tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post2449417934737692646..comments2024-03-28T16:10:21.456-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: DiLuzio Shocked By Complaints About Bethlehem PoliceBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45873379271244004862018-01-28T03:04:56.243-05:002018-01-28T03:04:56.243-05:00I am white, it makes no difference in this case. T...I am white, it makes no difference in this case. The police are ready to pull you out of the car no matter what the infraction or skin color. <br />Ready to make a case out of whatever set of popsicle sticks they can find. and use hours of time doing it. <br />I left the city after 20 years because of this stormtrooper nonsense.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90878900376905536572018-01-22T16:35:19.156-05:002018-01-22T16:35:19.156-05:00Ok but the point is that white skin will get a war...Ok but the point is that white skin will get a warning and dark ones will get a Ticket/ bad treat Gonzalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202758378410931478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51783771850961643802016-10-23T05:12:16.852-04:002016-10-23T05:12:16.852-04:00Personal beliefs about the Chief do not address th...Personal beliefs about the Chief do not address the very serious issue of victim blaming that has nothing to do with race as it relates to caucasian victims. With respect what experience do you have with the Police Department. Are you a victim of rape, domestic violence, stalking etc... These matters are serious. The Chief's response to a Police Officer being caught masturbating in public is that he was not in his car. That in itself reflects a lack of concern for victims. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-990134881021639822016-09-28T15:37:53.699-04:002016-09-28T15:37:53.699-04:00While there was a member at the meeting, I still h...While there was a member at the meeting, I still have never come across a Black Lives Matter chapter anywhere in the Lehigh Valley. Anyways, I'm still glad you wrote the article because far-too-often police forces in small and mid-size cities never come under the same scrutiny as police departments in major cities. I'm pretty sure these same stories exist in Allentown, since I've seen harassment and been harassed by APD when I lived there several years ago. On a final note, I hope people know that civil unrest can occur anywhere. No city, no matter how large or how small, is immune from civil unrest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38081873185184674232016-09-12T17:57:34.244-04:002016-09-12T17:57:34.244-04:00I personally believe Chief DiLuzio is an excellent...I personally believe Chief DiLuzio is an excellent chief. Also, my experience is that Bethlehem is the finest police force in the LV. But I hope there is a second forum and this time, with beat cops. Although I am sure some cops are not always at their best, I know many of the officers and know they respect the community they protect. Having said that, I appreciate your differing view. Ideally, I'd like to hear it in person with specific examples. Feel free to contact me at bohare5948@aol.comBernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27408308901664843462016-09-12T17:32:28.784-04:002016-09-12T17:32:28.784-04:00Chief Diluzio is the problem. He will not do anyt...Chief Diluzio is the problem. He will not do anything to correct behaviors of his officers. He participates in victim blaming. It's not a racial issue. The department needs to assign a new chief. The comments on the thread are making assumptions. There is a problem with the Bethlehem City Police Department and how they treat victims. They help criminals by not only not doing their jobs but also by victim blaming. He absolutely will do nothing about behaviors of his officers. They will continue to act the same way and use the power how they choose. The City Council needs to revoke his assignment as Chief of Police. Thank you for posting the article. The issues I am aware of are not racial. Which gives the voice of the article a truth that can be seen. The Police Department needs good leadership not what is currently occurring. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68532185359293651002016-09-09T17:51:37.812-04:002016-09-09T17:51:37.812-04:00A member of the BLM movement was at the meeting. A member of the BLM movement was at the meeting. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14306345344070366192016-09-09T17:15:55.664-04:002016-09-09T17:15:55.664-04:00There isn't a Black Lives Matter chapter in Be...There isn't a Black Lives Matter chapter in Bethlehem, yet people in the comments have moved the discussion o that topic. SMH. Also, never in all my years living in the LV have people talked about "black-on-black crime." The LV is too diverse, and everybody knows crime crosses all racial and ethnic groups in the LV. While I don't believe that Bethlehem cops are bad people, they are still products of their environment, an environment which sees black and brown people as inherently criminal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75221923320791520412016-08-25T22:06:44.558-04:002016-08-25T22:06:44.558-04:00I'm calling out the hypocrite who talks about ...I'm calling out the hypocrite who talks about responsibility but fails to exhibit it. