"About the PROTESTERS" Thread

[Shellberry]

here we are, I definately think they also need their own thread!

please post your regards about them here, so as not to crap up the 'main' daily threads.



I really hope the HOA gets the judge on their side!
it is getting crazy in that neighborhood already with the 'protesters'


imo/jmo

[Lynden1000]

Originally Posted by Shellberry

here we are, I definately think they also need their own thread!

please post your regards about them here, so as not to crap up the 'main' daily threads.



I really hope the HOA gets the judge on their side!
it is getting crazy in that neighborhood already with the 'protesters'


imo/jmo

I am entertained by the antics of the protesters. They are a somewhat amusing diversion in an otherwise incredibly sad story. I have a hard time taking them seriously, however. Human nature being what it is, I suspect that most of them are just attention-seekers, trouble-makers, or people hoping to make the nightly news.

In any other situation, they would've been arrested by now for loitering, menacing, disturbing the peace, or some other charge.

That said, Lee needs to drive a little more carefully in the future. Aggravating they may be, but running over a family with small children is not a way to make things easier for your family!

[spageddy]

I cannot understand why someone would think that standing with a sign outside the Anthony's house is in any way helpful to the search for Caylee,to justice for Caylee,or to the investigation into her dissappearance. It creates a circus-like atmosphere to have these folks gathering every evening with their kids and dogs and signs. Just waiting for what? A glimpse of movement from inside the house to get them riled up? The "mob mentality" is disturbing. The Cameras are there because the story IS the protesters. The media is waiting for any little disturbance to show on the air. And some of the protesters (IMO) are waiting for their opportunity to get themselves and their children & dogs on TV. Yippee All at the expense of a 3 y.o. girl. Just my opinion of course. They do have every right to be there.

[spageddy]

me again. Still kinda disturbed by the protesters.
The people with the kids? Why don't they take those kids to play in a park, read them a book or give them some milk & cookies (at home- not in somebody else's neighborhood.) The more I think about them, the more disturbed I become. And believe me: I do not like what is going on, or has gone on in that house either- But c'mon folks. Put YOUR kids first!
Post on a message board or blog After they're in bed if you need to vent. (just be polite & stay on topic) Watch the web cam if you need to gawk.

i believe some of them are only there because theyre nosey or they want their 15 minutes of fame. i also believe some of them are very cruel & rude too and young kids do not belong there holding signs or whatever.

[Ladyhawk]

My sympathies are with the neighbors. They had absolutely nothing to do with this situation and are caught in the fallout and really can't do anything about it. The protesters can stay relatively close to the Anthony house but they are still disturbing the peace of the neighborhood. Your home is supposed to be a sanctuary, a place where you can retreat from the world and live in peace. These people that live around there have had that taken from them and I hope the court can work out something that preserves the peace of the neighborhood. IMO, the rights of the people living around the Anthony's trump the rights of the protesters....there are other places the protesters can protest but the neighbors don't have anywhere else they can live.

[Keno]

Some of the protestors are the neighbors - not all - but some. Having said that, I do think these protestors are a dysfunctional bunch at best. My opinion only! I'd be very concerned if I were the Anthony's and I am sure they are. The protestors have no problem getting right up into the faces of the Anthony's, and yelling at them which I find disgusting. They purposely make them angry - to get their goat. It's just wrong.

I think NG said it best last night - The Anthony's are victims of Casey as well and they are doing their best with their daughter. The protestors need to settle down

well i have to say after watching some of the video's of the protesters
& the stuff they are saying to cindy,george & lee,
that the protesters are totally wrong.
they are just plain mean nasty people.
they need to go back home.
what is wrong with america ?
how can we allow this to happen ?
this needs to be stopped.
yes i know they have a right to protest
but havent they ever heard of a
non-violent,peaceful,un-nasty,silent protest ?
whats wrong with these people ?
how would they like it if it was happening to them
or someone they loved ? they wouldnt & neither would any of us !
they are making me think they are the bad guys.
they need to stop the madness.
enough is enough !!!

[Shellberry]

enough is enough is right.

