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Police to discuss Alive @ 5 brawls
By Jeff Morganteen
Staff Writer
Stamford Advocate
Article Launched:07/21/2008 01:00:00 AM EDT
and Jonathan Lucas
Assistant City Editor
STAMFORD - Police today will discuss
safety concerns with organizers of Stamford's Alive @ Five concert
series because a rash of fights injured three officers after last
week's Eve 6 show.
"The chief is aware of what happened . . . and discussions are taking place about what can be done to make sure the next three concerts can go on without any trouble," Stamford police spokesman Lt. Sean Cooney said.
Cooney said several fights broke out after Thursday's concert as youths from the city's West and East sides confronted one other in Columbus Park.
At the series' first concert featuring Blues Traveler on June 19, four arrests were made, two on charges of underage drinking. Organizers banned coolers from the event in 2006, when more than 1,000 fake IDs were confiscated and more than a dozen teens were arrested throughout the series.
Police arrested seven people in Thursday's altercations, and three officers were injured, Cooney said. Two officers suffered knee injuries and one had a bruised elbow.
Cooney said one officer was placed on leave for at least three days after the incident.
Sandy Goldstein, executive director of
Downtown Special Services District, which sponsors the Thursday concert
series downtown, said much of the safety concerns pertain to after the
music ends. The concert venue, Columbus Park, closes at 10 p.m. She
said she was not aware officers were injured.
"The concerts are always wonderful and orderly," she said. "We'll be talking about what happens after the concerts."
Goldstein said the district meets with
police weekly to discuss concerns and assess each concert. They are
slated to meet today.
Cooney said today's meeting comes with added urgency.
"It's a great event and it's good for
Stamford, but when the concert ends at 9 p.m. you're left with lots and
lots of people," he said. "The last few weeks, we've seen a greater
number of disturbances and arrests."
Talk about putting your most valuable where your
mouth is!
Apparently this was not 'newsworthy' enough for the media to comment about. Can either of the other presidential candidates truthfully come close to this? ... Just a question for each of us to seek an answer, and not a statement.
You see...character is what's shown when the public is not looking. There were no cameras or press invited to what you are about to read about, and the story comes from one person in New Hampshire.
One evening last July, Senator John McCain of Arizona arrived at the New Hampshire home of Erin Flanagan for sandwiches, chocolate-chip cookies and a heartfelt talk about Iraq. They had met at a presidential debate, when she asked the candidates what they would do to bring home American soldiers - - soldiers like her brother, who had been killed in action a few months earlier.
Mr. McCain did not bring cameras or press. Instead, he brought his youngest son, James McCain, 19, then a private first class in the Marine Corps about to leave for Iraq. Father and son sat down to hear more about Ms. Flanagan's brother Michael Cleary, a 24-year-old Army First Lieutenant killed by an ambush ... a roadside bomb.
No one mentioned the obvious: In just days, Jimmy McCain could face similar perils. 'I can't imagine what it must have been like for them as they were coming to meet with a family that ......' Ms. Flanagan recalled, choking up. 'We lost a dear one,' she finished.
Mr. McCain, now the presumptive Republican nominee, has staked his candidacy on the promise that American troops can bring stability to Iraq. What he almost never says is that one of them is his own son, who spent seven months patrolling Anbar Province and learned of his father's New Hampshire victory in January while he was digging a stuck military vehicle out of the mud.
Two of Jimmy's three older brothers went into the military. Doug McCain, 48, was a Navy pilot. Jack McCain, 21, is to graduate from the Naval Academy next year, raising the chances that his father, if elected, could become the first president since Dwight D. Eisenhower with a son at war.I chose to share this with those who I believe will pass it on, to others who will pass it on. We hear so much inflated trash out there. How about a simple act of kindness ... and dedication to others placed above oneself?Has anybody heard if Barack Hussein Obama has served in The American Armed Services?
This is for all you Barack voters.From Barack's book, Audacity of Hope:'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.'
HE DID NOT SAY STAND WITH AMERICANS!!!!!
