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Friday, August 17, 2012
Congress Has Its Lowest Approval Rating Ever Recorded
How low can you go, Congress? According to a new Gallup poll released Tuesday, Congress now has an approval rating of just 10% - the lowest ever recorded. And that abysmal rating holds steady across the ideological spectrum – with Republican voters giving Congress a 10% approval rating, Democratic voters a 9% rating, and Independents – 11%. Before 20-07, Congress's approval rating only sank below 20% twice. Over the last year it's never been able to break 20% as deadlock, partisan bickering, and theatrics have dominated the 112th session of Congress. Curiously, this is the first Congress elected post-Citizens United – and nearly 300 million dollars in outside corporate and billionaire cash propelled these Members into office – the most ever recorded. In the last midterm election, in 20-06, there was fewer than $80 million in outside spending. In other words, we have the best Congress money can buy – and the people don't like it! To pay back the oil barons who funded their campaigns, Republicans in the House have held 191 votes against the environment – averaging one vote per day – blocking regulations to keep our air and water safe – and blocking action to address global climate change. To pay back the health insurers, Republicans in the House have tried to repeal Obamacare 33 times. And to pay back the banksters, Republicans in the House have been working around the clock to water-down, defund, or outright repeal new regulations on Wall Street to prevent another financial meltdown. In other words, this Congress – in particular, the House of Representatives, has been focused on helping only one class of Americans – the 1% - leaving the 99% behind. It's time to ask the five right-wing Justices on the Supreme Court if they still think money doesn't corrupt our government.
How Politicians And The Press Overstated Military Budget Cuts By $100 Billion
Anxiety is rising in Washington about the big cuts to military spending slated to go into effect in January unless Congress takes action.
Republicans, defense industry executives, and some Democrats are arguing hard against the automatic cuts, which were the result of last summer’s deal [1] to raise the debt ceiling and would also cut nondefense spending equally. Multiple members of Congress have warned that slashing defense spending by $600 billion would devastate the military, with Sen. Lindsey Graham this month predicting the cuts [2] would deal “a death blow to our ability to defend ourselves.”
There’s just one problem: The number they cite is wrong.
The law triggering the cuts does not slash the military budget by $600 billion. That figure — which has also been widely cited in the media [3] — overstates the amount of military cuts by more than $100 billion.
Signed by President Obama last August after the debt ceiling drama, the law actually requires $492 billion in military budget cuts. (The cuts are slated to take place over nine years.)
The oft-repeated higher figure of $600 billion is actually the total in projected deficit reduction that the government would get by cutting $492 billion from the military. The extra $108 billion in projected savings would come via interest payments the government wouldn't have to make. Since the government would be spending less, it could borrow less and thus save on interest.
“It is downright misleading to say that sequestration will cut defense by $600 billion,” said David Berteau [4], senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a former Defense Department official. (Sequestration [5] is the term often used in Washington to refer to the cuts.)
“This entire exercise against sequestration is tainted by the intense desire of several parties — from the members of Congress who voted for the bill to the Pentagon that wants to avoid the cuts — to make sequestration seem untenable,” Berteau added.
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Republicans, defense industry executives, and some Democrats are arguing hard against the automatic cuts, which were the result of last summer’s deal [1] to raise the debt ceiling and would also cut nondefense spending equally. Multiple members of Congress have warned that slashing defense spending by $600 billion would devastate the military, with Sen. Lindsey Graham this month predicting the cuts [2] would deal “a death blow to our ability to defend ourselves.”
There’s just one problem: The number they cite is wrong.
The law triggering the cuts does not slash the military budget by $600 billion. That figure — which has also been widely cited in the media [3] — overstates the amount of military cuts by more than $100 billion.
Signed by President Obama last August after the debt ceiling drama, the law actually requires $492 billion in military budget cuts. (The cuts are slated to take place over nine years.)
The oft-repeated higher figure of $600 billion is actually the total in projected deficit reduction that the government would get by cutting $492 billion from the military. The extra $108 billion in projected savings would come via interest payments the government wouldn't have to make. Since the government would be spending less, it could borrow less and thus save on interest.
“It is downright misleading to say that sequestration will cut defense by $600 billion,” said David Berteau [4], senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a former Defense Department official. (Sequestration [5] is the term often used in Washington to refer to the cuts.)
“This entire exercise against sequestration is tainted by the intense desire of several parties — from the members of Congress who voted for the bill to the Pentagon that wants to avoid the cuts — to make sequestration seem untenable,” Berteau added.
