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#46 03-31-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BenzDiesel

Anyway, my guess that you being a police officer and is associated with the U.S. military, you aren't really concerned about this issue as some others without your "inside" connections would be, in terms of being discriminated against. And Tameka working on becoming a doctor isn't too worried either, knowing that this same lady might end up on her operating table one day and have to hope that Tameka is straight up, in terms of prejudice. Also, in the final analysis, you have to admit that the house was the lady's, and she has earned the right to do with it in any manner she pleases, even if her actions and decision making looks suspiciously discriminatory on the surface. Now, she shouldn't be able to have those same ideas over at the government supported community college where she works.

BenzDiesel

Reading between the lines: African-Americans who make a good living don't have to worry about "issues" that Rosa Parks contended with. As if money can wash away years of disrespect, racism, and discrimination.

Big deal, the woman(not lady) drives a Roller. A nice Shadow or Wraith can be had for 15k. Even a mid '80s Spur can be had for Civic money. If she really had money she wouldn't be eeking(sic) out a living at the local community college. She probably has less money than most of the people on this forum. There are many people driving around in old 300D models that can write a check for a new Mercedes whenever they want. It's called old money. This racist woman probably feels threatened that a non wasp couple will be making well over six figures soon.

#47 03-31-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BenzDiesel

But Bert, I know that deep down, you can't have any hard feelings against that lady. I don't know her reasons, but she has some to even think of offering a month to month lease on a house. It might be that she just didn't want anybody to get comfortable living in her house. Anyway, I'm glad you have a good attitude about it, now, but would bet that the lady had you highly upset there for a while during the time you had to sleep on somebody else's floor while your possessions were in storage at a price of over $200.00 per month that was at least the cost of a utility bill in a big house in this area. Also, I know you wouldn't just let the lady's house get burglarized if it was happening all because of a little misunderstanding such as this. She must didn't know that you were a member of law enforcement, since the police cruiser was always gone when she came by and let herself into the place.

BenzDiesel

How patronizing of you.

Doktor Bert · #48 04-01-2006, 11:09 PM

I was never that 'upset' about the whole deal, but rather disappointed at the way we were treated. I was also disappointed because my two sons cannot come to live with us as we had planned.

I don't treat the people in my community like this so I expected at least fair treatment from our landlord.

Through the course of the Department of Fair Housing Investigation, it has come to light that the landlord has been involved in some very unscrupulous actions in the past.

As far as salary at the local community college....the position she holds is an $85,000/year position. I know...I was lead contract negotiator for the college contract a few years ago. With a 3% increase every year, that would be a nice salary now.

It's a little humorous to see her shopping at Dollar Tree. I wave to her each and every time I see her. I kinda feel sorry for her considering how her life is driven through misinformation and hatred.

Bottom line is this...we are healthy, unprejudiced and I have a great job making good money and we will get through this. It may take a while, but we will hold the landlord accountable for each and every one of her discriminatory/unfair/unlawful actions in a court of law.

Benz: I don't take the 'get even' attitude with me in life and I certainly feel it has no place in law enforcement. If she rolled into the ER tonight, I have no doubt that Tameka would do everything possible to save her life because she is a professional. I work for a different city, but I would give her the same benefit of service if she was living our visiting there as I would anyone else. That's just how we are.

Benz: She knew what I did for a living as my cruiser was in the driveway many times when she came into the house, because I don't drive the cruiser for personal errands. The neighbors ever shot some video of he going into and coming out of the house with the car in the driveway. It's funny to watch.

What concerns Tameka and I more than the eviction is how much of her attitudes and prejudice are at work at the college...

Anyways...How was your week!!!...Bert

t walgamuth · #49 04-02-2006, 09:21 AM

i was on vacation.

i hope you are now operating on the legal tab of some other organization not your own.

legal actions seldom work out like you want them to. and the lawyers always get their fees.

sometimes the best thing is to walk away and look for your blessings to count.

it sounds like you have a big part of that straight in your head already.

tom w

BenzDiesel · #50 04-02-2006, 07:22 PM

just needs a little companionship and is probably a very lonely individual. I'm certain you will handle the situation in the best light. As far as this week went, I spent most of it working on running electrical wire, getting filthy dirty and sweaty and breathing in 100 year old dust, while crawling on my stomach and sliding on my back underneath a low pitched roof with the roof's tack nails sticking precariously low toward my head. I learned how to do the electrical work mostly while learning how to troubleshoot the climate control on my SD. Once I finally got that thing functioning properly by having to follow diagrams without the use of a Mercedes socket box, I was a pretty good electrician and running house wire was basically a piece of cake after all of those headaches tracing wires. Other than that, my week was great.

BenzDiesel