Subject: FW: $104,655.60 ad in The Washington
Post
This is such an interesting concept of one man standing up for what he
truly believes no matter what the cost! You will find this interesting no
matter what your party is!
A $104,655.60 Ad in the Washington Post ... Here is someone with the money
to fund a rebuttal to what Howard Dean, Democratic National Committee
Chairman, said recently that many Republicans have never done an honest
day's work in their life. The following full page ad was placed in the
Washington Post by a businessman named George J. Esseff, Sr. He paid
$104,655.60 to run the ad and only did it because he is sick and tired of
the way that 'the rich' are portrayed by liberals these days. It is a great
read!
Maybe you're a Republican?
"In today's America ask a growing number of high school and college
students, their teachers and professors, the self-anointed media elite
and/or hard working men and women of all ethnicities, the question, 'What
is a Republican ?' and you'll be told '.. A rich, greedy, egotistical
individual, motivated only by money and the desire to accumulate more and
more of it, at the expense of the environment, the working poor.... And all
whom they exploit...'
I am a Republican - And I am none of those things....and I don't know any
Republicans who are!
WHAT I AM first and foremost, is a loving husband of some 52 plus years,
the father of four and an American who's proud of his country...and his
country's heritage.
WHAT I AM is the grandson of immigrants who risked every-thing, including
their lives and those of their children, to escape tyranny in search of
freedom.
WHAT I AM is a man who grew up during the Depression and witnessed first
hand the effects of the Stock Market crash and the soup lines that
followed. I watched as both my parents and grand parents, who had very
little themselves, share what food they had with a half dozen other
families, who had even less.
WHAT I AM is someone who worked his way through college by holding down
three and four jobs at a time and then used that education to build a
better life.
WHAT I AM is a husband who at age 24 started his own business for the
'privilege' of working 60, 70 and 80 hours a week, risking everything I
had,
Including my health, in search of a better life for myself and my loved
ones.
WHAT I AM is a businessman whose blood, sweat and tears....and plenty of
them..., made it possi ble for me to provide a secure living not only for
my family and myself, but also for literally hundreds of my employees
throughout the years. Employees who in turn were able to buy their own
homes, raise their own families and give back to their communities and
their country.
WHAT I AM is a man who believes in God; a God who has blessed this
country... And all for which it stands.
WHAT I AM is someone who knows, if you doubt miracles exist in today's
world, you need only to look into the face of those who received
them....and the eyes of those who give them.
WHAT I AM is an American who's proud that his President embraces a belief
in God; proud of a President who understands, as 'politically incorrect' as
it may be, there is evil in this world and for the security and safety of
all fre edom loving people everywhere, it must be confronted... And it must
be defeated.
WHAT I AM is an American who takes comfort in the knowledge that our
President refuses to allow decisions concerning the very safety and
security of this nation, to be governed by the political whims of foreign
governments.
WHAT I AM is tired of hearing from leading Democrats who see only
negativity in America; racism in her people; class warfare in her society
and 'political incorrectness' in her character.
WHAT I AM is a former democrat who now understands that it is the soldier
and not the reporter that guarantees us our freedoms of press, speech and
dissent.
WHAT I AM is a man who believes in the sanctity of life. A man who is
repulsed by the pandering of the political left for votes, at the expense
of the unborn.
WHAT I AM is a husband and father who believes in the sanctity of marriage
and the preservation of the family unit.
WHAT I AM is a ex-movie goer who is repulsed by those insecure, socially
inept, elementary thinking, ego-inflated 'entertainers' who have appointed
themselves 'experts' in the fields of national security and geo-politics
and then use their forum to attack this nation, its leaders and its actions
.... Much to the delight and encouragement of our enemies.
WHAT I AM is an American who understands the difference between
'censorship' and 'choice.' Evidently, these individuals do not, because
when these same 'celebrities' receive public ridicule for their offensive
actions, the first thing they yell is 'censorship.' W hat they seem
incapable of understanding is...the right of free speech and dissent is
shared equally by those offended..as well as those who offend. I support
and will continue to support those films and performers whom I choose to
and refuse to support those I don't. It is my right as an American ~ a
right I will continue to enthusiastically exercise.
