To The Honorable Mayor Sheila Dixon,
So far this week Baltimore City has seen nine shootings, including several teenagers, a stabbing, a dead body found in a vacant house, and who knows what else has not yet been discovered or reported. While we support Commissioner Bealefeld and the hard working men and women of the Baltimore Police Department, we also support the notion of good ideas not being limited to government.
I would like to propose a Violence Reduction & Prevention Symposium and work group. Baltimore city is blessed with some of the most brilliant minds in academia. It is now high time to assemble this brain trust, and tap into their collective wisdom to figure out where to go from here. Yes, progress has been made, but we are also taking a huge step back, and before you know it, we will have ended up right where we started. In a bloody and violent city where the majority of young people have no hope, and fear they will not live to see adulthood (yes it's true, talk to enough of them and you get a sense of this).
No more should Baltimore bear the brunt of shame disgrace on the national and international scene. If we are truly serious about turning things around, new and innovative steps must be taken. I envision multiple facets to the symposium including, an assembled body of professionals i.e. professors, retired and active law enforcement experts (not limited to our area, there are smart people elsewhere too), and public testimony and commentary, particularly from our endangered youth. In the end, a review of current strategy and adjustments, changes and recommendations should be the result.
Please let me know if this idea sounds feasible to you. I am making myself available as a volunteer to be used in any manner, whether publicity, promotion or planning, to help this effort.
Thank you for reading and thank you for your time.
God Bless Mayor Sheila Dixon
Most Sincerely;
A.F. James MacArthur
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19 March 2009
AGAIN: Three Shot Outside House, Northeast Baltimore
Third Triple Shooting Of The Week
4500 block of Marble Hall Road in the city's Northwood neighborhood
So BPD, what was that you were saying about non-fatal shootings going down?. The streets heard you, and they are intent of not allowing the title of BodyMore, Murderland to be lost.
Three men ages 19, 20 and 33 were all drinking in the Northwood neighborhood last night. A car pulled up and someone inside it fired several shots from a gun then the vehicle fled the scene. One man was shot in the hand, and the other two were struck in the leg and foot. Not much is known, which of course is typical for these incidents in this city.
Anyone with information is asked to call the district's detective unit at 410-396-2444.
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4500 block of Marble Hall Road in the city's Northwood neighborhood
So BPD, what was that you were saying about non-fatal shootings going down?. The streets heard you, and they are intent of not allowing the title of BodyMore, Murderland to be lost.
Three men ages 19, 20 and 33 were all drinking in the Northwood neighborhood last night. A car pulled up and someone inside it fired several shots from a gun then the vehicle fled the scene. One man was shot in the hand, and the other two were struck in the leg and foot. Not much is known, which of course is typical for these incidents in this city.
Anyone with information is asked to call the district's detective unit at 410-396-2444.
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Bodymore Murderland! -- Saga Continues
KKK Police May Be Suspended
FLASHBACK: Our original video released last Friday boldly stated that there are members of The Baltimore Police secretly belonging to the Ku Klux Klan.
Two Bodies Found In Burning Car -- Linked To Seperate Double Homicide
In a strange case out of Prince George's county, we learn of two women, 42-year-old Delores Renee Dewitt and her 19-year-old daughter Ebony, mother and daughter, found dead in a burning car. Authorities say there may be a link to a totally separate double homicide.
The two were found within a half mile of where 45-year-old Karen and 16-year-old Karissa Lofton, who were fatally shot in their home in January.
Prince George's County Police have formed a task force and detectives are seeking leads. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrests in both cases.
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Since my days on patrolling some of the most dangerous zip codes in the world, whenever I see a car on fire, and I've seen plenty, my first thought; is there a body inside? Below is an actual car fire. Early one morning in Baltimore I captured it with my cell. The firemen and police are there because I called them.
The two were found within a half mile of where 45-year-old Karen and 16-year-old Karissa Lofton, who were fatally shot in their home in January.
Prince George's County Police have formed a task force and detectives are seeking leads. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrests in both cases.
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Since my days on patrolling some of the most dangerous zip codes in the world, whenever I see a car on fire, and I've seen plenty, my first thought; is there a body inside? Below is an actual car fire. Early one morning in Baltimore I captured it with my cell. The firemen and police are there because I called them.
