[shut the front door]

for The Villages. In a national press conference, Pam Bondi revealed that one of the recently arrested MS13 gang members (arrested in connection with 4 murders) was working in construction in TV (hanging drywall). That's a bit scary.

[AMB444]

Which is one of the reasons why pool restrooms should be for residents only. Sometimes there are only one or two in the pool. Not safe.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

for The Villages. In a national press conference, Pam Bondi revealed that one of the recently arrested MS13 gang members (arrested in connection with 4 murders) was working in construction in TV (hanging drywall). That's a bit scary.

Not a good look for TV? Not sure what your concern is....

Are you worried what others will think about TV? (Who cares?)
Are you worried he didn't know how to hang drywall bc he was in a gang? (Assume he was trained properly.)
Are you worried there are unsavory types working labor jobs in FL? (People who do these jobs aren't generally the country club set.)

The only concern is that hiring gangbangers is not a safe practice for the employer or the community. Not sure how you would prevent that though. Maybe if there was a question on the employment application: Are you in a gang? Yes/No

Perhaps if e-Verify was actually used properly.....

[CarlR33]

From the article it appears the murders were gang on gang type stuff so unless someone in the pool flashed a rival gang sign (reason for one of the murders) I think you would be ok.

[JustSomeGuy]

Well , that may explain the recent crack down on drones. Might have "expanded" their recruitment....and didn't want to lose their investment due to being shown in the background of a construction update video.......

[AMB444]

"From the article it appears the murders were gang on gang type stuff so unless someone in the pool flashed a rival gang sign (reason for one of the murders) I think you would be ok."

Oh, how comforting. I guess I stand corrected. *eye roll*

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

Not a good look for TV? Not sure what your concern is....

Are you worried what others will think about TV? (Who cares?)
Are you worried he didn't know how to hang drywall bc he was in a gang? (Assume he was trained properly.)
Are you worried there are unsavory types working labor jobs in FL? (People who do these jobs aren't generally the country club set.)

The only concern is that hiring gangbangers is not a safe practice for the employer or the community. Not sure how you would prevent that though. Maybe if there was a question on the employment application: Are you in a gang? Yes/No

Perhaps if e-Verify was actually used properly.....

Or maybe tatoos???

[biggamefish1]

Big wawa, there is so much more happening around you every day than you know. Relax and take it easy.

[AMB444]

You all laugh at what this implies. But eventually something is going to happen that could have been avoided.

[MorTech]

This could have been avoided if employers would just ask applicants if they are members of murdering gangs

[Sabella]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

From the article it appears the murders were gang on gang type stuff so unless someone in the pool flashed a rival gang sign (reason for one of the murders) I think you would be ok.

I have a bridge to sell you in Brooklyn

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

for The Villages. In a national press conference, Pam Bondi revealed that one of the recently arrested MS13 gang members (arrested in connection with 4 murders) was working in construction in TV (hanging drywall). That's a bit scary.

I was surprised, but so pleased that Promises Made were promises kept.

Obviously, there's no background checks for Village construction workers!?

Post September 11, 2001- has anyone applied for a job without going through a complete background check or required to complete an I-9.

Employers used to be fined for non compliance.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Which is one of the reasons why pool restrooms should be for residents only. Sometimes there are only one or two in the pool. Not safe.

Are you suggesting that every pool should have a full-time attendant to check your ID before letting you use the restroom? The murderers would then just hop over the low wall and "go" in the pool.

Plus, a lot of contractors use the pool restrooms. They are working in TV all day so need to "go" somewhere. Are we to ban them, too?

Who knew retirement would be so fraught with life-threatening situations!

[Taltarzac725]

With all the retired law officers, military and active hunters here in the Villages this still seems to be an incredibly safe place to be in comparison to Miami and its surroundings. Or almost anywhere else. Think there have been maybe 3 murders, if that, here in the Villages over the past 30 years. One home invasion like incident involving a family member's getting involved with a drug dealer, a murder -suicide, and what may have been a justifiable homicide. There have been a number of suicides.


Now all the speeders and distracted drivers are another story.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

From the article it appears the murders were gang on gang type stuff so unless someone in the pool flashed a rival gang sign (reason for one of the murders) I think you would be ok.

Seriously? Is the implication that someone who can viciously murder another person because he is in a rival gang spends the rest of his time as a peaceful, church going model citizen???? Sorry, but good riddance.