WHAT I AM is a voter, tired of politicians who every time their voting
records are subjected to public scrutiny, try to divert attention from
their political and legislative failures by accusing their opponents of
'attack ads' and 'negative campaigning'....and the news media who allow
them to get away with it.
WHAT I AM is a Catholic who loves his God and his Faith....and who's been
taught to respect all religions whose teachings are based in love, peace
and charity.&nbs p; As such, I am embarrassed and ashamed of those
individuals in both private and public life whose decisions and actions are
devoid of any sense of character or morals; individuals who are only driven
by what's best for them....rather than what's right... often times at the
expense of many....including our national security.
WHAT I AM is a realist who understands that the terrorist attack that
murdered hundreds of innocent Russian children could have occurred here, in
our heartland. That's why I sincerely believe America needs now, more than
ever, a President who sees with a clear and focused vision and who speaks
with a voice when heard by both friend and foe alike is understood,
respected and believed.
WHAT I AM is eternally grateful to Ronald Reagan for having the bravery to
speak out against Communism and the &nbs p;courage of his convictions in
leading the fight to defeat it; and George W. Bush for the vision, courage,
conviction and leadership he has shown in America's war on terrorism amidst
both the constant and vicious, personal and political attacks both he and
his family are made to endure.
WHAT I AM is a human being, full of numerous faults and failures, but a man
nonetheless who though not always successful has continually strived to do
'what's right' instead of 'what's easy.' A man who is challenging the
religious leaders of all faiths, to not only preach to their congregations
the fundamentals of 'what's right' and 'what's wrong,' but to also then
hold them accountable for their actions in both the public and private
sectors.
WHAT I AM is disgusted with the Courts who on one hand call the murder of a
pregnant woman a 'doubl e homicide,' but then refer to the abortion of her
baby as 'pro-choice'.
WHAT I AM is someone deeply troubled by a political party which embraces a
candidate whose primary 'leadership' qualities center around his protesting
of the Vietnam war and his labeling the honorable men and women who fought
in it, (50,000 of whom gave their lives in t hat action), as rapists, and
war criminals (John Kerry). That same political party then stepped
forward this year to block the appearance of a true Vietnam war hero,
retired Admiral and former United States Senator, Jeremiah Denton, (a man
who spent seven years and seven torturous months in a North Vietnam
prison), from speaking before an open session of the California legislature
as part of that state's 4th of July celebration. The reason Democrats gave
for refusing to allow this American hero to speak before th eir state
legislature was because of the 'conservative' nature of his views. As an
American, that troubles me deeply....as well it should you.
(Are you listening Mr. D?)
WHAT I AM is a man who feels the need to spend, ONE HUNDRED & FOUR
THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED & FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($104,655.60, tax paid)
of his own money, to purchase this advertisement, in order to set the story
straight. Some may say this money would have been better spent feeding the
world's poor. At the risk of sounding self-serving, as an American and as
a Republican, for the last six decades of my life, I have done exactly
that...and more. Following the examples of my parents and grandparents, I
have used my earnings to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, provide
housing for the elderly and medical care for the sick.....and continue to
do so...and I'm not alone in that work.
WHAT I AM is someone who is paying for this announcement at my sole expense
in hopes of opening the eyes of those led blindly by ill-informed elements
of our great nation, who, through either ignorance, or malicious intent,
repeatedly attack and belittle those of us who belong to a political party
that holds true to the belief, 'The rights of the governed, exceed the
power of the government.' For those interested, I am speaking only as a
tax-paying individual who is in no way associated with the Republican
National Committee, nor with any of its directors, or delegates.
WHAT I AM is a man who understands, 'the American way of life' is a message
of self-empowerment for all.
WHAT I AM is an American who is grateful that our nation gives each of us
the opportunity of self-determination and the right to benefit from the
fruits of self achievement.
WHAT I AM is an American who wants to preserve that way of life for all who
seek it.
WHAT I AM is blessed to be an American... and proud to be a Republican!!!!
