Another Liberal hypocrite

[ianalex10]

Anti-gun activist arrested after firearm found at home

http://www.sj-r.com/Sections/News/Stories/49173.asp



By JASON PISCIA
STAFF WRITER

A Springfield woman who began lobbying against gun violence after her son was shot to death in 2002 was arrested last week when police allegedly found an illegal gun and drugs in her home.

Annette "Flirty" Stevens, however, said Monday she's innocent, and the arrest is an attempt by police to get her to give up information about unsolved crime in the city.

The handgun, which had a scratched-off serial number, and drugs allegedly were discovered Friday morning inside Stevens' home in the 2500 block of South 15th Street. Authorities said they obtained a search warrant for the residence as part of an ongoing investigation of a recent series of drive-by shootings. No one has been hurt in the gunplay.

Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives assisted in the search.

Although police declined to get into specifics, Stevens has a "close connection" with one of two feuding groups involved in the shootings, Lt. Rickey Davis said Monday.

Stevens, 47, who is free on bond, admitted she does know some of the people allegedly involved in the drive-by shootings. But she said she only knows them because her interest in stopping gun violence - sparked by the shooting death of her son Jericko Clark, 20, on July 13, 2002 - has her in the neighborhoods talking to the youths.

She said the police wrongly believe she is the ringleader of the shootings, and they think she has information to solve those cases, as well as others, including the December murder of Andre Ayers, 22, who was shot as a procession of cars wound through the city's east side.

"This is a blatant attempt to try and undermine me," she said Monday night. "... They can't solve these crimes, and I'm familiar with these individuals, so they're going after me because I socialize with all of them."

Davis said detectives working on the drive-by cases - which already have resulted in four arrests - began taking a closer look at Stevens after her name came up in interviews with witnesses and informants.

"Basically, she has a close connection with individuals that have been involved in one side of these two groups that are feuding," Davis said, declining to elaborate.

After finding the handgun and drugs, police arrested Stevens at her job.

Stevens said she believes the search warrant was obtained illegally. She said no drugs were found in her home. And as for the gun, she admits to having it in the house. But she said it belonged to her son. She didn't find it until six or seven months after he died. Not knowing what to do with it, she wrapped it up, put it in a drawer and forgot about it.

Contacted later, Davis said he had no comment on Stevens' statements.

Since her son's death, Stevens has become involved in the anti-gun-violence movement. She helped establish and is president of a Springfield chapter of the Million Mom March, an organization that aims to prevent gun violence.

Last fall, she appeared with other anti-gun advocates at a Statehouse news conference to urge federal officials to renew a ban against semiautomatic assault weapons.

Jonathan Lackland, Midwest regional director of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the march's partner organization, said he was shocked to hear about Stevens' arrest.

He wished to withhold comment on the case until he learned more about it, but he did say he knew Stevens was dedicated to the cause.

"I know Miss Stevens, and I know her character," Lackland said. "I know after the death of her son, it really prompted her to jump full force into activism in terms of gun-violence prevention.

"She has been a staunch supporter of gun-violence-prevention measures," Lackland added. "She has lived by (the theme of) 'I don't want anyone to go through the pain and misery I have gone through. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.'"

Stevens has not been formally connected to any crime directly related to the drive-by shootings. But Friday's discoveries could lead to her being charged with defacing the identification marks on a handgun, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and having no valid firearm owner's ID card, police said.

[Slar]

I'll have some free time coming up in the next couple of weeks. What's something fun that I can do around town? I've never really had the chance just to kick back and enjoy the wonder that is Cincinnati before.

[weeone]

How are the corndogs up there ?

[rocketman70]

Wow, when I visit Cincy I have to stop at a Skyline. Oh man!!!
The Newport Aquarium is pretty cool too.

[Slar]

Dunno. Nasty I guess. Like most corndogs.

[onest2.0]

I like to go to Traders World and look at all the socks.

[foolsgold]

So, stopping gun violence is a liberal thing meaning conservatives advocate gun violence?

Ian, you are without a doubt, the stupidest motherfucker to ever sully these boards.

*edited to add*

Corn dogs rule. Even the veggie ones are top drawer.

[Wondertastic]

man you can't get near the 75 monroe exit on saturdays. all thanks to trader's world. plus it's near the jeebus statue.

