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Today's Poll!Early Morning Robbery Investigation
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
At approximately 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jefferson City Police officers responded to a robbery at Melody House, located at 3031 South Ten Mile Drive.
Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim who stated that three males entered the business and demanded prescription drugs. One of the suspects was carrying a handgun, and threatened the victim, an attendant at Melody House, with that firearm.
Description of the suspects is three black males, of unknown height or build, and all had their heads partially covered. Only one displayed a handgun.
No one was hurt during the robbery, and the suspects left the business with an undisclosed amount of prescription medication.
Jefferson City Police Detectives are actively investigating this case, and request anyone with information contact the Police Department or contact CrimeStoppers at 659-TIPS (8477).
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JCLifer 1 year, 8 months ago
All this black crime is getting very old. Where are the black leaders to be found who can lead their people away from committing all these crimes?
We keep reading about all these black criminals everyday in the paper, and occasionally a white criminal. How can we put an and to all these robberies, assaults, burgleries, rapes, assaults, etc.?
3blindmice 1 year, 8 months ago
they got stuck behind some white methhead buying his ephedrine at walmart
wow 1 year, 8 months ago
JC Lifer...I'm gonna try and stay composed for the benefit of hoping something good comes from my comment and out of respect for the readers of the this here site. 1st your inference that most crimes committed are by blacks is disgusting. 2nd, although there are a large number crimes committed by blacks...there is an equally large number committed by non blacks...."white folks"!
3rd, crime is crime...committed by criminals that come in all ages, gender's, nationalities, you name it. Although there are racially motivated crimes...for the most part...criminal conduct has nothing to do with race. For you to make a statement like you did in your last post...well it is your right to do so...but it sure doesn't make what you've spewed out correct. And yes I know if I don't like or disagree with what you written "I can just leave Jeff City to you and the original inhabitants. JCLifer...if you truly believe in what you wrote..YNHMF!!!!
JCLifer 1 year, 8 months ago
Look at the numbers again: They may be equal absolute numbers for each race, but the frequency of crimes committed by each race certainly does not mirror the population numbers of each race. The rate of crime is not proportional to race.
Saying this is not bigotry. It is discussing the problem in fact. You may not like the facts, but that is what it is. Instead of blaming and name-calling anyone who wants to talk about the problems, why not work on finding a solution?
asb 1 year, 8 months ago
Crime comes almost entirely from poverty. Bigotry is born of ignorance and fear. JClifer is very afraid of non-whites and clearly ignorant of the social framework of local crime. The leadship issue is important, but black leaders have limited power and economic leverage. It's white leaders who could do more to educate, train, employ and - above all - give a credible stake in our local culture to non-whites. Lifer your bigotry discredits almost everrything else you contribute to these forums.
JCLifer 1 year, 8 months ago
Not sure what you mean by bigotry. I just notice that most of the robberies and burgleries in the paper around here are committed by blacks. You may want to choose to turn away from it, but that doesn't mean it isn't happening. Sure, poverty often leads to crime. That is why persons of all races need to apply themselves, get an education and some skills and get employment.
JCLifer 1 year, 8 months ago
What else can be done to reduce the crime rates?
asb 1 year, 8 months ago
That's a little better. However, "most" is not accurate. "More" is more accurate and relates to economics and class. Poverty doesn't "often" lead to crime, it is the greatest single source. You are right that persons of all races DO need to strive, and those in a position to provide, guide, and offer jobs need to look to all races. It's our nature to prefer our own in daily decisions, but in a multi-cultural/racial society it is a responsibility to reach out of our comfort zone. And the more power and influence we have, the greater our responsibility to give a stake to all who can identify themselves and request it.
asb 1 year, 8 months ago
For who Grace?
asb 1 year, 8 months ago
Don't back pedal without contrition Grace. You're not talking about everyone.
Gotigers 1 year, 8 months ago
With all due respect to 'asb' in your posts you mention twice that we must "give a credible stake". I disagree. Respect must be earned, not given. To say, 'black leaders have limited power and economic leverage" seems elitest at best. I do not consider myself better than anyone nor do I expect someone to give me something that I have not earned. Success is not a secret. Simply go out and earn it. I hope this is not offensive to anyone as it was not meant to be.
asb 1 year, 8 months ago
I'm not offended. I do not consider a stake in our shared lives a gift. Our politics has demanded for centuries that the playing field at least be open to all. But, non-whites in America have worked for those centuries from a lower position on the economic, educational, and political field, and NOT due to any inate failing in their nature or genes. Everything else being equal, the harder it is to succeed, the less likely one is to achieve success. Grace's suggestion that poverty of the soul is most important suggests a religious answer. Nonsense! Poverty, in every way, and unto each following generation, dims hope, denies resources, and provide the least stake in social processes. The idea that anybody can just decide to succeed can be valid, on an individual level, but as a society it just isn't that way. It's inspiring to see a cripple run a race, but how often does it come out well against the healthy? Having faith on your side clearly helps, but only so far, and anybody can have faith. The opposite of having to earn respect is having the respect you've clearly earned denied you for unjust reasons. I could go on . . . wait, I have . . . but I cannot be wrong about this or all that we teach, all that we code in law, all that the great faiths lead us to know, are just gas from a rank useless life. I won't live it.