This is such an interesting concept of one man standing up for what he
truly believes no matter what the cost! You will find this interesting no
matter what your party is!
A $104,655.60 Ad in the Washington Post ... Here is someone with the money
to fund a rebuttal to what Howard Dean, Democratic National Committee
Chairman, said recently that many Republicans have never done an honest
day's work in their life. The following full page ad was placed in the
Washington Post by a businessman named George J. Esseff, Sr. He paid
$104,655.60 to run the ad and only did it because he is sick and tired of
the way that 'the rich' are portrayed by liberals these days. It is a great
read!
Maybe you're a Republican?
"In today's America ask a growing number of high school and college
students, their teachers and professors, the self-anointed media elite
and/or hard working men and women of all ethnicities, the question, 'What
is a Republican ?' and you'll be told '.. A rich, greedy, egotistical
individual, motivated only by money and the desire to accumulate more and
more of it, at the expense of the environment, the working poor.... And all
whom they exploit...'
I am a Republican - And I am none of those things....and I don't know any
Republicans who are!
WHAT I AM first and foremost, is a loving husband of some 52 plus years,
the father of four and an American who's proud of his country...and his
country's heritage.
WHAT I AM is the grandson of immigrants who risked every-thing, including
their lives and those of their children, to escape tyranny in search of
freedom.
WHAT I AM is a man who grew up during the Depression and witnessed first
hand the effects of the Stock Market crash and the soup lines that
followed. I watched as both my parents and grand parents, who had very
little themselves, share what food they had with a half dozen other
families, who had even less.
WHAT I AM is someone who worked his way through college by holding down
three and four jobs at a time and then used that education to build a
better life.
WHAT I AM is a husband who at age 24 started his own business for the
'privilege' of working 60, 70 and 80 hours a week, risking everything I
had,
Including my health, in search of a better life for myself and my loved
ones.
WHAT I AM is a businessman whose blood, sweat and tears....and plenty of
them..., made it possi ble for me to provide a secure living not only for
my family and myself, but also for literally hundreds of my employees
throughout the years. Employees who in turn were able to buy their own
homes, raise their own families and give back to their communities and
their country.
WHAT I AM is a man who believes in God; a God who has blessed this
country... And all for which it stands.
WHAT I AM is someone who knows, if you doubt miracles exist in today's
world, you need only to look into the face of those who received
them....and the eyes of those who give them.
WHAT I AM is an American who's proud that his President embraces a belief
in God; proud of a President who understands, as 'politically incorrect' as
it may be, there is evil in this world and for the security and safety of
all fre edom loving people everywhere, it must be confronted... And it must
be defeated.
WHAT I AM is an American who takes comfort in the knowledge that our
President refuses to allow decisions concerning the very safety and
security of this nation, to be governed by the political whims of foreign
governments.
WHAT I AM is tired of hearing from leading Democrats who see only
negativity in America; racism in her people; class warfare in her society
and 'political incorrectness' in her character.
WHAT I AM is a former democrat who now understands that it is the soldier
and not the reporter that guarantees us our freedoms of press, speech and
dissent.
WHAT I AM is a man who believes in the sanctity of life. A man who is
repulsed by the pandering of the political left for votes, at the expense
of the unborn.
WHAT I AM is a husband and father who believes in the sanctity of marriage
and the preservation of the family unit.
WHAT I AM is a ex-movie goer who is repulsed by those insecure, socially
inept, elementary thinking, ego-inflated 'entertainers' who have appointed
themselves 'experts' in the fields of national security and geo-politics
and then use their forum to attack this nation, its leaders and its actions
.... Much to the delight and encouragement of our enemies.
WHAT I AM is an American who understands the difference between
'censorship' and 'choice.' Evidently, these individuals do not, because
when these same 'celebrities' receive public ridicule for their offensive
actions, the first thing they yell is 'censorship.' W hat they seem
incapable of understanding is...the right of free speech and dissent is
shared equally by those offended..as well as those who offend. I support
and will continue to support those films and performers whom I choose to
and refuse to support those I don't. It is my right as an American ~ a
right I will continue to enthusiastically exercise.