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Maryland's Unemployment Rate Edges Up To 7%
Maryland's unemployment rate inched up to 7% today in the latest state employment picture released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From June to July, the state netted a gain of 800 jobs, while June's numbers were revised sightly upwards. The June unemployment rate was 6.9%, while January was 6.5%.
"This is not nearly enough job growth to say we're competitive in the region," said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. "And a spike of half a point in the unemployment rate since the beginning of the year is a disturbing trend to say the least."
Virginia saw a gain of 21,300 new jobs, the third-highest in the country between June and July, and its unemployment rate is 5.9%.
"Maryland has a formidable competitor south of the Potomac and Virginia once again is showing the way forward in job growth," added Hogan.
"This is not nearly enough job growth to say we're competitive in the region," said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. "And a spike of half a point in the unemployment rate since the beginning of the year is a disturbing trend to say the least."
Virginia saw a gain of 21,300 new jobs, the third-highest in the country between June and July, and its unemployment rate is 5.9%.
"Maryland has a formidable competitor south of the Potomac and Virginia once again is showing the way forward in job growth," added Hogan.
What Happens If Obama Wins
On Tuesday evening Glenn Beck declared that if Barack Obama is reelected president, Americans will have only themselves to thank and will, essentially, reap what they deserve. He qualified that it pained him to admit such truths, but stressed that it is far better to deal with “harsh warnings” than the harsh consequences of a second Obama presidency. He ceded that during the 2008 election, Americans, being the consummate optimists, hoped to believe the best about Barack Obama when he emerged on the political scene. While the warning signs were there the public was “blinded” by the moment. “This time around there is no excuse, we will get exactly what we deserve,” Beck said.
Beck posited that under another Obama presidency America could become vulnerable to additional terrorist attacks and that the threats to Israel would mount as anti-Semitism rises across the globe. Likewise, record deficits, spending, bailouts, rising unemployment and corruption along with unsustainable investments (like Solyndra) will all boil down to disaster. He added that the economy both here and abroad could likely collapse and that the Muslim Brotherhood will begin to see success as it morphs from Islamic militant group to the architects of a far-reaching, anti-Western caliphate.
The usual suspects
So what, exactly, would the country look like during and after a second Obama term?
Aside from the possible outcomes Beck outlined, are increases in defense cuts and “green energy” investments — sound or otherwise. In turn, should President Obama occupy the Oval Office for another four years, it is almost definite that the Affordable Care Act will not be reformed in any meaningful or significant way, even if Republicans keep the House and take the Senate.
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Beck posited that under another Obama presidency America could become vulnerable to additional terrorist attacks and that the threats to Israel would mount as anti-Semitism rises across the globe. Likewise, record deficits, spending, bailouts, rising unemployment and corruption along with unsustainable investments (like Solyndra) will all boil down to disaster. He added that the economy both here and abroad could likely collapse and that the Muslim Brotherhood will begin to see success as it morphs from Islamic militant group to the architects of a far-reaching, anti-Western caliphate.
The usual suspects
So what, exactly, would the country look like during and after a second Obama term?
Aside from the possible outcomes Beck outlined, are increases in defense cuts and “green energy” investments — sound or otherwise. In turn, should President Obama occupy the Oval Office for another four years, it is almost definite that the Affordable Care Act will not be reformed in any meaningful or significant way, even if Republicans keep the House and take the Senate.
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Salisbury News Welcomes New Advertiser The Plaza Deli
The Downtown Plaza Deli has been open for a few months now and the owner Phil wanted to make sure he had everything in order and running right before he started advertising. If you haven't been there, the food is fantastic. Phil is one of the most energetic people I know. He offers FRESH food every single day and I do mean FRESH!
The prices are more than reasonable and I have yet to ever have someone tell me their meal wasn't fantastic. If you work in the Downtown area and haven't tried the Plaza Deli, stop in today and meet Phil and his Staff.
Next week Salisbury News in conjunction with the Plaza Deli will be offering something VERY special for lunch. Once we have the date set I'll let you know.
Secret Service Bought Cupcakes To Thank Baker For Turning Down Biden
Secret Service officers associated with Vice President Joe Biden bought a pile of cupcakes from the baker who refused to host Biden at his shop — and they did so out of gratitude.
It’s a startling news nugget at the bottom of a local report. “[S]hortly after Crumb and Get It told Biden’s advance people ‘no’ — the secret service walked in and told [owner] Chris McMurray ”Thanks for standing up and saying ‘no’ — then they bought a whole bunch of cookies and cupcakes,” according to the Valley Reporter (Va.).
