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DISGUSTED AND ASHAMED
By DOUG
Published/Last Modified on Saturday, June 27, 2009 12:38 PM CDT
I attended the Emergency City Council meeting last night. I am extremely disappointed in our council members, especially Freddie Decourt and Robert Suire. After Louis Ackal makes a public spectacle of himself and threatens the citizens of New Iberia caved in to his demands. This is not the first time either! Several weeks ago, he was granted $700,000 after he ranted and raved that he could not operate on the contracted amount for city enforcement. That just helped him pay off one loan. He comes back again this week and threatens to remove city enforcement until his demands are met. After discussion (and an agreed amount previously discussed in a meeting with Gov. Jindal), the council met his demands again. However, Mr. Ackal was still dissatisfied with the agreed upon amount and requested even more money! Which was granted! How many times are we going to allow this man to hold us hostage by threats! If he cannot provide the protection we need, bring back the Police Department! We could have started it up again with the amounts that were given to him in the last few weeks. And, as for Mr. Decourt and Mr. Suire, why were they siding with this maniac? Do they have a separate agenda they are working on? Mr. Suire's daughter is employed by the Sheriff's Dept. Is this not a conflict of interest? I promised you, I will not vote for any politicians who use such tactics to get what he wants or for any politicians who cannot stand up against big bullies and stand up for what is right for the citizens that elected them into office. Good luck, Citizens! What are we going to have to give up or pay more for now because Ackal cannot learn how to live within a budget!
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dee of Florida wrote on Jul 29, 2009 5:24 PM:
Great Gobbledegook wrote on Jul 28, 2009 12:37 AM:
Out of the Crowd wrote on Jul 28, 2009 12:21 AM:
THE REAL TRUTH wrote on Jul 27, 2009 3:55 PM:
"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt" . -- George Eliot "
THE REAL TRUTH wrote on Jul 27, 2009 3:49 PM:
THE REAL TRUTH wrote on Jul 27, 2009 3:45 PM:
What is theTruth wrote on Jul 27, 2009 12:23 PM:
What is the Truth wrote on Jul 27, 2009 12:20 PM:
What is the Truth wrote on Jul 27, 2009 11:53 AM:
What is the Truth wrote on Jul 27, 2009 11:50 AM:
angel wrote on Jul 27, 2009 7:45 AM:
Real Truth is Hilarious-cont wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:24 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:18 PM:
You raise some valid points. I am sure that there are many on the police force who care about their job and want to do what is right. But you have many of you who abuse your power, violate peoples rights, whine about junky cars, and generally harass the general public.
You could focus on improving community relations and getting your message, as stated in your posts, to the people.
Most people don't believe you. "
Real Truth is Hilarious wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:13 PM:
THE REAL TRUTH IS wrote on Jul 26, 2009 11:01 AM:
THE REAL TRUTH IS wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:54 AM:
THE REAL TRUTH IS wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:47 AM:
THE REAL TRUTH IS wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:37 AM:
THE REAL TRUTH IS wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:33 AM:
THE REAL TRUTH IS wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:29 AM:
THE REAL TRUTH IS wrote on Jul 26, 2009 10:24 AM:
What is the Truth wrote on Jul 25, 2009 3:11 PM:
What is the Truth wrote on Jul 25, 2009 3:08 PM:
THE TRUTH wrote on Jul 24, 2009 12:41 PM:
THE TRUTH wrote on Jul 24, 2009 12:31 PM:
What is the TRUTH wrote on Jul 24, 2009 9:58 AM:
Last month, Ackal threatened to not honor the contract he had with the Parish Council if the Parish Council did not give him more money to operate the jail. The TRUTH of the matter is Ackal is no better, if not worse, than the former Sheriff. "
ARE YOU KIDDING ME wrote on Jul 23, 2009 9:54 AM:
ARE YOU KIDDING ME wrote on Jul 23, 2009 9:49 AM:
To Nothing but Trash wrote on Jul 23, 2009 8:23 AM:
Funny how that works wrote on Jul 22, 2009 6:39 PM:
YOU SAID IT BROTHER wrote on Jul 22, 2009 6:27 PM:
Nothing but Trash wrote on Jul 22, 2009 4:44 PM:
What do they think.. wrote on Jul 22, 2009 9:56 AM:
To Dont Know wrote on Jul 20, 2009 9:38 AM:
Dont Know wrote on Jul 19, 2009 11:45 AM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 17, 2009 10:19 PM:
Now you are saying law enforcement is the responsibility of the community.
