Black Panthers may deploy again at polling places

Pat Dollard ^ | 16th sept, 2012 | Pat Dollard

[yank in the UK]

WASHINGTON – Malik Zulu Shabazz, national chairman of the New Black Panther Party, stated today in a radio interview that his controversial group may deploy at voting booths in the November presidential elections, claiming such a move is needed to ensure there is no “intimidation against our people.”

[bmwcyle]

I hope they show up at mine with clubs. It might be their last day on earth.

[Lx]

I think we would all agree that the Black Panthers AND the KKK are avowed racists. Who do you think would either get the boot or media attention (or both) on election day?

[ScottinVA]

If they plan on showing up and causing trouble in Gloucester County, VA, they`ll only need a one-way ticket.

[cripplecreek]

[Jonty30]

Im going to guess that the BP’s won’t be out this time around. If Obama loses, voter intimidation will become a highly prosecutable offense once again.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I figure LOTS of people are going to be taking photos this time.

My Tracfone only takes snapshots, so I am going to bring a Canon that I paid $20 for on craigslist.

You don't have to be real obvious about taking video with how small cameras are these days. I have had no problem taking clandestine video so far.

[cattledogfan]

Does anyone really care what the new black pampers do?

[jrd]

I’m sure the cops will be there watching, might set them up by having some one set off some firecrackers just down the street ...all their guns would come out and they would starting at who ever ...just a thought

[Brad’s Gramma]

You’re set to go.

Carry on. :)

[Twinkie]

I will crawl over broken glass and Black Panthers, shoving a peanut with my nose, spraying pepper spray through my teeth, to get to the voting booth to VOTE FOR RYAN & ROMNEY and to vote Obama OUT!!! OUT!!!! OUT!!! DAMN SPOT!

[muir_redwoods]

Cool, might have to shelve the .380 for election day and bring a .45acp.

[berdie]

Nope.

But the fact that is a possible issue in our country confuses, confounds and saddens me.

[Irenic]

meh.... greet them with I didn't vote for your guy! I didn't vote for your guy!

[berdie]

I’m with ya, Twinkie!

(An you gave me a true laugh out loud moment. Thanks.)

[mylife]

The Grand Wazoo!

[gcraig]

Exactly what I was thinking. How could they possibly influence my vote?

[mylife]

They can’t.

[gotribe]

This time, we have record gun sales behind us.

[lacrew]

“What are they gonna do?”

Intimidate people. Seriously.

I wouldn’t want my grandmother to have to walk past these thugs, to vote.

[Marcella]

Every state election law defines how many feet people must stay away from a polling place unless voting. In Texas, and I assume other states, there are signs to designate where that line is. If the election judge orders someone to stay behind that line and they don't/won't, the judge is supposed to call law enforcement and have them removed. In Texas, it's usually the Constable or Sheriff who is called.

If the election judge refuses to do his/her job enforcing that boundary, law enforcement may do it without the judge's order.

Also, an election judge is either a Democrat or Republican. If that precinct voted in the majority for that state's sitting Republican governor, the election judge is a Republican. If that precinct voted in the majority for that state's sitting Democrat governor, the election judge is a Democrat.

I used to instruct Republican election judges and clerks in Texas Election Law, and I can assure you every Republican election judge in this state will keep people behind that boundary and WILL call law enforcement to help them if people won't stay behind that boundary.

Will Democrat election judges keep The Black Panthers behind that boundary - nah - they probably don't even know the law.