Re: [UC] Re: Ohara's and Hong Kong cafe

[Glenn moyer]

"The weird part was that they stormed in at 1:30 AM with 15-20 uniformed officers, two guys from L&I and someone from the LCB. All they found was the absence of the exit sign and made all patrons and employees leave (causing refunds in some cases). It seemed really odd to me that it was conducted like a raid. L&I must be on a mission of some sort throughout the city." Thanks for sharing your experience.  It's so important for all of us to tell about these occurences. Two things.  Whatever the uniform of these storm troopers, they are always going to pile on false charges.  These "enforcement officers" can do anything they please unless video recorders are on.  And if they see you recording them, you will certainly get beaten and arrested. (That bicyclist who was recently filmed getting whacked by the NYC cop had a whole series of serious charges brought against him before the film hit the internet.) Secondly, the storm trooper tactics also promote a general sense of fear.  The use of intimidation, in ways which only a decade ago would have caused public outcry, has become standard open practise.  These tactics are not being hidden.  The mass reaction or lack of reaction seems carefully studied and built upon.     After world war II, people looked back at what was occuring in Germany in the thirties.  Very similar oppressions and system break downs were occuring like across America and the District today.  People were intimidated but they also reported this hope that the injustices would stop before getting to them.  So long as they keep silent! While the intimidation is in everyone's face, we are told the victims were bad businesses.  The people denied rights to be heard about the future of Clark Park were prostitues, drug addicts and gangs.  It's all the same process. So everyone gets to see the big stick but we turn our eyes when it's only undesireables being whacked!  In the late 40's, it was much easier to see how the system collapse started much earlier in Germany.  But it was far too late. Stay safe, Glenn   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 3, 2008 8:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC] Re: Ohara's and Hong Kong cafe That bar on Spruce was called Kelliann's, used to be Murphy's. I heard that it was recently sold by the owner, who made a nice profit. Also, L&I shut down a Caribbean Restaraunt (where I work weekends) on 52nd and Walnut for not having an exit sign up by the stairway that leads from the second floor to the first. The weird part was that they stormed in at 1:30 AM with 15-20 uniformed officers, two guys from L&I and someone from the LCB. All they found was the absence of the exit sign and made all patrons and employees leave (causing refunds in some cases). It seemed really odd to me that it was conducted like a raid. L&I must be on a mission of some sort throughout the city. -----Original Message----- From: Wilma de Soto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Glenn moyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Roger Harman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UnivCity listserv <Univcity@list.purple.com> Sent: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 5:33 pm Subject: Re: [UC] Re: Ohara's and Hong Kong cafe I noticed the Irish bar at the corner of 44th & Spruce Sts., (I can't remember the name), is also closed. On 8/3/08 3:33 PM, "Glenn moyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Roger, > > Here is what I know. Hong Kong was closed first. I don't know any details > but I was told it too was closed down. The mortgage office Ray mentioned was > new news. > > I got the report about Oharas from a long time employee. It was closedd in > the middle of the afternoon. There were more inspectors (health and L&I) than > usual. When presented with the list, the manager/owner(?) told employees it > would be forever closed. I understand that some customers didn't get their > lunch. > > I think there is another cycle of this pattern locally. One owner told me he > spent a lot of money taking L&I to court for harrassment. I understand the > court sided with him. I know another owner who was having problems but he > sold. > > This type of trouble was reported about Baltimore Ave in a few publications > back in 2003. The lack of accountability in city government is widespread! > > Glenn > > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: Roger Harman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent: Aug 3, 2008 12:13 PM >> To: UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Cc: univcity <Univcity@list.purple.com> >> Subject: [UC] Re: Ohara's and Hong Kong cafe >> >> Did I miss something? Were Ohara's and Hong Kong closed for violations? >> Roger >> >> besides ohara's and the hong kong cafe, the gmac mortgage >>> office at chestnut hall (39th & chestnut) is also closed, >>> with 'available' signs in the windows. this leaves penn's >>> treatment research center and the upenn federal credit union >>> the remaining ground floor venues at that building. will L&I >>> soon close them for violations as well? >> ---- >> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the >> list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see >> <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. > > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. It's time to go back to school! 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