JCLifer 1 year, 8 months ago
Poverty does not mean that positve character traits such as honesty, hard work, thrift, concern for others, etc. all have to be thrown out the window. Poverty is not an excuse to be a jerk or to steal from others.
I may accept that poverty contributes somewhat to all the crime, but the more I think about it, that is just a cop out. There are plenty of other ways to learn right from wrong without being wealthy in material goods.
It is not racist to say that one race commits a much higher rate of crime than another race. What is racist is to provide "excuses" for that race to try to explain poor choices and poor behavior.
asb 1 year, 8 months ago
Poverty isn't being offered as an excuse, but as a major explanation. Of course poverty doesn't preclude good character, but it makes it more difficult to express. And poverty clearly isn't the only source of crime. Fear, greed, substance abuse, genetic predisposition, social pressures . . . but poverty is the MOST important, not the only source. Look at racially homogeneous societies (yep, they're out there) and guess where you don't go with a full wallet. And you're right, wealth doesn't protect against crime, and can even inspire it. And finally, bigotry and racism are not the same thing. It isn't racist to claim one race "commits a much higher rate," but it is bigoted. The statement isn't true, is based on ignorance, and reflects a destructive and misdirected focus on the nature and cause of crime.
3blindmice 1 year, 8 months ago
there is no use trying to reason with closet racists. I expect any day now the republican/tea party will reveal their true agenda: one race one party.
evenkeel 1 year, 8 months ago
The causes of poverty are well known but inconvient to acknowledge for those who have an axe to grind.
The child poverty rate for single-parent children is quadruple that of children living in a two parent home. Quadruple.
Don't want kids in poverty? Don't have kids out of wedlock.
Want to hazard a guess how many of these 3 robbery perps grew up in an intact 2 parent family?
Here are Dr. Walter E. Williams Rules for Avoiding Poverty:
A youth who finishes high school, gets married before having children, and maintains a steady job is almost guaranteed middle-class status.
Wha-lah.
asb 1 year, 8 months ago
Wally Williams takes credit (and cash) for printing common sense, and you help him out by quoting him. If there was work for everybody wanting it . . . voila!
evenkeel 1 year, 8 months ago
So asb, since there is not work for everybody wanting it...turn to Early Morning Robberies! Good solution.
evenkeel 1 year, 8 months ago
3blindmice, hurling insults at those you disagree with is not very persuasive. Not at all. Surely you can do better. Try.
evenkeel 1 year, 8 months ago
Come on asb, take a chance, take a guess, everybody gets a prize: how many of these 3 robbery perps grew up in an intact 2 parent family? I'll get it started. My guess is 0.
3blindmice 1 year, 8 months ago
one party one race? am I right?
Gabrielle 1 year, 8 months ago
I am glad to read some level-headed comments. Thanks, JCLifer for bringing 'this' up. We need only look on the other side of prison walls to know SOMETHING is going on. As has been stated, all things mentioned may play a role.......number of parents in the home, poverty, education level achieved, etc. Yet, many people have one parent in the home, live in poverty and graduate high school living a successful life. As I see it, the whole thing about race was not started by anyone alive today. it was started by those who chose to 'indulge' themselves in owning people as property - aka slavery. Out of that grew discussions like this where it is somehow wrong - racist, bigoted - to talk about race in the manner it has been. Somehow the tea party is getting a false reputation of being racist and Black Conservatives are starting up special tea party groups to show how ridiculous such falsehoods are. Of couse, these folks are probably 'Uncle Toms' to somebody. Gotta explain why a black person would be conservative. That's part of keeping some people down - oh, and call 'them' 'acting white' if they speak proper English and read a lot of books and enjoy it.....I'll try to stop..... there was a time when this racist stuff was very real and serious. It really needs to stop b/c it is hurting black people. If everything that is said about 'blacks' is racist/bigotted, what do you suppose nonblacks what to do? Hire them? I know of situations where the person wasn't doing the job right - even after further instruction yet was not fired b/c the fear of being called racist for firing. AND just yesterday, had a conversation with someone about this - I learned it is considered common knowledge. What is going on is about people. It is best we see it this way - we are a diverse group of people. Proportionally, I am guessing the majority - the vast majority of non-whites -to include Hispanic people - are doing relatively well. As with most things, it is the few that make it unpleasant for everyone. Walter Wiliams' adivce works for everyone. This country has a history. We are coming out of it. This, I believe is part of the process. Americans with slave ancestors are good strong people and are dong very well given the history. **The time will come when it is clear to everyone that ALL AMERICANS have the same opportunities. I am certain of this. In the meantime, how much are we going to 'let' those slave-owners of the past continue to divide us?
Gabrielle 1 year, 8 months ago
... And it is really really important to correctly identify the problem b/ceverytime a problem is incorrectly identified - it cannot be properly resolved. So, if things are called 'racism' or 'bigotry' and it isn't - how is 'racism/bigotry' solved?
Gabrielle 1 year, 8 months ago
.....AND why does it have to be a 'black leader'? Why can it not be 'concerned citizens' who attempt to address the problem?
The bottom line is - these three individuals who commited this crime will have plenty of time with themselves to think. Three walls and bars provide them the 'opportunity' to get it right - when they choose to do so. This is where the comments of personal responsibility come in. Regardless of the history, number of parents in the home, level of education, rags or riches, each of them - are ultimately responsible for themselves. Its true for all of us.
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