tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post2414449637158350419..comments2024-03-28T19:03:28.661-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: In 24 Hours, ET Publishes 12 Stories About Shootings Near MusikfestBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56863303903237202352014-08-12T04:27:29.012-04:002014-08-12T04:27:29.012-04:00Musikfest is over. thank God. The residents can c...Musikfest is over. thank God. The residents can come out of their bomb shelters and survey the damage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78944135208460736952014-08-12T02:02:37.866-04:002014-08-12T02:02:37.866-04:00Sorry, but the festival is a contributing factor w...Sorry, but the festival is a contributing factor whether you like it or not. Tine for a serious evaluation. ALL of Bethlehem is musikfest territory for ten days so let us not play any games.<br /><br />Tell me how it doesn't affect me when 10 drunks roll out of the Lanta bus a block from my house many blocks form the "official fest" cursing, shooting firecrackers and arguing.<br /><br />As to "closed records" you obviously have no idea. Talk to some city hall insiders. It has been going on for years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65504211023166797542014-08-11T14:23:43.117-04:002014-08-11T14:23:43.117-04:00I am a resident of Bethlehem. I live a block outs...I am a resident of Bethlehem. I live a block outside of the musikfest area on the north side and have for 15 years.<br /><br />I love musikfest. I enjoy it and Celtic Classica and all of the other institutions that bring a sense of community to our town.<br /><br />Sure its hard to park and loud, but it is in no way "Hell on Earth." Also, no records have been closed or anything of the sort. Violence was always reported if it occured.<br /><br />12 stories about ANYTHING in a 24 hour period is overkill for sure.<br /><br />But I don't think its an agenda to mess with musikfest as much as it is lazy reporting of the low hanging fruit. That's a day when the ET could just be lazy and put up stories that wrote themselves. I think that's all it is, unfortunately, they have caused some negative perceptions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68225904546715073702014-08-10T21:43:55.985-04:002014-08-10T21:43:55.985-04:00There should be no comped tickets to anyone, with ...There should be no comped tickets to anyone, with the possible exception of the Mayor. Your point is well taken. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76952929988647932372014-08-10T21:39:15.463-04:002014-08-10T21:39:15.463-04:00anon 2:46 may not have a moral bone in his/her bod...anon 2:46 may not have a moral bone in his/her body but I tend to agree with the suggestions. Actually I have heard some people with musikfest say some of the same things.<br /><br />Bernie I think part of the problem is two fold. Times have changed and so has thre area. Musikfest needs to be adaptable. It doesn't help when the new head of the fest states "We will change nothing" now that sounds pretty pompous. You also have the problem with the Bethlehem government. For years musikfest has made sure perks have been given to the city council and mayor and cabinet. In fact a few cabinet members enjoyed Sheryl Crow courtesy of free tickets. So with that incestuous relationship is it any wonder real reform may never happen. You saw how the Dolan issue was hidden for a some time and she is an idiot. The musikfest folks are pretty sharp and know how to cover all their bases.<br /><br />With Parks leaving it is time a serious review of the "festival" take place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84510376260445285092014-08-10T02:46:24.891-04:002014-08-10T02:46:24.891-04:00Actually started as a "music" festival b...Actually started as a "music" festival but has changed over the years into a "drunk" festival. Old volunteers have left due to the change of atmosphere and direction.<br /><br />Things have changed in thirty years. Time to re-evaluate things. The pure profit at any cost is getting strained. the pom-pom waving Bethlehem officials are incurring more and more wrath from residents. At one time it was only urine and vomit but now it is getting worse in the neighborhoods.<br /><br />The fest has changed. Time to cut it back a bit. Beer sales end at 9pm. All acts done by ten. Main Street closed at 9:30.<br /><br />Time to make this thing more manageable and drop all the arrogant pretense.<br /><br />The Moral Majority.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51440464666279272632014-08-08T17:48:09.649-04:002014-08-08T17:48:09.649-04:00Right on! I live on 2nd Ave. Musikfest is a 10 day...Right on! I live on 2nd Ave. Musikfest is a 10 day help on Earth scenario. Total tourist disrespect: pissing in residential areas... morons skrewing in cars... I've seen it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84680719627043720892014-08-08T17:35:49.978-04:002014-08-08T17:35:49.978-04:00This is only for competing for circulation to stay...This is only for competing for circulation to stay in bisiness for the gags hiding of news worthy stories that once sold papers that can no longer compete with the electronic age¿<br /><br />redd<br />patent pendingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75195928594444796922014-08-08T11:16:59.284-04:002014-08-08T11:16:59.284-04:00I disagree. Lots of places for booze. Lots of grea...I disagree. Lots of places for booze. Lots of great food everywhere, far less expensive. People go for the music and the ambience. <br /><br />I am not a musical person or I'd be there. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54986519060020570152014-08-08T10:25:02.111-04:002014-08-08T10:25:02.111-04:00Drop alcohol? that's not gonna happen. Lets fa...Drop alcohol? that's not gonna happen. Lets face it, the main draw of the event is the alcohol, food and then the music. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14530775438911563722014-08-08T00:48:01.594-04:002014-08-08T00:48:01.594-04:00The fest is and has been for some time an out of c...The fest is and has been for some time an out of control monster. It is a drunkfest. Ask people who must live in the neighborhoods. Drop the alcohol but keep the music if you want.