[Slar]

I used to eat at Skyline at every available opportunity. Then, when I moved to Cincy, I ate waaay to much in a short period of time and burned myself out on it for a while. I still like it, but I just don't enjoy it as much as I used to.

The aquarium is awesome. I was thinking more of anything that I may have missed as far as specialty shops, nightlife, etc. For example, I really enjoyed the bash at Alchemize, but wouldn't feel comfortable going back by myself like some big loser or something. Just checking out some ideas.

[the-dude]

I like to go to Traders World and look at all the socks.
Really? I like the anatomically correct horse on the Traders World sign! That was the predecessor highway freak show before the 62 ft Jesus.

[Slar]

I suggest you visit the gun shop in Reading. It's not too bad except for, well, the gun violence.

Slar, you are without a doubt, the stupidest motherfucker to ever sully these boards.
Hey, I was just asking. Back down dude.

[ianalex10]

So, stopping gun violence is a liberal thing meaning conservatives advocate gun violence?

Ian, you are without a doubt, the stupidest motherfucker to ever sully these boards.

*edited to add*

Corn dogs rule. Even the veggie ones are top drawer.


Is stupidest even a word?

[ajax]

So what is everyone doing this weekend?

[akip]

stupid, stupider, stupidest. look it up.

[foolsgold]

Is stupidest even a word?

You're making this too easy for me, weeann. Suffice it to say, point proven.

[Slar]

What's up with people feeding the troll today? Seriously cut it out.

[aqualou]

did you know that though the insurance company estimated that 13 people would die building the st. louis gateway arch, there was not one serious injury on the project?

[Duemellon]

did you know that though the insurance company estimated that 13 people would die building the st. louis gateway arch, there was not one serious injury on the project?because the injuries they had were funny?

I see nothing funny about injuries.

Well,... ok. The ones on FHV are.

[weeone]

So, stopping gun violence is a liberal thing meaning conservatives advocate gun violence?

Ian, you are without a doubt, the stupidest motherfucker to ever sully these boards.

*edited to add*

Corn dogs rule. Even the veggie ones are top drawer.

*slaps foolsgold five*

Agreed.

[the-dude]

http://www.teaser.fr/~ffrancq/ImagesSNL/connery.jpg

Sean Connery: Knock knock
Alex Trebek: Who's there?
SC: Me, the guy who slept with your mother last night.

[Orville Wrong]

Really? I like the anatomically correct horse on the Traders World sign! That was the predecessor highway freak show before the 62 ft Jesus.
I was always partial to the Kluxer hell farm near King's Island. Football-field size rebel flag rendered on barn roof? Check. Burned cross clearly visible from highway? Check. Old Glory flying upside down from 60 ft. staff? Check.

Nothing like a pristine racist menagerie on the main drag leading to an international tourist attraction.

[the-dude]

I was always partial to the Kluxer hell farm near King's Island. Football-field size rebel flag rendered on barn roof? Check. Burned cross clearly visible from highway? Check. Old Glory flying upside down from 60 ft. staff? Check.

Nothing like a pristine racist menagerie on the main drag leading to an international tourist attraction.
OMG! That barn pisses me off. I always filp it off and say something like "Umm, dude, Ohio was in the UNION!"

[beezlebob]

http://www.teaser.fr/~ffrancq/ImagesSNL/connery.jpg

Sean Connery: Knock knock
Alex Trebek: Who's there?
SC: Me, the guy who slept with your mother last night.

Sean: Alex I'll take the rapists for $200
Alex: That's Therapists

[the happy prole]

King's Island is an international tourist attraction?

[beezlebob]

King's Island is an international tourist attraction?

well thay have international street don't they??? You can sample everything international from pizza to fried dough. Wait...thats about it.

[rocketman70]

King's Island is an international tourist attraction?


Sure it is, the Eiffel Tower greets you doesn't it? ;)

[beezlebob]

I love these threads!

I am going to ask again, does anyone use shoe horns anymore?

[the-dude]

Alex Trebek: I feel like I want to punch you. Mr. Connery, where are you right now? You wrote: Good, Lord, you wrote "indoors" that's phenomenal. Are we recording this? Ok, let's look at your wager. "I heart boobs." That's beautiful.

[the-dude]

Trebek: Your favorite food… Keep in mind, you can't be wrong… You can even lie to me and just put down a food.