I have heard of passing the buck but this takes the cake.
Why don't you try just doing your job. "
Dont Know wrote on Jul 17, 2009 5:57 PM:
To Dont Know wrote on Jul 17, 2009 11:28 AM:
Of course, Sheriff Ackal has cried several times about him not being eligible for grants, therefore, there is no financial benefits for him to initiate a Community Policing in the west side of New Iberia. Generally, police cannot solve a crime without the assistance of the community. "
Dont Know wrote on Jul 17, 2009 12:39 AM:
I dont want to be like you either wrote on Jul 16, 2009 9:17 PM:
Like I said before wrote on Jul 16, 2009 8:01 PM:
Reule Broussard wrote on Jul 16, 2009 11:54 AM:
To answer your first question, because Ackal promissed to clean up crime.
So now, crime is NOT Ackal's problem, it is the citizens' problem.
Ackal made big ole promisses of lower crime and doing it cheaper.
You cops are trying to talk out of both sides of your mouths.
If that young man would have been packing a gun, the scenario would have been a whole lot different. There would have been a cry about a white guy shooting two black guys. "
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 15, 2009 8:30 PM:
What does that mean? Are you saying some of the cops try and uphold the law and others let stuff slide? That says a lot about the internal divisions within the department.
You guys should find one good person to run for sheriff and all get behind him/her. "
To C. Douglas wrote on Jul 15, 2009 7:45 PM:
Dont Know wrote on Jul 15, 2009 7:17 PM:
we are not all like them wrote on Jul 15, 2009 6:19 PM:
I agree wrote on Jul 15, 2009 12:48 PM:
C. Douglas Godwin wrote on Jul 15, 2009 11:46 AM:
Next time I see him, I too will encourage him to run. "
rosehill lady wrote on Jul 15, 2009 11:16 AM:
Reule Broussard wrote on Jul 15, 2009 9:33 AM:
Thanks for your unsolicited advise with the condescending attitude.
The problem, is that a lot of these posters have a hint of belief that Ackal may just be wearing tights under his clothes, just waiting to find a phone booth to turn into superman.
When was the last patrol on Dear Street before this young man was murdered?
What efforts has Ackal done to slow the crime in this area?
What plan does Ackal have to address the Deare Street area crime? "
Dont Know wrote on Jul 15, 2009 12:09 AM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 14, 2009 10:20 PM:
I don't think for one minute that the comments posted on this forum have anything to do with out of control crime in Iberia, assuming that the crime is out of control.
A few people simply airing their opinions and thoughts on a newspaper forum is NOT the cause of crime in Iberia.
Remenber, guns don't kill people, bullets do. "
JoLisa M wrote on Jul 13, 2009 9:46 PM:
Reule Broussard wrote on Jul 13, 2009 3:25 PM:
I don't feel any safer since Ackal came in. "
GuynLaf wrote on Jul 13, 2009 1:40 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 13, 2009 12:48 PM:
Your comments sound like they are coming from a drama queen. You act like Iberia Parish was the wild wild west and "Ackal the Great" showed up and now we can all live in peace and harmony forever.
My nighttime getting out habits have not changed since Ackal the Great arrived. I don't feel REALLY safe now Ackal is at the controls.
You people are in the ozone if you think the rest of us are breathing giant sighs of relief JUST because Ackal is in town.