I DESPISE JAMIE DIMON & HIS ILK
“Narcissism is a failure not of conscience but of empathy, which is the capacity to perceive emotions in others and so react to them appropriately. The poor narcissist cannot see past his own nose, emotionally speaking, and as with the Pillsbury Doughboy, any input from the outside will spring back as if nothing had happened.
Unlike sociopaths, narcissists often are in psychological pain, and may sometimes seek psychotherapy. When a narcissist looks for help, one of the underlying issues is usually that, unbeknownst to him, he is alienating his relationships on account of his lack of empathy with others, and is feeling confused, abandoned, and lonely.
He misses the people he loves, and is ill-equipped to get them back. Sociopaths, in contrast, do not care about other people, and so do not miss them when they are alienated or gone, except as one might regret the absence of a useful appliance that one has somehow lost.”
Martha Stout, The Sociopath Next Door
“Even psychopaths have emotions. Then again, maybe not…Killing is killing whether done for duty, profit, or fun.”
Richard Ramirez, The Night Stalker
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Unlike sociopaths, narcissists often are in psychological pain, and may sometimes seek psychotherapy. When a narcissist looks for help, one of the underlying issues is usually that, unbeknownst to him, he is alienating his relationships on account of his lack of empathy with others, and is feeling confused, abandoned, and lonely.
He misses the people he loves, and is ill-equipped to get them back. Sociopaths, in contrast, do not care about other people, and so do not miss them when they are alienated or gone, except as one might regret the absence of a useful appliance that one has somehow lost.”
Martha Stout, The Sociopath Next Door
“Even psychopaths have emotions. Then again, maybe not…Killing is killing whether done for duty, profit, or fun.”
Richard Ramirez, The Night Stalker
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Troopers Investigate Rehoboth Beach Exxon Robbery
Location:
Exxon Gas Station, 18904 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 6:30 a.m.
Victim:
35 year old female employee
Suspect:
White male, blonde hair with glasses. Last seen wearing gray hooded sweatshirt and khaki shorts (no further physical or clothing description available). Suspect was armed with a small “crowbar” type object.
No surveillance photo’s available
Resume:
Rehoboth Beach-Troopers are investigating the attempted robbery of an Exxon gas station that occurred in Rehoboth Beach, yesterday morning.
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at approximately 6:30 a.m. as a male suspect entered the Exxon gas station and confronted the 35 year old female employee. The suspect displayed a small “crowbar” type object and demanded money, attempting to force his way behind the sales counter where the cash register is located. The victim did not comply and pushed the suspect and forced him out of the business. The suspect fled on foot empty handed towards Truitts Avenue. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com
Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
Exxon Gas Station, 18904 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 6:30 a.m.
Victim:
35 year old female employee
Suspect:
White male, blonde hair with glasses. Last seen wearing gray hooded sweatshirt and khaki shorts (no further physical or clothing description available). Suspect was armed with a small “crowbar” type object.
No surveillance photo’s available
Resume:
Rehoboth Beach-Troopers are investigating the attempted robbery of an Exxon gas station that occurred in Rehoboth Beach, yesterday morning.
