tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post6956665280178012787..comments2024-03-29T06:50:30.056-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: PSP Cite Constable cRaZy Over Pre-Election Trump SignsBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88727421776979608022016-11-23T18:58:16.705-05:002016-11-23T18:58:16.705-05:00Fred, That is true, and was done at the request of...Fred, That is true, and was done at the request of our DA. I will have the story on Friday. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72950496933533355532016-11-23T18:23:29.810-05:002016-11-23T18:23:29.810-05:00The charges were withdrawn today by State Police.The charges were withdrawn today by State Police.FREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569676301787265729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25469620851956159202016-11-20T23:33:38.026-05:002016-11-20T23:33:38.026-05:00I have no intention if interjecting myself in that...I have no intention if interjecting myself in that matter, especially at the request of someone who does not ID himself or herself. I have not seen the letter, nor do I want to see it. Thios post is about what happened the day before. Free speech. It is not about open carry, the second Amendment or some disagreement over the authority of a constable. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80926827941362790122016-11-20T23:26:44.132-05:002016-11-20T23:26:44.132-05:00I see the back-and-forth about 25 PS 3047 The disa...I see the back-and-forth about 25 PS 3047 The disagreement is not between the comments it's what the county solicitors office sent to West Easton just write a right to know and get a copy of the letter is it possible the solicitors office don't know what you're talking about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20882477685535486102016-11-20T20:28:20.649-05:002016-11-20T20:28:20.649-05:00"Blogger Bernie O'Hare said...
6:57,..."Blogger Bernie O'Hare said...<br /><br /> 6:57, The whole point of this post, as I've mentioned several times, is to speak in defense of her first amendment rights. It's an important issue and really has nothing to do with her.<br /><br /> November 20, 2016 at 8:02 PM"<br /><br />The Constitution applies all of it's rights to everyone--even the most reprehensible. I don't object to her right to free speech. I just question the legality of using telephone poles and street signs. <br /><br />Plus allowing the use of utility poles would open up many other cans of worms. From the fact it creates an implied endorsement from the utility pole owner(s). To becoming a greater safety issue. Let's say people move from yard signs with nails to, metal or plywood signs and bolts. How long until a pole is compromised? Or worst yet, what if the ladder should fall while posting into traffic or hit a live power line? <br /><br />And what laws exist to protect the lines from using ladders around poles? Isn't power theft and those sorts of acts generated from unauthorized access to the utility poles? <br /><br />So it does bring us back to public safety and privacy issues in many ways. J. SPIKE ROGANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812618604210761080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52303039577083756652016-11-20T20:03:54.456-05:002016-11-20T20:03:54.456-05:00Agreed!Agreed!FREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569676301787265729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56287920490457358742016-11-20T20:02:29.411-05:002016-11-20T20:02:29.411-05:006:57, The whole point of this post, as I've me...6:57, The whole point of this post, as I've mentioned several times, is to speak in defense of her first amendment rights. It's an important issue and really has nothing to do with her. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34457688439075258782016-11-20T19:58:11.357-05:002016-11-20T19:58:11.357-05:00Fred, yes. I have. Fred, yes. I have. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77675518510834002922016-11-20T18:57:17.960-05:002016-11-20T18:57:17.960-05:00It is obvious everyone is out to get this woman, e...It is obvious everyone is out to get this woman, even to the point of trying to impair her rights and elected position. She may want to consult an attorney. Bernie, your obsession with this woman is really getting creepy. Don't you think it is time to move on with your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84039516145269977082016-11-20T18:35:52.899-05:002016-11-20T18:35:52.899-05:00Bernie - As a reference have you had a chance to r...Bernie - As a reference have you had a chance to read Act 49 of 2009? <br />http://www.pccd.pa.gov/training/Documents/Constable%20Education%20and%20Training/Act%2049%20of%202009,%20Title%2044%20-%20Law%20and%20Justice.pdf<br /><br />Also:<br />http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.061.006.000..HTM<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />FredFREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569676301787265729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70268669296592065442016-11-20T18:32:56.290-05:002016-11-20T18:32:56.290-05:00Fred, We disagree. Fred, We disagree. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46020061345113849032016-11-20T18:30:50.970-05:002016-11-20T18:30:50.970-05:00I know what 25 PS 3047 says,and it does not say wh...I know what 25 PS 3047 says,and it does not say what you claim. Below is a link. Read it. It applies to police officers, not constables. <br /><br />Constables are statutorily required to be at the polls. That is one of their duties. Whether they should be armed or in uniform is not governed by state law. <br /><br />http://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-25-ps-elections-electoral-districts/pa-st-sect-25-3047.htmlBernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24134329797330502072016-11-20T18:24:04.981-05:002016-11-20T18:24:04.981-05:00The PCCD only certifies constables to work for the...The PCCD only certifies constables to work for the courts...they do not do anything other then provide our certification..they have no say in discipline nor do they educate us in anything other then working for the courts. Therefore if a constable doesn't want to work for the courts they don't need to be involved with the PCCD and can just be an uncertified constable. They can wear a uniform and carry a firearm (exempt from all licensing under Title 18 6106), again the only requirement that certification does is allow a constable to work for the courts.FREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569676301787265729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36835468479940539392016-11-20T18:21:21.059-05:002016-11-20T18:21:21.059-05:00Section 25 PS 3047 was in the letter sent by the c...Section 25 PS 3047 was in the letter sent by the county solicitors office, this is their statement not anybody's interpretation. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81512277190732925382016-11-20T18:12:53.054-05:002016-11-20T18:12:53.054-05:00Spike, No I have not. I would need much more befor...Spike, No I have not. I would need much more before I complained to anyone. Fred, the question of judicial duties and wearing a uniform are different. The PCCD doesnot want you to wear a uniform and pack if you are not certified. Take that up with them. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45672386217616041992016-11-20T18:06:36.430-05:002016-11-20T18:06:36.430-05:00Bernie - Unfortunately the law regarding constable...Bernie - Unfortunately the law regarding constables and being firearms certified only applies when they are doing "judicial duties" for the courts. Working the polls is not working for the courts or in any judicial capacity, also unless the constable wishes to work for the courts they do not need to be certified and can wear a gun or constable uniform...the second they have a court paper in their hand, that is a judicial duty and they need to be certified and insured by the PCCD. They (uncertified constables) can do other statutory duties without being certified, preserving the peace, working the polls and even enforcing the laws within boroughs...all without being certified one bit. I know it is confusing and needs to be fixed but that is what the law is right now. <br /><br />Fred Schoenenberger<br />Constable, Wilson 1FREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569676301787265729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31132840025647156162016-11-20T18:03:04.100-05:002016-11-20T18:03:04.100-05:00Constables can not take part in partisan activitie...Constables can not take part in partisan activities while working for the courts (on duty), primary election day, and general election day. So basically 363 days a year an off duty constable can say what ever they wish. <br /><br />Also, I think Pistol Pete is no longer a constable. I did not see his name on the PCCD database a few months back. <br /><br />Bernie, have you brought the issue of this constable of question being armed in uniform up to Morganelli? <br /><br />Just curious. J. SPIKE ROGANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812618604210761080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32491840678973826522016-11-20T17:54:20.144-05:002016-11-20T17:54:20.144-05:00First, I don't hate anyone. Second, this post ...First, I don't hate anyone. Second, this post defended her first amendment rights. Third, I specifically stated that, though there is no rule, I would hope that constables at polling places are uniformed and are armed. Fourth, a constable without firearms certification is not permitted to wear the uniform if he wants to open carry. You can open carry. You can wear the uniform. You can't do both. Fifth, according to Mezzacappa's own words, she engaged in political activities at the polls. That is against the law. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33736195576624206522016-11-20T17:14:30.270-05:002016-11-20T17:14:30.270-05:00You continue to allow your personal biases to infl...You continue to allow your personal biases to influence your continued attacks on this woman. Everyone knows that you hate her but that doesn't change her second amendment rights. Other constables have not gone to the polls and let others go in there place as opposed to what you said. Also other constables have claimed to be armed at the polls. Frankly I don't think these pretend police should be allowed to have any weapons at a polling place.<br /><br />You ignore her fundamental rights in your quest to continually harass her. It is obvious you want to see her thrown out of a duly elected position. You have some major emotional issues with this woman that are just bizarre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41723217648999816972016-11-20T16:22:08.101-05:002016-11-20T16:22:08.101-05:00You misinterpret the law. Try reading it. Try read...You misinterpret the law. Try reading it. Try reading one of the several stories I have written about the polling place. People do have the right to carry at the polling place, unless they are at a school or some other gun-free zone. Police officers must stay 100' away, but can be called in by elections officials if deemed necessary. Constables MUST be at the polls.they are required by law to be there. I would expect them to be in uniform and armed. Mezzacappa has two problems. First, she is not firearms certified and may not carry if she is wearing her constable costume. Second, there's a justifiable concern that she would intimidate voters, and one of her comments on Facebook indicates she was engaged in political activity. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76460489900907626962016-11-20T16:00:13.915-05:002016-11-20T16:00:13.915-05:00I personally asked the question was she sent a let...I personally asked the question was she sent a letter by the county solicitor office and the reply was yes, it states in the letter citizens in Pennsylvania enjoy the right to process and openly carry but not in a polling place on election day. See 25 P.S. 3047 it's the same ruling for police officers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40295694033859745912016-11-20T15:17:43.185-05:002016-11-20T15:17:43.185-05:00She does not have a second amendment right to inti...She does not have a second amendment right to intimidate voters. She also has no right to wear the uniform of a constable and open carry when she is not firearms certified. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7229321635245974562016-11-20T15:02:59.871-05:002016-11-20T15:02:59.871-05:00She has a second amendment right that you and your...She has a second amendment right that you and your government insiders cannot touch. She can open carry and you can not stop her. Any American can open carry. People spoke and President elect Trump will stop butinsky like you and your insider government pals from denying people their God given rights protected and set forth in the Constitution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57832064006098737652016-11-20T14:58:49.234-05:002016-11-20T14:58:49.234-05:00If he does it at the polling place, yes. but Peter...If he does it at the polling place, yes. but Peter has more integrity than that, and knows better. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69106898970356318632016-11-20T14:39:14.765-05:002016-11-20T14:39:14.765-05:00You have a constable on here regularly that is alw...You have a constable on here regularly that is always ranting about his love of Trump and conservatives and his hate of democrats and liberals. Do you want to apply the same standard to him?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com