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jak
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Assumptions are a favorite pastime for some.
\"If you don\'t stand for something you will fall for anything.\" Soupy Sales
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fishabductor
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For all we know this guy was just chilling out at home and got robbed and shot. He may be no different from the rest of us. Many people have done
illegal things at some point in their lives that they are not proud of in their current lives.
Give the guy's family a break.
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Woooosh
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I'll go with this version. If it walks like a duck... QUACK
'At K30 in the La Barca area of Rosarito Beach according to El Mex, 49 year old American citizen Richard Berg Pontious was executed yesterday morning
in front of his house. He was pulled from his house by an unknown number of men believed to be in two vehicles and shot three times although six
casings were found at the scene. The attackers also attempted to burn down his house which was unsuccessful. Pontious was involved in at least human
smuggling, in front of his house were two pangas adapted with benches for transporting people.
Pontious had a long prior arrest record in the States for two counts of vehicle theft, other charges on theft and attempted robbery. He had been
imprisoned in San Diego for two years on the charges of drug trafficking. This year he had been detained by the PGR of Mexico for suspected human
smuggling and released on bail.
According to the Ministerial Police Commander, Pontious had lived in Rosarito for the past eight years, his murder is related to organized crime and
will be investigated on that level."
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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surfer jim
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QUACK,QUACK,QUACK......
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fishabductor
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I now agree...Quack, quack, quack.........whoever who'd kill a coyote?
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bajario
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I remember this guy when I fished out of Popotla probably 6-7 years ago. I never forgot his face as it was my 1st time there and he being a gringo in
a mexican fishing village,seemed to be the man you needed to talk to for a panga. He would just sit in a chair outside a house/shack up top of the
launch ramp/hill. He set us up w/ a panga but he conducted himself in a manner that left you wondering what is the story behind this guy.
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Bajahowodd
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I can't get really mushy about his family, whoever they may be. This creep appears to have abandoned them at least eight years ago to lounge in a
trailer and do whatever the heck. At least, this appears to have no resemblance to a story that folks should really care about. This dude undoubtedly
had some major personality disorders and embraced a life of crime.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I can't get really mushy about his family, whoever they may be. |
I guess that maybe you have never had a family member or close friend go down the wrong path and die because of those choices. 
My thoughts are still with any family or friend who maybe care or did care at one time.
[Edited on 7-19-2010 by DianaT]
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DENNIS
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He didn't seem like the family type to me.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
He didn't seem like the family type to me. |
Yes, and maybe he was hatched and never had a mother, father, sister, brother, cousins, or otherwise. And maybe no where along his journey through
life did he have a friend who cared.
So I guess there is no reason for anyone to grieve the loss of his life.
But someone probably will, or maybe not---
[Edited on 7-19-2010 by DianaT]
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toneart
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His photo looks like actor Richard Boone. Remember Paladin?
His card reads: "Have Gun. Will never travel again!" 
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Bajahowodd
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All I'm saying is that if this guy took off on a life as a reprobate criminal, virtually abandoning any family he MAY have had, if there was any
family, after at least eight years, probably more, I would believe they long ago came to grips with who he was. I consider DianaT to be a friend here.
But I am firmly convinced that appearing to reach out to a ghost family is somewhat mushy. And hollow. Sorry, Diane.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
All I'm saying is that if this guy took off on a life as a reprobate criminal, virtually abandoning any family he MAY have had, if there was any
family, after at least eight years, probably more, I would believe they long ago came to grips with who he was. I consider DianaT to be a friend here.
But I am firmly convinced that appearing to reach out to a ghost family is somewhat mushy. And hollow. Sorry, Diane. |
Sir! Methinks that you are denigrating a great theatrical actor!
It's actually sad that Richard Boone would be most remembered for a TV role. Not that I didn't enjoy the show. Seems like Tony and I are just
reflecting our age. 
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Bajahowodd
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Order of posts counts.
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BajaGringo
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I am sure that somebody, somewhere is mourning his death, even if just a drug supplier from one of the cartels or a coyote he owed money to.
Looking at his photo I swear that I have seen him somewhere around Rosarito - hard to forget that kind of face.
RIP...
[Edited on 7-19-2010 by BajaGringo]
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Bajahowodd
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A customer? 
Seriously, if he was in the hood for eight years, many people have come in contact.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
All I'm saying is that if this guy took off on a life as a reprobate criminal, virtually abandoning any family he MAY have had, if there was any
family, after at least eight years, probably more, I would believe they long ago came to grips with who he was. I consider DianaT to be a friend here.
But I am firmly convinced that appearing to reach out to a ghost family is somewhat mushy. And hollow. Sorry, Diane. |
---I guess when you have been there, these things hit too close to home----
I was being very sincere----but if it is hollow and mushy to you, well so be it. No problem.
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tripledigitken
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Have Gun Will Travel
"a knight without armor in a savage land"
Obviously not referring to this guy, just a great song for a TV show.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
I am sure that somebody, somewhere is mourning his death, |
I'm sure you're right. There will be a riot of mourners trying to claim his body at Semafo, I'll bet.
Maybe a parade....black arm bands....tears........
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Mexicorn
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He used to hang out at Cantiles from time to time and I'd see his vehicle infront of Rickeys place tambien-
go figure.....................................................................
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