"Jeopardy Theme" ends

Trebek: Ok, and put down your pens. Mr. Travolta, let's see what you put. Your favorite food is… Miso! A type of soup! Excellent! And your wager… Horny. Me… so horny. Great.

http://www.fakenews.net/archive/impressions/i/jeopardy_97_10_04_k.jpg

[the happy prole]

I don't know of this King's Island of which you speak.

But everyone knows the Eiffel Tower and International Street are located in King's Dominion. ;)

[rocketman70]

I don't know of this King's Island of which you speak.

But everyone knows the Eiffel Tower and International Street are located in King's Dominion. ;)


The Eiffel Tower is in the U.K? I thought it was in France? ;)

[seafoamgreen]

I love these threads!

I am going to ask again, does anyone use shoe horns anymore?

my dad uses them. When i used to sky, i needed them to get my boots on.

[silvertone32]

You know I never went to Kings Island the whole time I lived in Cinci. I did manage to do Bock Fest every year though and for my money it was alot more fun!!!!

[Sushi]

http://www.fakenews.net/archive/impressions/i/jeopardy_97_10_04_k.jpg
ROFLMAO (10 characters worth of laughter)

[Orville Wrong]

I love these threads!

I am going to ask again, does anyone use shoe horns anymore?
Yes! I also use shoe trees and prefer an "upskirt quality" mirrored finish.

[classicgrrl]

Yes! I also use shoe trees and prefer an "upskirt quality" mirrored finish.

I do not use shoe horns and I wear pants. :D

[Orville Wrong]

I do not use shoe horns and I wear pants. :D
Killjoy. :p

[Handy Smurf]

I dont really own any shoes that require a shoehorn, I think shoehorns are beginning to go the way of the dodo, however...

...you know what I havent had in a long time? Big League Chew

[Slar]

I love these threads!

I am going to ask again, does anyone use shoe horns anymore?
Yes, the kind with teeth.

[jd1]

I love these threads!

I am going to ask again, does anyone use shoe horns anymore?

I learned when I started wearing dress shoes every day that shoe horns are vital. During my slacker years, I never missed em. Now... I don't know what I'd do without em.

--JD

[postfeminist]

I was always partial to the Kluxer hell farm near King's Island. Football-field size rebel flag rendered on barn roof? Check. Burned cross clearly visible from highway? Check. Old Glory flying upside down from 60 ft. staff? Check.

Nothing like a pristine racist menagerie on the main drag leading to an international tourist attraction.

shit...i gotta tell a story about the KKK farm...

when i was a union organizer for SEIU/1199, 2 of my colleagues decided that they didn't feel like working on a beautiful day. Z. & B., both full blooded German Jews by ethnicity & religion, stopped at the KKK farm, posing as a happy little couple out for a drive. they picked apples, chatted w/ the KKK folk, and had a lovely afternoon. they left, not telling the KKK folks they were jewish. they said they were gonna send 'em a postcard or something, but i don't know if they ever did...

[Sushi]

Where were you an SEIU 1199 organizer? That's my union. I'm actually a steward. I get to defend people against The Man.

[postfeminist]

i was an organizer w/ SEIU in 2001. i quit after they made me work on labor day.

[Sushi]

i was an organizer w/ SEIU in 2001. i quit after they made me work on labor day.
I find that touchingly ironic. I'm not entirely happy with them, but since they're here and they represent me, I figured it was in my best interest to get involved.

[markalot]

I find that touchingly ironic. I'm not entirely happy with them, but since they're here and they represent me, I figured it was in my best interest to get involved.


Or else Jimmie will come get ya?

[beezlebob]

Or else Jimmie will come get ya?

Jimmie Walker?


http://www.dynomitejj.com/images/bootneyJJ.jpg

[markalot]

DYNOMITE!

and what did she say when you grabbed her?

Please Mr. Please .....

/obscure song reference

[seafoamgreen]

Or else Jimmie will come get ya?

no, but john sweeney might.
http://www.nd.edu/~hlrc/images/sweeney.jpg

[DaHood]

Or the Sweeny Sisters
http://snltranscripts.jt.org/88/pics/88osweeneysisters1.jpg

[beezlebob]

Or Sister Sledge

http://www.onlyhitmusic.com/covers150/76/76060.jpg

someone take the bait here...