SPIRITED PROTEST - Thousands Rally Against Government
A big American city has several thousand converge in angry protest, and you probably never even heard about it. The last thing the "powers that be" want is word of the coming revolution to spread. The American people are angry and disappointed, and their voices will be heard.
18 March 2009
Racial Profiling, Still An Issue? Still Happening?
Has it happened to you? Do you have a story? Is it still happening or a thing of the past? The Baltimore Spectator wants to know. Email or use comment form.
UPDATED: Chimp Attack Update -- Family Sues For $50 Million
Ape Had Known History Of Violence
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE TRAVIS THE CHIMP COMPILATION ON THE WEB
As Charla Nash lies heavily sedated in the Cleveland Clinic with severe injuries sustained in a chimpanzee attack, her lawyers filed a $50 million lawsuit against the woman who owned the 200-pound chimp that mauled Nash's face and hands.
Danbury Times reports.
developing....
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Chimp Attack Update -- Victim Could Die
Last One: No More Monkey Posts. . .
Monkey: Chimp Attack Victim Speaks Out!
Holy Ape Sh*t! -- Chimp Attack Victim Clinging To Life
Is This Cartoon Racist?
Half Woman Half Ape???
UPDATE: Monkey Attacks Woman -- 911 Tapes Released -- Hear Audio
Original Story: Monkey Tuesday! Chimp Bites Woman, Police Kill Chimp
• Feb. 17: Police kill pet chimpanzee after it mauls woman (Associated Press)
• Feb. 19: Medics describe horror of attack (Associated Press)
• Feb. 19: Chimp-attack woman admitted to Clinic (Plain Dealer)
• Feb. 24: Victim's brother prepares for lawsuit (WFSB-TV)
• Feb. 25: Jane Goodall comments on chimps in human settings (Los Angeles Times)
• March 1: Chimp's "mom" tells her story (Hartford Courant)
• Slideshow: Travis the chimp and its owner (Hartford Courant)
UPDATED: Three Shot, Two Die -- North Baltimore
TWO VICTIMS DIED... developing...
Second Triple Shooting In Three Days
Three men were reported shot last night in the 2900 block of Greenmount Ave. Apparently the incident happened inside a fast food carryout. At this writing, the victims are reported to be injured but have so far survived the shootings.
Inquiries to the Baltimore Police Department have yielded few details. No motives or suspects have been revealed.
The shooting marks the second triple shooting in three days.
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SUNDAY: Three People, Including Two Teenagers Shot!
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Second Triple Shooting In Three Days
Three men were reported shot last night in the 2900 block of Greenmount Ave. Apparently the incident happened inside a fast food carryout. At this writing, the victims are reported to be injured but have so far survived the shootings.
Inquiries to the Baltimore Police Department have yielded few details. No motives or suspects have been revealed.
The shooting marks the second triple shooting in three days.
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SUNDAY: Three People, Including Two Teenagers Shot!
BACK TO NORMAL: 4 Shot On Baltimore Street
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Global Warming -- A Sham? New Study
Scientists Claim Earth Is Undergoing Natural Climate Shift
The bitter cold and record snowfalls from two wicked winters are causing people to ask if the global climate is truly changing.The climate is known to be variable and, in recent years, more scientific thought and research has been focused on the global temperature and how humanity might be influencing it.However, a new study by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee could turn the climate change world upside down. (read more)17 March 2009
BPD - A Police Department In Turmoil
We don't need cops forcing other cops to view objectionable Web sites, for fear that what they do behind office doors reflects how they handle themselves in public. But that's grown men with guns playing college frat house games. We certainly don't need cops playing text-message games with citizens who are wanted on charges involving violence. Read more at Peter Hermann's blog on The Baltimore Sun.
Citizen Spectators Wanted/Notes From City Council
UPDATE: Charm City Roller Girls Flock To Site
Welcome! Feel free to comment below article.
Rawlings-Blake A Charm City Roller Girl?
As usual there was a lot going on at last night's weekly city council meeting. While we wish to increase civil awareness., it is impossible for one reporter to cover in detail the many and varied issues brought up at these meetings. Quite frankly, let it be officially known, we are openly seeking "citizen spectators." Volunteers, who as time enables, can attend various city government functions and meetings in areas of interest to them, and write a simple summary report and maybe take a few photos or video.