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54899441629528611572016-08-25T22:01:01.441-04:002016-08-25T22:01:01.441-04:00@7:13 PM Has no relevance. Don't notice everyo...@7:13 PM Has no relevance. Don't notice everyone else identifying themselves either so yes says someone who doesn't feel the need, NOT responsibility cause that makes no sense, to identify myself. Call everyone else out then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37962717057585062992016-08-25T19:13:47.558-04:002016-08-25T19:13:47.558-04:00... says someone who can't even take the respo...... says someone who can't even take the responsibility to identify herself. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72540841679555764832016-08-25T19:01:24.667-04:002016-08-25T19:01:24.667-04:00There seems to be a common denominator in some of ...There seems to be a common denominator in some of these postings and that is RESPONSIBILTY. Some people just want to blame drugs, alcohol, the police, their parents or something/anyone else other than themselves. Own it!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81553369145193319562016-08-24T18:14:26.481-04:002016-08-24T18:14:26.481-04:00I perfectly understand the sentiment expressed at ...I perfectly understand the sentiment expressed at the forum. There have been blatant expressions of racism in law enforcement, which needs to be held to a higher standard than just the average citizen.<br /><br />That being said, I find it troubling that a few examples are being completely blown out of proportion and being applied as fact across the board. Even when law enforcement does their job (such as running the names of everyone involved in an incident, with reference to 6:34 - I think it would be reasonable for an officer to want to know who he's dealing with), it is blown up to be racism.<br /><br />What I hope for my generation and my future kids' generation is that we lose the victim mentality. It makes it that much easier to identify legitimate forms of racism and to correct them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14824803495054737432016-08-23T19:53:46.362-04:002016-08-23T19:53:46.362-04:006:34, I'll bet your grandson plays basketball ...6:34, I'll bet your grandson plays basketball against mine.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24452116103498062732016-08-23T19:50:44.457-04:002016-08-23T19:50:44.457-04:008:22, B I N G O!!!!!!!!!!8:22, B I N G O!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13668718353284357412016-08-23T19:03:47.334-04:002016-08-23T19:03:47.334-04:00"Lily White"
Haven't heard Ester say..."Lily White"<br />Haven't heard Ester say it in a while.<br />Republican? Lincoln was a Republican. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24633136440862025232016-08-23T18:34:23.980-04:002016-08-23T18:34:23.980-04:00My 15 y/o grand son resides on the SS of Bethlehem...My 15 y/o grand son resides on the SS of Bethlehem. My handsome grand son is bi-racial. He and his friends (Black and Hispanic) were playing football at the SS Middle School, one day. On the way home he and his friends decided to play hide-and-seek in the Lehigh University Parking Garage. A silly but normal teen behavior. A LU student accused them of vandalizing the cars. My grand son, having a diplomat personality, attempted to advise the student that they were just playing around. This nut case began screaming at them and making accusations. The nut case then followed the boys as they walked home. They boys were so very scared. This nut bag called the police. When the police arrived, they ran the names of all of the boys. Insinuating they must have a record. They did not and do not. Little did the nut bag or officer know that these are honor roll students, athletes, and very well behaved young men. I was livid when my daughter told me this story. I wanted to arrive at the Bethlehem Police and inquire why these boys were intimidated and why there was the need to "run their names." However, my daughter insisted that I did not. So I didn't. My grand son is now 16 y/o and continues to be a fine young man. Maintained honor roll since middle school, going into the 11th grade at Freedom, an excellent basket ball player, kind, thoughtful, respectful, and loved by many. Yet, because of the color of his skin, as beautiful as it and he is, he and his friends were judged that day. I'd bet my life that if it were a group of non-Hispanic, non-Black young men that day . . . they would not have had their names run through the system . . . implying that they MUST have a record. All because they were innocently playing a silly game. All five of my grand children are bi-racial. I worry about how they will be judged and how all of their wonderful attributes will be overlooked because of the color of their skin. To those making judgmental remarks . . . if you are not a person of color, you have not and will not experience what a person of color experiences. Like it or not. We have "white privilege" just because . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26519066622662969762016-08-23T18:29:51.928-04:002016-08-23T18:29:51.928-04:00"Kill the cops." "Pigs in a blanket..."Kill the cops." "Pigs in a blanket!"<br /><br />Both sides have a lot of work to do when this is the message being shouted on TV. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35485733418278882242016-08-23T18:00:13.611-04:002016-08-23T18:00:13.611-04:00"There is more to every story then one side. ...<em>"There is more to every story then one side. As for the woman that clogs up the drop off lane? Get your butt outta there as Im the next car or two in line that has a place to be too soon on the am. Again Someone thinks cause they were told move it that they are "offended". What a bunch of crap.<br /><br />I have to get to work while some can go back home and wait for the mail for there check or have nothing but to wait for there direct deposoit of my tax money."</em><br /><br />When a mother is taking her son to school, and notices police everywhere, she has every right to want to know what is going on,and police have every obligation to answer her. <br /><br />You imply this woman was in a hurry to go home and wait for her welfare check. You make this implication bc you are a racist. As I stated, she works at Bethlehem Area School District,is an educated woman and works with children. <br /><br />Don't let facts get in the way of your bigotry. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5303587911116316202016-08-23T17:54:12.977-04:002016-08-23T17:54:12.977-04:005:47, That's not at all what I stated, but bec...5:47, That's not at all what I stated, but because you are dishonest, you twist. What i said,and I'll repeat it here, is that just about everyone I know has forgotten to renew his registration or has forgotten about his inspection at least once. One of my best friends drove his car for three months with an expired inspection, and did not know until he was pulled over. Your attempt to make this a major matter is nonsense. And most cops are very understanding. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67118245172391826542016-08-23T17:48:17.703-04:002016-08-23T17:48:17.703-04:00I'm not going to allow you to take this local ...I'm not going to allow you to take this local story and use it to dilute this conversation with what is going on elsewhere. If you have nothing to contribute locally, then go away.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62537019564682320832016-08-23T17:47:43.137-04:002016-08-23T17:47:43.137-04:00You B O. State that you know many people without c...You B O. State that you know many people without car inspections. How does this subject arise in general conversation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5559787241212388112016-08-23T17:42:43.163-04:002016-08-23T17:42:43.163-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6160715705344989612016-08-23T15:51:12.552-04:002016-08-23T15:51:12.552-04:003:39 Agree on all counts...well said.3:39 Agree on all counts...well said.The Huntressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77993963407558635442016-08-23T15:39:57.621-04:002016-08-23T15:39:57.621-04:00The uniform commands respect, not necessarily the ...The uniform commands respect, not necessarily the person. We all want respect but we have to earn it. That even applies to policemen, especially policemen. They are empowered to detain you against your will and even take your life if they deem necessary. These are major responsibilities and the public does and should hold them to the highest of standards.<br /> <br />I taught my kids to respect the police and be cooperative. I remind them that you will never win an argument with the police. If you think you were wronged wait until you can talk to a lawyer and go to court. Today many people are just too self centered to respect anyone but themselves unfortunately that includes some police.<br /><br />I have always and still believe that the emphasis on hiring former military personnel as cops is not a good idea. They are trained and experienced a very different reality than what a police office should be experiencing. Police are civilian peace keepers, not a para military organization. Many of the comments allude to the new crop of buzz cut, jacked up cops who have an attitude the minute they walk up to you.<br /><br />All folks have to learn that if you want respect, earn respect. As for the expired inspection stickers, it can happen but it is still your fault not the cops. Be polite accept the responsibility and move on. It would appear the one family has an entire fleet of expired vehicles on the road.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com