How the hell do you know that? I have family that lives in Pinehurst.....and my uncle does surgeries and orthopedic lectures at Duke all of the time......he has also said very similar things pertaining to the violence that could escalate.

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I'm not sure where that came from, but I don't know of any member of the media who would want to see any of the above. Those of us who have covered riots, etc. don't want to be anywhere close to them.

We've been around too much gunfire and tear gas.

Well, maybe FOX. Geraldo thrives on that stuff -- just don't mess up his hair.

DSTChaos is right, I believe. Durham does have its share of violent crimes -- there have been some drive-by shootings and some shootings on city buses in recent years, and these have given Durham the reputation for being a dangerous place, especially in the minds of those who live near but not in Durham. The reality, however, is more along the lines of Durham being a place with some violence but also with very, very strong community action and citizen involvement.

But as with all cities, some places are more dangerous than others, and the vicinity around Duke, including Trinity Park where "the house" is, is not among the more dangerous areas of Durham. I would expect to see the vast majority of people of Durham, which tends to be a fairly liberal city overall, expressing their feelings about what is going in through organized protests, vigils, and the like.

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It makes for great television and news shows live off of this stuff, whether reporters want to be there or not. There ARE reporters who would love to be there, by the way.

Because I'm psychic and I don't care about your uncle.

Right.

It's pretty quiet around here and there has been little fuss outside of scattered acts and protests.

However, if the media and individuals INSIST that there will be largescale violence, some attention whores will definitely decide to give them what they're looking for. The gangs and vigilantes are a concern that the Durham PD is preparing to address if need be.

I don't expect you too. He just lives very close and has said very similar things about what could happen.

On a side note.....The two guys were suspended from Duke until the matter is resolved. Trial may not start for over a year.

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I agree.

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Someone just skooled me about North Carolina...

Now I see why the media said some of its comments.

DSTChaos, you're right: "Don't believe the hype"...

Still begs the question why this DA would stake his campaign re-election prosecuting some rich white boys on rape charges of a black stripper. Yeah, I may think they did it and are guilty as sin. But why would the DA give a fcuk? 'Specially in Durham?

Just asking?

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I can think of several possible reasons...

>He really believes these guys are guilty.
>He took an oath and because of the above wants to uphold it.
>He wants to prove that he's the champion of the downtrodden.
>He doesn't like rich people.
>He loves to see his name in the newspaper.
>He loves to see his face on TV.
>He has an electorial death wish.
>He wants to run for governor.
>He's a slum lord and wants to buy that ugly little house.
>He likes exotic dancers.
>He was cut by the Duke LAX team.
>He played LAX for the University of Maryland.
>He really does have a much better case than it appears.
>He thinks he has a better case than he does.
>He's really stupid.

I'm sure there are others.

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The trial may not finish before his election is over so the results won't matter, but he needs to look decisive in the meantime?

-Rudey

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You're special. :p

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Hee :D

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FWIW, it's not a re-election campaign, it's his first campaign. The elected DA was appointed a judge and the current DA, a career ADA, was appointed to finish out his term. This is his first election.

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Definitely won't. He is running in a primary with 2 opponents. The primary is in early May, so one of the 3 will no longer be running one month from now.