In joining the roller league, she would be in fine company with previous council member politician/athletes. Former council member now mayor Sheila Dixon is a 3rd degree black belt, an avid bicyclist, and from what I hear, a boxer with a mean right hook, look out opposition! Former council member, then mayor, now Governor of Maryland Martin O'Malley pumps iron with a vengeance. Trust me, I've seen it with my own eyes.
We already know Madame President has a bit of a sporting side. Last September 11th, Rawlings-Blake along with a host of others from city government (see photo), and even yours truly, participated in a 5K Run/Walk to raise money for police and fire charities. I regretfully report to you, Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld, a man older than me, soundly beat me and finished the run several minutes ahead of me. Commissioner, if you're listening, this year I want to challenge you to a rematch.
In an age where everyone, including our own Baltimore City Council is talking open government and transparency, we are not only hoping for our local elected officials to welcome this initiative, but perhaps even assist in it, or direct some of their constituents towards this 100% volunteer, not for profit, public information/public awareness endeavor.
In all of my years of observing government, both from the inside as an employee or contractor, and from the outside as a citizen, one of the things that bothers me the most is how little people seem to be aware of the process of government. People are quick to complain and call up their representatives when they have a problem, but the actual way the machine works is a mystery to most.
We welcome anyone interested in joining our crusade of shining a spotlight on local government to step up and be counted. Even if you only want to be a one time corespondent, that would be helpful too. So come on, don't just sit there, send me an email, tell your friends about this, suggest others you know take part.
Managing editor A.F. James MacArthur may be contacted by email; AF.JamesMacArthur@gmail.com or by calling 202-321-9203.
Welcome! Feel free to comment below article.
Rawlings-Blake A Charm City Roller Girl?As usual there was a lot going on at last night's weekly city council meeting. While we wish to increase civil awareness., it is impossible for one reporter to cover in detail the many and varied issues brought up at these meetings. Quite frankly, let it be officially known, we are openly seeking "citizen spectators." Volunteers, who as time enables, can attend various city government functions and meetings in areas of interest to them, and write a simple summary report and maybe take a few photos or video.
BALTIMORE SPECTATOR EXCLUSIVE
If you weren't at the meeting last night, you probably don't know that Baltimore's own President of The City Council, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, openly declared to all in attendance at City Hall, that she is contemplating joining up with nationally famous Charm City Roller Girls! Now that I'd pay money to see. Of course, in a town with a lack of a comprehensive media, this was not reported anywhere except here. Oh, and did I mention today is her birthday. Happy Birthday Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.In joining the roller league, she would be in fine company with previous council member politician/athletes. Former council member now mayor Sheila Dixon is a 3rd degree black belt, an avid bicyclist, and from what I hear, a boxer with a mean right hook, look out opposition! Former council member, then mayor, now Governor of Maryland Martin O'Malley pumps iron with a vengeance. Trust me, I've seen it with my own eyes.
We already know Madame President has a bit of a sporting side. Last September 11th, Rawlings-Blake along with a host of others from city government (see photo), and even yours truly, participated in a 5K Run/Walk to raise money for police and fire charities. I regretfully report to you, Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld, a man older than me, soundly beat me and finished the run several minutes ahead of me. Commissioner, if you're listening, this year I want to challenge you to a rematch.
HELP US GET THE WORD OUT, BECOME A SPECTATOR
In an age where everyone, including our own Baltimore City Council is talking open government and transparency, we are not only hoping for our local elected officials to welcome this initiative, but perhaps even assist in it, or direct some of their constituents towards this 100% volunteer, not for profit, public information/public awareness endeavor.
In all of my years of observing government, both from the inside as an employee or contractor, and from the outside as a citizen, one of the things that bothers me the most is how little people seem to be aware of the process of government. People are quick to complain and call up their representatives when they have a problem, but the actual way the machine works is a mystery to most.
We welcome anyone interested in joining our crusade of shining a spotlight on local government to step up and be counted. Even if you only want to be a one time corespondent, that would be helpful too. So come on, don't just sit there, send me an email, tell your friends about this, suggest others you know take part.
Managing editor A.F. James MacArthur may be contacted by email; AF.JamesMacArthur@gmail.com or by calling 202-321-9203.
Baltimore Police & The KKK - Two Officers Disciplined
One accused of showing Ku Klux Klan Web sites to black officer, Commissioner Bealefeld's brother involved
FLASHBACK: Our original video released last Friday boldly stated that there are members of The Baltimore Police secretly belonging to the Ku Klux Klan.
