en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/564996 Comments by thirdborn333 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101909-cops-fire-East-Spencer#IDComment39477685 Smoking crack is a VERY bad habit, and I am aware that East Spencer is crack-infested; however, we must be sensitive to the fact that someone has lost their home. We must not automatically assume that because someone resides in East Spencer that they deal crack or is crack addicted. I just pray that the family is okay, and that they're blessed with safe and comfortable shelter. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:51:11 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101909-cops-fire-East-Spencer#IDComment39477685 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101909-WEB-child-abuse-charges#IDComment39476348 I never could understand how an individual could ever hurt an innocent child. What can a 3 month old do to you that would make you get that mad and enraged to the point where you would fracture their skull. Its sickening to even think about. Obviously, this person has some unresolved psychological issues that needs some professional attention, along with rehabilitation in prison! Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:29:57 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101909-WEB-child-abuse-charges#IDComment39476348 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39475398 I'm not narrow-minded at all, I'm speaking facts. And I KNOW that racism still exists. Yes, I feel racism as I go throughout life, I've experienced it while discussing this article (read certain comments posted)....My world is not at all pitiful; irrespective of anyone's opinion of me personally, or my race in general does not stop me from living my life. You can call me narrow-minded or whatever it is you think fits but that doesn't change the fact that racism still exists in the United States of America. I love and embrace all races, I don't feel any bitterness towards races that I feel shows racial prejudice; however, I am aware of it. There is no way that you can honestly say that racism is dead! Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:13:22 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39475398 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39290737 Well, just go ask your "dear black friends" if they feel that they're treated fairly in this country (don't just assume it). I have NEVER been in trouble with the law, with the exception of traffic violations. I have earned a degree, I do not sell drugs, rob, steal or kill, "I live my life the right way" and I still feel that often times I am targeted and not treated fairly because of my skin color. Trust me racism still exists in 2009, don't be ignorant to this fact. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:54:33 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39290737 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39290225 I never said that it was because of the economy, I said that it possibly could be the reason, no one knows! If he had a possession charge 7 years ago, I'm sorry to hear about that, but it should have no bearing on the current case. Hopefully, the D.A. is fair and these individuals get the help that they need! Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:44:58 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39290225 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39289952 Yes, abstinence has always been the only birth control method that's 100%. Obviously, she chose to have sex, and she got pregnant 24 years ago, and there's nothing we can do to change that. Lets deal with the issue at hand! Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:39:37 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39289952 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39238107 Clearly, I said "NOT AS POPULAR" and not as accessible as they are today. My point is nowadays girls can go to the doctor, or health department without the knowledge of their parents and without any shame or guilt and get these things. Also, there is a whole New generation of birth control methods that they can choose from today in 2009. Things has changed since 1985, you have to admit it! Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:36:05 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39238107 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39237517 I'm sorry but this is my only screen name...........But I only brought up race because someone else did in an earlier post, but I don't have to pull the race card or make any excuses. Their choice to have drugs in the house has nothing to do with race. And just because you're black absolutely DOES mean you're treated unfairly in this country (its not a pity party), and if you're of another race and can't fathom that, just take my word for it! Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:27:49 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39237517 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39236775 Blacks are always the one's getting caught dealing drugs because they are always the main ones being negatively targeted in this country; though, it does not make it right what they're doing. But, please believe me blacks is not the only ones that deal drugs, and are not the ones transporting some drugs in particular into this country or cooking certain drugs up in a lab at their house. This situation is not a matter of race, these two individuals obviously made a mistake, and will suffer the consequences that comes along with this type of crime. But, don't think for one second that blacks are the only ones engaging in this type of careless behavior, and is by no means the majority of drug dealers. There is absolutely no reliable, unbiased statistics that can back your claim!!! Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:16:54 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39236775 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39114433 You're absolutely right there is no excuse for this, but it angers me when people act as if blacks are the only ones doing this crap, so I feel a need to defend them!!! Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:20:11 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39114433 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39114147 Yeah 15 is early to be having children, and in 1985 birth control was not as popular and accessible as they are today. Angela Walker does have other children; however, she does not rely on tax dollars to support her children. She also went to college and got an education, she's also a homeowner. I agree selling drugs is not a smart move, but like I said in an earlier post there's always a reason for these things. Whether its greed, survival, self-fulfilling prophecy or whatever. We don't know the full story behind these actions. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:16:53 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39114147 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39097595 How does her age when she gave birth to her child have anything to do with this drug charge? Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:32:25 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39097595 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39097315 You're ignorant and so is anyone else that agree with your views. Its plenty of other races doing the same thing, if not more. Lets talk about them! Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:27:45 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39097315 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39048464 That all sound good, but when I was in undergrad I wasn't always able to get loans or scholarships to fund my education; luckily, I never had to resort to selling drugs or anything illegal BUT I will do it in a heartbeat if that was the only means of me feeding my child or surviving; however, I would never rob or take from someone else!!! Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:52:02 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39048464 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39040621 I mean everyone makes their own decisions. But, the point that I'm trying to make is that even though selling psychoactive drugs is wrong, he may have been funding his college tuition with that money, who knows! Selling drugs can be very harmful to an individual consuming them; however, it's their choice to buy them, and its not the same as robbing someone........And I am in no way justifying illegal activities, I'm just saying, there's always a reason why someone does certain things. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:19:22 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39040621 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39003566 So, what does the mother being 39 and him being 24 have to do with anything? Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:28:54 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39003566 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39003485 They who? Blacks? Nowhere in that article did it say anything about them stealing anything, and No, its not right to sell drugs BUT no one knows their situation, but it could be a direct reaction to the economy, and lack of jobs. Also, Antonio Walker is a senior in college a few credits short of receiving his Bachelors Degree......Don't be so judgmental. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:27:53 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/101609-WEB-spencer-drug-bust#IDComment39003485 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/090309-cops-brawl-at-La-Bamba-officer-on-leave-Puranda#IDComment33022649 They'll say and do anything to make the S.B.I. look like they're innocent and protecting the community. But, in actuality they are the main ones corrupting the community. And Hunter & Ford are two of the main officers that enjoy brutalizing, or degrading African Americans, and I don't know much about this Puranda guy, but he know it was unlawful to punch that guy like that. point.blank.period! He needs to be fired! Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:33:40 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/090309-cops-brawl-at-La-Bamba-officer-on-leave-Puranda#IDComment33022649 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/090309-cops-brawl-at-La-Bamba-officer-on-leave-Puranda#IDComment33021963 Well, the video is is not gonna tell a lie, I didn't see the victim do anything that would provoke the officer to react in such a way. There was a long enough pause in between the exchange of words between the officer and the victim to know that the officer didn't punch the victim because the victim had physically assaulted him. And I just wanna know, since when in "LAW ENFORCEMENT" is punching an individual in the face a lawful defense technique? Officer Puranda need to find another profession if he can't control his anger, because it could have been much worse! Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:27:09 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/090309-cops-brawl-at-La-Bamba-officer-on-leave-Puranda#IDComment33021963 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/071909-commish-freightliner-incentives#IDComment27784530 Well, I worked there in 2006 which was the best time to work there, because the benefits was at its best, the pay was great, and you could get as much overtime that you desired. I have an aunt that was laid off in May after 14 years, so they probably will TRY to call those individuals back before they do any external hiring, but from what I'm hearing a high percentage of those employees that were laid off, have returned to school to earn degree's, or has moved on to another job with no intentions of returning. So, I'll be glad to fill just about any vacancy at Freightliner right now! Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:11:53 +0000 http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/071909-commish-freightliner-incentives#IDComment27784530