Im glad to see the HOA is going to press charges on groups

The protesters are being offered a piece of vacant property on which to congregate. The land is about a block away from the Anthony home.

hopefully they accept it and stop

story here

imo/jmo/etc

[TxLady2]

I feel sorry for their neighbors having to put up with this every day.
IMO, most of these protestors are just there to start a ruckus, to get attention... not to help in any way. I would bet that there are only a few who actually went and searched.
.

[Alibar]

Originally Posted by TxLady2

I feel sorry for their neighbors having to put up with this every day.
IMO, most of these protestors are just there to start a ruckus, to get attention... not to help in any way. I would bet that there are only a few who actually went and searched.
.

It's the type people who only want that microphone in front of their face so they can be on TEEVEE. There moment in the spotlight.

[Magnum357]

It's a volatile and potentially dangerous place to be. Children should not be allowed to be there. Since their parents don't have enough sense to know that, LE should inform them.

On a side note-----I can't wait for Nancy Grace to get a hold of the footage of the 1st Runner Up for Mother of the Year, continuing to scream at Cindy while her child is lying injured and crying on the ground.

[luvinlife]

I have to say that I agree with almost everything you all have said.

It is solving nothing, Caylee is not being honored here. I do not think that she would want anyone saying these things to her family. She loved her Grandma and Grandpa and yes even her mother. Let the police and the court do its job.

If they are frustrated with this family or the law, do something constructive with their time. Search for Caylee, volunteer for a missing childrens charity, donate money to TES, petition to change the law, or go to a message board and get out your frustration.

Most of all do something that would honor Caylee.


For Caylee

[NatalieB]

I'm all for freedom of speech, but cannot believe it was ever a right given to us so that we could hold protests outside of people's houses. IMO, the protesters are almost up there with the Phelps gang (and that's as low as you can get, imo).

The recent confrontation was about the worst so far. My God, those people brought 2 young children with them (as have other protesters). The young boy was saying things that I wouldn't tolerate from my 16 & 17 year old kids. The boy gets hurt at the end and the woman driving had ZERO clue as to what happened to him. She was however taking him to the hospital and going to make the Anthonys pay for it. AS IF!

I'm not a fan of the Anthonys, but enough is enough already. Someone needs to tell the trailer park trash it's time to go home.

[rosejustrose]

I was initially under the impression that the protesters were there to get justice for Caylee by letting the Anthonys know they believed Casey needed to tell the truth. Now I think they are there because they are infuriated with a legal system that allowed Casey to bond out and enjoy the comforts of home. In that case, I think they are protesting in the wrong place. They need to go protest their perception of injustice in front of the courthouse. JMHO.

[FrankieBones1]

Originally Posted by Magnum357

It's a volatile and potentially dangerous place to be. Children should not be allowed to be there. Since their parents don't have enough sense to know that, LE should inform them.

On a side note-----I can't wait for Nancy Grace to get a hold of the footage of the 1st Runner Up for Mother of the Year, continuing to scream at Cindy while her child is lying injured and crying on the ground.

I'm pretty sure that Nancy will play it over and over and over again. It's possible the producers were able to get a hold of that 'woman' via her car tags. Maybe they'll have her on the show so she can show the world just how ********* she is. Just fill in the blanks with your own words.

[FrankieBones1]

Originally Posted by rosejustrose

I was initially under the impression that the protesters were there to get justice for Caylee by letting the Anthonys know they believed Casey needed to tell the truth. Now I think they are there because they are infuriated with a legal system that allowed Casey to bond out and enjoy the comforts of home. In that case, I think they are protesting in the wrong place. They need to go protest their perception of injustice in front of the courthouse. JMHO.

I think there are a few that do want justice. But for the most part, from what I've witnessed, quite a few are there for their fifteen minutes and a rumble. Shame on them.

I'd like to see the woman with the St. Bernard dog come back. She was peaceful and made a point.

[margaritaville]

Originally Posted by NatalieB

I'm all for freedom of speech, but cannot believe it was ever a right given to us so that we could hold protests outside of people's houses. IMO, the protesters are almost up there with the Phelps gang (and that's as low as you can get, imo).

The recent confrontation was about the worst so far. My God, those people brought 2 young children with them (as have other protesters). The young boy was saying things that I wouldn't tolerate from my 16 & 17 year old kids. The boy gets hurt at the end and the woman driving had ZERO clue as to what happened to him. She was however taking him to the hospital and going to make the Anthonys pay for it. AS IF!

