tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post3687369527599934500..comments2023-10-21T05:31:04.705-05:00Comments on Merle Widmer's PEORIA WATCH: Decency 10/17/07Merle Widmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08788275198834985986noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-72570875365687770932007-10-26T16:42:00.000-05:002007-10-26T16:42:00.000-05:00Racism exists in Peoria --- both ways. My three y...Racism exists in Peoria --- both ways. My three year old knows not to walk in the street because you might be hurt if hit by a car. No sidewalks, walk along the edge of the curb --- not rocket science. <BR/><BR/>No respect is what is being profiled here along with any other inappropriate behavior, nothing to do with race. <BR/><BR/>Regardless of color, we need to have serious dialogue and workable solutions to instill respect for each other and for the law to restore Peoria.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-57373825573622753442007-10-25T14:59:00.000-05:002007-10-25T14:59:00.000-05:00To anony,Dr. Ali and her husband Bashir live at 70...To anony,<BR/><BR/>Dr. Ali and her husband Bashir live at 7012 N. Aycliffe Drive in Peoria, an almost all white neighborhood and a long way from Manual. That my friend Rita "bought" in to be part of a protest group that included Jim Polk and Don Jackson is her decision. My way to interpret all actions by individuals including those by Pam Adams in today's Journal in which she claims to have the last word by stating that she and the group she hung out with "would not have been as respectful of authority", is the way I and most of my friends interpret actions by those in a position to lead. Again, I suggest reading black TV Analyst Juan Williams and his book "Enough". He and I agree 95%.<BR/><BR/>Hmmmmmmmm.<BR/><BR/>Is Adams a community leader? Most people I know of any color say probably not but she is printed in a newspaper that buys ink by the railcar load. The JS trys like so many other entities such as colleges to be politically correct when it comes to minorities.s<BR/><BR/>I even agree with Phil Luciano's assesssment of the situation. Luciano is also right most of the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-72051668436374350152007-10-25T11:03:00.000-05:002007-10-25T11:03:00.000-05:00First of all Merle, Dr. Ali grew up in that area. ...First of all Merle, Dr. Ali grew up in that area. Her parents and sister still live in the area and she is there more then you or any one else will ever be. <BR/><BR/>How dare you, of all people try to discredit an upstanding person such as Dr. Ali. You and others like you are the reason there is almost no dialogue between the different communities. <BR/><BR/>You and others like you that believe discrimination does not exist or that African Americans spend their life playing the race card should understand that racism is still alive and well and that it you you that pulls the race card out of the deck because of your racist statements and attitudes. <BR/><BR/>I don't know why I am wasting my time even responding to you, of all people, but I felt a need to not let you or any one else make disparaging remarks about Dr. Ali.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-52412354955981812352007-10-25T07:04:00.000-05:002007-10-25T07:04:00.000-05:00It seems there is a racial issue in Peoria. Seems...It seems there is a racial issue in Peoria. Seems to be amongst the blacks. Some blacks have issues against whites in general nowadays in Peoria. I went to Manual. It's all BS. I walked down the same streets and got out of the way when cars came down Ann, Wiswall or Proctor with no problems. I never had problems walking w/o sidewalks. I just got out of the way of cars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-12820267658698584992007-10-22T13:08:00.000-05:002007-10-22T13:08:00.000-05:00The picture on Sunday's JS Editorial Page indicate...The picture on Sunday's JS Editorial Page indicates that a lot of people did miss the point including my friend Rita and anonymous and not myself and Jennifer and 90% of the community. Thanks Jennifer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-78128978801186367192007-10-19T17:36:00.000-05:002007-10-19T17:36:00.000-05:00Anony, You say "practised not by black people but ...Anony, <BR/><BR/>You say "practised not by black people but by whites". Really.<BR/><BR/>I've know Rita since 1994. She means well but she doesn't spend time on the Southside or she would see what those of us who do visit schools in that area, visit the Computer Center at Manual, visit the Boys and Girls Club activities at Trewyn and Carver Center. I would suggest she has not made a "drop in" visit to any school in the area where most of the shooting have taken place this year. By July 15, 2007 there had been a total of 30 known shootings in the South Side Mission Adoptablock, 7 of them fatal. It is not uncommon to see black youths walking 3-4 abreast down the middle of the streets with both hands holding their crotches when they see a white person approaching.<BR/><BR/>Harrassment is going on allright, and it's ruining the neighborhoods for the people who want to live with decent and civil people. And men who support the women they impregnate and hold a job. Pretty hard to do when they pass thru opportunity and don't recognize it. <BR/><BR/>A few people are ruining the schools and the communities. They are not white and black law abiding citizens and certainly not black and white police.<BR/><BR/>Read "Enough" by black TV analyst Juan Williams as a starter for your enlightenment. Better yet let's visit Manual classrooms, cafeteria, study hall, together, check in at the principals office and spend 2-3 hours observing like I have done. Then you'll be more qualified to write.Merle Widmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267875223386924271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-62728347450865225902007-10-19T15:56:00.000-05:002007-10-19T15:56:00.000-05:00It is sad that everyone has missed the point. Ther...It is sad that everyone has missed the point. There was a credible eye witness that stated that the students were not in the street. Dr. Rita Ali watched the entire scene and immediately filed a complaint. Dr. Ali is a respected, credible, person that has absolutely no reason to lie. <BR/><BR/>The police know that they were wrong and is purposely trying to discredit Dr. Ali. This is a women that grew up in this neighborhood, graduated from Manual and went on to get her PHD. WHY WOULD SHE WANT TO LIE ABOUT WHAT SHE SAW. <BR/><BR/>Teh students never got out of line the entire time the police was ticketing them. Students for years have walked down Wiswall with no sidewalks they were on in the street next to what would be the curb (if there were sidewalks).That is whatDr. Ali saw and that is what it was.<BR/><BR/>It is interesting that the white community is quick to blame the "Leaders" for practing the race card when it is played everyday, not by Black Leaders but by whites. <BR/><BR/>The Police department wants people to assist them in the efforts, but with this kind of attitude they continue to lose respect.<BR/><BR/>No one wants students or any one else to violate the law. We believe in law aond order. Just be consistant and fair in how you do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-52982233589079918562007-10-19T08:38:00.000-05:002007-10-19T08:38:00.000-05:00I would think the people protesting the tickets wo...I would think the people protesting the tickets would have more sense. This isn't a harrassment issue, but a public safety issue, particularly the safety of the students. When one gets injured from walking in the street, I'm sure there will be an outcry about why nothing was done.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and to the people who say this is a petty matter, that there are more serious crimes, what? Then why even have laws against any petty crimes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com