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Protest today over 7-year-old's detention

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Mar 19, 2007 10:50 AM (624 days ago) by Kelly Whittaker, The Examiner
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Gerard Mungo Jr. was handcuffed and fingerprinted by Baltimore City police last week. Today, protesters go to City Hall to demand justice.
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Gerard Mungo Jr. was handcuffed and fingerprinted by Baltimore City police last week. Today, protesters go to City Hall to demand justice.
BALTIMORE (Map, News) - Protesters will take to this street this afternoon in a “call for justice” for a 7-year-old who was handcuffed and fingerprinted by Baltimore police last week.

Activists and local politicians are expected to take to the steps outside Baltimore City Hall at 4 p.m. today to demand a personal apology for the detention of Gerard Mungo Jr.

The child was taken into custody last Wednesday as he was sitting on a dirt bike outside of his home.

“It is a call for justice for little Gerard Mungo Jr. and his family,” said Daren Muhammad of Baltimore City’s Community Forum think tank and primary organizer of the demonstration.

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“We are demanding an apology, not from the comfort of City Hall, but the mayor and the police commissioner should go to the mother’s home where the crime actually took place.”

Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon issued a public apology to Mungo’s parents at a news conference Friday. Police Commissioner Leonard Hamm also acknowledged at the conference that the arresting officer could have acted differently.

Muhammad said the protest also will demand the firing of the officer who arrested the boy, because what he did was “a violation of the boy’s civil rights.”

“The officer is back in the community, which is an intimidation factor toward the young man and his family,” Muhammad said. “There are a number of individuals who could have stopped the procedure at any time, but nobody did what somebody should have done. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers and support them.”

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Busted: 7-year-old cuffed, fingerprinted

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7:08 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 12, 2008 re: "Busted: 7-year-old cuffed, fingerprinted"

 Examiner Reader said:
I believe he didn't do anything, but I will tell you this I am a law student and seven year olds can be treated like that, its not right.

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8:20 PM MST on Tue., Oct. 21, 2008 re: "Busted: 7-year-old cuffed, fingerprinted"

 ????? said:
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12:05 PM MST on Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 re: "Councilman proposes city dirt-bike park"

 Ghost2115 said:
its kinda wrong how you want us to stop riding on the streets but it seems like you dont mind that much as long as you can catch us, take our bikes and sell them for your own profit. i speek for me and my friends when i saw we just want a place thats close where when can ride and have fun without being bothered by the police. even if u cant take our bikes and sell them for profit anymore, you can still charge a membership fee to ride in the dirt bike park. please consider the idea.

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8:51 PM MST on Sun., Apr. 6, 2008 re: "Councilman proposes city dirt-bike park"

 Examiner Reader said:
we also need one in the county so hurry up!

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5:53 PM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Councilman proposes city dirt-bike park"

 Examiner Reader said:
What happened to the dirt bike park here in the city so they can have some where to ride these bikes. Only talk just to hear the city promise some more nonsense.

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5:49 PM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "City police arrest Gerard's mom"

 Examiner Reader said:
You all need to gather all the FACTS before judging others.

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5:44 PM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
We all will agree that this was dead wrong for anybody to handle a 7 yr old child this way. this kid was waiting for his dad to take him to the bike trail so he can ride. i know for a fact this child was not on the street intending to ride this bike. i also know that this child was not alone outside by himself, he was with 1 of his teenage brothers. I also know this child has changed since this incedent from school to everyday life from even the weekend before this occured. I do know this child as he was 1 of my own and as a kid he do not deserve the brutal comments you all are posting. Support the kid, if it were your own you will not feel the same. We are talking about a than 7 r old kid that;s now 8 and still have bad day to day problems from dealing with this tragady that occured 1 yr ago. Not about the mother, the lawyer,the money, the grammer or racism. It's about this 8 yr old child. God bless and i wish you all well, many of you need it..