WHAT I AM is a voter, tired of politicians who every time their voting
records are subjected to public scrutiny, try to divert attention from
their political and legislative failures by accusing their opponents of
'attack ads' and 'negative campaigning'....and the news media who allow
them to get away with it.
WHAT I AM is a Catholic who loves his God and his Faith....and who's been
taught to respect all religions whose teachings are based in love, peace
and charity.&nbs p; As such, I am embarrassed and ashamed of those
individuals in both private and public life whose decisions and actions are
devoid of any sense of character or morals; individuals who are only driven
by what's best for them....rather than what's right... often times at the
expense of many....including our national security.
WHAT I AM is a realist who understands that the terrorist attack that
murdered hundreds of innocent Russian children could have occurred here, in
our heartland. That's why I sincerely believe America needs now, more than
ever, a President who sees with a clear and focused vision and who speaks
with a voice when heard by both friend and foe alike is understood,
respected and believed.
WHAT I AM is eternally grateful to Ronald Reagan for having the bravery to
speak out against Communism and the &nbs p;courage of his convictions in
leading the fight to defeat it; and George W. Bush for the vision, courage,
conviction and leadership he has shown in America's war on terrorism amidst
both the constant and vicious, personal and political attacks both he and
his family are made to endure.
WHAT I AM is a human being, full of numerous faults and failures, but a man
nonetheless who though not always successful has continually strived to do
'what's right' instead of 'what's easy.' A man who is challenging the
religious leaders of all faiths, to not only preach to their congregations
the fundamentals of 'what's right' and 'what's wrong,' but to also then
hold them accountable for their actions in both the public and private
sectors.
WHAT I AM is disgusted with the Courts who on one hand call the murder of a
pregnant woman a 'doubl e homicide,' but then refer to the abortion of her
baby as 'pro-choice'.
WHAT I AM is someone deeply troubled by a political party which embraces a
candidate whose primary 'leadership' qualities center around his protesting
of the Vietnam war and his labeling the honorable men and women who fought
in it, (50,000 of whom gave their lives in t hat action), as rapists, and
war criminals (John Kerry). That same political party then stepped
forward this year to block the appearance of a true Vietnam war hero,
retired Admiral and former United States Senator, Jeremiah Denton, (a man
who spent seven years and seven torturous months in a North Vietnam
prison), from speaking before an open session of the California legislature
as part of that state's 4th of July celebration. The reason Democrats gave
for refusing to allow this American hero to speak before th eir state
legislature was because of the 'conservative' nature of his views. As an
American, that troubles me deeply....as well it should you.
(Are you listening Mr. D?)
WHAT I AM is a man who feels the need to spend, ONE HUNDRED & FOUR
THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED & FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($104,655.60, tax paid)
of his own money, to purchase this advertisement, in order to set the story
straight. Some may say this money would have been better spent feeding the
world's poor. At the risk of sounding self-serving, as an American and as
a Republican, for the last six decades of my life, I have done exactly
that...and more. Following the examples of my parents and grandparents, I
have used my earnings to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, provide
housing for the elderly and medical care for the sick.....and continue to
do so...and I'm not alone in that work.
WHAT I AM is someone who is paying for this announcement at my sole expense
in hopes of opening the eyes of those led blindly by ill-informed elements
of our great nation, who, through either ignorance, or malicious intent,
repeatedly attack and belittle those of us who belong to a political party
that holds true to the belief, 'The rights of the governed, exceed the
power of the government.' For those interested, I am speaking only as a
tax-paying individual who is in no way associated with the Republican
National Committee, nor with any of its directors, or delegates.
WHAT I AM is a man who understands, 'the American way of life' is a message
of self-empowerment for all.
WHAT I AM is an American who is grateful that our nation gives each of us
the opportunity of self-determination and the right to benefit from the
fruits of self achievement.
WHAT I AM is an American who wants to preserve that way of life for all who
seek it.
WHAT I AM is blessed to be an American... and proud to be a Republican!!!!
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