Apparently Mayor Dixon and others heard us. Now will some believe our sources are accurate and we know what we're talking about?
The Baltimore Sun reports details of the disciplinary action have not been released. This occurred on the same day we learned a district commander was suspended for "integrity issues." So the questions is this. Are these incidents all isolated, or do we have some major institutional problems within the Baltimore Police Department? Think about it. Or does the Spectator need to dig up a whole lot of dirt and compile as many factually accurate incidents as we can to show a clear pattern?
Want something good to investigate? Let's get the true facts, and reveal to the public, which high ranking, and or highly visible members of the Baltimore Police Department, sworn and civilian, were released or discharged, because they were getting too close to the truth. Too close to learning about, and possibly exposing the dirty secret of the extent of Ku Klux Klan involvement, by numerous officers.
ACTION NEEDED NOW!
developing... stay tuned for much more...
16 March 2009
Secrets And Suppression Within Baltimore Police
PR Man Anthony Guglielmi Continues Crusade Of Secrecy
An Editorial by A.F. James MacArthur, Managing Editor, The Baltimore Spectator
The top story of Baltimore's newest independent news outlet, Investigative Voice, is entitled, SUSPENDED - Eastern district commander suspended during 'integrity' probe. Sadly, when you read the story, few confirmed facts are to be learned. Of course, this is no fault of author veteran investigative reporter Stephen Janis. No, the blame lies squarely on one man. Baltimore Police Department head spokesperson, Anthony Guglielmi. A Bush Administration castaway intent in bringing Baltimore into the Brave New World. A world in which government authorities are steeped in secrecy and masked by darkness. So much for the "Sunshine Laws." Guglielmi doesn't believe in them.
The same person who crafted (according to Commissioner Bealefeld, if he is to be believed) the now much maligned, clearly misguided, backwards policy of no longer releasing the names of officers involved in shootings, Guglielmi seems to have a problem with his job. For a man who is supposed to release public information, in his entire, less than six months tenure, he has done anything but.
So today, we learn a police commander has been suspended for "integrity" issues, no further details availble. Thanks a lot Guglielmi, and this is not a big story is it. Baltimore Sun, WJZ, everyone else? HELLO, IS THIS THING ON! A police commander of one of the most troubled and violent police districts in Baltimore has just been suspended, but I go to your website and I learn the Terps and the Bears are moving forward in college basketball playoffs.
What a town, what place. No wonder public corruption continues to steam roll and flatten the poor taxpayers of this town.
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NOTE: As a visual and graphic site, we like to attach, relevant pictures and video as much as possible, however there are no available pictures of Mr. Secret, Anthony Guglielmi available. Last time I was in his presence, his mean, menacing look would not have made for a flattering photo, so exercising extreme restraint and better judgement, I declined to take the shot (pun fully intended).
An Editorial by A.F. James MacArthur, Managing Editor, The Baltimore Spectator
The top story of Baltimore's newest independent news outlet, Investigative Voice, is entitled, SUSPENDED - Eastern district commander suspended during 'integrity' probe. Sadly, when you read the story, few confirmed facts are to be learned. Of course, this is no fault of author veteran investigative reporter Stephen Janis. No, the blame lies squarely on one man. Baltimore Police Department head spokesperson, Anthony Guglielmi. A Bush Administration castaway intent in bringing Baltimore into the Brave New World. A world in which government authorities are steeped in secrecy and masked by darkness. So much for the "Sunshine Laws." Guglielmi doesn't believe in them.
The same person who crafted (according to Commissioner Bealefeld, if he is to be believed) the now much maligned, clearly misguided, backwards policy of no longer releasing the names of officers involved in shootings, Guglielmi seems to have a problem with his job. For a man who is supposed to release public information, in his entire, less than six months tenure, he has done anything but.
So today, we learn a police commander has been suspended for "integrity" issues, no further details availble. Thanks a lot Guglielmi, and this is not a big story is it. Baltimore Sun, WJZ, everyone else? HELLO, IS THIS THING ON! A police commander of one of the most troubled and violent police districts in Baltimore has just been suspended, but I go to your website and I learn the Terps and the Bears are moving forward in college basketball playoffs.
What a town, what place. No wonder public corruption continues to steam roll and flatten the poor taxpayers of this town.
