[ChicagoNative]

I don’t know why anyone would be surprised that crime happens at the squares, or anywhere else in the villages.

The summer riots of 2020 were a super-spreader event for a crime wave that has infected the nation, particularly in our cities. Lawlessness begets lawlessness. That coupled with the anti-cop sentiment, official notices from mayors to basically stand down, and lack of consequences has resulted in thugs running the streets with impunity. It was only a matter of time before the chaos crept into the leafy suburban areas here.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

I don’t know why anyone would be surprised that crime happens at the squares, or anywhere else in the villages.

The summer riots of 2020 were a super-spreader event for a crime wave that has infected the nation, particularly in our cities. Lawlessness begets lawlessness. That coupled with the anti-cop sentiment, official notices from mayors to basically stand down, and lack of consequences has resulted in thugs running the streets with impunity. It was only a matter of time before the chaos crept into the leafy suburban areas here.

There are a lot more old timers here carrying concealed weapons per capita than in the cities. I really don't think there chaos has crept into our areas.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

My answer to topspinmo is the same answer to you.

Correction. You’re Opinion

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Wonder why we didnt see the news in the Sun?

What to destroy the carefully crafted TV Land image as "friendliest city in the universe" and "Disneyland for seniors". Quiet......you will wake up the mesmerized zombies to REALITY.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Road-Runner

Seriously, dark skinned in a description is just stupid political correctness. Either say or don't say what their description is, but this is ridiculous. That said, sorry to hear this, we've already done business there, it's a nice jewelry store.

I hate political correctness, but I don’t think this is an example of political correctness. A number of ethnicities have “dark skin”, and if the videos only show that dark skin without clearly being one ethnicity or another, then singling out the thieves as any one of them may keep people from considering criminals from some other group. This does let off the hook all the criminals with light-colored skin. This is just part of an accurate police description. Let’s hope the bad guys are caught soon and made to pay.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

What to destroy the carefully crafted TV Land image as "friendliest city in the universe" and "Disneyland for seniors". Quiet......you will wake up the mesmerized zombies to REALITY.

I see that you don't think very highly of your neighbors do you? It must be miserable for you here.

[waynehal55]

Originally Posted by waynehal55

Fox35 news out of Orlando had an article about this on their website.

FOX 35 Orlando...........

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Copied from the other news source;
"Thieves use sledgehammer to break into Brownwood jewelry store



Three thieves are being sought after they used a sledgehammer to break through a door at a jewelry store in The Villages.

The burglary occurred at about 2 a.m. July 30 at the Brownwood Jewelers at 2696 Torch Lake Drive, located near the City Fire restaurant at Brownwood Paddock Square.

Once inside, the suspects used the sledgehammer to smash several jewelry cases, according to the Wildwood Police Department. One of the suspects filled black trash bags with an unknown amount of jewelry before fleeing the scene in a possible Infiniti
Suspect 1 –0.

The police have released the following descriptions of the suspects:


Suspect 1- A tall, skinny, dark-skinned male, wearing a black face mask, gray hoodie, white joggers, black sneakers and utility gloves.

Suspect 2 – A skinny, dark-skinned male, wearing glasses, black face mask, black hoodie, black track pants, gray sneakers and utility gloves

Suspect 3 – A heavy set, dark-skinned male, wearing a black ski mask, black jacket, black pants, black sneakers, and blue utility gloves

If you have any information regarding the identities of these suspects, contact Detective Clarkson at (352) 661-6908."

Probably watched TV and saw others were getting away with it. What has become of our Country ?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I doubt that this was conjecture. Would people be reluctant to think they were white?

IMO I don't care what color they are. The big picture IS that life in TV Land tries to be in a "bubble", but the whole US society is drowning in crime, chaos, and violence.......violence on airlines........increased road rage. We have state governments trying to subvert the will of the voters. We have people and their leaders making decisions to hurt the general health of the public. We have unwanted illegal immigration. Against this background of CHAOS and social confusion, is it any WONDER why locally we see criminal activity - the WONDER is why there is NOT more?

Hospitals are becoming full and school openings around the country will further feed the virus beast. People's patience and tempers are near a breaking point. Life is far from the "normal" and happy days of the remembered childhoods of TV Land residents. Today, the US is rapidly becoming a 3rd world nation of corruption and chaos. So, IMO this jewelry store break-in is just an example of what TV Land residents will have to get used to in the near future. I wish that I could predict otherwise!

[Sherry8bal]

Because the Sun only prints FLUFF - nothing that is negative.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Sherry8bal

Because the Sun only prints FLUFF - nothing that is negative.

It may show up especially if they catch them. They will have to sell the jewelry and could make a mistake while doing that.

[airstreamingypsy]

So, what was the point of this post? To stir up the racism in The Villages? I can't imagine anything else.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by birdawg

You would think with all the availability for dark skin people to work in television commercials there would be no need to break the law.

That is actually VERY funny and in a very subtle way! It is like Socrates reborn!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

I don’t know why anyone would be surprised that crime happens at the squares, or anywhere else in the villages.

The summer riots of 2020 were a super-spreader event for a crime wave that has infected the nation, particularly in our cities. Lawlessness begets lawlessness. That coupled with the anti-cop sentiment, official notices from mayors to basically stand down, and lack of consequences has resulted in thugs running the streets with impunity. It was only a matter of time before the chaos crept into the leafy suburban areas here.

I have to agree with that conclusion. And the future does not look too bright for improvement.

[LateBoomer]

Pat, I'd like to solve the puzzle