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2:54 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008 re: "Busted: 7-year-old cuffed, fingerprinted"

 Examiner Reader said:
what

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10:54 AM MST on Thu., Jan. 17, 2008 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 RJ said:
Its amazing. From reading these comments, you would think that the world was getting more and more racist than its ever been? 1) The kid is 7. Arrest a kid for sitting on a motorcycle (ignition in the off position)? Are you serious? Someone point out where that is HIS motorcycle. Regardless of ownership...He's 7! That would mean that a dozen kids who pose on their parents bikes or behind the wheel of a car for a photo are guilty and should be taken downtown. Cmon, really? I used to live in Fairfax County, VA; bet this would have been a totally different issue down there. I live in Baltimore now, and lets be very clear about something. Not every black kid here is doomed to a life in prison. However, its the wrong start to give the kid a rap sheet before the third grade! A simple, "Kid, get off the bike." Would suffice. You dont man-handle a little boy. Call it child-abuse meets police brutality; whatever. Its just wrong. If he does grow up to be a criminal, cops can blame themselves.

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2:24 PM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
Common sense tells you that if you don't take care of your own, someone else will. Avoidance is not the answer to the problem. The mother should have gotten involved before her son starting going out in the streets alone.

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2:12 PM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
2:10 PM - Common sense, baby, common sense. It's all about the kids.

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2:12 PM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
hey i was trying to tell my point in a way that some of you would understand.or should i just have a cook out and send you an invite.

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1:51 PM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
1:08 PM - You need to go back to school and learn comprehension. Re-read - Ok can you see the sarcasm? Writer had no misspellings and is feigning illiteracy. But of course the lawyer and mother want money. The kid will probably never see any of it. By time he is of college age, it will be gone. Forever changed? I doubt that. If everyone would stop coaching him, he will forget all about it. Arrest was wrong, but no need to compound it

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1:26 PM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 examiner reader said:
1:08 PM, My, my, don't tell me that another person sees themselves so perfect in their life that they have the self righteous audacity to criticize someone's grammar and state of mind. Good Lord!!! With all these good doer's the world most certainly should be in better condition then it is. What the hell are you talking about fix yourself first, you self righteous, judgmental, wacko!!!! Ooops that is not grammatically correct is it??? Oh well, I think that I need a drink now and could careless what the hell you think about it!!

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12:31 PM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Jeff, an Independent said:
I wouldn't blame the kid. He is a product of those who "reared" him or in this case, lack thereof. What is sad is that he has a high probability to repeat the cycle that his "caregivers" introduced to him. Regardless, the "family" does not deserve any money. Hopefully, the court system has enough common sense to prevent this case from seeing a courtroom.

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12:25 PM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
give me drink i need one.that kid hear's gunshots crack heads and maybe his mother fighting with whoever is the good for now guy.but he's now shaken with fear. if baltimore city give them one dam dime.ill sue them. i scared when i go on lunch break.and some times i wont go.so i want money for missed meals'and for being forced to hear loud rap music on my way home when i stop at a red light.and i think 40 mill. will help me get over it.

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9:28 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Benshanny said:
I agree that this whole episode is disgusting. BUT - when will our society realize that without a lawyer representing her, this suit would never have been brought. WHAT exactly are the penalties to lawyers and their clients for FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS??? I thought so.

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9:16 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said: said:
with all of the crime in baltimore city, such as murders;rapes;robberies;shootings are you telling me that the officer could only locate a 7 year old child to arrest. i bet you they would'nt arrest a 7 year old in guilford who was sitting on his bike...no way. its amazing how the racist, start to come out and post there comments when its time to sue one of there fellow KKK members.

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8:30 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 examiner reader said:
It really does not matter who started it, what matters is who will be the mature one to finish it. I found that declaration of guilt in conjunction with a sincere request for forgiveness doesn’t suffice for some people. You hurt them and no matter what, you will pay for it; their revenge by hurting you back. A public apology from the Mayor wasn’t enough for the low-life, greedy, self-serving type of people. Change is needed, no more pathetic excuses, there is a better way of living no matter what has happened to you in your life, all one has to do is want it and work at it.

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8:08 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
Considering that an 8 year old and 12 year old broke into my home to try to steal stuff, it is not at all unreasonable to arrest a 7 year old for committing a crime. He might not know he committed a crime, but his parents should have known. Giving him an illegal motor vehicle is just as reckless as giving him a firearm. One would like to assume that young children in the inner city are innocents, but unfortunately too many are aged beyond their years and already embroiled in drugs, crime and gangs. If money is to be spent on this 7 year old, let it be to move him away from his irresponsible parents and to a stable, middle class environment where his education comes first.