<br /><br />the fact is this latest rash of violence is a sign of the times and has no place in Bethlehem. time to scale back or pull the plug.<br /><br />As it is, is no longer acceptable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55366329816560170972014-08-08T00:01:16.022-04:002014-08-08T00:01:16.022-04:00The only one that needs to be held accountable is ...The only one that needs to be held accountable is the mayor, the one paragraph statement was far from enough and neither was the later statement he released afterward. I'm guessing he had to confer with Morganelli, after all he's the real power behind the mayor's office. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53565410068048705682014-08-07T23:59:10.243-04:002014-08-07T23:59:10.243-04:00What does Lynn have to do with this?What does Lynn have to do with this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20091376580120058232014-08-07T23:10:19.823-04:002014-08-07T23:10:19.823-04:00Lynn is a Callahan, Reynolds, puppet. Lynn is a Callahan, Reynolds, puppet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41072219919274972052014-08-07T19:16:52.391-04:002014-08-07T19:16:52.391-04:00I blame George Bush, as I am supposed to.I blame George Bush, as I am supposed to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27783110780293121542014-08-07T16:06:44.777-04:002014-08-07T16:06:44.777-04:00drunkfest should be done away with...period...it d...drunkfest should be done away with...period...it doesn't belong in bethlehem.. if a real riot would brak out ther would be alot of dead individuals and lwaenforcement know this...it is their biggest fear...guns & alchohol do not mix never did.......it's time to get smart and get rid of this monstrocity before we look back and say boy we should have shut it down....<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20402921134239232812014-08-07T15:23:04.900-04:002014-08-07T15:23:04.900-04:00I got rid of 3:17 and a number of other anonymous ...I got rid of 3:17 and a number of other anonymous personal attacks. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45438550560637325182014-08-07T15:21:35.084-04:002014-08-07T15:21:35.084-04:00@3:17 There is no evidence Bernie "hates&quo...@3:17 There is no evidence Bernie "hates" the Nazareth police department. He likes police - he hates corruption. There is a very clear difference. Stay on topic - try to don't sharpen your axe using Bernie's back hair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-9625632629266623072014-08-07T15:19:11.122-04:002014-08-07T15:19:11.122-04:00Jim Gregory's talents would be far better appl...Jim Gregory's talents would be far better applied as sewer line cleaner and leak repairer. A convicted criminal won't be elected mayor.<br /><br />This story interests me, but not the way ET has covered it. Write a decent story, well researched. Then update it if warranted. Not 12 stories in a day. They are designed to instill fear, based on what I have seen.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87066260357239346652014-08-07T14:10:25.272-04:002014-08-07T14:10:25.272-04:00Well I remember a day when even one shooting was u...Well I remember a day when even one shooting was unheard of. Don't know what is happenning to this town but within a week we've had three shootings? Friday Night, Tuesday Night, and then the one after midnight? Im not saying Musikfest is to blame for this, but this just nuts. Hopefullly Donchez comes up with a more concrete plan to tackle these issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32032431414537892672014-08-07T12:29:18.216-04:002014-08-07T12:29:18.216-04:00The incidents themselves are news. Social media c...The incidents themselves are news. Social media comments or comments left in the article are not news. What is really sad in reading the articles is the lack of actual reporting. How about getting an actual interview with the police chief? Much easier to read somebody's FB comments and call that news I suppose. If there were 12 articles in 24 hours with a degree of actual journalistic coverage, I'd be impressed. As it is, I'm convinced the ET is simply lazy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69301984288737402562014-08-07T10:02:24.867-04:002014-08-07T10:02:24.867-04:00I agree it's news and am glad it's not swe...I agree it's news and am glad it's not swept under the rug. But 12 stories in 24 hours is overkill, sensationalizes and ends up confusing people. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48189621076761586312014-08-07T09:53:38.094-04:002014-08-07T09:53:38.094-04:00With a million visitors to Bethlehem in 10 days, t...With a million visitors to Bethlehem in 10 days, three shootings near the festival in five days is a big deal. Numerous stories on food and music accompany Musikfest each year. They are interesting. But they are not news. This level of violent crime is a big deal. While it's embarrassing to Bethlehem and Musikfest, I'm not certain 12 stories is enough. Last year or the year before, there was a stabbing during Musikfest. The violence seems to be escalating and a discussion about why and how to prevent further escalation is warranted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79471177022543791112014-08-07T09:36:14.151-04:002014-08-07T09:36:14.151-04:00"I love Musikfest - it's a major reason w...<em>"I love Musikfest - it's a major reason why I moved to the Lehigh Valley."</em><br /><br />I'm not much of a music fan, hate crowds and don't drink. I'd rather be on a trail or watch a local sports event away from everyone else. But I know lots of people who share your view. I do love Steelstacks. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34225318962837778842014-08-07T09:14:37.536-04:002014-08-07T09:14:37.536-04:00"Three shootings in five days is news."
...<em>"Three shootings in five days is news."</em><br /><br />Agreed, and all too often swept under the rug. But 12 stories in 24 hours is overkill, don't you think? Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com