[Sushi]

someone take the bait here...
[laughing too hard to take bait]

[DaHood]

Or Sister Sledge

http://www.onlyhitmusic.com/covers150/76/76060.jpg

someone take the bait here...
How about one of these.

http://www.gallaghersmash.com/images/thumb2.gif

[Digit1001]

I was up in the WI Dells over new years, and bought a pack of candy cigarettes from a shop. I didn't think they made them anymore. They weren't the hard chalky sticks, or the pink bubblegum ones wrapped in paper that shot out "smoke" when you blew through their ends, but they were cool just the same. They were chocolate. I took them with me when I went to a show at my local hole-in-the-wall joint (the Hideout for you Chicago locals) and handed them out to my friends.

Good times.

Yours Truly,
Liberal Hypsography

[beezlebob]

I was up in the WI Dells over new years, and bought a pack of candy cigarettes from a shop. I didn't think they made them anymore. They weren't the hard chalky sticks, or the pink bubblegum ones wrapped in paper that shot out "smoke" when you blew through their ends, but they were cool just the same. They were chocolate. I took them with me when I went to a show at my local hole-in-the-wall joint (the Hideout for you Chicago locals) and handed them out to my friends.

Good times.

Yours Truly,
Liberal Hypsography

Supreme Nut & Candy sells them. I was surprised too since I could see the argument that they appeal to children in the same way Joe Camel did

[Handy Smurf]

I was up in the WI Dells over new years, and bought a pack of candy cigarettes from a shop. I didn't think they made them anymore. They weren't the hard chalky sticks, or the pink bubblegum ones wrapped in paper that shot out "smoke" when you blew through their ends, but they were cool just the same. They were chocolate. I took them with me when I went to a show at my local hole-in-the-wall joint (the Hideout for you Chicago locals) and handed them out to my friends.

Good times.

Yours Truly,
Liberal Hypsography
I actually bought some of those just for the sake of novelty when I was on my way back to Cincy from Cbus a couple weekends ago. I got the normal kind that taste like the stick that comes with a Fun Dip
I also thought it was no longer PC to make those

[DaHood]

I also thought it was no longer PC to make those
Fuck PC! :D

[postfeminist]

wow. i missed a lot.

the ESSENTIAL sister sledge?

nope. i'd rather have the ESSENTIAL MATT SLEDGE!!! :)

[Handy Smurf]

Fuck PC! :D
I agree, but I reasoned thats why i never saw them anymore

[LadyJo]

wow. i missed a lot.

the ESSENTIAL sister sledge?

nope. i'd rather have the ESSENTIAL MATT SLEDGE!!! :)

I wanna be your Sledgehammer

http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news/images/g/Gabriel,_Peter/sq-peter-gabriel-sledge-clouds-gef.jpg

[DaHood]

I wanna be your Sledgehammer

http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news/images/g/Gabriel,_Peter/sq-peter-gabriel-sledge-clouds-gef.jpg
That's what I was actually looking for when I put up the Gallagher Sledge-O-Matic jpg. Obviously I never found it.

[Duemellon]

It took me forever to finally comprehend what he was metaphorically singing about.

[AmericanScience]

It took me forever to finally comprehend what he was metaphorically singing about.
You metaphorical tool! ;)

Uhh. What is he singing about? hehe.

[LadyJo]

You metaphorical tool! ;)

Uhh. What is he singing about? hehe.



you could have a big dipper
going up and down, all around the bends
you could have a bumper car, bumping
this amusement never ends

I want to be your sledgehammer
why don't you call my name
oh let me be your sledgehammer
this will be my testimony
show me round your fruitcage
'cos I will be your honey bee
open up your fruitcage
where the fruit is as sweet as can be

Hmm..good question! ;)

[DaHood]

you could have a big dipper
going up and down, all around the bends
you could have a bumper car, bumping
this amusement never ends

I want to be your sledgehammer
why don't you call my name
oh let me be your sledgehammer
this will be my testimony
show me round your fruitcage
'cos I will be your honey bee
open up your fruitcage
where the fruit is as sweet as can be

Hmm..good question! ;)
I still love that song.

[classicgrrl]

I never knew until now.

I still like the song.

and the video was brilliant.

[moppo]

Ill still Spin the lamb lies down on broadway on occasion

[classicgrrl]

Ill still Spin the lamb lies down on broadway on occasion

that sentence requires explanation.

[markalot]

It's a Genesis album, the last one with Peter Gabriel.

[classicgrrl]

It's a Genesis album, the last one with Peter Gabriel.

aha. thank you.