CrAnIuM
08-18-2009, 12:59 PM
'Angry Neighbors With Paintball Guns' amazed at reaction
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/5814998/
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Posted: Today at 7:58 a.m.
Durham, N.C. — A group of Durham residents taking aim at speeders with the threat of a paintball gun said Tuesday that they are "amazed and gratified at the reaction."
The group, Angry Neighbors With Paintball Guns, posted signs at strategic locations throughout the city, warning motorists to slow down or risk being shot at with a paintball gun.
The group does not say if the signs are meant to serve only as an attention-grabber or if it plans to shoot paintballs at vehicles.
"We received top story coverage on local television news, more than half a dozen requests for interviews from local media outlets, and generated hundreds of comments on blogs, media websites, and Facebook," according to an e-mail from a group member, who declined to release his or her name. "We received numerous requests from individuals who wish to receive their own copies of our sign. We inspired the creation of a Facebook group. We clearly touched a nerve in the city of Durham."
The group says it is disappointed that the city has stopped funding its PACE Car program, which was designed to help prevent speeding. Kammie Michael, a Durham police spokeswoman, said budget and staffing constraints forced the dissolution of the program.
"It is very disheartening to read that the city has neither the time nor the money to continue this program. Over 1,500 citizens signed up to participate in the 18 months the program was operational. Bring it back. Tell us how much money you need. We'll raise it," the group member wrote in Tuesday's e-mail.
The department has increased patrols in the area recently, Michael said and residents have complimented the police department on its response.
"The Durham Police Department enforces traffic laws, and we plan to continue to be responsive to traffic concerns from residents throughout the city," she said.
Michael said it is a crime to shoot a paintball at a vehicle and that the signs could be a distraction for some drivers and make the problem worse.
Some residents who live near the intersection of Markham and Glendale avenues, where a sign was posted Monday morning, said they like the signs because it brings attention to the speeding problem.
"I think it's a very good sign, and it shows there is some initiative in our neighborhood," resident Angelo Abbate said.
"I thought it was good fun," resident Rusty Haynes said. "I'm not sure anybody will actually get plugged with a paint pellet, but we'll see."
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Hell yes, I'm all for a neighborhood reclaiming their rights.
The Police, mostly due to manpower shortage, REFUSE to enforce basic public safety laws such as using turn signals, stopping at stop signs and speed limits in residential areas etc..etc...
The police statement of "We enforce the law" is bullshit since clearly they are reactive and not proactive in most road laws.
Community with back up from local police is the best for controlling issues in their areas NOT police power alone.
Crack heads move in because NO ONE cares. Crack houses are rarely IF EVER found in affluent neighborhoods where people look at their neighbor on a regular basis. In poor, welfare section 8 housing areas we ALSO find high crime because no one fucking cares about their neighbor.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/5814998/
http://wwwcache2.wral.com/asset/news/local/2009/08/17/5812181/SpeedLimit-220x165.jpg
Posted: Today at 7:58 a.m.
Durham, N.C. — A group of Durham residents taking aim at speeders with the threat of a paintball gun said Tuesday that they are "amazed and gratified at the reaction."
The group, Angry Neighbors With Paintball Guns, posted signs at strategic locations throughout the city, warning motorists to slow down or risk being shot at with a paintball gun.
The group does not say if the signs are meant to serve only as an attention-grabber or if it plans to shoot paintballs at vehicles.
"We received top story coverage on local television news, more than half a dozen requests for interviews from local media outlets, and generated hundreds of comments on blogs, media websites, and Facebook," according to an e-mail from a group member, who declined to release his or her name. "We received numerous requests from individuals who wish to receive their own copies of our sign. We inspired the creation of a Facebook group. We clearly touched a nerve in the city of Durham."
The group says it is disappointed that the city has stopped funding its PACE Car program, which was designed to help prevent speeding. Kammie Michael, a Durham police spokeswoman, said budget and staffing constraints forced the dissolution of the program.
"It is very disheartening to read that the city has neither the time nor the money to continue this program. Over 1,500 citizens signed up to participate in the 18 months the program was operational. Bring it back. Tell us how much money you need. We'll raise it," the group member wrote in Tuesday's e-mail.
The department has increased patrols in the area recently, Michael said and residents have complimented the police department on its response.
"The Durham Police Department enforces traffic laws, and we plan to continue to be responsive to traffic concerns from residents throughout the city," she said.
Michael said it is a crime to shoot a paintball at a vehicle and that the signs could be a distraction for some drivers and make the problem worse.
Some residents who live near the intersection of Markham and Glendale avenues, where a sign was posted Monday morning, said they like the signs because it brings attention to the speeding problem.
"I think it's a very good sign, and it shows there is some initiative in our neighborhood," resident Angelo Abbate said.
"I thought it was good fun," resident Rusty Haynes said. "I'm not sure anybody will actually get plugged with a paint pellet, but we'll see."
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Hell yes, I'm all for a neighborhood reclaiming their rights.
The Police, mostly due to manpower shortage, REFUSE to enforce basic public safety laws such as using turn signals, stopping at stop signs and speed limits in residential areas etc..etc...
The police statement of "We enforce the law" is bullshit since clearly they are reactive and not proactive in most road laws.
Community with back up from local police is the best for controlling issues in their areas NOT police power alone.
Crack heads move in because NO ONE cares. Crack houses are rarely IF EVER found in affluent neighborhoods where people look at their neighbor on a regular basis. In poor, welfare section 8 housing areas we ALSO find high crime because no one fucking cares about their neighbor.