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at approximately 6:30 a.m. as a male suspect entered the Exxon gas station and confronted the 35 year old female employee. The suspect displayed a small “crowbar” type object and demanded money, attempting to force his way behind the sales counter where the cash register is located. The victim did not comply and pushed the suspect and forced him out of the business. The suspect fled on foot empty handed towards Truitts Avenue. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com
Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
What's Happening In Ocean City
August 16-19
2012 Dew TourOn the beach near Inlet Pier Visit Website
August 16
Sunset Park Party NightSouth Division Street Visit Website
August 16
Vocaldente: a capella art from GermanyFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 17
Cabaret - The MusicalFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 18
Cascading CarlosFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 18
Cabaret - The MusicalFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 19
Sundaes in the ParkNorthside Park Visit Website
August 19
Beach Lights SpectacularNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 21
Beach FireworksNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 22
Concerts on the BeachNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 23
Sunset Park Party NightSouth Division Street Visit Website
August 23
Tommy Edward as Sir RodFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 24 - 26
UPTOWN Beach BashBJ's on the Water, Princess Royale, The Blue Ox Bar & Grill, & Northside Park Visit Website
August 24
Voloshky Ukranian Dance EnsembleFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 25
Uncle Pete Rocks!Freeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 25
Rock & Roll for Alzheimer'sOcean City Convention Center Visit Website
August 26
Sundaes in the ParkNorthside Park Visit Website
August 26
Beach Lights SpectacularNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 28
Beach FireworksNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 29
Concerts on the BeachNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 30
Sunset Park Party NightSouth Division Street Visit Website
August 30
First State BalletFreeman Stage Bayside Visit Website
2012 Dew TourOn the beach near Inlet Pier Visit Website
August 16
Sunset Park Party NightSouth Division Street Visit Website
August 16
Vocaldente: a capella art from GermanyFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 17
Cabaret - The MusicalFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 18
Cascading CarlosFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 18
Cabaret - The MusicalFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 19
Sundaes in the ParkNorthside Park Visit Website
August 19
Beach Lights SpectacularNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 21
Beach FireworksNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 22
Concerts on the BeachNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 23
Sunset Park Party NightSouth Division Street Visit Website
August 23
Tommy Edward as Sir RodFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 24 - 26
UPTOWN Beach BashBJ's on the Water, Princess Royale, The Blue Ox Bar & Grill, & Northside Park Visit Website
August 24
Voloshky Ukranian Dance EnsembleFreeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 25
Uncle Pete Rocks!Freeman Stage at Bayside Visit Website
August 25
Rock & Roll for Alzheimer'sOcean City Convention Center Visit Website
August 26
Sundaes in the ParkNorthside Park Visit Website
August 26
Beach Lights SpectacularNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 28
Beach FireworksNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 29
Concerts on the BeachNorth Division Street Visit Website
August 30
Sunset Park Party NightSouth Division Street Visit Website
August 30
First State BalletFreeman Stage Bayside Visit Website
The Wicomico Farm & Home Show
While this is truly one of the ONLY Family events Wicomico County holds all year, guess what, Wicomico County does NOT support this Show.
What used to be known as the Wicomico County Fair, Rick Pollitt refuses to participate in any way, shape or form with this event. Born and raised here on the Eastern Shore, County Executive Rick Pollitt has forgotten his roots. He may talk the talk but the man certainly does not walk the walk.
The fine people/farmers of Wicomico County actually RENT Winterplace Park from the County in order to hold their Show. They are forced to go into the buildings days in advance in order to clean up what's been left behind. Not that ANY of these people are complaining, they're grateful they have a place to host the Show each year. Nevertheless, I know what's going on and I'm not afraid to come out and say it.
I think it's shameful Wicomico County offers not even a penny to help these fine people out. I guess Rick Pollitt is like a lot of the senior educators out there who SAY they love kids and everything they do is for the kids but when you really look at it, they couldn't care less.
During the ribbon cutting, notice ALL of the elected officials in attendance. Mind you, the County representatives are at MACO this week in Ocean City. Who replaced Jim Fineran anyway?
I will be at the Show showing MY support today from 4 PM to 8 PM. See you there.
Which Blood Type Has The Lowest Risk Of Heart Disease?
Here’s another reason to know your blood type — it might be a clue to your risk of heart disease.
People who have blood types A, B, or AB have a slightly higher risk of heart disease compared to those with type O, the most common kind, according to research released Tuesday.
Those who know they are at higher risk may be more motivated to make changes to lower their chances of heart disease, said Dr. Lu Qi, senior author of the study from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
“We cannot change blood type but we can change lifestyle,” said Qi, who led a study released last year that showed blood type may affect stroke risk.
The new study involved about 90,000 men and women in two observational health studies that cover more than 20 years. Combined, 4,070 people developed heart disease. The researchers considered age and other factors like diet, drinking, family history of heart attacks that could contribute to heart disease.
The increased risk for type A was 8 percent; type B, 11 percent; and type AB, 20 percent.
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People who have blood types A, B, or AB have a slightly higher risk of heart disease compared to those with type O, the most common kind, according to research released Tuesday.
Those who know they are at higher risk may be more motivated to make changes to lower their chances of heart disease, said Dr. Lu Qi, senior author of the study from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
“We cannot change blood type but we can change lifestyle,” said Qi, who led a study released last year that showed blood type may affect stroke risk.
The new study involved about 90,000 men and women in two observational health studies that cover more than 20 years. Combined, 4,070 people developed heart disease. The researchers considered age and other factors like diet, drinking, family history of heart attacks that could contribute to heart disease.
The increased risk for type A was 8 percent; type B, 11 percent; and type AB, 20 percent.
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Be Sure To Visit The Farm & Home Show This Weekend
Our booth is set up and a lot of tee shirts and bumper stickers were given out last night.
