5,000 bail.
Reached by telephone on Sunday, McCormick declined to comment. City fire officials couldn't be reached for comment.
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Posted by ( notfastenough ) on 11/09/2008 at 01:34 pm.
Ah ha, alcohol was a factor...!!!
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Posted by ( Old_Crusty ) on 11/09/2008 at 01:44 pm.
Paramedic that doesn't know how to choke somebody? Demote him to EMT, send him through school again. ;-{
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Posted by ( reptaddict ) on 11/09/2008 at 01:47 pm.
I was shocked to see that alcohol was involved.
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Posted by ( RRR ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:05 pm.
If he was abused by her, he did a lousy job showing the police.In a tie the guy always gets the "free" ride downtown.And every one was drinking?Lots more to this story. Film at 10pm.
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Posted by ( texigator ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:06 pm.
Add me to the list of those who find it hard to believe that alcohol was involved.
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Posted by ( NoleGuyFL ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:13 pm.
Hope she doesn't resume the relationship. No one deserves that treatment. He must really be mentally unstable to treat someone like that.
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Posted by ( gato_loco ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:39 pm.
Some women just aren't programmed to recieve and often times a good choking is all you need to get their attention. Some women deserve it, some don't and some enjoy it. Don't shoot the messenger, I am just stating the facts.
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Posted by ( JonSimms ) on 11/09/2008 at 02:39 pm.
Wonder what provoked him?
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Posted by ( ipitythefoo1908 ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:14 pm.
maybe she didn't make a good dinner...
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Posted by ( Ardisdarlene ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:41 pm.
Abuse....they need to stay apart! Anyone who beats someone else up or does something like this needs to be locked up and be ordered to go for "real" counseling, not just something the state makes money on. Mental help should start while the person is in jail. I think that is a major problem, the people get locked up, then go to "classes", they need professional help not all the bull! The other person needs court ordered evaluation also, maybe they are too agressive themselves, perhaps abuse could be nipped in the bud! Too much of this goes on, that is where murder takes over in some instances!
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Posted by ( paolarose1 ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:42 pm.
maybe she had something in her throat that was taking her breath and he was helping to get it out, after all he's a paramedic. the alcohol was jus to help it go down
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Posted by ( kaeden ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:43 pm.
I was abused in the same manner, death is right around the corner
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Posted by ( DennyCrane ) on 11/09/2008 at 03:57 pm.
gato_loco and the last part of you name says it all. Loco. Do you really think there is somethin to joke about in reference to someone almost being strangled? Or are you expressing your true feelings. Either way you are a very sick, mentally ill person.I am....Denny Crane
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Posted by ( Joygirl1 ) on 11/09/2008 at 04:17 pm.
Maybe he was just using this as a chance to practice his CPR training. Seriously, drunk or not he needs Anger Management classes.Emotions & alcohol not a good mix.
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Posted by ( nightfang ) on 11/09/2008 at 04:31 pm.
Why is it when a Paramedic's arrested and you go to the pasco sheriff web site to see the arrest inquiries they never show their picture? same with the one who was arrested for the money missing from the patients wallet. no picture of him either. why are their identities being protected. if you or i was arrested they would have our picture up there.
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Posted by ( 91stormvet ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:17 pm.
He was clearly trying to be sure her airway was clear.. C'mon TBO get it right! LOL
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Posted by ( rjha ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:27 pm.
If she was hitting him too they both should have been in jail..
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Posted by ( UNCONSTITUTIONAL ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:43 pm.
While it is VERY likely that he did grab her throat, it is usually the woman that initiates the physical violence. They are usually more verbally abusive and used to getting away with it by playing the innocdent victim after the incident...........I would like to know what she did to provoke the incident ?
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Posted by ( justwondering ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:46 pm.
WOW. Amazing the things that people post in response to an article like this. Truly amazing. Says much about our society, doesn't it?
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Posted by ( GunsGalore ) on 11/09/2008 at 05:53 pm.
I'm not saying I condone this type of behavior, but I understand. Women are blinded by the fact they think men won't get physical with them because they are female. Women can say and do terrible things to inistigate this behavior. It's 2008 and we have a black president elect, equal rights for men and women, times are changing. If it's somewhat acceptable for two men to fight each other, why is it so wrong to beat up a woman and why do they always get to play victim?
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Posted by ( grumpyoldman ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:08 pm.
What a quandary. The boyfriend chokes her but then the EMT kicks in and he revives her then the boyfriend kicks end and her strangles her. He was a good EMT by using alcohol to sterilize her neck before the boyfriend took over. I would plead multiple personalities if I were him or the other him.
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Posted by ( Melody07 ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:27 pm.
