1 | Racism in Johnston County - Brown Pride - For All Latinos and Latinas

September 9th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

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2 | billy

September 10th, 2008 at 4:46 pm

yall dont no what yall are talking about he got taken out of context many times and half of that stuff he didnt even say to the woman, and if you’re not an illegal immigrant why you so offended??? you shouldnt be offended if you are legal. he spoke the truth and no other elected official has the balls to do so yall know the population issue is getting out of hand.

3 | aws

September 10th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

Ok so he said some things to upset some people,I think we all have done that
And he said sorry,we all have done that
So I support the sherrif and what he does no mater how he goes about it some one somewhere wont like him
So if you think your better you run for office and then see what i mean.

4 | David

September 10th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

trashy mexicans breeding like rabbits?, wow, if thats social commentary from an “elected official”, watch out Bill O’reilly… someone is out for your job!

5 | Saba

September 11th, 2008 at 10:12 am

“and if you’re not an illegal immigrant why you so offended??? ”

You should be offended as a human being. Tolerance of racism and hatred is UNACCEPTABLE.

6 | NOGAL

September 11th, 2008 at 7:06 pm

Way to go sheriff! He is the best thing that has ever happened to this county!

7 | Andy29

September 11th, 2008 at 11:53 pm

I do think that officials should be careful , In a world where the first response is to insult and offend, it doesn’t hurt to guard comments. Painting any culture with a broad brush speaks of prejudice and could we trust someone who so carelessly dismisses an entire group of people? I think it is safe to say that the only people who have a first claim here are the Native Americans. Everyone else is an immigrant or a descendant of one.

Remember back to a time when German immigrants were not appreciated and the people thought their vulgar sausages and beer would ruin life in America. The German language was banned from the school curriculum and the anti-German sentiment grew throughout the early part of the 20th century. At that time, Germans made up 30% of the population. They changed their names to appear more American, discarded their native language and tried to disappear.

Remember Irish immigrants, those of Asian and Middle Eastern descent…

When we categorize people by their race or ethnic religion, we imply we are somehow better than that group or the other and we are the only ones who have a right to be here. What about those Mexicans? Engage those “illegals” in a conversation. Their hopes and dreams for their children are the same hopes we have for ours… I hope my children will grow up accepting the differences. What makes us distinctly American, is our diversity.

8 | lassiter

September 12th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

Sheriif Bizzell is a very popular sheriff in Johnston Co.He was reelected, because he is doing his job like no others before him did. The only thing that he is guilty of is to vocalize what the majority thinks. Agree, it was not “politically correct”But he is the one that has to deal with those people and sounds like he is highly frustrated.
I work at the Courthouse and I can tell you that Hispanics are by far the cases of DUI. We already gangs in this county like MS13.
This used to be a peaceful county , but the crime has been increasing as the Hispanic population increases.
Those people come from third world countries , where corruption
and crime is rife, and many bring their bad habits with them

9 | Logan

September 12th, 2008 at 3:38 pm

We support sheriff Bizzell. Best sheriff we ever had !