I'm not a fan of the Anthonys, but enough is enough already. Someone needs to tell the trailer park trash it's time to go home.

I saw the video of that confrontation....
Does anyone know what happened with the boy? Was his arm broke or hand? It looked like it was slammed in the door.

Just curious if anyone knew...TIA

[Magnum357]

Originally Posted by FrankieBones1

I'm pretty sure that Nancy will play it over and over and over again. It's possible the producers were able to get a hold of that 'woman' via her car tags. Maybe they'll have her on the show so she can show the world just how ********* she is. Just fill in the blanks with your own words.

And you have to know that each time she plays it over and over, she'll have her own 'special' comment about it.

Please please please don't let there be someone filling in for her tonight.

Forgive me for salivating.

[museumgirl]

While I am no Cindy Anthony fan and think that she does KNOW way more than she claims... the woman who left her child laying on the ground crying in pain should have some people from Social Services paying her a visit. The minute that child was hurt, whether it was severe or not... her confrontation of Cindy was DONE. Her attention should have been on her child. Not Cindy's.

The really sad part.... NONE of the adults there even really noticed him. Not Cindy, not the mother or the other two w/her... how sad is that????

[Dogmatic]

I believe they have far exceeded their first amendment rights of a "peaceful protest".

[Shells2]

I really think all of those protesters are a bunch of idiots. They are trashy, meddling little nobody's IMO who obviously need to spend more time at home taking care of thier own children, studying English, or taking a course on social graces.

What good do they think they are doing standing there making butts of themselves? What is that doing to help find Caylee? If they have so much bloody time to waste, maybe participate in a search for another missing child, do something constructive and get a life.

[Magnum357]

Originally Posted by Shells2

I really think all of those protesters are a bunch of idiots. They are trashy, meddling little nobody's IMO who obviously need to spend more time at home taking care of thier own children, studying English, or taking a course on social graces.

What good do they think they are doing standing there making butts of themselves? What is that doing to help find Caylee? If they have so much bloody time to waste, maybe participate in a search for another missing child, do something constructive and get a life.

I'm betting Nancy is going to say the exact same thing.

[museumgirl]

The Department of Children and Families said Monday that video of the aforementioned child protesting and screaming, along with his mother, outside the Anthony house Saturday night, has prompted an investigation (Images | Raw Video).

DCF said they were alerted to the video by viewers who contacted their Florida Abuse Hotline. The video shows the boy possibly get injured during the altercation. The boy's arm appears to be slammed in the car door when the female driver is being restrained by a passenger.

DCF said they used the vehicle's license plate number to contact the family and "is taking all appropriate investigative steps to assess the child’s injuries and the circumstances surrounding the situation."

DCF told Eyewitness News they believe the child is doing okay.

***At least something good came of this. This mother is going to learn to keep her mouth shut and take care of her own child rather than criticize someone else. (Not defending Cindy because she didn't notice the child either!!)

[FrankieBones1]

Originally Posted by Magnum357

I'm betting Nancy is going to say the exact same thing.

I was distracted during Nancy's show. Did she comment on that at all?

[NatalieB]

Originally Posted by FrankieBones1

I was distracted during Nancy's show. Did she comment on that at all?

When I record Nancy Grace, for some reason, it doesn't record the entire last segment of the show (right before she shows the pic of the soldier who died). I usually miss a minute or 2 right at that time everyday.

Unless it was in that 2 minutes, no, she didn't mention it at all. She did briefly mention the protest, but she never elaborated on it. The show was revolved more around the audio interviews of Casey. Diane covered the same thing on Friday's show.

[Shellberry]

Im glad the little boy is ok.
Im sure we wont hear anymore about his/his mother.
Hopefully if something is indeed 'not right' in that household, DCF will step in to help.


imo/jmo

an interesting bit of info I found yesterday- it is the right to protest brochure for FL.

what you can/cant do, etc.

you might need to switch your screen to landscape view to see it right.

2 parts I found interesting in it.