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7:48 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
all this negative and hateful comments about a 7 year old child and you delete comments that speak up for the child. I hate this paper and will tell everyone I know.

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7:47 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
I think the parents should be held accountable for everything thats happen to their child,and their own doings.They knew it was wrong to ride dirt bikes in the city.The parents started it all,so don't blame the police for your misgivings,again,YOU STARTED IT ALL. I wonder what the parents would have done if their child was hit and killed by a car sue the city?Remember at the time,kids were causing all kind of hassles in the city riding dirt bikes in and out of traffic,hows that problem doing now?Better I think!! I wouldn't give them a cent,the message their boy will get,is,its ok to break the law as long as my parents say its ok.Lets all remember,the parents started it all!Not the police dept.Sell the dirt bike,its all you should get out of it.You know your wrong,and your sending your son and all others a wrong kind of message.Don't be greety,be greatful,your son is still alive and learned a real good lesson in life!! Norm in Catonsville

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7:11 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
Remember, you and I (assuming you are a taxpayer) will be the ones who pay for this $40M fraud.

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6:55 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
I hope that they have the same lawyer that the judge had who was suing the dry cleaner for missing pants. What a waste of time and money, and they wonder why stereotyping exists.

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5:58 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
I understood from previous reports that he had been seen riding his bike on the sidewalk. Isn't that illegal in the city of Baltimore?

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11:43 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Borders Language Culture said:
You guys I'm as conservative as it gets. But I've been scrolling the comment column and when you just say some blatant insult like "crack HO" , you lower your standard to the whiners who want 40 million for free. So please, at least give the people an educated thought to chew on rather than hurling insults with no directive.

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11:36 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Borders Language Culture said:
Yes I've posted comments that had nothing innaproppriate in them, and they were removed. All they contained was some honest truths that some people just cant handle.

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11:29 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 who said hey go 10:48 said:
I dont know if I understood your response to my comment. When I said this "oppressive white society" I was being totally sarcastic. I dont know what you mean by middle ground. I think this story is rediculous. Barely worth printing. All the taxpayers have to do is read the headline and they already know the whole story.... they've heard it 100x before

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8:34 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader - Harold said:
The attorney representing Gerard ought to be disbarred! Forty million dollars for a crazy misunderstanding? Nobody died, and no head of household lost any earning power. I hope I get on the case as a juror. This family would get nothing from me because both the family and the attorney are so darned greedy!

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7:38 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Busted: 7-year-old cuffed, fingerprinted"

 Examiner Reader said:
How much do dirt bikes cost anyway? Can you buy them with your 'Freedom Card'?

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7:24 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
So glad I moved out of Bloodymore sity.

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7:21 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
god help me. i hate baltimore and i dont live any were near there.

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6:06 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
Proverbs 12:11, "He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment." I don't want money, houses, or great possessions. All I want is to be with......but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

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5:07 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
OK Pettit needs to stop smoking crack with his clients. He points out Momma of the year was also locked up but he fails to mention she was running her mouth teh the cops. Maybe they will settle out of court for a better dye job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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4:40 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
it's xmass and her kid need 20's for his illegal dirt bike and she wants more gold teeth.

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3:59 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
How come the last names are never the same. Do I need to say more. How many more of this idiots to we have to continue to afford before they learn what a real family is all about. They are dumb and dumber together, more free loaders on society - of course that is most of Baltimore.

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3:52 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
You have got to be kidding me ?? I guess you can just sue everyone to get paid why work ??

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3:49 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
I'm having a hard time with this. Maybe it that time of year, or month, who knows? It makes me emotional to see this happen, especially at this time of the month with Christmas so near. It literally is giving me a headache! 40 million, no way!! This is a stupid move made by an attorney on behalf of his client. Life is a bitch, I am. We all have to deal with ups and downs and we shouldn't be demanding 40 million at the taxpayer's expense. There were some recent post here, and I don't know where they went but the made a lot of sense. It is a good thing to see people stand up for what they feel. This is wrong, me. This mother should put her energies into making a better home for her son and not being an example of using litigation as a form of improving their life. I am sorry me that this mother is like that she will hurt the taxpayer's if she wins this lawsuit.

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3:47 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
low life...give me something for NOTHING......you owe me......pathetic excuse for a human beings

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3:32 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
Dwight, things must be very slow in your law practice that you would take on such a suit for damages on behalf of such disgusting pieces of humanity.