The crowd is expected to be much bigger tonight and Saturday and we've asked Mr. Robinson to keep the presses going to print off more tee shirts. So for those of you who were there tonight asking if we'll have more available today, we will. So I'm told anyway.
I expect to be at the Show today from 4 PM to 8 PM and Saturday all day. You people continue to humble me by coming out and asking some great questions. Seeing the smiles on your faces makes this whole journey well worth while.
Come on out to the Show and get a tee shirt and bumper sticker. I'd love to meet you.
Sharks In The Chesapeake: More Likely Than Thought
SOLOMONS ISLAND, Md. - Bay captain Pete Ide signals to the oncoming crab boat he'd like to parley.
It's a sunny day on the Chesapeake Bay and boaters of all sorts are out conducting their business. Ide had been steering his charter boat with his feet while instinctively scanning for fish and eyeing the sonar.
Aboard the crabber are three watermen who look as comfortable on the water as the crabs they haul onboard. The boat slows down along the route of their trap buoys.
A Letter To The Editor 8-16-12
Police Brutality/Excessive Force
On April 3, 2012 we were preparing to move out of our Ocean City home and went and stayed at the Alamo motel, while we were waiting for our new place to be ready. However, before we got there, I had called and asked how much it would cost to stay there from April 12th to May 3rd. Roscoe, the owner, told me $495.00, which includes all taxes as well. I paid for it over the phone and on the 12th we got there. Then on April 25th, Roscoe came to our room and knocked on the door and told us that we owed him a weeks stay starting April 26th or we have to leave. I reminded him of what he had told me on the phone and told him that it is not my fault you miss calculated weeks and that I didn't owe him for anything. He said, "you are right" then he proceeded to walk away. He returned 10 minutes later and asked my husband to go to the office with him regarding the previous conversation. He gets my husband, who is terminally ill and disabled but able to communicate just fine, to go with him. As soon as my husband walks into his office, Roscoe immediately starting yelling, screaming, and cussing at my husband and then punches him in his chest. My husband slammed his hands on his glass counter and then started yelling back at him. My husband then walked out of his office while Roscoe called the police having them show up not 5 minutes later.
A State Trooper, 4 officers from the Worcester County Sheriffs Department and a Natural Resource Police officer show up. The officers first went in and spoke with Roscoe and his office employee. Then they walk over and have my husband sit in a chair outside our room and hear our side of the story. We were told, "regardless if Roscoe miscalculated or not if he says you have to go, he can make you leave. This is a motel not a residential unit." Then my husband heard Roscoe say, "Your wife and daughter can stay, but you, meaning my husband, has to go." My husband said, "I have done nothing to you, what have I done that would make want me away from my family?" My husband then threw his hands up in the air and told officers that he is disabled and terminally ill and is too sick for this and it isn't right. I can 't take anymore then proceeded into our room. That is when the Sheriffs department officers move me out of the way, with our 3 y/o daughter on my hip and grabbed my husband, dragged him out of our room, threw him into the gravel road, one officer forced my husband face into the gravel, the other three jumped on top of him making his back and leg make a loud popping sound, then the State Trooper held down his other leg. My husband was being screamed at, pushed down on even for a couple minutes after. My husband told them repeatedly, "my knee is broke, my leg is broke, my back my back." They told him that nothing is broke and to get up or they will make him get up. He couldn't stand so they yanked him up and threw him down in the chair and proceeded to yell at him some more. Mean while all this was being done in front of my daughter, employees of the motel, and other tenants. Roscoe looked dead at my face and shrugged his shoulders with a smart grin on his face and said, "oh well, that's what he gets and I don't care."
One of the Sheriffs officers then picked my husband up off his feet, pulled him into our room and under his breathe he told my husband, "this is your fault, you remember that, it's your fault and you did this to yourself" and because of what happened my husband agreed with him afraid they would hurt him even more. My husband was never charged or arrested. An ambulance arrived on scene and took him to Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Sargent McGee from Worcester's Sheriffs Department was an escort to the hospital. None of the officers took any pictures, as they are required too. Internal Affairs was called and no return effort, on their part, was made. and my husband went in on a Friday and had surgery for his broken leg and knee on Tuesday morning. Now he has a steel plate for a knee and a leg with steel rods and bolts holding it together. They are still doing tests on his back. Plus he had rocks and gravel still coming out of his head a week after he came home from the hospital where they shoved his face into the gravel road. He was in the hospital almost another week before he was brought home by ambulance. My daughter didn't sleep thru the night for over a month after this happened because she would wake up crying for her daddy. What they did needs to be told, they need to be punished, and my husband and daughter need to be compensated for their actions. It was unnecessary, uncalled for, and just plain wrong!!!! They do not deserve to wear the uniform hurting a disabled terminally ill man and scaring a 3 year old little girl. My life has become that much harder because now my husband requires more attention, more appointments and everything else. We survive on SSDI for income and don't even own a vehicle. I would like for this to become a big deal because to me it is a big deal.
