tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post8490946913908246415..comments2024-02-10T04:11:01.983-06:00Comments on The Hays County RoundUp: Hello health department, we've got a problem hereRoundUp Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650670108010693102noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-71521102776464090282010-08-26T00:15:38.248-05:002010-08-26T00:15:38.248-05:00Readers can "judge" all they want - in t...Readers can "judge" all they want - in their own minds. The proximity of the school has nothing to do with whether there is a health and safety code violation regarding public nuisances. From the statement inviting "drive-bys" it's apparent that the real complaint is aesthetics. <br /><br /><br />Come on folks. This isn't a story. The TCEQ's agenda regardingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-76352149773074651542010-08-25T23:40:15.087-05:002010-08-25T23:40:15.087-05:00Yes, Mr. Odell, it is undoubtedly unsightly. But s...Yes, Mr. Odell, it is undoubtedly unsightly. But since when did having an unsightly yard become a felony when you live out in the country? Does your Phd stand for Professional Harrassment Diploma? Why is it that this is the only unsightly yard in the county that the Roundup cares about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-17291317576973403392010-08-25T19:09:51.313-05:002010-08-25T19:09:51.313-05:00The county did not ignore "numerous citizen c...The county did not ignore "numerous citizen complaints" <br /><br />Readers should simply drive by 2501 Old S. Bastrop Hwy and judge for themselves. Especially parents of students attending the San Marcos High School next door.<br /><br />Then you can argue with them.Charles O'Dellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-19964683923836996002010-08-25T18:21:17.677-05:002010-08-25T18:21:17.677-05:00MR Odell: how can you say that the Health Departm...MR Odell: how can you say that the Health Department has gotten convictions on him and then turn your head the other way and say they don't do anything? <br />You must have Xray vision to see the "one" tire in your picture. And the County is supposed to prosecute him because there "may" have many more? You are obviously on a witch hunt for this man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-19638193072875706752010-08-25T09:57:44.884-05:002010-08-25T09:57:44.884-05:00O'Dell:
I simply re-iterated your own words. ...O'Dell:<br /><br />I simply re-iterated your own words. Your article states that you sent out a so-called "press release" proclaiming that the county investigated and found no violations. <br /><br />So this was not a case of inaction but rather a case of O'Dell didn't like the outcome. The county did not ignore "numerous citizen complaints" - (your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-17458308574745800002010-08-24T22:43:12.402-05:002010-08-24T22:43:12.402-05:00“Apparently the county has already determined that...“Apparently the county has already determined that the property is not in violation of the Health and Safety Code.”<br /><br />You are defending Ramus to protect your buddies who refuse to enforce the law. They used Ramus in their corrupt political games, and now he owns them. They have to protect Ramus. I was wondering how close you might venture to the real problem.<br /><br />That’s why Charles O'Dellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-76562656127483768322010-08-24T17:11:35.543-05:002010-08-24T17:11:35.543-05:00Charles,
What I "know" is this: an ...Charles,<br /><br /> What I "know" is this: an individual is not "guilty" or "liable" simply because a self-selected lynch mob declares it so. Surely the Constitution didn't get thrown out with common sense?<br /><br /> In order for there to be a violation, every element of the offense must be met. The determination of the existence of that element must Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-65707050836126073222010-08-24T10:30:20.538-05:002010-08-24T10:30:20.538-05:00Anonymous,
You give the appearance of being an at...Anonymous,<br /><br />You give the appearance of being an attorney.<br /><br />Why would an attorney be blogging in defense of a twice convicted public nuisance whose property continues to be a public health threat?<br /><br />What do you know that you aren't telling readers?Charles O'Dellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-55692751757606911312010-08-23T14:26:07.803-05:002010-08-23T14:26:07.803-05:00”Blockwart” is a perfect job description of O’Dell...<b>”Blockwart”</b> is a perfect job description of O’Dell. Thanks for adding to my vocabulary. I have never been able to figure out what he does for a living except lurk around stirring up suspicions about people and organizations he doesn’t like. Or more likely individuals that are unpopular with the left and wake up the radicals. It works here on this Blog but in the overall scheme of things Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-69266198107953495462010-08-22T19:52:30.676-05:002010-08-22T19:52:30.676-05:00O'Dell: Proximity of the school is irreleva...O'Dell: Proximity of the school is irrelevant. <br /> <br />You tacitly admitted error about §§ (c) 1 and (c) 4 and (c) (2) as to the tire. You've added naught to the flaws with (c) (3). You're down to (c) (2) and the truck.<br /><br />You must prove all the elements including those you conveniently redacted from your second recitation of the statute. You must prove the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-66368728425583806092010-08-21T15:21:12.946-05:002010-08-21T15:21:12.946-05:00Anonymous,
I wouldn’t hire you as my attorney eve...Anonymous,<br /><br />I wouldn’t hire you as my attorney even if you were pro bono:<br />(c) A public nuisance is:<br />[2] abandoned vehicles within 300 feet of a public street unless the object is completely enclosed in a building or is not visible from a public street.<br /> (Look at photographs in the Roundup article)<br /> [3] maintaining premises in a manner that creates an unsanitary Charles O'Dellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-43805497165176221242010-08-21T11:39:43.785-05:002010-08-21T11:39:43.785-05:00I'm surprised the school district isn't al...I'm surprised the school district isn't all over this one to protect their students and staff. I see what looks like field or stadium lights in one of the pictures partially obscured by a heavy wooded area. What's to stop students from doing "field trips" of their own into the woods and getting bit by a snake. If ignoring the students and the public's health and safety Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-46399152541691627962010-08-21T09:42:37.043-05:002010-08-21T09:42:37.043-05:00Well this obviously isn't a "neighborhood...Well this obviously isn't a "neighborhood" so the definition of "nuisance" appears to preclude the application of O'Dell's citation of items 1, 2, and 4 to the property. The proximity of the school has absolutely nothing to do with the code you cited. Accordingly most of this rant (including the part about the tire) is moot. Note also that the tire isn't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-33466667730505866652010-08-21T09:38:49.148-05:002010-08-21T09:38:49.148-05:00Anonymous,
Take up your argument with the prosecu...Anonymous,<br /><br />Take up your argument with the prosecutor who claimed during the Ramus trial that the gun was illegal for hunting without a plug.<br /><br />You seem to be more obsessed with what the prosecutor said about the gun than about the judge convicting Ramus for deadly conduct against another person.<br /><br />Where are your values and your priorities? <br /><br />If you believe Charles O'Dellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-23839743467657576382010-08-21T06:55:12.375-05:002010-08-21T06:55:12.375-05:00Digger O’Dell said;
“The gun didn't have a pl...<b>Digger O’Dell said;</b><br /><br /><i>“The gun didn't have a plug and was loaded with four or five shells, including a deer slug and so the gun itself was illegal.”</i><br /><br />Like most liberals, you are ignorant about guns and gun law. Your statement is dead wrong. State a law, Federal or State, that makes such a gun “itself” illegal. BTW, he wasn’t bird hunting. When you get started Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-26930343049267068332010-08-20T20:33:42.277-05:002010-08-20T20:33:42.277-05:00Not Ramos, but Ramus?
