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Re: VisitErie CEO testifies in support of table gaming in PA

joelarocca — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:41:11 -0000

Mike - Having filed this one-sided post, you have the responsibility to determine whether any opponents of table games from Erie went to Harrisburg to testify against them.
Joe LaRocca
North East

Re: YouTube Video of the Week

joelarocca — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:54:40 -0000

"I don't think an injustice has been served by failing to mention that you shouldn't play with bears, it's common sense."

Tell that to the scores of people who every year are mauled by bears, who are neither "8 years old or watch to much Yogi bear.".

Re: YouTube Video of the Week

joelarocca — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:02:27 -0000

To thetc: You may be correct. My main point, however, is that casual observers should not be disarmed by the bear's cuddly appearance, Humans are sometimes maimed or killed by them in the wild. And if you've ever seen a deer, its screams of agony eerily human-like, being eaten alive by a bear, you'll never forget the sound or sight.

Joe LaRocca

Re: YouTube Video of the Week

joelarocca — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:14:22 -0000

I apologize for the inadvertant triple replication of my post on the black bear.

BV wrote: "The bear was clearing (sic) not being "fed". He raided a bird feeder."

On the contrary, if you watch the video closely, you will see that the feeder was placed on the ground where it didn't belong and where the bear could get at it, and later removed by an unseen agent off camera.

Re: YouTube Video of the Week

joelarocca — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:52:32 -0000

It's irresponsible to idealize this wild animal simply as "beautiful" without warning the untutored how dangerous back bears can be when confronting humans. This video also portrays a criminal act, namely the feeding of a wild animal, impermissible under state law. You can bet this bear will be back looking for another handout soon, placinganone nearby in danger of life and limb. It's shambling walk belies the fact that it can reach 20 mph in a couple bounds, and tear a person to shreds with its three-inch-plus incisors and claws in minutes.

Re: YouTube Video of the Week

joelarocca — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:50:16 -0000

Re: YouTube Video of the Week

joelarocca — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:50:15 -0000

Re: YouTube Video of the Week

joelarocca — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:49:40 -0000

It's irresponsible to idealize this wild animal simply as "beautiful" without warning the untutored how dangerous black bears can be when confronting humans. This video also portrays a criminal act, namely the feeding of a wild animal, impermissible under state law. You can bet this bear will be back looking for another handout soon, placing anyone nearby in danger of life and limb. It's shambling walk belies the fact that it can reach 20 mph in a couple bounds, and tear a person to shreds with its three-inch-plus incisors and claws in minutes.