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"They are being sued because they supposedly, knowingly tolerate crime at this property," Neal told Hatfield. "[The area] has gotten progressively worse in terms of crime over the last few decades, but these people are committed to the community."

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Science Denier said:

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City of Houston sues local convenience store for failing 'remediate' neighborhood crime

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"They are being sued because they supposedly, knowingly tolerate crime at this property," Neal told Hatfield. "[The area] has gotten progressively worse in terms of crime over the last few decades, but these people are committed to the community."

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Let's see...
1. City is run by libs
2. City/county lets criminals go free, even for violent crime
3. When cops arrest someone, they are immediately let out

These dildoes won't let COPS clean up crime, but somehow businesses are supposed to do it? This is stupid even for the clown show that's Houston's leadership.

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TexasAggiesWin said:

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Are they encouraging the business owners to shoot first and ask questions later?

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tk111 said:

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The current predominant demographic in houston comes from a place where your television career is determined solely by the size your t*ts. I find it hard to believe Lina won't be re-elected. Expect this to only get worse.

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Malibu2 said:

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Theres probably more to this story. Im not sure what local laws are in Houston but in LA the LAPD can put an injunction on stores or properties with significant and repeated criminal activity to install cameras and flood lights as a conxdition of continuing operations. I doubt its as simple as Houston wanting the store owner to make repeated citizens arrests.

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CDUB98 said:

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The business owner is likely scared to do anything as that area is also likely controlled by gangs. He knows if he does anything, then he's dead. Would not surprise me if he also has to pay a "protection fee."

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Malibu2 said:

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Theres probably more to this story. Im not sure what local laws are in Houston but in LA the LAPD can put an injunction on stores or properties with significant and repeated criminal activity to install cameras and flood lights as a condition of continuing operations. I doubt its as simple as Houston wanting the store owner to make repeated citizens arrests.

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Malibu2 said:

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Theres probably more to this story. Im not sure what local laws are in Houston but in LA the LAPD can put an injunction on stores or properties with significant and repeated criminal activity to install cameras and flood lights as a condition of continuing operations. I doubt its as simple as Houston wanting the store owner to make repeated citizens arrests.

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pfo said:

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Stores need to shutdown and leave Houston. Then Houston politicians and libs can shop and fill up their cars in Normangee, Weesatche and North Zulch!

See how they like that!

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HarryJ33tamu said:

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Malibu2 said:

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Theres probably more to this story. Im not sure what local laws are in Houston but in LA the LAPD can put an injunction on stores or properties with significant and repeated criminal activity to install cameras and flood lights as a condition of continuing operations. I doubt its as simple as Houston wanting the store owner to make repeated citizens arrests.

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So the govt forces the business to spend their own money on these items or else they can't operate? That's some commie dictator sh** so not surprising it happens in Cali.

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TexasAggiesWin said:

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Are they encouraging the business owners to shoot first and ask questions later?

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CDUB98 said:

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tk111 said:

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The current predominant demographic in houston comes from a place where your television career is determined solely by the size your t*ts. I find it hard to believe Lina won't be re-elected. Expect this to only get worse.

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Mealer may actually give Dora Tits a run for her money.

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Malibu2 said:

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HarryJ33tamu said:

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Malibu2 said:

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Theres probably more to this story. Im not sure what local laws are in Houston but in LA the LAPD can put an injunction on stores or properties with significant and repeated criminal activity to install cameras and flood lights as a condition of continuing operations. I doubt its as simple as Houston wanting the store owner to make repeated citizens arrests.

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So the govt forces the business to spend their own money on these items or else they can't operate? That's some commie dictator sh** so not surprising it happens in Cali.

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I think were torturing the definition of communist dictatorship if we include injunctions on high crime properties. The police budget isnt free and you cant operate, for instance, an apartment complex that knowlingly rents to gangbangers and drug dealers with frequent arrests on the property and expect the cops to require nothing from you.

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Definitely Not A Cop said:

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Malibu2 said:

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HarryJ33tamu said:

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Malibu2 said:

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Theres probably more to this story. Im not sure what local laws are in Houston but in LA the LAPD can put an injunction on stores or properties with significant and repeated criminal activity to install cameras and flood lights as a condition of continuing operations. I doubt its as simple as Houston wanting the store owner to make repeated citizens arrests.

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So the govt forces the business to spend their own money on these items or else they can't operate? That's some commie dictator sh** so not surprising it happens in Cali.

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I think were torturing the definition of communist dictatorship if we include injunctions on high crime properties. The police budget isnt free and you cant operate, for instance, an apartment complex that knowlingly rents to gangbangers and drug dealers with frequent arrests on the property and expect the cops to require nothing from you.

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Agreed on the communist thing, but if a guy is selling drugs on your property, you report him, a miracle happens where the cops actually show up in time to arrest him, and then the next day he is back out threatening you for stepping on his spot, what the hell is the government requiring you to pay to put up flood lights doing for you?

The system is broken. We are punishing the law abiding citizens to give victimhood status to criminals.

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Malibu2 said:

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Malibu2 said:

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HarryJ33tamu said:

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Malibu2 said:

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Theres probably more to this story. Im not sure what local laws are in Houston but in LA the LAPD can put an injunction on stores or properties with significant and repeated criminal activity to install cameras and flood lights as a condition of continuing operations. I doubt its as simple as Houston wanting the store owner to make repeated citizens arrests.

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So the govt forces the business to spend their own money on these items or else they can't operate? That's some commie dictator sh** so not surprising it happens in Cali.

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I think were torturing the definition of communist dictatorship if we include injunctions on high crime properties. The police budget isnt free and you cant operate, for instance, an apartment complex that knowlingly rents to gangbangers and drug dealers with frequent arrests on the property and expect the cops to require nothing from you.

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Agreed on the communist thing, but if a guy is selling drugs on your property, you report him, a miracle happens where the cops actually show up in time to arrest him, and then the next day he is back out threatening you for stepping on his spot, what the hell is the government requiring you to pay to put up flood lights doing for you?

The system is broken. We are punishing the law abiding citizens to give victimhood status to criminals.

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You can evict for violations of law and most landlords do. A more common scenario, sadly, is for landlords to look the other way because whatever else they do, drug dealers and gang bangers usually pay rent on time and in full on the 1st of the month.

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Neal claims the owner of The Lucky Evening Store has installed surveillance cameras, burglar-proof window bars and signage around the shop warning loiterers against gathering near the building. He says the suit has confirmed his client's suspicions that calling the police will only be used by the city against business owners.
You're like, 'wait a minute, we are calling the police and reporting the criminals,'" Neal told Hatfield. "And then [city officials] are using that stat to presume our guilt under the statute that we aren't stopping crime?"

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MouthBQ98 said:

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The state can fix this as it is the state that determines the jurisdiction and powers of the city governments.

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