Ok, watch your back, Charl...Not Ramos, but Ramus? <br /><br />Ok, watch your back, Charles, you can't trust those shipping tycoonistas.Feta Cheese Lovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-61440462264236118562010-08-20T18:45:24.642-05:002010-08-20T18:45:24.642-05:00Peter,
I posted the Hays County Government websit...Peter,<br /><br />I posted the Hays County Government website link. Anyone can Google Chapter 343 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. I can lead them to water but they don't want to drink. The complaints are smokescreens by those who are accountable for failing to enforce our laws.<br /><br />Anonymous, <br /><br />Deadly Conduct conviction was for pointing a loaded shotgun at a woman andCharles O'Dellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-87462587719404865192010-08-20T18:29:56.371-05:002010-08-20T18:29:56.371-05:00Most people are just too busy playing computer gam...Most people are just too busy playing computer games or watching reality TV or talk shows to take the time to pay any attention to real community issues. Don't the citizens of Hays County know that elected officials with the very best intentions must be held accountable by those who put them in office? Get off your butts and start paying attention! Looks like Charles O'Dell has done that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-89068192686332013422010-08-20T16:45:38.014-05:002010-08-20T16:45:38.014-05:00Okay Charles, that's what I was looking for. C...Okay Charles, that's what I was looking for. Can you elaborate on what some of the offenses were for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-77995214573637802922010-08-20T16:38:15.538-05:002010-08-20T16:38:15.538-05:00Charles, you do a great job for the community. Ho...Charles, you do a great job for the community. However, all too often you present information or comments without validation.<br /><br />It is a setup for these sort of comments. You can avoid them.<br /><br />While I do know that you speak the truth about this ongoing and irresponsible issue, you should consider document your writing with factual references and/or links.<br /><br />Otherwise, Peter Sternnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-65090163325119057982010-08-20T16:34:14.671-05:002010-08-20T16:34:14.671-05:00I'd recommend all you ongoing "doubters&q...I'd recommend all you ongoing "doubters" get off your collective butts and go see the property for yourselves. The truth is right there staring at you.<br /><br />The only way to deal with this man [Ramos] is to continue to file police complaints and to take him to court. <br /><br />Does anyone have the time and money to do this consistently until the troll grows up and become a The Lone Rangernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-40087951458653447282010-08-20T15:41:28.605-05:002010-08-20T15:41:28.605-05:00Oh Charles, how do we know you really got Ramos...Oh Charles, how do we know you really got Ramos's crime sheet from the authorities? From what I can tell from the good folks who chastise you for your research, you make everything up and waste the time of us blog readers. <br /><br />Let's see the receipt for your groceries. I don't believe you eat.Skepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-57671952677868757352010-08-20T13:47:37.986-05:002010-08-20T13:47:37.986-05:00Here you go Anonymous:
"Where is Mr. O'D...Here you go Anonymous:<br /><br />"Where is Mr. O'Dell's proof of this man's conviction of being a nuisance?"<br /><br />090604<br />Ramus, Nicholas George, Jr.<br />10/21/1952<br />10/29/2008<br />County Court at Law #2<br />Adult Misdemeanor<br />Judgement And Sentence<br />DEADLY CONDUCT<br />06940247<br />DPSS5585822<br />10066<br />Ramus, Nickolas George, Jr.<br />10/21Charles O'Dellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-23853650307783035942010-08-20T12:35:32.671-05:002010-08-20T12:35:32.671-05:00Where is the requirement to cut your grass in the ...Where is the requirement to cut your grass in the country? What about your native vegetation being allowed to prosper without interference by man? This isn't in the City of San Marcos where there are rules for the maintenance of yards. <br /><br />Where is Mr. O'Dell's proof of this man's conviction of being a nuisance? What a waste of time for this to be brought up on this blog. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-17396270495429842312010-08-20T12:15:02.540-05:002010-08-20T12:15:02.540-05:00Mosquitoes and little critters carry disease, and ...Mosquitoes and little critters carry disease, and so close to a school!!!! This looks like a no brainer to me. Isn't it just common courtesy to neighbors to keep one's yard cut and clean?Yikes!noreply@blogger.com