LIMITATIONS ON SPEECH


√
The First Amendment does not protect speech that is
combined with the violation of established laws such as
trespassing, disobeying or interfering with a lawful order by a
police officer.
√
Although inflammatory speakers cannot be punished
for merely arousing an audience, a speaker can be arrested for
incitement if he/she advocates imminent violence or
specifically provokes people to commit unlawful actions.
√
Also unprotected are malicious statements about
public officials and obscene speech.

LIMITATIONS ON ACTION
√
Demonstrators who engage in civil disobedience —
peaceful, but unlawful, activities as a form of protest — are
not protected under the First Amendment.
√
If you endanger others while protesting, you can be
arrested. A protest that blocks vehicular or pedestrian traffic
is illegal without a permit.
√
You do not have the right to block a building
entrance or physically harass people. The general rule is that
free speech activity cannot take place on private property,
including outdoor malls, without the consent of the property
owner. You do not have the right to remain on private
property after being told to leave by the property owner.

whole brochure link


imo/jmo/etc

[ALL RISE]

Originally Posted by Shellberry

here we are, I definately think they also need their own thread!

please post your regards about them here, so as not to crap up the 'main' daily threads.



I really hope the HOA gets the judge on their side!
it is getting crazy in that neighborhood already with the 'protesters'


imo/jmo

about the young boy who's arm was caught in the car door between Cindy Anthony's outrage and the woman that brought the boy.
Poor kid was totally in pain and totally ignored and I was thinking about Cindy Anthony having a medical background and she could have cared less about that poor little boy.

People, get a life!

For the child that was hurt.

[Magnum357]

Originally Posted by FrankieBones1

I was distracted during Nancy's show. Did she comment on that at all?

She didn't, Frankie. I saw a clip of the incident at the very beginning of the show but she didn't give her take on it. DANG!!!

[Magnum357]

Originally Posted by ALL RISE

about the young boy who's arm was caught in the car door between Cindy Anthony's outrage and the woman that brought the boy.
Poor kid was totally in pain and totally ignored and I was thinking about Cindy Anthony having a medical background and she could have cared less about that poor little boy.

People, get a life!

For the child that was hurt.

I can just imagine what would have come out of that sweet boy's mouth if Cindy had tried to look at his arm. Not even going to think about what his lovely mother would have done.

[Shellberry]

Originally Posted by Magnum357

I can just imagine what would have come out of that sweet boy's mouth if Cindy had tried to look at his arm. Not even going to think about what his lovely mother would have done.

exactly! good point. I think that mother would have been screaming lawsuit or some such thing- I think it is extremely good that cindy didnt go near that little boy. This case would be getting just a little bit more disastrous

imo/jmo/etc

[SavannahStar]

Originally Posted by KR12345

Did anyone catch what the protestor said , the one who was the mother of the son who got hurt while she just jumped in her
suv ,leaving him rolling on the ground .


First of all there are several things I want to say :



The main protestor ,the one with the son , did you HEAR her yell out to Cindy that HER SON talks and acts like HE does because of children like CINDY'S her son goes to school with and picks up from them !!!!!!!!!!


I am disgusted by the illiteracy of that woman who felt the need to pass judgment on Cindy ! I have never heard such an illeterate comment on my life! It was QUITE obvious that the young boy learned everything from his mother.

Did you also hear the little boy yelling out to Cindy saying things like Casey was out drinking beer and staying up all night and that he hopes Cindy doesn't think he knows what beer is ,because he does! ( And I'm CERTAIN he does know what beer is and what inhibitions it can set loose in anyone , we saw perfect examples from the footage)


I feel like Cindy deserves an academy award for her performance out there that night....never have I seen a woman faced with such tragedy do her best to hold it together ! That poor woman has more pressure right now then mist of us will ever endure as well does her husband George , and like Nancy Grace said , the Anthonys are not at fault , how dare people strike their anger out at the Anthony's ,especially not thinking of what they are going through !


I for one would love to give Cindy a huge hug , she is in the midst of a living nightmare and does not deserve this ,if anything she deserves support .I feel she has done everything humanly possible to get her daughter to tell the truth and she is at a loss and has no recourse but to try and believe in what her daughter is telling all ,is the truth ! NOT that it is ...............


