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Not only does he put a patriotic theme – ‘American Pride’ effort by a bunch of radicals and a dangerous crime ridden neighborhood. his life on the line like every cop to for their upcoming dance, but at least Ithugs is falling flat in their attempt Yes, that’s right, I said dangerous and protect the public, but this guy also did one school official stepped in and nixed to turn the streets of Boston into a crime ridden. Foolish and cowardly so as an Army Ranger and a soldier it, stating that it was not an ‘inclusive’ Ferguson re-play. Not everyone saw politically correct speech is never used who protected our nation’s freedom. theme. For those readers who may the YouTube video filmed at the scene here and in fact, even residents who live It’s been said before by others, but not know how that all turned out – the of the shooting of Boston Police officer in the area went on camera confirming bears repeating. Entertainers and outcome is good. The students stood John Moynihan. But I can’t think of that it’s often not safe to walk the streets professional athletes are often thought their ground, they did not back down. the last time a video enraged people as there. The entire country now knows of as heroes. But, unless they perform They took it to social media, FOX much as this one does. For those who what followed when, in the course of selfless acts of courage for the benefit News and talk radio picked up on it and have not seen it, it shows a gathering doing that job, Officer John Moynihan and protection of others in need, they the word spread nationwide, causing mob partially made up of the usual cast took a bullet in the face from a guy, who really are merely high paid celebrities a huge backlash from Americans all of characters that flock to, or swoop in the opinion of most, save for lenient with specific talents, not heroes. Our across the country. The dance was back down like vultures on the scenes of judges and bleeding heart enablers, police officers and military personnel, on, the kids can keep the American Pride media-highlighted crimes, especially should have been in prison for shooting who regularly face danger on behalf of theme and the adult moon bats at that those involving police discharging their at police in a past incident and for an a grateful public that depends on them school, who made the original decision firearms. They do so for the purpose incredibly violent criminal record. are the real heroes. John Moynihan is to cancel it, went scrambling in disgrace of inflaming the situation even more. I think I can safely say that nearly definitely in that category. on damage control. Congratulations But the thugs and professional trouble every American is pulling for the Last week, we mentioned the to the young students, who refused makers are getting little support in this complete recovery of Officer Moynihan controversy at the high school in to let an injustice stand. The flag still city - so far. and feels the pain of his family and his Lexington, MA. Students there chose CONTINUED ON page 7 To Save Money On Your Ride! Easy Application Mass Bay Auto Loans Quick Approval ** Low Monthly Payments REFI or BUY Buy a new ride or refinance your current higher-rate loan and * as low as1.99%APR save every month! massbaycu.org (617) 269-2700 147 West 4th Street, South Boston *APR=Annual Percentage Rate. APR includes a .25% discount for automatic payments or direct deposit. 1.99% APR is for terms up to 48 months. Monthly payment is $21.70 per $1,000.00 borrowed. APR without automatic payments or direct deposit is 2.24%. 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