Cheri Ardi's and Family
On April 3, 2012 we were preparing to move out of our Ocean City home and went and stayed at the Alamo motel, while we were waiting for our new place to be ready. However, before we got there, I had called and asked how much it would cost to stay there from April 12th to May 3rd. Roscoe, the owner, told me $495.00, which includes all taxes as well. I paid for it over the phone and on the 12th we got there. Then on April 25th, Roscoe came to our room and knocked on the door and told us that we owed him a weeks stay starting April 26th or we have to leave. I reminded him of what he had told me on the phone and told him that it is not my fault you miss calculated weeks and that I didn't owe him for anything. He said, "you are right" then he proceeded to walk away. He returned 10 minutes later and asked my husband to go to the office with him regarding the previous conversation. He gets my husband, who is terminally ill and disabled but able to communicate just fine, to go with him. As soon as my husband walks into his office, Roscoe immediately starting yelling, screaming, and cussing at my husband and then punches him in his chest. My husband slammed his hands on his glass counter and then started yelling back at him. My husband then walked out of his office while Roscoe called the police having them show up not 5 minutes later.
A State Trooper, 4 officers from the Worcester County Sheriffs Department and a Natural Resource Police officer show up. The officers first went in and spoke with Roscoe and his office employee. Then they walk over and have my husband sit in a chair outside our room and hear our side of the story. We were told, "regardless if Roscoe miscalculated or not if he says you have to go, he can make you leave. This is a motel not a residential unit." Then my husband heard Roscoe say, "Your wife and daughter can stay, but you, meaning my husband, has to go." My husband said, "I have done nothing to you, what have I done that would make want me away from my family?" My husband then threw his hands up in the air and told officers that he is disabled and terminally ill and is too sick for this and it isn't right. I can 't take anymore then proceeded into our room. That is when the Sheriffs department officers move me out of the way, with our 3 y/o daughter on my hip and grabbed my husband, dragged him out of our room, threw him into the gravel road, one officer forced my husband face into the gravel, the other three jumped on top of him making his back and leg make a loud popping sound, then the State Trooper held down his other leg. My husband was being screamed at, pushed down on even for a couple minutes after. My husband told them repeatedly, "my knee is broke, my leg is broke, my back my back." They told him that nothing is broke and to get up or they will make him get up. He couldn't stand so they yanked him up and threw him down in the chair and proceeded to yell at him some more. Mean while all this was being done in front of my daughter, employees of the motel, and other tenants. Roscoe looked dead at my face and shrugged his shoulders with a smart grin on his face and said, "oh well, that's what he gets and I don't care."
One of the Sheriffs officers then picked my husband up off his feet, pulled him into our room and under his breathe he told my husband, "this is your fault, you remember that, it's your fault and you did this to yourself" and because of what happened my husband agreed with him afraid they would hurt him even more. My husband was never charged or arrested. An ambulance arrived on scene and took him to Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Sargent McGee from Worcester's Sheriffs Department was an escort to the hospital. None of the officers took any pictures, as they are required too. Internal Affairs was called and no return effort, on their part, was made. and my husband went in on a Friday and had surgery for his broken leg and knee on Tuesday morning. Now he has a steel plate for a knee and a leg with steel rods and bolts holding it together. They are still doing tests on his back. Plus he had rocks and gravel still coming out of his head a week after he came home from the hospital where they shoved his face into the gravel road. He was in the hospital almost another week before he was brought home by ambulance. My daughter didn't sleep thru the night for over a month after this happened because she would wake up crying for her daddy. What they did needs to be told, they need to be punished, and my husband and daughter need to be compensated for their actions. It was unnecessary, uncalled for, and just plain wrong!!!! They do not deserve to wear the uniform hurting a disabled terminally ill man and scaring a 3 year old little girl. My life has become that much harder because now my husband requires more attention, more appointments and everything else. We survive on SSDI for income and don't even own a vehicle. I would like for this to become a big deal because to me it is a big deal.
Cheri Ardi's and Family
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