Gothamist: Robbery a Possible Motive in Meals on Wheels Deliveryman's Murder

The Edge

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:10:01 -0500

#19- I already have. If their ass is already piss-broke, I really fail to see how this economy will make things worse for them. They're already robbing people as it is. What, they're going to have to work a double shift robbing people too? So when everyone else will be as piss-broke as they are, who are they going to rob then? People in NJ or CT? Heaven forbid the east river tolls and fare hike goes into effect, then they won't even be able to cross state lines to rob folks elsewhere. So what then?

Mr Mel

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:51:33 -0500

No, Hugo Mego, the real culprit is the shooter. #18 take a few minutes and think about it.

The Edge

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:20:57 -0500

If these people are already poor, how is the economy going to make things worse for them?

HUGO_MEGO

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:50:52 -0500

The kid who shot him was probably hungry. The real culprit is George Bush because he disenfranchised so many people in America they have no other choice than to go out and fend for themselves whatever way they can.

NannyState

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:48:08 -0500

All of the projects need to be imploded. For the entrenched poor, they provide a secure haven for doing nothing to change their circumstances. They need to change and instead of sitting in front of a TV all day, these folks need the challenge of creating a life for themselves. All the status quo has produced are more sickening stories like this.

nycgurl

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:22:24 -0500

Clearly a drug addict or gang banger who will eventually get his due. What a waste of a good hearted man. Dismantle the projects- they are unmanageable breeding grounds for all kinds of trouble. Create other types of affordable housing, isn't that what power grabbing mayor bloomie promised?

Spiritof76

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:34:08 -0500

Oh, he probably heard about Obama. But it doesn't matter. To guys like that, Obama's just an Oreo -- black on the outside, white on the inside and not worthy of respect. I speculated yesterday that it was probably a robbery. The snarky, sarcastic response from TKaisen, "Oh, it's perfectly fine then." I guess some people prefer to believe things in the projects always happen for absolutely no reason.

r1b2

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:55:26 -0500

Don't be a buffoon, Tar Baby. This is a tragedy. Here was someone doing good for our community, struck down by some animal. The animal didn't see race or ethnicity, just quick money. Throw him in a hole.

Steven

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:40:59 -0500

The thug probably doesn't know who Obama is or who is the current president.

Papercutninja

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:47:19 -0500

Hmm. I guess someone wanted to buy a pair of Air Jordans. Fucking asshole.

Wza

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:29:15 -0500

Brownsville is disgusting.

Ronkonkoma Ondinnonk

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:26:57 -0500

As the economy tanks, crime will get worse. It's how it goes. Just is. Visualize peace and prosperity for all.

emilydickinson

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:26:25 -0500

Shooting a Meals on Wheels volunteer is about the lowest form of crime imaginable. This is really sad. Don't people have a shred of humanity?

Mr Mel

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:19:53 -0500

As the economy tanks, crime will get worse. Let's hope Obama picks the right advisors so that we can end this mess. Good riddance Dubya.

jonathan

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:18:25 -0500

#5 - They're just being snarky. Sociologically I suppose it makes sense due to strained socio-economic blah blah..institutionalized blah blah.. But goddamn should this son of a bitch be executed in a town square, slowly.

RoDogg

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:10:20 -0500

First, Obama is not president yet, educate yourself. Second, why would senseless violence stop because of a president. You can't educate people who don't want to or can't be educated. Obama is not a cure all to black violence or violence in general. The killer most likely didn't vote so he can care less Obama is black. But lets thank Bush for the high employment rate that is causing many people to do desperate things today for money! Oh yeah, let's thank him for the loose gun laws too.

JRod5417

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:05:06 -0500

Such a tragedy. My condolences to the family. Also, relating every story and crime back to Obama is getting really old, really fast.

GOP

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:01:02 -0500

Right now I'm giving the "hooded sweatshirt guy" a "why can't you be more like Obama" glare.

Tar_Baby

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:56:08 -0500

Wasn't it understood that all of this would stop once Obama became President?

Splicer

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:50:30 -0500

Savage animals don't care about decency. The person who did this would as easily shoot a nun, an old woman in a wheelchair or a small child. No remorse and none should be shown to him. Perhaps a decent policeman will take him to the roof of the same building and toss him off. His screams will be a symphony.