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I Wrote a Letter to the Editor That Was Printed, About the Lester Street Massacre and the City of Memphis Canceling the Show's Contract

Jealousy threatens 'The First 48'

By Staff Reports

Friday, July 18, 2008

As I watched the A&E show "The First 48" about the horrific events in a small house on Lester Street that transfixed Memphis earlier this year, I felt pride, anguish and frustration. The heroes in the Memphis Police Department's Homicide Division have a thankless job, and this program recognized their dedication and determination in solving the most heinous crimes. I feel safer and encouraged knowing how thoroughly they would perform their investigation if the unthinkable were to happen to one of my loved ones.

Without "The First 48," we would not know of their deeds. The cancellation of the city's contract with A&E is a step backwards for Memphis. I believe it had less to do with money or image and more to do with professional jealousy by local media, both televised and print, over being excluded from the "behind the scenes" access that A&E had following the detectives 24/7. Shame on them. Instead of being envious, they should be applauding the actions of the department.

Without "The First 48" we would never have seen the incredible interrogation of the alleged executioner of those six people on Lester Street. Maj. Toney Armstrong was amazing. His technique of both sympathizing and empathizing with Jessie Dotson, and then his verbal assault that led to Dotson's confession, was the most intense scene I had ever seen on this program.

And to think that greediness and envy may now prevent Memphians and others from witnessing this level of dedication and determination is disheartening and discouraging.

It's not this show that makes Memphis look bad. It's the criminals who make Memphis look bad. "The First 48" made Memphis look good. Memphis looked tough, and in the hands of these fine officers, Memphis looked relentless in its pursuit of those who take the peace away from our streets, and the loved ones from our lives.

u/End3rW1gg1n — 25 days ago
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Cheah is Willfully, Infuriatingly, Ignorant

How can Cheah have questions about a ton of stuff, and never bother to ever try to educate himself?! The entire Chairman of the Board/CEO/Corporate President was infuriating. He just walks through life, blissfully ignorant on such a broad range of topics, refusing to ever try to find an answer on his own. He'd rather other idiots stumble through trying to explain it like a 4 year old. At the same time: Cheah. Never. Loses. I must be living wrong. #NaduFlew

u/End3rW1gg1n — 28 days ago
▲ 128 r/itstheyak

Jeff Nadu: UNSUCKED

I nominate Tate for a Pulitzer. He just survived a warzone to share with the world his experience. Also, Nadu: UNSUCKED.

u/End3rW1gg1n — 1 month ago
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My neighbour across the street doesn't know that her frosted glass isn't enough to obscure the view of her showering.

FINAL UPDATE: My next door neighbour knocked on her door and talked to her. She was quite embarrassed but thankful that she was made aware. She said she had a curtain up before but took it down... 10 years ago. She really thought you couldn't see in. Anyways, the curtain will be put back up. Thanks all for your advice! I am glad I looped in my next door neighbour who knows her so she could be told by someone she knows.

ORIGINAL POST:

My neighbour is an older woman, and has frosted glass on her large bathroom window, facing the street. When she is showering, you can see everything. Obviously the right thing to do is tell her, but we have never spoken to each other and I don't want to embarrass her. I was thinking I should maybe just leave her an anonymous letter, but at the same time, I have no idea how to word it and preserve her dignity. It has probably been this way for years.

EDIT: My next door neighbour who has spoken with this other neighbour before thinks it would be best to do in person, so she is going to talk to her. Thanks everyone for your input.

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u/End3rW1gg1n — 1 month ago
▲ 54 r/itstheyak

4.5 Hours of Chef Donny Was Incredible Today

And this is just part 1. Part 2 might just be all of his Yak Wheel appearances. I forgot how much there was to unpack. His first Prezi episode might just be top 3 of all time for me now. And what did that hypnotist do to him?! He ran away in abject terror when Nicky told him they tracked the guy down and had him on Zoom. Laughed so much I was exhausted. Our special boy. Just name it the Gay Chef Donny Memorial Guest of the Year trophy.

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u/End3rW1gg1n — 2 months ago
▲ 40 r/itstheyak

For All of Brandon's Hype, He Doesn't Know How to Make French Fries

I was hollerin' in the chat. You gotta use the correct potatoes (Idaho russets are the gold standard, which to be fair, Brandon did request russets), you gotta soak them in water and vinegar for a minimum of 1hr but overnight in the fridge is best, blanch them in water for just a few minutes, refrigerate them for a couple of hours, then initially fry them in 300° peanut oil (don't overcrowd the fryer), let them cool, then fry a second time at 370°, then IMMEDIATELY toss them with salt.

u/End3rW1gg1n — 2 months ago
▲ 186 r/itstheyak

Mintzy Showing Up to the Widespread Panic July 4th Show That's Free for Veterans

u/End3rW1gg1n — 2 months ago
▲ 61 r/tornado

TornadoNick with White Sox Dave and Ronnie Doitche from Barstool Sports near Montrose, IL

u/End3rW1gg1n — 2 months ago