Now I feel better. The weather is so nice today we did go to Belle Isle with a couple of our dogs. It really is a shame we don't go more often.
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Now I feel better. The weather is so nice today we did go to Belle Isle with a couple of our dogs. It really is a shame we don't go more often.
Wow, an eight paragraph mixed message!
I too would like to know just what kind of "randomness" you experienced before as opposed to the "randomness" you witnessed as of late.
You know, Gannon, I too was conditioned to avoid the "randomness" on the Strand or Central those summer weekend nights. Maybe it's just someone else's turn to be conditioned by "randomness".
Good post and I agree. Police are gradually getting worse all around the country and starting to infringe on citizens rights. From "stop and frisk" in NYC to pepper spraying peaceful protesters in the face while sitting down. Police are well trained to justify their actions according to law and more and more cops are abusing that knowledge.
I've got the council on my side.
yeah, that makes me giggle a bit.
You're confused all right.
Nobody ever said EVERYTHING was better under city control.
I've gone on about ways to solve the issues on Belle Isle for probably a decade or more here...
...and I'll go on about how to NOT completely fuck things up there now.
Cheers!
If the council has their panties in a twist, things must be going in the right direction.
"Jones said Mayor Mike Duggan also has been pulled over at the island since taking office."
Clearly, the mayor was racially profiled.
I think there is nothing wrong with this. Clearly, Jones wants favoritism for the officials of Detroit. Cops do this everywhere. If you're speeding and they take an interest, they'll run your plate. If they find warrants, then they arrest you. Why does Jones want a double standard for Belle Isle?
http://www.freep.com/article/2014042...cil-Belle-Isle
So let me get this straight, the state is using state resources to try to keep the island safe and ensure the rules are followed. Because of this the council is mad???
I am trying to understand why they are upset here?
So far, it's only Jones that's complaining. She doesn't like having to follow laws. I'm not surprised there are some growing pains here. People are not used to strict law enforcement in a lot of areas in Detroit. Camp Dearborn was [[maybe still is) like that. Years ago, my 80 year old grandma got pulled over for speeding [[30 in a 25). She didn't gripe; she apologized. I haven't been to Belle Isle since the state leased it, but I'm looking forward to observing the police presence myself to see if the complaining is legit.
ooooh....Look out, Brenda Jones is gonna CALL someone! Who? not sure... but the STATE will hear from her.Quote:
“It’s a disgrace,” Jones said at today’s council meeting. “I will be calling the state myself
And they are welcomed, but they'll be ticketed if they speed and arrested if they are found to have outstanding warrants or have committed an offense one would normally expect to be arrested for committing. That is how it works in the first world.Quote:
Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins said Winfrey’s story is an example of larger problems with the state’s management of Belle Isle. She said all city residents should be welcome there.
I'm going with, whoever those 4 other people were. Go look em up Saunteel. Get back to us on the honor students that spent a few hours in the pokey.Quote:
“What’s your definition of riff raff?” Jenkins said. “It’s absolutely ridiculous.”
I am too because I am 100% certain the very first words out of your mouth will be "do you know who the fuck I am"...and we can all be done with you.Quote:
“I’m just waiting for somebody to pull me over,” Jones said.
Brenda Jones is probably getting a lot of calls from constituents and is trying to represent them the best she can. Unfortunately, those who have gripes are the only ones calling her. What needs to happen is for her to hear from those who like the additional police presence.
I just read the article... LOL Mayor got busted too.
That is a good point, DetroitPlanner.
I hope that with enough folks getting busted with outstanding warrants, suspended liscences, no insurance, open intoxicants, driving around stoned that this will eventually get out and fewer folks will eventually realize they need to clean up their acts. This is the sort of stuff that really drives up the cost of auto insurance for all of us in this State [[not to mention the City that gets hit the worst).
Glad to hear they will be installing "breathalyzers" & metal detectors at the entry/exit, along with LEAN [[law enforcement agency network) stations to make potential arrests or collect fines [[tickets, warrants, etc.)......:cool:
I enjoy Belle Isle, just knowing it is there is sometimes enough. I do avoid it at graduation time. The kids get pretty wild. The streets get clogged. I have been on the island during that time in the past. Never once did anyone threatened to harm us. I just do not like crowds. If the state does nothing more than keep the litter under control, I'll be happy. Oops, forgot, that's right, I am Detroit and we settle for crap. Sorry just be shirty.