Pancho Villa's blog

City of Fort Worth, Texas Code Enforcement

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:01:15 -0400

Several years ago my mother was terminally ill with kidney failure. To help her pass the time my dad would take a chair and put it on the front porch for her to sit a while and feed the birds. It was a dying woman’s small pleasure. After a couple of hours mom would get tired and dad would help her into the house and bring in the chair.

Mirror Mirror On the Wall …

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:04:32 -0400

As I shaved this morning I saw the reflection of a man I no longer know. I saw a man that has grown old and weak. I saw the shell of a man once proud and strong. A beaten old man willing to “go along to get along”. And I thought to myself; mirror mirror on the wall…

What Fools We Americans Are

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:39:40 -0400

What fools we Americans are. We claim to have representation at the highest councils of our government. Yet our congresspersons and senators do and vote for what is best for themselves. They represent only their own economic interest. What fools we Americans are.

An Eye For An Eye, A Tooth For A Tooth

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:46:32 -0400

The United States Supreme Court made two very important ruling this week. The first ruling states that convicted child molesters cannot be put to death. And the second concerns execution methods. The Court held that the drug combination used to execute condemned inmates does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusually punishment.

What Happens When Private Citizens Carry Hand Guns.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:56:27 -0400

A lot has been written and cussed and discussed about whether citizens should be allowed to carry concealed hand guns. Today I saw what happens when private citizens carry hand guns.

As for me, I have always been for the proposition that we should be allowed to defend ourselves. I firmly believe that when guns are outlawed, only the outlaws will have guns. But today I saw what really happens when private citizens are allowed to carry hand guns.

A Legacy In The Making: Is it Survivable

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:09:34 -0400

No other President in the history of the United States has abused our constitution as much as President H. W. Bush our 43rd President. No other President has dared to limit from the citizens so many constitutional rights.

Physicians for Human Rights Prove U. S. Tortured Prisoners

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:57:52 -0400

For the first time in the history of the United States of America I am ashamed of my country and its leaders!!!

Leading doctors and mental health professionals examined former prisoners of Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and found evidence of of U.S. torture and war crimes.

Applaud Graduating High School Students? - NEVER

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:58:23 -0400

Seven persons arrested for cheering at a high school graduation ceremony. Read the entire story here http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,365461,00.html . MY GOD what is this country coming to? How could these people dare cheer for someone graduating high school?

Kiddy Porn or Family Photo??

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:13:49 -0400

Can you tell the difference between a kiddy pornographic photo and a family photo? If you cannot tell the difference or do not know the legal difference, you should not be taking photos of your minor children or grandchildren.

The End Will Always Justifies The Means

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:11:04 -0400

Does the end always justify the means? Is it ok for a police officer to lie and get a known criminal off the street? Is it ok for a police officer to lie about your speeding ticket just to meet his quota for the month?

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Passport - NO SERVICE

Thu, 29 May 2008 03:31:15 -0400

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Passport - NO SERVICE

Now the signs just read
No shirt
No shoes
No service

I remember when the signs were

No colored
No Mexicans
No dogs
Allowed inside

The racist bigoted town of Farmers Branch Texas has lost a court battle to outlawing the renting of dwellings to undocumented aliens. The local ordinance required all landlords to verify the immigration status of all renters before renting them a place to live.

Homeless? Bah Humbug!!

Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:48 -0400

The CBS morning news carried a news item about the growing number of homeless in California. Two things caught my attention. One is that in California it is illegal to park on a public street and sleep in your car. Two, the people breaking this law are newly displaced former home owners.

I Don’t Want To Say I Told You So, BUT I …

Thu, 22 May 2008 20:44:07 -0400

When the raid on the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints took place, about six weeks ago, Pancho Villa expressed some concern over the legalities of the raid (read it here). The raid on a ranch located near San Angelo Texas was a cooperative effort involving all law enforcement agencies of the State of Texas as well as local law enforcement. The object of the raid was to “rescue” the more than 450 children at the ranch from the so called “perverts” who teach the virtues of having more than one wife.

Father Jailed for Daughter’s Crime

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:38:17 -0400

In an interesting story Foxnews reports that the father of an 18 year old girl will be released from jail today. He was jailed because the 18 year old girl refused to attend GED classes.

To me, this is a very interesting case. Or should I say an interesting abuse of the legal system. According to this legal thesis, relatives of any criminal can and should be held to account for the crimes of other adults.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Conduct Raids

Sat, 10 May 2008 03:00:43 -0400

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today conducted raids in Houston Texas rounding up over 100 illegal aliens. Normally I would criticize the ICE. But today I have nothing but praise for them.