My sincere wishes to the Anthonys that Cindy George and Lee can hang on and keep their sanity after all this ....they are sure to break hard , I have never seen and witnessed such pressure on people and to me it is unconstitutional !

Originally Posted by AdverseParty

You make a very compassionate post, with which I agree one hundred percent. I will never understand or find justification in the attacks on the Anthony family. If I hadn't seen all this myself, I would never ever believe how many heartless and cruel people surround us. I know this isn't the appropriate forum for religious posts, but I have to think that God/Jesus would be very unhappy with the utter lack of compassion for the grandparents and uncle of this little girl. I was taught to reach out to people who's lives are in turmoil, that it isn't one sinners place to pass judgement on another sinner, except when called to do so, by jury service.

Many times during the past weeks, I am reminded of the Amish, and how the entire Amish community reached out to the family of the person who murdered innocent Amish victim(s). How it was just in their nature to be forgiving, perhaps trusting in their higher power to sit in ultimate judgment. How amazing to see their offer of compassion to the person who had brought so much pain and sadness to their community. We should all look at them as an example of humanity and civility. We could all learn a lot. imo

for both of you. Outstanding posts.

[museumgirl]

I agree that Cindy should not have touched the child, for her own safety.... but she could have at least acknowledged his pain and his crying. As could the mother and the two passengers of the mothers car.....

At least people who saw that video were outraged enough to call and turn the mother in. That's good to know.


The Amish are a completely different situation.... they had resolution to their tragedy. The man who was responsible was known and they knew everything right up front. They opened their hearts to that mans family because they were victims too.

Yeah, it could be said that Cindy & George are victims... but at the same time.... what have they really done to garner sympathy???? Nothing in my eyes. They have treated people trying to find Caylee like crap, they have stopped focusing on Caylee and are completely set on taking care of Casey.

I'm absolutely disturbed by the behavior of the protesters. As a mother I cannot imagine bringing my child to witness me become part of an angry mob let alone doing it on my own. It's disgusting in every way shape and form. Who are they to judge? They are standing on someone elses property, acting like escapees from a nut house, waving banners and shouting obscenities at all hours of the day. To me the protesters are no better than the Anthony's. Bottom line.

Originally Posted by FrankieBones1

I was distracted during Nancy's show. Did she comment on that at all?

I expected her to go into it with a little more detail but it was only briefly discussed. The clip was shown but not much was said. I was a bit disappointed...

Originally Posted by museumgirl

While I am no Cindy Anthony fan and think that she does KNOW way more than she claims... the woman who left her child laying on the ground crying in pain should have some people from Social Services paying her a visit. The minute that child was hurt, whether it was severe or not... her confrontation of Cindy was DONE. Her attention should have been on her child. Not Cindy's.

The really sad part.... NONE of the adults there even really noticed him. Not Cindy, not the mother or the other two w/her... how sad is that????

To watch the little boy on the ground broke my heart. As a mother my first priority is my children and I can't imagine leaving him laying there while I'm to busy screaming at someone I don't even know! That boy was clearly in pain and she had to of heard him crying.

[margaritaville]

Originally Posted by bandits mom

While my personal opinion of the protestors is not favorable. I cannot
imagine people with so much time on their hands, for one thing, and I certainly cannot see them involving their children, or dogs for that matter, in what I would be afraid could escalate into a violent situation.

That said, I have always gotten a bit unnerved when people want to
ignore the US Constitution. There is that pesky little right to assemble
amendment. After 8 years of the current administration, I realize many
people have gotten relatively used to the idea of ignoring our basic
rights, for a variety of excuses. But, old fashion as I may be, I think they actually matter.

US Citizens have a right to gather and protest as long as they do not
resort to violence. That applies to organizations and individuals I disagree with, and to nutcases, as long as they are not violent.

I do feel for the neighbors. I do not feel for the Anthony's, not anymore. But that doesn't change my core beliefs either way.

I don't feel for the Anthony's either.. I think in some instances they make it worse... Why does Cindy constantly have to go and adjust the tape, pound more stakes weed the"front yard".. She doesn't!!
She does it because she knows what will happen and I think she loves the attention. I think she enjoys the battles and the arguing. I think she "misses" being in the spot light and having her say like she did when she was on all the talk shows. So this is her way of getting on NG, the nightly news ect. Her only way right now!!