They are not legally married so there is no reason to try & work it out. The relationship is OVER. If he did this once then he'll definitely do it again and unfortunately it will get worse. He knows you got away this time, he wont let it happen next time. Perhaps she can move in with mom & dad for a month or two until she feels safe. Then start her life over again with a restraining order.
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Posted by ( UNCONSTITUTIONAL ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:37 pm.
I think that it is time for ladies to start acting like ladies and take responsibility for their win actions. Far to often the woman intiates the violence or prolonges the confrontation with the belief that they will be looked at as the victim, when in fact they are the aggressor and instigator.Yes we do have woman who are battered, but what steps could they have takem to de-escalate the situation. How about, SHUTTING YOUR MOUTH FOR FIVE SECONDS ? and walking away ?
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Posted by ( marilynh ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:45 pm.
So the Paramedic has to post bond; why does another guy do the same thing the same night and get released SROR- own recognizence, right? http://www.pascosheriff.com/webapps/IMS500R.pgm?TASK=disp&rrn=000114387&rnd=99377 And I don't care what she said, no 'man' does this another person. These are not men...
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Posted by ( Neil_Shaw ) on 11/09/2008 at 06:45 pm.
This sounds like they both needed a time-out. Had they taken some time and thought about it this situation would of never happen.
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Posted by ( TOOPRETTYforprison ) on 11/09/2008 at 07:13 pm.
Maybe she was displaying jealousy due to his stalking of other women.He can't stop. It's part of his job description.SHe's probably a cop or a paramedic herself.They intermarry quite frequently.
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bikers
that means ALL OF YOU.
I know who is sucking whose dick around here.
Real attractive.
I hear ya roarin by again.
Wow one emergency after the other all the sudden been so quiet for days and days.......
Next time you go to stealing someone's family you be careful who you go after.
Oh and I WILL HAVE TO know why you murdered him.
Not some vague bullshit.
EXACTLY WHY.
I already know why but I want YOU TO TELL ME.
And, you ARE going to.
One way or another.
You will tell me right smack clear as day what a scumbag murdering whore you are.
kay?
I know who is sucking whose dick around here.
Real attractive.
I hear ya roarin by again.
Wow one emergency after the other all the sudden been so quiet for days and days.......
Next time you go to stealing someone's family you be careful who you go after.
Oh and I WILL HAVE TO know why you murdered him.
Not some vague bullshit.
EXACTLY WHY.
I already know why but I want YOU TO TELL ME.
And, you ARE going to.
One way or another.
You will tell me right smack clear as day what a scumbag murdering whore you are.
kay?
never happen again
okay I took one down. LOL. I was waiting for you to come roaring out of there.
I'm going to tell you ONCE MORE and for the last time and then I'm going to start plastering yall all over the WWW ............BACK THE FUCK UP OFFA ME AND MINE. ALL OF US FOR ALL TIME.
You can go ahead and PAY HIM but keep the extras. You know the on the job injuries and the rest of your shit.
I'm done fucking around with you and will begin to fuck you over in ways you should have learned in primer school.
Again, it's that inbreeding.
Has you going around picking up lil boys by the backpack and expecting their mummy t0 call you on it.
Sure and there ya go.
FUCKING PUSSY ASS SNITCHES.
I'm just going to keep going until your whole fucking world folds.
DO YOU GET ME?????????????
You folded mine I'm folding yours and I dub thee unforgiven.
GO AND FUCK YOURSELF AND LEAVE US ALONE.
Oh and while you're at it ... keep your hos up off my boy.
I pity them but I don't pity you.
END IT.
Or I'll keep going until it ends one way or another.
I'm going to tell you ONCE MORE and for the last time and then I'm going to start plastering yall all over the WWW ............BACK THE FUCK UP OFFA ME AND MINE. ALL OF US FOR ALL TIME.
You can go ahead and PAY HIM but keep the extras. You know the on the job injuries and the rest of your shit.
I'm done fucking around with you and will begin to fuck you over in ways you should have learned in primer school.
Again, it's that inbreeding.
Has you going around picking up lil boys by the backpack and expecting their mummy t0 call you on it.
Sure and there ya go.
FUCKING PUSSY ASS SNITCHES.
I'm just going to keep going until your whole fucking world folds.
DO YOU GET ME?????????????
You folded mine I'm folding yours and I dub thee unforgiven.
GO AND FUCK YOURSELF AND LEAVE US ALONE.
Oh and while you're at it ... keep your hos up off my boy.
I pity them but I don't pity you.
END IT.
Or I'll keep going until it ends one way or another.
tampa fire rescue deathbox driver mark and his woman
UPDATE: that's tahiti lane off of mohr road. BUT they won't be there long. At fifty grand per year plus whatever they get from dealing and stealing they're behind in payments and on vacation with rent-a-center coming by. Hmmmmm one of those vacations.
