Not surprisingly (at least to us), Eye readers overwhelmingly decided that the charges against Peter Ryan Lynch should be dropped. 48% of readers felt that Mr. Lynch's actions were justifiable and charges should be dropped, another 34% felt that he should replace the flag and then the charges should be dropped, another 9% felt that he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, 6% felt he should be prosecuted for criminal destruction of property and hate crimes, and 3% didn't know (review the results here).
82% of readers took the position that the charges should be dropped. It's important to protect the symbols of our country and our freedom. The first step toward losing our liberty is forgetting the symbols that remind us of the existence of that liberty. When we dishonor our own flag we tread on the very real freedoms that it represents; which inevitably leads to the loss of those freedoms. Eye readers have simply sided with a man who felt it was his duty to defend our flag.
About a week and a half ago APD Chief Ray Schultz told us that those of us who live in Albuquerque and are victims of crime are hurting our crime stat rankings by "over reporting" violent crime. The Chief went on to state that he "feel[s] safe." Since the Chief would like us to "feel" safe because he does, we'd like to know how you feel. Don't forget to vote in this week's Eye Poll!
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I would just like to point out, on 28 September, I tried to replace the Mexican flag, and give El Centro De La Raza an American Flag. Neither were accepted, I still have the Mexican flag it in the trunk of my motorcycle, so that in a moments notice I can be ready to replace the damaged flag and, if they ask I will gladly offer them both flags again. However, I will never walk into their office again, unless invited, nor will I attempt to contact them as an organization. Their spokes person Travis Mackenzie has my personal number, and knows how to contact me.
Eye,
You're making a lot of assumptions, I voted to have the charges dropped, but for none of the reasons you stated.
Travis Mackenzie. A spokesman for
La Raza. A Scottsman representing a Mexican organization?
What's up with that?
FBM !!
Re: "About a week and a half ago APD Chief Ray Schultz told us that those of us who live in Albuquerque and are victims of crime are hurting our crime stat rankings by "over reporting" violent crime. The Chief went on to state that he "feel[s] safe."
Uhhh...he carries a gun, is trained to use it and also has a badge behind which to stand should he choose to use it...of course he "feels" safe...as for the rest of us...we could get into legal trouble trying to protect ourselves from the rif raf even in our own homes.
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Peter Lynch...you tried to make amends..."they" suck twice!
Uh - can I try my 3rd grade math?
34% and 9% and 6% = 49% of voters opining in one way or another that Mr Lynch was at fault. Versus 48% who think charges should be dropped unconditionally.
That doesn't add up to clear support for Mr. Lynch at all.
You're a Racist Criminal Peter Lynch! Your 15 minutes are over and folks are learning what really motivated you that day, HATE! I saw your posting on the web, talking about "Wets". People are wise to your scam. I hope they convict you and give you some jail time in a small cell with some of our local hispanic criminal element. Look Peter, it's your new girlfriend "Bubba" & she shaves too!
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