Get real coppers, grow up. "
To Dewayne wrote on Jul 13, 2009 9:35 AM:
DeWayne wrote on Jul 12, 2009 6:55 PM:
been there done that wrote on Jul 12, 2009 1:55 AM:
Shooting from the hip wrote on Jul 12, 2009 12:42 AM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 11, 2009 3:26 PM:
buz buz buz wrote on Jul 11, 2009 2:27 PM:
Gordon wrote on Jul 11, 2009 8:42 AM:
Took you a little while to jump in the argument Hertz, but I see you made it....LOL "
i WANT PAYBACK wrote on Jul 10, 2009 8:47 PM:
Didnt Sheriff Ackal say wrote on Jul 10, 2009 6:25 PM:
feel free to re-apply wrote on Jul 10, 2009 5:28 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:11 PM:
I can't believe that all the deputies who work for Ackal are wholeheartdly supporting his every decision.
Come on guys, come out and be recognized. "
A citizen wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:51 AM:
to Steven wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:32 AM:
My taughts wrote on Jul 9, 2009 5:13 AM:
Steven wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:08 PM:
Vic for Sheriff. Maybe 30 years ago. I'm not sure of his age, but he's closer to becoming a pope than a sheriff.
And one other thing with Louis Ackal. I think he has helped crime quite a bit in the city, but it's still awful.
I think the scary part is all the contracts that were renegotiated for items that may not have not been needed just wanted. There is mumbling in New Iberia about kickbacks and whether its true or not it's just not good for the ctiy. "
Steven wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:44 PM:
We need to go and get someone like Joey Sturm (NI native and currently heads up the UL UPs) to come back and head up the department.
Ruth Fontenot killed this city. We pay way way way too much for water and crime is out of control. "
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:12 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:11 PM:
Female candidates: Ruth Fontenot, Hilda Curry, Maggie Daniels, Sally Angers, Faye Gray, Roberta Boudreaux "
be real wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:30 PM:
BAM wrote on Jul 8, 2009 6:33 PM:
doing some sherrif'n? Please feel free to
contact me on this forum for an initial enterview. Those of you who have potential will be rescheduled for follow up enterviews. Good luck and may the
best gal win. "
police background is not what we want wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:47 PM:
To D.Hertz wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:43 PM:
To Taxpayer wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:24 PM:
tiger96 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:09 PM:
to the ladies wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:05 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 8, 2009 3:37 PM:
It is obvious that Jackson does not have broad appeal. "
Taxpayer wrote on Jul 7, 2009 2:17 PM:
for the record wrote on Jul 7, 2009 12:58 PM:
D. Hertz for Sheriff wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:19 AM:
SInce he thinks that everyone else is not capable enough, smart enough, experienced enough, etc. let's see how well he would do.
How about it Mr. Hertz? Will you put your name into the running, or just criticize everyone else from the safety of your computer? "
To High noon wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:01 AM:
Bill wrote on Jul 6, 2009 11:03 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 6, 2009 10:38 PM:
Randy Boullion is some sort of commander in the IPSO. I heard a friend of mine speak very highly of him as an outstanding officer and highly respected leader. I can't vouch for him personally.
I was just trying to think outside the "Action Jackson" and "Now's the Time LeBlanc" box. "
High Noon wrote on Jul 6, 2009 7:09 PM:
To D.Hertz wrote on Jul 6, 2009 5:01 PM:
interesting wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:57 AM:
I also wanted to tell you that you have a good idea when you name former state policeman, Darrly Gros for sheriff. I do not know Randy Boullion so I can't say anything regarding that person. I also do not think this parish.city needs Ruth Fontenot as our sheriff either. I really like the idea of Mr. Gros running for that position and I think he would run a very good race. "
interesting wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:53 AM:
