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Sheriff looks to black leaders for State Fair help
Fox ^ | 2/11/2014

Posted on 02/11/2014 4:21:40 PM PST by Altura Ct.

Edited on 02/11/2014 4:21:59 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

Hillsborough County's sheriff is reaching out to local African-American leaders after "unprecedented incidents of violence and disorder" that forced deputies to shut down the Florida State Fair early on Friday night.

Deputies say dozens if not hundreds of teens were involved in a "wilding" event at the fair's opening night, fighting with each other while assaulting and robbing other fairgoers. The chaos got so bad that the 200 deputies on hand could not contain it, Sheriff David Gee wrote.


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To: Altura Ct.

             

Voila !

21 posted on 02/11/2014 4:48:33 PM PST by tomkat
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To: Altura Ct.

Rethinking mob mentality, a state fair tradition
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/rethinking-mob-mentality-a-state-fair-tradition/2165148


22 posted on 02/11/2014 4:49:15 PM PST by Second Amendment First
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To: Altura Ct.
Okay, so dozens, or maybe hundreds, of teens were involved. But 200 deputies could not handle the situation. It would seem to me if it were 200 teens vs. 200 deputies, it would be a slam dunk for the deputies.

This reminds me of an old story told about the Texas Rangers. A town was experiencing a riot, so the mayor wired the Texas Rangers for help. Shortly thereafter a Ranger rode into town.

"What!", the mayor cried, "they're only sending one Ranger?"

"You only have one riot," the Ranger replied.

23 posted on 02/11/2014 4:50:09 PM PST by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: Altura Ct.

I live in the metro area. Incident(s) happened Friday night. N-O-T-H-I-N-G in the media here about it/them until mid-afternoon yesterday, and then when stories came out, most of them led with the “14 year old killed in traffic accident” angle. Very, very strange (to me, anyway).


24 posted on 02/11/2014 4:51:09 PM PST by G-dzilla
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To: G-dzilla

They like to keep these racial incidents quiet, lest the stupid people see a pattern. Not good for business. Every now and then someone dies and the media is forced to look.


25 posted on 02/11/2014 4:54:36 PM PST by Second Amendment First
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To: Altura Ct.

Stand your Ground + Open Carry = No more wilding.


26 posted on 02/11/2014 5:06:39 PM PST by Sapwolf (Talkers are usually more articulate than doers, since talk is their specialty. -Sowell)
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To: ps
.. and in the interests of fairness, not to mention the unwritten 'rule':


             

27 posted on 02/11/2014 5:12:23 PM PST by tomkat
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To: hitkicker

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/06/chicago-top-cop-blames-sarah-palin-racism-for-citys-gun-violence-video/


28 posted on 02/11/2014 5:24:33 PM PST by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux)
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To: Second Amendment First

And no mention of the race of the yutes.


29 posted on 02/11/2014 5:26:24 PM PST by Ready4Freddy
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To: ronnie raygun

... its normal for the african component of the african -American. You would think that they could excel past being unbridled, uneducated africans. Some traditions will take generations to drop.... ifffffff they try!


30 posted on 02/11/2014 5:31:37 PM PST by himno hero (hadnuff)
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To: Altura Ct.
their leadership AND $5bucks will get you a cup of coffee at $tarbucks...
31 posted on 02/11/2014 5:33:26 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Altura Ct.
This really pisses me off...I was going to take the grandkids to the fair...

No way will I now...

32 posted on 02/11/2014 5:36:46 PM PST by Popman ("Resistance to Tyrants is Obedience to God" - Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Altura Ct.

I have the solution!

Okay, so I can’t prevent the thuggery from entering the fair (lest we be called racists), nor can we really even report there is a problem or deal with the problem heavy-handed (lest we be called racists), but there is something this Sheriff (or any sheriff with a pair) can do:

1) post a new rule: No Caucasians, Christians or Heterosexuals are allowed in the fair, unless you receive an exemption from the Sheriff’s office (You see, no one will complain about banning those types. But here’s the catch:

2) This exemption will only be granted to those that have been deputized by the office for the purpose of fair security after passing the CCW certification course. All deputized persons must attend the fair with the own personal firearm, and are allowed to bring their children with them.

3) These rules will be posted at all places where gun buy-backs take place, along with the fact that background checks will be performed on all deputy applicants.

Yup, that should do it.


33 posted on 02/11/2014 5:51:45 PM PST by jimjohn (You don't get the kind of government you want, or the kind you need. You get the kind you deserve.)
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To: Altura Ct.

Dear Sheriff Gee,

Next time authorize the use of live ammunition.

L


34 posted on 02/11/2014 5:55:22 PM PST by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Altura Ct.

The fox guarding the henhouse. Who does he [the Sheriff]think instigated the hoodlums in the first place. The taxpayers of Hillsborough County are getting shook down one more time.


35 posted on 02/11/2014 6:36:49 PM PST by sport
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To: Popman

I would not. Not trying to run your business, but it puts you in a no win situation. Should one of the hoodlums injure you or one of your grandchildren, you could expect no help from the law. However, should give one of the hoodlums as much as a dirty look while defending yourself and grandchildren, the full force of the law will descend upon you. A/l/a George Zimmerman. Let the people who attend and spend money to support them stop supporting them and then you will see some changes.


36 posted on 02/11/2014 6:49:40 PM PST by sport
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To: Ready4Freddy

If it is “teenagers”, “youths”, “wilding”, or “partying” they are Blacks. If it is “hoodlums” , “rioting”, “gangfights”, “robbing”,”melees” or “stealing” it is either Whites or Mexicans.


37 posted on 02/11/2014 6:54:11 PM PST by sport
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To: Altura Ct.

38 posted on 02/11/2014 8:09:09 PM PST by Ken H (What happens on the internet, stays on the internet.)
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To: Altura Ct.

Yeah, they’ll get right on it. /s


39 posted on 02/11/2014 8:12:18 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Altura Ct.

There’s quite a bit of money involved and revenue to be lost with the state fair. Something might actually be done about this.


40 posted on 02/11/2014 8:13:25 PM PST by AD from SpringBay (http://jonah2eight.blogspot.com/)
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