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NOTE: As a visual and graphic site, we like to attach, relevant pictures and video as much as possible, however there are no available pictures of Mr. Secret, Anthony Guglielmi available. Last time I was in his presence, his mean, menacing look would not have made for a flattering photo, so exercising extreme restraint and better judgement, I declined to take the shot (pun fully intended).
15 March 2009
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ANOTHE ONE: Police Shoot Man After 90 Minute Stand Off
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A Week Ago: Police Shoot Man During Narcotics Investigation
BALTIMORE SECRET POLICE -- A Special Presentation of What's Up Baltimore?
MAYOR DIXON: END SECRECT POLICE IN BALTIMORE NOW!
Baltimore Spectator Calls For Lawsuit Against City, Police!
Did Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld Lie To City Council?
Police Threats Not Related To Shootings -- Justin Fenton Tosses Eggs In Bealefelds Face
Sun Editorial Denouncing Secret Police In Baltimore
ABUSE: MD Cops Savagely Beat Man! **VIDEO**
Trust Us! -- Police Fight A Losing Battle
After Decades Of Deception, Dereliction, And Abuse, Baltimore Police Demand Trust
by A.F. James MacArthur, Managing Editor, with T.R. Mencken, Editor In Chief
(EARLY DRAFT -- be part of the process, em
ail suggestions or corrections, or use the comments link below article)
A.F. James MacArthur with Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld III. After an interview near police headquarters.
So the police kill yet another man in Baltimore, the second one in less than two weeks, and they want us to automatically give them benefit of the doubt. They tell us it was justified, and we are supposed accept this without question and go about our way. Move along people nothing to see here.
The Baltimore Sun may be content in doing this. Perhaps all of the major TV and radio outlets in Baltimore will too. Then there are all those who rashly criticized us for daring to question the police. Excuse me? So I take it the police have never lied before. There have never been any officers accused of filing false reports, wrongful death, and even murder? No cases of lies and cover up have ever been proven right? Nope, not here, no way.
DISCLAIMER: I actually like Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld. I believe overall he's doing a good job with the department. But when he asks us to trust him and his department, that's when I have to part ways. It's nothing personal.
by A.F. James MacArthur, Managing Editor, with T.R. Mencken, Editor In Chief
(EARLY DRAFT -- be part of the process, em
ail suggestions or corrections, or use the comments link below article)A.F. James MacArthur with Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld III. After an interview near police headquarters.
So the police kill yet another man in Baltimore, the second one in less than two weeks, and they want us to automatically give them benefit of the doubt. They tell us it was justified, and we are supposed accept this without question and go about our way. Move along people nothing to see here.
The Baltimore Sun may be content in doing this. Perhaps all of the major TV and radio outlets in Baltimore will too. Then there are all those who rashly criticized us for daring to question the police. Excuse me? So I take it the police have never lied before. There have never been any officers accused of filing false reports, wrongful death, and even murder? No cases of lies and cover up have ever been proven right? Nope, not here, no way.
DISCLAIMER: I actually like Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld. I believe overall he's doing a good job with the department. But when he asks us to trust him and his department, that's when I have to part ways. It's nothing personal.
TRUST NO ONE
Whenever someone says to me, "trust me," instant red flags go up. For me, trust is always earned, never asked for. Bealefeld along with his misguided, ill informed, fascist, US Constitution non believing, Chinese Democracy adherent PR man, Anthony Guglielmi have asked the people of Baltimore to trust them. When Bealefeld went before the Batimore City Council and was asked to explain the Guglielmi dictated policy of not naming officers involved in shooting, he said officers were threatened last year, 23 to be exact. What he didn't say was, not one single threat to an officer in Baltimore was related to an officer involved shooting. Imagine that. Have they earned your trust yet?
A born skeptic, even if my own mother tells me she loves me, I may trust her, but not until checking it out. Words have to be consistent with actions. Don't believe me, ask my ex wife, we're still friends, she'll tell you. It is a very dangerous environment indeed when citizens of a free republic just begin to unconditionally trust the government. Ronald Reagan used to say "trust, but verify." You can't just go taking someone's word because they say so.
Consider this; It was this same blind trust that allowed the Nazi of Germany to gain a foothold among the public. At first everyone proudly and openly supported them. Heck, Adolf Hitler was the popularly elected Chancellor. No one ever questioned anything. As they gained more and power due to unconditional public support, it was not until the ovens were already hot and burning, and the gas (Zyclon B) was flowing freely, gassing prisoners, it was only then did people begin to question. At that point, it was already too late. There's a simple principle illustrated here, hope it was not lost.