10 | tired of supporting illegals

September 13th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

Sheriff Bizzell has nothing to apologize for.He speaks what others are thinking but too scared to say.There will be hell to pay if he loses his job.This is America.If you illegals dont like what we have to say then go home.Your lucky your even here illegal or not.I get so tired of hearing blacks and Mexicans wanting apologys for people disrespecting them.What about apologizing to us?Do you EVER hear a white man ask for a public apology for what anyone else says?there always wanting someones job or to destroy someone so that they can hopefully fill that vacancy with there own .Its not our fault that you guys dont apply for or qualify for the position.Blame yourself .I came from nothing but did really well in life and I can promise you no one helped me.
All this bullshit about Steve Bizzell being a pig is absurd.Do you really think honestly think about it….that what he said is THAT bad.This is America for 1.He is entitled to his opinion #2 They are constantly driving drunk,bringing drugs over here to kill our children,get sonething for nothing by not paying taxes while driving on our roads,using our county facilitys,using our schools,trying to make US adapt to them being here by us having to speak Spanish.They try to get us now to give them free college scholarships.Are they crazy?But guess what?If we dont then were racist pigs.Were discriminating.No people were Americans trying to do whats right for OUR children.Thats all.I think weve been pretty damn nice by allowing you here in the first place.You should be glad and appreciative.Dont come here and try to change things.I have been to Mexico twice and I can promise you I had to speak there language and abide by there rules.I expected that.I didnt expect to go over there and have things done my way or like they were done here.They and no one else are to blame for the reason people feel the way they do about them .Almost every time you hear about a drunk driver,drug bust or drunken homicide its a Mexican.Are we to blame for that?I didnt have anything to do with there decision to get tore up and break the law.Do they ever have insurance?No way.So when they do drive drunk and most of the time kill another they have no insurance to pay for the damage they do.They dont care.Im surprised when I read that it wasnt one of them.
Steve Bizzell is no different than the rest of us.He has his views,makes mistakes and is entitled to his own opinion.No matter what and was ask to protect the citizens of Johnston County.Thats what he does.He watches out for JOHNSTON COUNTY.You can abide by the rules like everyone else or suffer the consequences.Why is he any different than Jesse Jackson or the idiots that he accompanys?What about the times like the Duke Lacrosse case?Jesse and those idiots NEVER apologized to anyone after all the racial allegations they made.Then to find out is was a lie.Did the average white man want there job?Want a public apology?Hell no,we KNEW we wouldnt get one.And didnt even push to have the prostitute serve jail time.I guess now everytime a person with any authority makes a comment it has to be dissected.
I will stand behind Sherriff Bizzell and support him til the end.Like I said before…he said nothing that the rest of us wasnt thinking.They are a nuisance and a danger to us and need to go back.I read somewhere that they were responsible for over 50% of the road fatalities we have.Well thats 50 to many and 50 nthat we wouldnt have if they werent here.I also get tired of hearing about racial profiling.I they dont drive drunk then it wouldnt matter.It may not be right but if you dont get behind the wheel drunk then it wouldnt make a difference.You cant be arrested for DUI if your not drunk right?
I dont want to sound like a racist or biggot on here but it really is a problem.It doesnt matter if your white,black,yellow or whatever.If your illegal and causing problems when you shouldnt be here in the first place then your a problem.I dont see why EVERYTHING has to have a color but it seems like it does.Wrong is wrong nomatter what color the person is.Sherriff Bizzell was only doing what he was asked to do by the News and Observer.He gave them an interview about the issues with illegal immigrants.He told them the problems and told the truth.He is a good man and if we the people have anything to do with it he’ll be in office a mighty long time.Why I wonder do people never give compliments when someone does a good job?It seems like in todays society we are always wanting to down another instead of helping or giving applause when theyve done a good job.Think about all the good things are sheriff has done.Im sure there are some Mexicans that hes done a favor for or let off the hook too.You just wont hear from them.Not now anyways.You people need to get a grip and find something constructive to do with your time.Racism and hate will be here forever.There will always be ignorant people in the world.Learn to ignore it.Instead of adding fuel to the fire.And before you jump the gun and publish BS about people think about whether or not there speaking the truth.All you have to do is take a look at our prison systems and see what fills them.That will answer alot.
I expect an apology from people for calling our sherriff all these names.I resent it as do alot of others.Whats the difference in him calling names and all you calling him or accusing him of being racist a pig?Hypocrytes is what there called.I’ll be listening for a public apology.