Shoe-Do Lewis for sheriff. OOOhhhhhhhhhh please, do not go putting ideas in this mans head. He creates enough problems as it is. He also does not know how to speak and say anything that amounts to anything. He just rambles on and on about himself. Please do not try and curse this parish/city with such an idea. I beg you not to do this. Thanks. "
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 5, 2009 2:39 PM:
How about some other peope? Former State Trooper Darrell Gros, former mayor Ruth Fontenot, Randy Boullion, Shoe Do Lewis. "
Just a thought wrote on Jul 5, 2009 2:31 PM:
To High Noon continued wrote on Jul 5, 2009 12:50 PM:
To High Noon wrote on Jul 5, 2009 12:39 PM:
To Taxpayer wrote on Jul 5, 2009 12:27 PM:
To Taxpayer wrote on Jul 4, 2009 2:31 PM:
Taxpayer wrote on Jul 4, 2009 10:02 AM:
John Burton wrote on Jul 3, 2009 5:01 PM:
High Noon wrote on Jul 3, 2009 1:30 PM:
High Noon wrote on Jul 3, 2009 1:23 PM:
taxpayer wrote on Jul 3, 2009 1:17 PM:
Another taxpayer too wrote on Jul 3, 2009 1:10 PM:
outside looking in wrote on Jul 3, 2009 11:20 AM:
To High Noon wrote on Jul 3, 2009 10:43 AM:
another taxpayer wrote on Jul 3, 2009 9:21 AM:
taxpayer wrote on Jul 2, 2009 8:42 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM:
Anybody but Ackal 2011. "
High Noon wrote on Jul 2, 2009 6:32 PM:
IPSO V NIPD both are and were excellent organizations. The NIPD still exists as long as someone wears the NIPD badge as Liason. Now to bring the entire force back will be highly debated due to the tremendous costs. Would Mr. Bobby Jackson be a viable candidate as chief? It just depends on whether the position is an elected position or mayor's descretion. Bobby can't win an election. "
MIL wrote on Jul 2, 2009 6:25 PM:
To IPSOvNIPD wrote on Jul 2, 2009 2:30 PM:
IPSO vs NIPD wrote on Jul 2, 2009 10:37 AM:
Louis Ackal has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, but obviously cannot manage a budget. Hilda Curry is fiscally responsible but has no law enforcement experience. Hilda Curry, however, can hire a Chief of Police, with the same amount of experience, but is younger and not so hot-headed. Bring back the NIPD! "
scooter wrote on Jul 2, 2009 8:29 AM:
High Noon wrote on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jul 1, 2009 7:46 PM:
xxx wrote on Jul 1, 2009 7:54 AM:
High Noon wrote on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 AM:
Wayne Butler wrote on Jun 30, 2009 12:40 PM:
WOW wrote on Jun 30, 2009 12:09 AM:
idiots wrote on Jun 29, 2009 10:19 PM:
If Hilda can do it for less why doesn't she do it. Maybe its because she does not want more headache for the same salary??? "
A non believer wrote on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM:
Hearts wrote on Jun 29, 2009 1:13 PM:
Hearts wrote on Jun 29, 2009 1:08 PM:
Miss Justice wrote on Jun 29, 2009 12:34 PM:
Jimmy Fitzmorris wrote on Jun 29, 2009 9:08 AM:
to outraged wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:46 PM:
law enforcement wrote on Jun 28, 2009 8:14 PM:
Ackal wrote on Jun 28, 2009 5:29 PM:
MRS wrote on Jun 28, 2009 5:16 PM:
chuck wrote on Jun 28, 2009 5:06 PM:
just me wrote on Jun 28, 2009 5:06 PM:
OneWhoKnows wrote on Jun 28, 2009 3:42 PM:
me wrote on Jun 28, 2009 12:11 PM:
Hilda wrote on Jun 28, 2009 11:52 AM:
I am not fooled wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:26 AM:
Concerned Grandmother wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:07 AM:
If he knew money was going to be that tight do like most dont purchase all new cars until you can afford it! What happens to people when they get in politics! But I'm sure most were already like that just hiding it! "
D. Hertz wrote on Jun 28, 2009 8:31 AM:
What was the big problem with Sid Hebert? Its not like the criminals were dancing in the street under Sid Hebert.
Sid Hebert was able to hold it together within his budget and have enough money left over to maintain his hairdo. "
isahuner wrote on Jun 27, 2009 9:03 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Jun 27, 2009 6:21 PM:
Ackal's bully attitude prevails throughout the department, just ask a few questions the next time you get stopped and see what I am talking about. He is breeding this bully attitude.
This is not what we voted for. "
Outraged wrote on Jun 27, 2009 4:24 PM:
David wrote on Jun 27, 2009 2:33 PM: