Censorship, Pizza and Responsible Speech

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The discussion of the pizza and fire protection issue has resulted in censorship of political speech on al.com and another temporary ban for posting on al.com. This is not the first issue where government and/or corporate officials have been involved in removing political speech on al.com, government censorship in Scottsboro, Al.

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>>>>>Pizza or government mismanagement of resources??
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Once again the issue of censorship arises. Censorship of political speech and responsible editing of media. This also concerns the removal of political speech by media on so called public forums and their support of one political party or issue. Advance Internet via al.com takes the position that if you question their motifs or their support of governmental censorship they attempt to show you who is boss, they censor, remove responsible speech which speaks and reeks of governmental irresponsibility and connection to a business corporation.

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I saved part of what is being censored. It appears mentioning of Domino's Pizza and the Fire Protection Advertising Scheme utilizing city equipment results in removal of some postings on this so called public forum. Other postings discussing the issue remain. This is the same type of censorship that occured during the Goose Pond Colony Censorship campaign. That one did involve governmental mangers requesting censorship. It appears the same situation may be occurring once again.

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A part of what has been removed from al.com: A comment by a local poster who uses the #83 in his posting: "Garry, your biggest problem is that when you mention something unpopular, the Pizza thing, and people call you on it, you get ridiculously defensive. You begin to blame everything on a socialist conspiracy that makes you look foolish. We all have our own opinions. My support of Obama is not very popular in these parts, yet I don't blame it on some vast socialist conspiracy. I use facts and debate to flesh out my opinion. And, if people don't like it...tuff! It's not a conspiracy. "

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My answer, which was removed by al.com, Advance Internet:

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Conspiracy??
Once again the only person who is speaking of conspiracy is you, why is that? There have been others that have stated the same. Many seem to think that when one is attacked that the person receiving the attack should just roll over and say "sock it to me baby," remain complacent while lies are told. This is the standard local political Party's intentions.

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What is so interesting about this type of political attack, it also occurs in areas of Alabama where the Republican Party is the dominant party, it also extends to other areas of our nation.
Truth and issues are not the issue. Shux, issues are not even the issue in our current political situation. It is who has the biggest pot of gold to buy media time.
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Indoctrination. You have demonstrated part of the indoctrination in your comments within, "conspiracy." This is the standard mantra of both political parties when confronted with issues concerning political control. You are an intelligent individual 83, look thru the politics and see the underlying reason for the need of political party control. It is not to benefit our nation or area, it is to breed separation and control the populace thru political propaganda. That is not what our Republic is about. That is not a conspiracy theory, that is what I think is becoming of our nation as a result of division thru political parties. Why does an individual need a political party to tell them how or why one should vote for a particular political representative. I realize there is power in numbers, unfortunately the numbers in our political system also allow an individual to build power and momentum based on false assumptions and propaganda. Particularly when the media enters in in the support of the political party. My belief reflects the support of individuals ideas and politics, not the political parties mantra and propaganda.

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About Pizza:

It is not about calling me on it. Get the facts straight if you are going to tell the story. It was the blatant and uncalled for attacks pointed directly at me, intentionally, as those individuals know that I will reply. Once again I will not sit idly by and allow others to threaten and call me hideous names. I do not curse them as they have cursed me, I do not make threats at them that have made threats at me. I will call them what they are or what they are supporting. That is socialistic dictates, political repression and tyrany. If folks don't approve of my speech. There is nothing I can do about that, I support all responsible speech, particularly those who do not agree with me. Unfortunately it appears some do not support the idea of open responsible speech. It appears they only support their ideas, regardless of the right or wrong of the idea.
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Their ideas have been supportive of a national corporation who has carried forth an advertising scheme disguised as fire protection. Plus the pizza company does not deliver to all areas of our town, they were utilizing city personnel and equipment in their scheme. The pizza fire protection scheme did not receive the approval of the city council nor the scrutiny of the city attorney in an open meeting.This was a scheme originating from a national corporation to benefit that corporation, not provide Fire Protection. That is the way I see it. Individuals under took attacking me due to my stance on this issue. Once again, if I am attacked I will call them on their attack and endeavor to point out what they represent. (end of my al.com posting)

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This posting is representative of what is being removed. I believe it is representative of censorship of political speech. In some cases it has been at the behest of government officials, they done it once they will do it again. The result of discussion concerning not agreeing with government and a corporate scheme, censorship, and the blatant out right attacks on individuals who discusses political opposing ideas. We have witnessed this previously on the al.com forum, we have witnessed it at the Democratic Party Political Debate Forum at the high school where county politicians called those who expressed dissenting opinions "terrorist like Timothy McVea." We have also witnessed demeaning comments from our local news media in editorials where the managing editor calls people paranoid for expressing disagreement with local political actions. It is my belief that political extreamism in the local Democrat party is resulting in tyrany directly pointed at political opponents. This type of tyrannical actions on the part of local Democrats is typical of Jackson County and Scottsboro politics.

Banned once again on al.com for telling the truth about corporate socialism and misappropriation in Scottsboro Alabama.Ban lifted in short order.

This time it was a short ban, 1 day. Usually the ban lasts for 3 days if it is temporary. Since the ban has been removed I'll remove my very negative writings within concerning local Democrats and al.com. I will leave the comment concerning one removed post on al.com that is applicable to this issue.