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1:44 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
"I am very sad to say this is nothing new but no one wants to do anything until it his the news. My son has been molested at school by a student who has done this before.The school officials did not tell me for two weeks and this student still had contact with my son during those two weeks. I have been to attorneys here and local NAACP and no one was interested in doing anything. But as soon as it hits news these same people I contacted for help will be blowing up my phone. Its true most white america does not care about our kids .But we can't sit around and wait for someone else to demand equal justice before we are willing to do something." Yup pass the blame to someone else. Typical

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1:41 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
yes, give her 40 million reasons to take some parenting classes so u will realize a 7 year old should not have a dirt bike and should not have been on the corner in the first place get a life and get a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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1:32 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
this kid and his family would not earn 40 million in a hundred lifetimes. the damage was done because his father is absent. the mama and her ambulance chasing lawyer are looking for a payday for nothing.

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12:51 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
40 million!!!!!!!!!! What ever. This is stupid. Low life person trying to get what ever they can so they don't have to work! We have enough trash in the US that us workers are paying for. I know I can't afford anything with the cost of living going up but I am not out there trying to sue for everything. I would loose anyway. What the world is turning into.

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12:17 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 examiner reader said:
For the person that posted "some of you posters need to pray." Your suggestion would have been well received to the posters had you targeted the true issue of where pray is needed and that is for the greed in the heart of this boy's mother and attorney! The "irreparable harm" mainly in this boy's life is the mother's greed, incapability to correctly disciple her child, and the sexual promiscuity, which no doubt lead to the boy not having his father's last name. As far as Dixon's apology, it's a black on black thing, but wait her tune will change when she is faced with the possibility of writing the check which she basically signed with her public apology. Dixon and this boy's mother are one in the same, "street wise trash."

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12:10 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Examiner Reader said:
Lets get real, the family will NOT get the 40 million. Because of the apology by the mayor, and the comment by the former commissioner they may get some money. These days so many people are suing for just about anything regardless of it's legitimacy, and we all have the right to do it. Guess we will all see how this plays out - i'm sure it will take years.

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11:50 AM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 MartyB52 said:
This is absurd!!! This kid should have been arrested and the parents shouold have been arrested. It shows why Baltimore is so messed up, and to have the Mayor, Sheila dixon apologize?!?!? It's amzing to see the support that these morons are getting. Let's face it stupid is stupid and it has no color.

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11:50 AM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 examiner reader said:
9:52 AM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007: 3:41 - Did you sleep through all your English classes in school? Exactly what is you point, was it grammar issues, sentence structure, spelling errors, pronouns use, constants use.........and the list goes on! FYI, as long as the reader(s) got the point the use of grammar is secondary, Remember in college, you did go to college right, the recommended use of writing to the public is at a sixth-eighth grade reading level? I think 3:41 surpassed that level. You however may write well grammatically speaking but you suck at development of personal relationships with your fellow-man. My suggestion to you is the next time you decide to criticize someone's writing skills you look within at a much deeper level and work on the more important things in life, which is forbearance, also known as one of the fruits of the spirit called temperance, concerning your fellow-man's "minor" inadequacies. Got it!!!

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11:46 AM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 Dunn said:
$40 Million would be a nice down payment on the red line "Light Rail." - or- improving schools, parks, paying higher wages for police so we can get the best, or a ton of services. $40 million is a lot of taxpayer money that would have to be raised or cut. This city is already has a lot of waste. Baltimore is far from a "police state." My experience is that the police don't like to make too much work for themselves. Hypothetically: what if the police officers thought they might be doing some good, by deterring this kid? Maybe what really happened is that someone cared too much. Who knows what the intentions were, there are at least two sides to this story. Race does not need to be an issue in this case. People are reading between the lines. This could have been any kid. Again, do you folks witness what these kids on dirt bikes do? It is very hardcore and dangerous! Being acclimated to it a 7 years old could easily cut your life short. YouTube "Baltimore Dirt Bikes"

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11:30 AM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Boy’s family sues over arrest"

 pnut said:
Haha, that's funny to me. $40 million dollars. These people are nutz. And who lets a 7-year old hang on the corner and ride dirt bikes anyway. This was blown up and its gone too far. $40 million dollars! What a joke.

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