Posted on 02/17/2007 8:57:17 PM PST by Justice4Jack
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I have just read and signed the petition: "PETITION FOR A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF RACKETEERING AND CORRUPTION IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA"
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Thanks! Home Sign a Petition Create a Petition My PetitionSite We, the Undersigned, endorse the following petition: PETITION FOR A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF RACKETEERING AND CORRUPTION IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA Target: Edward Nucci, Public Integrity Section, Department of Justice Sponsor: Randolph BairdSignatures: 103 Goal: 1,000 Deadline: Ongoing... See Full Petition Email this Petition The majority of the people of Durham want a principled, professional criminal justice system in which criminal allegations are investigated promptly and fairly; the innocent are not prosecuted; and personal and political considerations do not pervert or corrupt the administration of justice in any way.
Yet criminal racketeering combinations, involving perhaps even individuals associated with both law enforcement and the courts, have evidently been too powerful for local officials to be able to overcome. In such a situation federal intervention, through investigations by the Department of Justice's Public Integrity Section, and the FBI, is the only practical solution.
We therefore call upon the Public Integrity Section of the Department of Justice to commence an immediate investigation of the courts, judiciary, law enforcement agencies, and the civic government of Durham; to ascertain the extent of the corruption of public elected and appointed officials; the influence exerted upon these officials by local criminal vice syndicates; and the means by which honest administration may be restored to the city.
Thank you, Rhonda! You signed this petition at: 6:38 PM PST, Feb 17, 2007 If this is not you, please log out.
View Signatures: | >| Number Date Name 103 6:38 pm PST, Feb 17 Rhonda Fleming 102 6:06 pm PST, Feb 16 Anonymous 101 5:45 pm PST, Feb 16 Steve Dale 100 6:21 am PST, Feb 16 Anonymous 99 9:08 pm PST, Feb 15 Prima Baily 98 3:23 pm PST, Feb 15 Mark Salerno 97 2:19 pm PST, Feb 15 Ange Barrett 96 8:16 pm PST, Feb 14 Anonymous 95 1:06 pm PST, Feb 14 Quinn Talley 94 11:07 am PST, Feb 14 Andrew Demarest 93 9:38 am PST, Feb 14 Brenda Collins 92 8:17 am PST, Feb 14 Phillip Mixon 91 7:22 am PST, Feb 14 Jon Abbey 90 6:46 am PST, Feb 14 Joseph Klawiter 89 12:09 am PST, Feb 14 Jason Bowman 88 9:49 pm PST, Feb 13 Nikita Yakubovich 87 9:19 pm PST, Feb 13 Anonymous 86 8:05 pm PST, Feb 13 David McAlister 85 6:26 pm PST, Feb 13 Gary Dean 84 5:35 pm PST, Feb 13 Anonymous 83 4:17 pm PST, Feb 13 Jack Dolce 82 2:48 pm PST, Feb 13 Ms Zentura 81 2:22 pm PST, Feb 13 judy haaksma 80 12:38 pm PST, Feb 13 Anonymous 79 12:17 pm PST, Feb 13 William Nick 78 12:03 pm PST, Feb 13 dave sennett 77 11:10 am PST, Feb 13 rhonda fazenbaker 76 10:08 am PST, Feb 13 Robert Mieczkowski 75 9:55 am PST, Feb 13 Lorraine Lanning 74 9:01 am PST, Feb 13 Steven Cox 73 8:57 am PST, Feb 13 Doug Hankins 72 8:56 am PST, Feb 13 Teri Tarver 71 8:45 am PST, Feb 13 Anonymous 70 8:18 am PST, Feb 13 Lawrence Smith, BA 69 4:35 am PST, Feb 13 Patricia Dowd 68 1:35 am PST, Feb 13 ROBERT STREBECK 67 12:50 am PST, Feb 13 Candy Bowman-LeBlanc 66 11:01 pm PST, Feb 12 Thomas Pirovano 65 9:41 pm PST, Feb 12 David Zamos Sr. 64 4:33 pm PST, Feb 12 Steven Ryan 63 4:05 pm PST, Feb 12 Brian Riddle 62 3:53 pm PST, Feb 12 David Dunkleberger 61 3:05 pm PST, Feb 12 Robin Kivett 60 2:12 pm PST, Feb 12 Kathy Restivo 59 1:34 pm PST, Feb 12 Anonymous 58 1:30 pm PST, Feb 12 Alan Stout 57 12:35 pm PST, Feb 12 Roger Parris 56 11:30 am PST, Feb 12 Anonymous 55 11:14 am PST, Feb 12 Anonymous 54 11:05 am PST, Feb 12 Robin Taylor 53 10:54 am PST, Feb 12 Anonymous 52 9:13 am PST, Feb 12 Ward I. Tarbox 51 6:39 am PST, Feb 12 Luis Fernandez
View Signatures: | >| PETITION FOR A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF RACKETEERING AND CORRUPTION IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA The citizens of Durham, North Carolina, for too long have been forced to bear the burden of a city government which presents the appearance of being manifestly corrupt. Millions of federal grant dollars disappear without any accounting; vice rings appear to operate without interference (there were no arrests for prostitution by the Durham police department in 2004 or 2005); police auctions lose money; what funds that are acquired end up being distributed privately into the hands of a few, instead of benefiting the pubic. Reporters who get too close to these matters end up being jailed (Demorris Lee). In the past, police have been handed blank warrants to fill out whenever needed. Suspicion of payoffs taint criminal prosecutions (Leon Brown).
The result of all this is that gangs flourish, violence is unchecked, pastors use discretionary funds to smuggle their endangered young people out of the city, and basic city services deteriorate.
The majority of the people of Durham want a principled, professional criminal justice system in which criminal allegations are investigated promptly and fairly; the innocent are not prosecuted; and personal and political considerations do not pervert or corrupt the administration of justice in any way.
Yet criminal racketeering combinations, involving perhaps even many individuals associated with both law enforcement and the courts, have evidently been too powerful for local officials to be able to overcome. In such a situation federal intervention, through investigations by the Department of Justice's Public Integrity Section, and the FBI, is the only practical solution.
We therefore call upon the Public Integrity Section of the Department of Justice to commence an immediate investigation of the courts, judiciary, law enforcement agencies, and the civic government of Durham; to ascertain the extent of the corruption of public elected and appointed officials; the influence exerted upon these officials by local criminal vice syndicates; and the means by which honest administration may be restored to the city.
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Hot damn!
Hey Nifong - oh man, did you screw the pooch or what?
Nifong --- Oops!
You bet!
Nifong and all the behind-the-scene leaders in Durham. You *know* they never wanted this kind of scrutiny.
I really think the gang would like to be pinged on this one.
Let's see now. How do I phrase this. Maybe something like "Nifong, you picked on the wrong families." Yeah, that's it! :)
The theme from 'The Godfather' is playing in my head!
"Sign the petition. Leave the canoli."
}:-)4
What I find ironically amusing is that this petition is on a LIBERAL petition site. When you sign it, look at the checkboxes where they ask you to receive email spam...one of them is for "ACLU action alerts" and another is for "issues regarding animal rights and the environment." (Of course I unchecked them all.)
Wouldn't surprise me to see this petition mysteriously disappear if the site owners figure out what it's for. Such is the liberal way.
}:-)4
This Duke lacrosse story is one of sacrifice
(http://www.suntimes.com/news/laney/262737,CST-EDT-LANEY19.article)
February 19, 2007
BY MARY LANEY
Webster's dictionary defines the word hero as a man or woman of distinguished valor or enterprise in dangers.
This is the story of a hero. His name is Jim Regan. Friends call him Jimmy. He was born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and grew up in Manhasset. By high school, at Chaminade High in Mineola, N.Y., he had become a top student and a gifted athlete and excelled in community efforts. He was named an all-American lacrosse player and all-state scholar for football and was given the Nassau County Sports Commission award for outstanding academic achievements, athletic achievements and service to the community.
Regan was recruited by Duke University and awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious school and join its lacrosse team.
Now, when you hear the words "Duke lacrosse team," you might have a negative reaction.
Depending upon what you've heard or read, your negative reaction might come out of anger with District Attorney Mike Nifong for bringing charges against the Duke players without proof after a female stripper accused them of raping her. Or you might be angry at the players for having strippers come to their off-campus party.
The point is this: All the negative stories have smeared Duke and its lacrosse team. From the get-go, the Duke players were called "spoiled" or "rich frat boys" or "racist and sexist." Nowhere did you read about the positive achievements of the players.
Now you will.
This story is about the strong character of Duke lacrosse player Jim Regan. It's a story that should change your perception of Duke -- particularly because, unlike much of what has been alleged about Duke and its lacrosse team, this story is true.
Regan arrived at Duke and it wasn't long before he known on campus and on the team. He was a scholar in the classroom and was selected from Duke to the academic all-ACC team. On the Blue Devils team he scored 22 goals and four assists, and led the team to a four-year record of 43 wins, 21 losses and two ACC championships along with four trips to the NCAA tournament. His senior year, Regan was selected for the ACC all-tournament team.
He earned a bachelor's degree in economics, with a minor in business and marketing and was immediately offered a position with UBS, a financial services company. He was also offered a scholarship to attend Southern Methodist University's Law School.
Life, as they say, was looking good for Regan. He met the girl of his dreams. He had great options. He also had great dedication.
Instead of accepting the job or the scholarship, Regan volunteered for military service. He passed on going to officer candidate school and, instead, entered the Army on Feb. 11, 2004, focusing on becoming a Ranger.
His leadership showed itself during infantry basic combat training. According to the Army, Regan graduated first in a class of 400 and was named "soldier of the cycle" in May 2004. By September, he had completed the airborne course and Ranger indoctrination program at Fort Benning, Ga., and was assigned, as team leader, to the 3rd Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
He was deployed to Afghanistan twice during Operation Enduring Freedom and served in Iraq as a fire team leader. During his service he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge and the Ranger Tab.
Two weeks ago, on Feb. 1, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. It was good news he shared with his fiancee, Mary McHugh, a medical student at Emory University. She supported his decision to serve in the Army, telling others, "He said, 'If I don't do it, then who will do it?' He recognized it as an option and he couldn't not do it."
The two made plans to marry in March of next year, after Regan's tour of duty would end. They planned to move to Chicago -- to be near McHugh's family -- where she would practice medicine and he would teach and coach lacrosse.
Their plans ended this month. On Feb. 9 Jim Regan was killed when his vehicle was struck by an explosive in northern Iraq.
Duke is honoring him. Lacrosse teammates are joining family and friends in mourning him when he is buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Posthumously he'll be awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
A scholarship in Jim Regan's name has been established at Chaminade High School in New York.
A hero, after all, should be remembered -- always.
My brother was every inch a hero, and his life touched so many, and the loss to not only my family, but the world!
THAT is why I am so vigilant in posting! Loose lips may sink ships, but somebody must take a stand!
I don't recall receiving this ping. Have I somehow fallen off the DUKELAX PING list?
I apologize; I missed a few getting ready for a trip last week; I'm back now, not full steam, but present, if you know what I mean!
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