Fucking outrageous Baltimore city council leader proposes street lockdowns

[Union Label]

Is this fascism yet? :rant: :wtf:


Snip:

Under Curran's plan, the mayor could declare "public safety act zones," which would allow police to close liquor stores and bars, limit the number of people on city sidewalks, and halt traffic during two-week intervals.

Police would be encouraged to aggressively stop and frisk individuals in those zones to search for weapons and drugs.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-lockdown-zones,1,4184517.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

[snappyturtle]

1. Oh-h boy, I don't like the sound of this.....hopefully,

the citizens of Baltimore will revolt against it! What's the purpose? Tasers aren't enough? Sounds like the beginning of matial law. :scared:

[porphyrian]

2. Maybe he's getting some ideas from Perot. - n/t

[ORDagnabbit]

3. I dunno you been to baltimore lately? 2 words...

hell hole....

[Downtown Hound]

20. And that's all the excuse they'll need

to start doing it in other cities. As soon as you start taking away freedom in the name of security, then there's no stopping it. Once it's legitimized in one place it will happen all over. Baltimore will be only the beginning.

[rurallib]

4. Wow - that will look good on vacation in Baltimore posters

"Come to the first city to live under Republican rules"

[undergroundpanther]

11. Charmed I'm sure...

Yellow stars pink triangles black triangles..sigh.

[Bronyraurus]

17. I doubt there are too many Republicans in Baltimore

[Manifestor_of_Light]

5. Then come the yellow stars and the pink triangles.

GRRR!!!

[undergroundpanther]

10. Well

Authoritarians might be wise to consider to not pin a star or triangle or some other shape on this panther..especially if you pathetic bully don't want to get yourself mauled.Wouldn't want to make your business causual yellow and khaki look more tacky with a splash of crimson. ...hun..*whistling*..

BTW I hate authoritarians every last one..

[samplegirl]

6. Affraid of protesters

would be my guess.

[samplegirl]

7. Affraid of protesters

would be my guess.

[samplegirl]

8. Affraid of protesters

would be my guess.

[undergroundpanther]

9. FUck

I knew something was up last year when I was standing on the sidewalk outside the building where a support group I used to go to,was at. We were standing there discussing with the group leader about what size dimensions the banner for pride should be..I was holding glitter and markers,he was holding a book I just gave him. There were four of us standing outside the Portal door yakking,none of us was acting suspicious,2 of the guys were waiting on the bus to come and so they didn't cross the street immediately to the stop,me and my ex were gonna go after the two people we were talking to left. We'd walk around the corner get in the car and go home.

While we all were sharing last minute ideas suddenly these twits with light yellow shirts and khaki pants on came up to us and they had official looking patches on their shirts they carried walkie talkie radios and they wanted us to "disperse" or they'd call the cops to lock us up.I thought WTF??!!Just for talking.So I asked what were we doing that warranted such a threat,they got bossy and cranked up the threat So we said our goodbyes and started to disperse . My friend who was walking away with us told me these yellow shirted idiots harass ANYONE who doesn't look white"normal" and straight enough,business or yup enough on the street if they aren't walking fast enough and look like they might be socializing because of some kind of keep baltimore safe kind of crap baltimore was doing to 'control crime'.

I really felt angry and a little paranoid about what happened that night.

Now these stupid asses are talking lock down.. Well fuck that bullshit. I wonder if in Baltimore the brown shirts will be (believers hon) cleaning up the streets by harassing people that don't look wealthy. Fuck'em. I guess the fascists of Baltimore will be dressed in light yellow and khaki? (yes it clashes too)Figures the baltimore fascists would be colored in business casual puke. Ugh.

Take back the streets..indeed.

[Union Label]

19. undergroundpanther do you live in that area?

If so could you keep us posted on any local news that comes on the tube or your local radio? This kind of shit really scares me, shrubs AMERIKA coming to your local neighborhood. :scared:

[undergroundpanther]

28. I live in Harford County

About 40 minutes away. I still go to Hearts and Ears in Baltimore when I can get there.So if shit happens while I am out I'll be sure to tell all here.,I wear alot of leather and spikes ,Got a red Mohawk,I am tall,strong, big and I can look threatening because of my size and style. The fangs don't help me look nice.Think Butch punk from hell.The cat ears and tail kinda soften the fearsome look,I think.Others might assume I am crazy I don't care because I am crazy and mad proud..Anyways my look gets attention regardless .So we'll see if I get targeted by the sunshine twits if I hang out after dark.Might hang on a corner after dark just to see what happens.If shit hits the fan I can get myself out of a bad situation with amazing ease.

[Selatius]

12. Pretty soon, other authoritarians in other major cities will call Baltimore for pointers on how to..

crush dissent and scare most people into submission.

[donco6]

13. Ah the Sunshine Boys are out.

ala "Fingermen" from V.

Ugh.

[undergroundpanther]

16. They need this finger

[gatorboy]

14. Sounds like something we can look forward to on a national level if Rudy's in charge.

[originalpckelly]

15. Pay no attention folks, this is a side effect of Mr. Curran's ED treatment program:

"Power Woodies for Everyone!"

[RL3AO]

18. There are very few reasons where the mayor would actually declare this, so I think Baltimore is safe

[file83]

21. Protect those Baltimorians from their own Freedom!! Freedom is dangerous!!

officer: Sir, I'm going to have to frisk you to see if you are carrying any freedom.

citizen: Say wha?

officer: Alright, YOU ARE UNDER ARREST!!

[Xenotime]

22. Welcome to martial law.

We have become the nazis

[Tigress DEM]

23. Remember Ghandi !! We are in PHASE III

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”


Need to remember to keep up the pressure to get our Bill of Rights back and use the process, flood Baltimore with support for its citizens rights NOT to be herded like cattle!

WE must fight above the belt --- because THEN WE WIN!!!


Chicago had pulled out what 4000 cops to watch 1000 protesters one year. Overdid it big time. Got caught on film.

Baltimore, Baby, SMILE!!

THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING or SOON WILL BE.

Knock it off!


SET OUR PEOPLE FREE!!

[Union Label]

24. X2 Tigress

This cannot be left to fade. Call and email the council about this great wrong that Curran wants to unleash. I found his information on the city page. http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/district3.htm

Robert Curran
Council Vice-President

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

[Union Label]

25. I was just on the phone with a friend

And he said this story was on fawx this morning. :wtf: Why would they point out something they would go along with? Unless even they think this is going to far, maybe there is a real human that works there and snook the story in.

[rockyandmax]

26. He is a Dem

http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/district3.htm



Councilman Curran was first elected to office as a member of the Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee in 1982 and is currently vice chair of the Baltimore Democratic Party. He also serves on the executive committee of the Maryland Democratic Party.

[lpbk2713]

27. *We'll show you punks what happens when you vandalize RushBo's billboard!*

*The line for Gitmo forms over here.*

[undergroundpanther]

29. I like this vandalism job..

Might make a great bumpersticker But if it was Changed slightly
To Curran Can't ~ We CAN rebel