Man that air makes me G R O U C H Y. I have some research to do. LMAO.
UPDATE: If you can read this. Thank a biker on Mitchell.
Here, this is permanent now. Fuck you and fuck your air poisoning. Oh if you want to pretend it's all biker no firefighter than I guess you won't mind standing on the corner watching his ass. Or get one of those kids you've got running around ganging for you to watch him. LMAO.
You are making the sum total of things go way waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay up. And, of course, there's the I DON"T GIVE A FLYING FUCK FACTOR on ya.
it's kinda amazing that my friend who is being dragged through the legal system while the fire dept blows shit in the background is NOW working for not one but TWO DEATH BOX DRIVERS *boyfriend and girlfried0 over there on mohr road. As well, his permanent (LOL) job is to do some work for some relation of some lady married to a fireman who got fired for having a hooker in the firehouse which until they started fucking with me was jake with me to tell you the truth. Besides the arsonist is friends with a friend of mine. Anyway ... then his restaurant burnt down and commenters in the tampa trib gave me the rest of these ideas. And truth.
So, this same ummm contractor ... let's call him velez. Has some county contracts. That's REALLY amazing isn't it??? Considering his someone or other is running for and may have become a county judge. He offered to go to court with my friend. Yeah don't do me any favors. I owe you nothing and you have nothing I want. That's why your bargaining sucks among other reasons. You ain't GOT SHIT I WANT.
And, there have been sundry other threats laid down.
Your motherfuckin lives revolve around me. You're not helping your case nor changing anything and is this another of your threats???? LMAO.
Man that air makes me G R O U C H Y. I have some research to do. LMAO.
UPDATE: If you can read this. Thank a biker on Mitchell.
Here, this is permanent now. Fuck you and fuck your air poisoning. Oh if you want to pretend it's all biker no firefighter than I guess you won't mind standing on the corner watching his ass. Or get one of those kids you've got running around ganging for you to watch him. LMAO.
You are making the sum total of things go way waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay up. And, of course, there's the I DON"T GIVE A FLYING FUCK FACTOR on ya.
it's kinda amazing that my friend who is being dragged through the legal system while the fire dept blows shit in the background is NOW working for not one but TWO DEATH BOX DRIVERS *boyfriend and girlfried0 over there on mohr road. As well, his permanent (LOL) job is to do some work for some relation of some lady married to a fireman who got fired for having a hooker in the firehouse which until they started fucking with me was jake with me to tell you the truth. Besides the arsonist is friends with a friend of mine. Anyway ... then his restaurant burnt down and commenters in the tampa trib gave me the rest of these ideas. And truth.
So, this same ummm contractor ... let's call him velez. Has some county contracts. That's REALLY amazing isn't it??? Considering his someone or other is running for and may have become a county judge. He offered to go to court with my friend. Yeah don't do me any favors. I owe you nothing and you have nothing I want. That's why your bargaining sucks among other reasons. You ain't GOT SHIT I WANT.
And, there have been sundry other threats laid down.
Your motherfuckin lives revolve around me. You're not helping your case nor changing anything and is this another of your threats???? LMAO.
something is seriously wrong with you folks. I think part of it comes from inbreeding and the other part from inbreeding socially. Ya just don't get out in the real world where people tell you how stupid what you say and do sounds and is.
You hang out with each other burning down houses, maiming, murdering, threatening, stealing and picking on small children. When you don't whore out your own children to do so .....
and there are few of you with balls enough to tell the others: YOU ARE A FUCKING STUPID MORON.
No problem. Now you have me.
You created it.
You remember me motherfuckers, you've known me ALL MY LIFE.
GO FUCK YOURSELF.
Monday, November 3, 2008
firemen on the block with the noise
sorry guys I'm too busy for your baby thug games. I have plans as you'll soon note.
At any rate, did ya get your nephew off the hook or off to prison?
Either way yer a buncha fuckin rats.
Sorry it's really hard for me to read 'siren blasts'
And, again ... today's just not my day for your asses.
You may have noticed your difficulty in controlling my behaviour.
yeah.
Oh yeah I KNOW.
But someone else TOLD ME.
So stick that up your hose backwards.
At any rate, did ya get your nephew off the hook or off to prison?
Either way yer a buncha fuckin rats.
Sorry it's really hard for me to read 'siren blasts'
And, again ... today's just not my day for your asses.
You may have noticed your difficulty in controlling my behaviour.
yeah.
Oh yeah I KNOW.
But someone else TOLD ME.
So stick that up your hose backwards.
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