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Evidently this was the statement that resulted in the latest ban on al.com: "I particularly like this statement from Domino's CEO, "...we will be turning Fire Trucks into Domino's delivery vehicles..." yea, I'm sure some revel at that scheme, particularly Domino's Pizza management.
-Placing box top Fire Prevention info on the Domino's boxes is a great idea. Having Fireman give public presentations about Fire Prevention in schools and community areas is a wonderful idea. Maybe pizza businesses or others would support free pizza's or other food stuffs during community events while making presentations on Fire Prevention, another great idea. Our fireman are wonderful, dedicated community minded folks. Bad management decisions may have other longer lasting consequences.
-Delivering pizza in city vehicles and advertising the one pizza company who also discriminates and does not provide equal services, utilizing city equipment and persons in Domino's advertising scheme is a bad idea.
-Another thought on this issue. If I want a government agency in my home I will ask for them. I do not need a government agency inspecting my home unless I requested them to be there, particularly under the auspices of a pizza delivery.
-Then there is the problem of liability, I wonder if the City Attorney was contacted concerning the liability issues involved? Did the City Council or Mayor approve of the use of city equipment and persons? It has not been a topic of discussion at any council meeting. "

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May folks be allowed to discuss controversial issues in Scottsboro, Alabama? I hope so, it's the American way. Advance, al.com, your the main game in town as to discussion forums. Your responsibility is important and weighs heavy as a responsible open communication source amongst the citizenry.

Racial Discrimination/Class Discrimination, Domino's Pizza, Smoke Detector Inspections Have a Common Factor.

Logo fire badge from National Fire Protection Association site showing a Domino's Pizza Fire Badge. Maybe Domino's Pizza would like to buy fuel for the fire trucks since they have conned their way into this advertising scheme utilizing city equipment. Corporate advertising under the auspices of fire protection. Corporate socialism being allowed by socialist politicians.

Domino's Pizza does not deliver to all areas of this city. The city has created an unfair advantage for Domino's Pizza by advertising and supporting only Domino's Pizza. It would serve the public interest to incorporate all pizza businesses and other businesses into National Fire Protection Week at public locations.

While reading this mornings Daily Sentinel and sipping my morning coffee I noticed an interesting article about fire safety. It seems the areas Fire Marshall, Chuck Bryant will escort Domino's Pizza Drivers tonight from 5-7PM. Mr. Bryant states, "We are excited to be working with Domino's Pizza to promote good Fire Safety." Sounds like a good idea. The article goes on to say that where pizza is delivered homes will be inspected to see if the smoke detectors work in the homes. Pizza is free the article says and goes on to say that a new "Oven Baked Sandwich" will also be given away to each home inspected.
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Fire Safety is an important issue. Many lives every year are saved due to properly working smoke detectors. Smoke detector batteries should be checked frequently to insure a properly functioning detector. Day light savings time change is a good time to check and replace batteries if needed.
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This seemingly innocuous activity has a down side. No, it is not the fact of a government official entering your home to inspect your smoke detectors as that is on a volunteer basis. However, there is something else, much deeper and darker, a secret that our quaint city likes to keep quite. I will not keep quite about it.
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Racial and economic class Discrimination, a violation of Federal Law. The Fire Marshall, Mr. Bryant is a government employee. Domino's Pizza will not deliver to the poor areas of our city where there is a large population of minorities. They will not deliver to Lakeside Mobile Home Community or areas off of North Houston St. I guess minorities and poor folks do not deserve pizza from Domino's, nor to have their smoke detectors inspected by the Scottsboro Fire Department thru an organization that discriminates. Now I'm sure the Scottsboro Fire Department is not aware of Domino's Pizza's policy of active racial and economic class discrimination, or their delivery policies, they will be today. Did the City Council approve of this use of city personnel and equipment advertising and delivering Domino's Pizza? Why is Domino's Pizza dictating the use of fire protection equipment and personnel? Why is the City of Scottsboro utilizing City equipment and personnel to advertise Domino's Pizza?
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Personally I order my Pizza's from Papa John's Pizza, better product, plus they will deliver to my home. I would never do business with an organization who discriminates on the base of race or economic class.
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It's a shame the Daily Sentinel did not check out the full situation before they published the article giving Domino's the free advertisement. In fairness, how were they to know, I'm sure they acted in good faith reporting the story as they saw it. Now the opportunity exists to bring this business's practices to light. Thank you Fire Department and Daily Sentinel. And for the management of Domino's Pizza, particularly the former area supervisor who approved the discriminatory actions, the old saying holds true, "what goes around comes around."

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Pizza redlining cases: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3190/is_/ai_62990475 In the case of Lakeside Mobile Home Community there has never been an incident involving attacks on any drivers. The pizza company has stated that they will not deliver due to poor lighting, another untrue statement, there are street lights in the Mobile Home Community.
Plus, there are other areas in Scottsboro which have much poorer lighting than Lakeside. The problem in Scottsboro is now exasperated due to a government agency participating with Domino's Pizza in a smoke detector inspection program. NFPA and Domino's Pizza: http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=1680&itemID=40431&URL=Learning/Public%20education/Fire%20Prevention%20Week/For%20the%20fire%20service/Domino?s%20to%20deliver%20fire%20prevention%20messages&cookie%5Ftest=1 This also raises a question of government sponsoring a private corporate enterprise over other like businesses. Will the city of Scottsboro also provide free advertising for other local pizza companies.

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Many thanks to the dedicated employees of the Scottsboro Fire Department, they do an outstanding job. This in no way reflects on the fine men and women of the Scottsboro Fire Department and their dedication to the citizens of Scottsboro. They do an outstanding job and put their lives on the line for us daily, God Bless all of you in service to our community.