If she didn't want the arguing, ect. She could stay in her house or go to her back yard. they have body guards that can walk the trash out pound a stake or two...
She doesn't need to be out there!!


IMHO

[margaritaville]

Originally Posted by KR12345

Well I don't feel like she should have to pound trespassing stakes back into the ground daily either ,they should be left in tact as they were placed when they were first pounded into the ground. And that their signs are respected instead of being kicked and tossed about by the animals that invade their home daily.

I also feel like the Anthony's should not be prisoners in their own home, and how do you know she doesn't go and weed in her backyard as well as the front yard ?


I imagine the anthony's are stressed about anyone who have made them a target ,I imagine they worry day and night that ones with such hate may bomb their home and set fire to it ,so they are constantly having to be on guard and scrutinize everything ....



The Anthonys are dealing with enough grief already ........WHAT are people thinking ,why can;t people see what kind of a position they have been put in ..........it scares me that people do not have the ability to realise and see what kind of nightmare position they are in.....


Ofcourse they love their daughter Casey ,you can not judge them for that , ofcourse they love Caylee , certainly people should be able to realise and comprhend that the love they have for both their daughter and grandaughter has put them in such a nightmarish position.


To say that Cindy is loving this publicity to me is incomprhensible ..........I know that she probably loveed the chance she got to call all the protestors maggost and parasites and I could not agree with her more ............I do not support Casey and the way she has acyed ,lied etcetera ,but I fully support her parents who have acted with more dignity over all this then I ever could ...........May God grant them the strength to face the rest of what this cruel world subjects unto them.

Well see I guess that is just a difference of opinions..You have yours I have mine...

Yeah we all wish we lived in this perfect world were everyone treated everyone else with respect. But since we know we don't, is is time the Anthony's get a clue. If they want these people to stop, quit giving them ammunition. So what if some protester pulls out a stake?! Cindy can have Casey's body guard put it back in. She doesn't need to go prancing out there and do it!! Just to get a rise out of the protesters!!


As far as being prisoners in their own home..they did that to themselves. The minute they "didn't" set up searches for Caylee!!
Had they done that these "parasites" would be out searching with them to find Caylee. Why do you think these people are so upset with the Grandparents? Because they threw Caylee under the bus so they could protect and coddle Casey. If instead they were out conducting searches and heading up search parties they would have support.

What do you mean they don't know where to look? Cindy told us we need to get off our AZZ's and find Caylee!! Why doesn't she????????
She has yet to look for her......Not once has she gone out looking for her. She instead is at home baking brownies with Casey for her lawyer...

Poor Caylee the forgotten one in the Anthony home....So sad!
Innocent and defenseless in life and death........... for Caylee


All My Opinion!!

[Shellberry]

judge denies injunction request from HOA.

you have to scroll down to middle of page

[margaritaville]

Originally Posted by KR12345

Are you sure cindy wasn;t generlising herself when she said tot he world & Law enforcement who was attacking her to get off their butts and start looking , " MEANING LOOK for other possibilities besides the only one they currently were thinking " That CASEY was the culprit and that the Anthony's themselves knew where Caylee could be found .

Thats the WAY I took her statments , that they need to look elsewhere instead of the direction they were intent on focusing .


Do you really truly beleive those grandparents are not and were not concerned about Caylee , REALLY beleive that ,I think if most TRULY could try and place themselves in the anthonys horrible predicament ,the entirety of it and forget their anger for a minute they would see its too much for anyone to endure and this is why I have great sympathy for that whole family.

My honest opinion....No I do not....I think they know Caylee is dead and all they are concerned with is Casey...

Our dog was stolen last spring and I tell you for 3 days until he was found we searched high and low.I didn't go to work, we had every family member, friend out searching. We had no idea where to begin. No clue. we started in our neighborhood and worked out from there. We concurred 6 different cities around us. I hardly slept I was terrified of what these kids were doing/or could do to him. We were lucky because of our searches/fliers/ ect. he was found and fine.
But I feel it is really sad these grandparents have not once searched for Caylee, or set up a search for her..Nothing, Nada, zilch..
To me that speaks volumes....
MOO