I suppose if I didn't have first hand knowledge of the police setting up two brothers to be killed (it was admitted to me in strictest confidentiality), I would be more reluctant to question. Now before any fool runs at the mouth saying, how do we know this is true, who are his sources? Let me remind you, remember Valerie Plame? When you deal with secret sources and operatives, particularly those still in place, the last thing you do is offer them up in attempts at establishing credibility. Just think for a moment how foolish, immoral, unethical and wrong that would be.
From my experience working in law enforcement and intelligence off and on over the years, there's a few things I've learned. One of them is; there's often more than meets they eye. Another is, the truth is indeed out there. At times in more ways than we think. If I hadn't seen the things I've seen, and learned what I've learned, I suppose I would be quick to accept whatever account of an incident the police gave. But I know better.
After being setup, jailed, embarrassed and rediculed on numerous occaisons, only to have nearly every charge against me eventually dropped and defeated, perhaps I have learned that in many instances, like the City Council of Baltimore now know, you can't always trust the police.
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A.F. James MacArthur's experience in law enforcement dates back to his days as a teenage confidential informant. Eventually going to the police academy, U.S. Marine Corps, and working for local, state and the federal government in various capacities at various agencies over the years, his journey from boyhood to manhood has been a meandering wild ride.
MacArthur has received numerous threats to his life, including some from the police. Except one instance, the threats and intimidation reported to police were dismissed without even cursory investigation. Unlike police officers, as a civilian, Mr. MacArthur is not allowed to be armed while dealing with well armed would be adversaries and assailants. One one occaison getting shot was the result, on another MacArthur had to disarm a knife wielding assailant, holding him down while police responded.
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A born skeptic, even if my own mother tells me she loves me, I may trust her, but not until checking it out. Words have to be consistent with actions. Don't believe me, ask my ex wife, we're still friends, she'll tell you. It is a very dangerous environment indeed when citizens of a free republic just begin to unconditionally trust the government. Ronald Reagan used to say "trust, but verify." You can't just go taking someone's word because they say so.
HERE ME OUT ON THIS ONE
Consider this; It was this same blind trust that allowed the Nazi of Germany to gain a foothold among the public. At first everyone proudly and openly supported them. Heck, Adolf Hitler was the popularly elected Chancellor. No one ever questioned anything. As they gained more and power due to unconditional public support, it was not until the ovens were already hot and burning, and the gas (Zyclon B) was flowing freely, gassing prisoners, it was only then did people begin to question. At that point, it was already too late. There's a simple principle illustrated here, hope it was not lost.
I suppose if I didn't have first hand knowledge of the police setting up two brothers to be killed (it was admitted to me in strictest confidentiality), I would be more reluctant to question. Now before any fool runs at the mouth saying, how do we know this is true, who are his sources? Let me remind you, remember Valerie Plame? When you deal with secret sources and operatives, particularly those still in place, the last thing you do is offer them up in attempts at establishing credibility. Just think for a moment how foolish, immoral, unethical and wrong that would be.
From my experience working in law enforcement and intelligence off and on over the years, there's a few things I've learned. One of them is; there's often more than meets they eye. Another is, the truth is indeed out there. At times in more ways than we think. If I hadn't seen the things I've seen, and learned what I've learned, I suppose I would be quick to accept whatever account of an incident the police gave. But I know better.
After being setup, jailed, embarrassed and rediculed on numerous occaisons, only to have nearly every charge against me eventually dropped and defeated, perhaps I have learned that in many instances, like the City Council of Baltimore now know, you can't always trust the police.
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A.F. James MacArthur's experience in law enforcement dates back to his days as a teenage confidential informant. Eventually going to the police academy, U.S. Marine Corps, and working for local, state and the federal government in various capacities at various agencies over the years, his journey from boyhood to manhood has been a meandering wild ride.
MacArthur has received numerous threats to his life, including some from the police. Except one instance, the threats and intimidation reported to police were dismissed without even cursory investigation. Unlike police officers, as a civilian, Mr. MacArthur is not allowed to be armed while dealing with well armed would be adversaries and assailants. One one occaison getting shot was the result, on another MacArthur had to disarm a knife wielding assailant, holding him down while police responded.
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