11 | nodrog

September 17th, 2008 at 11:54 am

Steve Bizzell is the best sheriff this county has ever had. I agree with other’s comments. What he said is exactly how I feel. I’ve had enough of illegal hispanics, the crime they bring, the drain on social services and welfare, and the way they parade around like we owe them, when they won’t even attempt to speak our language. Call me a racist or what you will, but I don’t LIKE you. I don’t like seeing you in the emergency room with a bunch of sniffiling kids. I don’t like seeing you involved in traffic accidents and never having licenses or insurance. If you are here legally, then more power to you. I’ll go out of my way to give you a hand and will help you in any way I can, but if you are here illegally, I have absolutely no use for you, because you are just a common criminal.

12 | Shadyladi

September 23rd, 2008 at 10:52 am

Sheriff Bizzell could have used better insight as to who he was talking to (the media). But as sherriff he and his deputies have cleaned up Johnston Co and made it a healthy place for my family.
Illegals have no place in America, make it uncomfortable to live here and they will leave. They are sucking this country dry and will contiue to do so until we stand up and stop the freebies and the politically clap trap that we provide them. Go home and fix your own countries and quit destroying ours.

13 | Johnston Native

September 23rd, 2008 at 7:24 pm

You can tell exactly which houses the Hispanics in my neighborhood live in. Do you know why? Because their houses look “trashy”. They each have about five junk cars in their yard and there is assorted junk/trash strewn all over the place. They rarely cut their grass. It is very frustrating for people who work hard to pay their mortgages to have to watch their property values plumment because of lack of pride of ownership or, perhaps, simply ignorance on the part of their neighbors. We do have one Hispanic couple who work very hard to keep their home in pristine condition but, believe me, they are the exception to the rule.

14 | KKK

September 24th, 2008 at 2:09 am

WHITE POWER WORLD WIDE , YOU MEXICANS SHOULD GO BACK TO MEXICO

15 | Alex

September 27th, 2008 at 5:25 pm

yeaaaaa he is e rasist pigggggg

16 | Theresa

September 29th, 2008 at 11:33 am

My family and I fully support Sheriff Bizzell

17 | Mike in NYC

October 11th, 2008 at 8:14 pm

The Hispanic immigrants in my neighborhood really do “breed like rabbits.” At least a third of their women must be pregnant at any given time. And most of them look like trash.

Bizzell should never have apologized. It’s a sign of weakness, and unfortunately, only whites seem to do it.

Those black-shirted bikers were a nice touch, I must say.

18 | Todd Offenbacker

October 11th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Get out you damn spics while you still can. Sieg Heil!

19 | Diana Tippett

October 23rd, 2008 at 1:07 pm

Sheriff Bizzell is the best thing to happen to Johnston County as far as law enforcement and he is a good and decent man. We elected him in the past and if an election were held today we would reelect him, no question. He has done an outstanding job for our citizens, all of them. I think a majority of the citizens here would agree that we need him out there protecting us. Would he take back his comments if he could? Probably. Is he sorry for making them? Yes, I’m sure. Should he get back to business doing the excellent job he has done? Absolutely. Will I vote for him again? Yet bet.

20 | GT

October 26th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

This election has got out of hand. When you have started calling people names, Where does that put you? God will put the man he want in office no matter you want. So before you start calling people name, it would be best that you get down on your knees and start praying that the right man is put in office. I came very close to deathing in 2000. But God had other plans for me. I know how words can be tristed and misunderstood. For Christ was put to the test, and he came to save you and to give you a great gift and we nail him to a cross. But he still love each and everyone of you. If you have not sin and have done not wrong cast the first stone and these words come from Christ and is stated in the bible. So think before you speck or put in in writing, for God alway know what you are going to do or say before you even do it. Not one thing every gets pass him. Steve Bizzell is the man for the job.

21 | Marco

October 28th, 2008 at 11:44 pm

everyone that come to this country is an immigrant! only natives are not

22 | BKB

December 15th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

Dear God, what a bunch of ignorant rednecks! I bet the majority of you fools are pissed royal that a black man is going to be President! Billy, aws, NOGAL, lassiter, Logan, tired of supporting illegals, nodrog, Shadyladi, Johnston native, Theresa, Mike in NYC, Todd Offenbacker, and Diana, all of you need to crawl back under the incestuous rock that breed your bucktooth ignorance.

23 | Jon

May 26th, 2009 at 8:04 am

Anytime a minority group doesn’t get their way its the same ol same ol “you’re a racist!” Find something new, this has been worn out since the Cosby show and Room 222. Besides that, non minorities are hip to your crying and sniveling.

24 | Martha

May 27th, 2009 at 7:30 am

I agree with Jon’s May 26 post. In this country, everyone is given an opportunity. What you do with that opportunity is up to you. Your success or failure or in your hands. We are also a country of individuals. Step up and make your way in the world. Don’t sit back and cry “racist” when you don’t get your way.

25 | JoCo Deerdogger

May 29th, 2009 at 12:29 am

The only problem is nobody has the guts to stand up like Bizzell did. When is it gonna be dropped. I am proud to be a redneck from JoCo. All the jobs are being taken by these people and nobody will say anything. They have financial help(welfare) but use fresh cash to pay for the cart of beer behind the food they just used the stamps for. White people can’t get help with anything and they get everything. To all the ones feeling proud of Bizzell, right on. No time to sit with a mutt as president and MEXICANS taking everything we have.

26 | Billy Capps

July 24th, 2009 at 3:55 pm

Mr BKB, everybody likes a little ass, but no body likes a smart ass. What is the difference Mr.BKB, because it sure sounds like you are the racist. I know you and about 95 percent of you liberals are just tickled to death that that white man isn’t in the White House. I guess you have forgotten the apartheid in Africa. All hell broke loose, and the world just pissed in their pants about that. You must have forgotten the white man and woman is still the majority in these United States of America. I think we are still paying most of the Bills. So shut your racist mouth before you say something about somebody else being racist.

27 | Holly

August 15th, 2009 at 1:13 pm

To the person that asked if you are not illegal why should it bother you!! WELL!!! My husband is Mexican and my son is half mexican and EVERY DAY a racist slur is made or snyde remarks about how they need to go back to their country and get out of America and my son was born in the US. I laugh because Mexico is part of the Americas and it shows how ignorant people are.
SEE if people would only say that about illegal immigrants and not add the bull on the side it would be one thing but people are mean without even knowing if someone was born here or not. I believe that the mr Bizzell should be removed as sherriff due to him dealing daily with all races and by having that much power how are other races safe in his custody??

28 | Holly

August 15th, 2009 at 1:18 pm

OMG!!! You are such a jerk!! FOR 1 MEXICANS WORK HARD!!! THEY DON’T GET PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE LAWS!!!! YOU SHOULD READ THE LAWS BEFORE YOU OPEN YOU BIG FAT MOUTH!!! STATISTICS PROVE THAT LATINO ARE THE LOWER END OF WELFARE. FOR 2 MEXICANS WILL DO ANY JOB YOUR BUTT WONT. THEY DON’T WORK FOR LESS THAN MINIMUM WAGE SO BEFORE SOMEONE SAYS THEY WILL WORK FOR LESS THAN MINIMUM WAGE I WILL PUT IT OUT THERE. MEXICANS ARE JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE EXCEPT IF YOU NEEDED SOMETHING THEY WOULD GIVE IT TO YOU WITHOUT QUESTION OR REMARKS. CAN YOU SAY THAT????

29 | Rick Clayton

January 23rd, 2010 at 5:41 pm

I have known Steve for about 20 years and have never once heard him say anything negative about anyone.This county has great leadership with Steve Bizzell as Sherriff. He has been a great opponent of all citizens drunk driving and is working to keep our families safe.We citizens should be grateful.

30 | Ricardo

January 23rd, 2010 at 5:48 pm

I work in retails and I witnessed 3 hispanics pay for 3 cases of Budweiser and walk out and drive off without the beer. Just concerned about who is driving while impaired and dont appear to be Thanks