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Hundreds gather in Delray Beach to protest lack of activities for black community [Dance shooting]
Sun-Sentinel ^ | 3-21-05 | Leon Fooksman

Posted on 03/25/2005 5:30:27 AM PST by OXENinFLA

DELRAY BEACH -- Amid the sound of blaring car stereos, more than 350 black people packed the sidewalks of West Atlantic Avenue Sunday night to demand the city create more entertainment and allow them to gather there on a regular basis.
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"We came here because there's nothing social for us to do," said Crystal Carter, 32, who stood with her son, Crystopher, 11. "We're all enjoying this. We even brought our kids out."

The avenue started filling up in front of the gas stations between Eighth and 10th avenues about 7:30 p.m. after a coordinated football game and a cookout ended several blocks away at Pompey Park.

The event took on the atmosphere of a street party. Someone was selling food from a van. Cars clogged the roads, crowded a gas station and parked in front of homes in residential areas and lots with no-parking signs.

Eight police officers stood in the median and on the side streets, watching over the crowd and the traffic. Officers didn't plan to make arrests or issue citations concerning open drinking of alcohol and what appeared to be people smoking marijuana, said Lt. Marc Woods. Although officers were concerned about the illegal activities, they wanted to "allow the community to grieve" for Miller, Woods said.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Florida
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To: Loud Mime

Yeah Lord knows they need something to do.


21 posted on 03/25/2005 6:12:03 AM PST by cyborg (Sudanese refugee,"Mr.Schiavo I disagree with your opinion about not feeling pain when you starve.")
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To: usgator
You mean the usual excuse every time someone points out anything even slightly negative?

I suppose we have to accept that blacks can avoid 'white' establishments because the 'dont feel comfortable', and instead gather in public areas, smoke pot and drink alcohol, demand government provided 'social' activities, and the cops will handle the matter with kid gloves rather than generally accepted (i.e., 'white') law enforcement, and there is not a damn thing that can be done about it except to acquiesce, lest the city be burned to the ground in riots.

PC and diversity uber alles.

22 posted on 03/25/2005 6:13:40 AM PST by spodefly (This is my tag line. There are many like it, but this one is mine.)
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To: OXENinFLA
The city fathers need to buy these FOLKS a run down Motel where they can all hang out in the parking lot, smash 40 0z. glass beer bottles on the ground, and just STAY.
23 posted on 03/25/2005 6:17:19 AM PST by Lockbar (March toward the sound of the guns.)
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To: OXENinFLA
Just posted the article.

Austin needs to work on what it has to offer African Americans

24 posted on 03/25/2005 6:17:37 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (TV News and the MSM - - - ROTFLMAO)
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To: Sho Nuff

I was being sarcastic, Sho Nuff.

I agree with you. Lighten up.


26 posted on 03/25/2005 6:19:09 AM PST by Skooz (Host organism for the State parasite)
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To: Loud Mime
Have you seen the Lawyer that has taken the case?

Willie Gary

And check out his $11 Million Plane.

Maybe the people of Delray beach can get him to build them some entertainment...

29 posted on 03/25/2005 6:23:44 AM PST by OXENinFLA
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To: OXENinFLA

These people want entertainment and activities for their black race. Yet if the white race wanted entertainment and activities of their own what a howl you would hear.


30 posted on 03/25/2005 6:24:18 AM PST by retiredcpo (2 johns - flushed)
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To: OXENinFLA
Ya Know.... This has got to be one of the most disturbing things I have seen. What right do these people have to demand that they be provided with "entertainment". I mean other than skin tone and a generally apathetic attitude towards entertaining themselves? Oops was that racist? TO BAD! No one group has the RIGHT to be entertained! Especially at government expense! If you break the law together then you need to be arrested together. RACK 'EM, PACK 'EM, and STACK 'EM.

Since when does being a different ethnic group mean you get special treatment, special laws and special entertainment.

Oh I just had a thought.... Why don't we bring back the Roman Coliseum games... you know feeding people to lions, gladiators etc. etc. We can start with them!
31 posted on 03/25/2005 6:25:06 AM PST by SouthernBoyupNorth ("For my wings are made of Tungsten, my flesh of glass and steel..........")
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To: OXENinFLA

O.K. I read the whole article and I still don't understand what these people expect the city to do for them. Build them a club with tax payer money with a no whites allowed on the front door? I don't know.


32 posted on 03/25/2005 6:25:39 AM PST by BBell
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To: Condor51; Hank Rearden; Constitution Day

Well, it took until post 7 this time, but we have another "irrelevant Schaivo" reference winner...


33 posted on 03/25/2005 6:27:49 AM PST by cspackler (There are 10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who don't.)
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To: Pookee

I want a "Department Of Fun" established with taxpayer money. I want them to come to my house for an 'intake' appt, and evaluate the social and entertainment needs of my family.I want them to survey the 'fun' venues in my community-or lack of- and provide my family with a subsidy every month that is appropriate and will provide for and enhance our social and entertainment needs. sarcasm/ off
ps: Why didn't these bored people plant trees in honor of Algore's birthday? Isn't caring for and renewing the environment fun?


34 posted on 03/25/2005 6:28:17 AM PST by aaronbeth (Our freedom was won from the barrel of a gun.)
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To: cspackler
***Well, it took until post 7 this time, but we have another "irrelevant Schaivo" reference winner...***

Post #7? Drat, that's because I type slow.

36 posted on 03/25/2005 6:31:40 AM PST by Condor51 (Leftists are moral and intellectual parasites - Standing Wolf)
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To: Sho Nuff

oops-guess I shouldn't be in charge of the "Dept. of Fun."


37 posted on 03/25/2005 6:32:00 AM PST by aaronbeth (Our freedom was won from the barrel of a gun.)
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To: OXENinFLA
Actually, just two miles East of I-95 on Atlantic, the very same street, is one of the hotest open street night areas in South Florida to party. My wife and I go there all the time. Great restaurants for all moods and wallets, great bars, pool halls, stores...This is simply idiocy in action. You have to drive through this area to get to the party area. They could trip outside their front door and land there.
38 posted on 03/25/2005 6:32:44 AM PST by Caipirabob (Democrats.. Socialists..Commies..Traitors...Who can tell the difference?)
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To: aaronbeth

"Department Of Fun you say? That sounds like a good idea. We can put it right next to The Department of Peace..."

39 posted on 03/25/2005 6:33:01 AM PST by OXENinFLA
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To: OXENinFLA

Blacks get away with this because they are black. Its sad to see so many blacks act like animals and for their community to condone such behavior. When blacks quit blaming others and start blaming themselves they will start to see improvements in the moral decay that has captured their community. Its a message for all races.


40 posted on 03/25/2005 6:34:30 AM PST by sasafras (unity not diversity is what made America great)
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