JohnF13

I haven't been banned yet, I feel slighted. What do I need to do to get into the club?

My last comment too, MR. Woolford. When Bud Huber was asked questions about this new site he responded quickly, extensively and, IMHO, honestly. Compare that to your evasiveness and of the two, I most certainly know who I trust. Over and out.

Just pointing out that guns are not the major cause of illegal death in the US. As for "I believe", that was the information given to me by the gun dealer in David and even he does not know if and when the ban will be lifted. Let me put this simply for you as you seem to think you should be able to dictate what posessions others have - it is none of your damn business. BTW, the gun used in recent assaults in this area was an illegal one, so no amount of gun control would have prevented them. On the other hand, a well-armed polulace might have. If you need stats, look at gun violence in Chicago (probably the most regulated city in the US) and Huston.

Chica/ Ray, the ban on importation was extended to January, I Believe. Chica, according to FBI stats, more people are killed in the US by hammers and clubs than by long guns....Just sayin'....

The TRUTH, Keith, is that you are not doing yourself sny favours, especially by the juvenile deflecting you are attempting.

Oooh, a daimler double six......loved those cars

Was just talking to a builder friend of mine who lives in this area. He told me he had offered to donate several thousands of dollars in materials and time to rebuild the police station at the cruce in Potrerillos. He was told no, we only want cash. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! If we, as a community, are going to donate time, materials and money to this cause then I suggest we need the following: A Corporationis formed to receive any donations. The local government donatesvthe land and the current building to the corporation. All items received sre subject to a monthly audit by a board of concerned citizens. Sounds radical, but in the past, Marion and Marvin Clamp donated things to the current police station. Those things went missing. Enough is enough, we hsve to tell the local authorities that we will not countenance more of "the same".

I was at the Tuesday meeting. Very informative, concise and interesting. Plan to attend, you will learn something,

Give Embrey Koonce a call, 6758 6701. He is just finishing up an extension job for me and is also building a house from the ground up in Alto Boquete. He has good workers who actually care about the quality of their work. Disclaimer, although he is a friend of mine, I am in no way connected to his business.

I wish to tell everyone that I am personally aware that my social commentary , enlightened as it may be, may cause lamentations amongst the general readership and for that I apologise in advance. Phewww, its good to get that out in the open. Over to you, Wry.

From the inquiring minds need to know column, on a new board like this how does one member get credited with 2,202 posts? Just wondering........

Most, if not all criminals are lazy and will pick on soft targets. Make no mistake, theses kids had previously been watching and noting the deficiencies in the house defenses. Some people do not like window bars, that's OK as long as you have other means of defense. Perimeter alarms, panic horns (BIGones, boat horns do not work in a rural setting) a safe room and a plan that you have practised and can put into action autqomatically when you are woken in the middle of the night are all helpful. The whole goal is not to get yourself into a situation where you may get hurt. It is just a fact that crime involving youth is getting worse in our area, people need to be able to prevent bad things from happening to them, it is up to you to do that. No amount of police presence will make you safe if you make bad security decisions.

One of my workers told me that the 13 year old was re-arrested this mornung due to the outcry. Don't have confirmation of that yet.