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Wise Use of the People’s Monies by Government by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Wise Use of the People’s Monies by Government by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

One of the important duties of government should be to make wise decisions. When such does not occur anything goes in government and eventually such leads to failure to uphold The Law. Briefly on today we want to broach the subject of wise use of the people or taxpayers’ monies by Government. Whether dealing with programs, services and/or manpower care and diligence should be used and wise decisions implemented by the government.

There is much talk about government employees being or having to take a furlough due to government budget cuts. Perhaps, some thought should be given to not only furloughing some government employees, administrators and officials, but providing a separation notice; permanent furlough or pink slip. Some government employees have risen to the top of the pay scale and job category scale (within his/her agency} and are simply waiting to retire; they are a drain on the system and government. Some simply check in and check out of the office; some have amassed vacation time of five weeks which average about a week of vacation every two and one-half months; such does not include sick leave.

Can America’s society afford this type luxury in an economic strapped economy? Talk of furloughing such individuals without pay raises a question; is it really without pay or can these government employees substitute a vacation or sick day? In essence or technically speaking the individual would not be paid per say for furlough, but could he or she be paid if taken as a sick or vacation day? Too often individuals at this level and pay scale bring nothing to the table or work force; their retirement pay is secure and if they hang around long enough their retirement benefits will be at the top of the retirement pay scale; they have nothing to lose. Some are jaded, disinterested; their dispositions affect the morale and productivity of those who desire to make a difference in their job.

Sadly, individuals and society suffer as a whole because we all depend on government in one form or another and employees, administrators and officials upholding the law and/or providing necessary services under his/her purview, agency or department.

When talk of furlough occurs the scare tactics begin…. It is not to say that some government employees who are at the top of the job category and pay scale do not perform their jobs- some do; however, there are those who simply check in and out of the office or are there simply for the purpose of oversight; there is no other place to place these individuals. It is actually employees who work under this high level employee who actually perform the agency’s work. Often public scare tactics consist of delays and/or reduction in services, lack of manpower and cuts in service(s). Should such continue to occur; the public may eventually find a way to forgo some of these services altogether or find other solutions.

That which is totally confusing, if I have not missed information as it pertains to the time period for government furloughs is that over a period of perhaps six months employees of certain government agencies will be furloughed 4 days; even if an employee had to take one day per week; my question would be; what is being saved or conserved as a result of the furlough? Is it the pay employees would receive as a result of having been furloughed? If so and if the loss of their work hours would be so detrimental to serving or service to the general public, why not readjust employees’ work schedules? Would all furloughed government employees of the agency or department have to be absent on the same day or coverage period? As I have personally interacted with any number of government agencies; read program policies and been a recipient of some program services, I have both noted and pointed out waste and abuse within some of the programs; much government funding can be saved in any number of areas.

Perhaps, by providing to high level government employees, administrators and officials who are simply bidding their time awaiting retirement their separation papers, such would save the government and society enough monies to avoid other government employees not having to be furloughed; government would save a substantial amount of money and/or the general public would not have to suffer as a result of reductions and cuts both in manpower and services. I am cognizant that government is perhaps trying to do its best in these areas, but the best are needed to provide the best. When government employees are simply bidding their time to retirement; they are no longer the best nor provide the best. As America moves forward the best are needed in all areas of government and beyond.

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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A Time for Reflection by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

A Time for Reflection by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

America was hit by at least two tragic events this week; one, the deliberate act of terrorism and harm when bombs ignited during the Boston Marathon and the second tragedy was the result of an explosion inside a fertilizer plant in Texas. Condolences to all affected by the tragedies, their families and communities.

This period of time can afford the opportunity to reflect on our country and ask ourselves, is this the America we want for ourselves, children and grandchildren? Have we arrived at a place and point in America’s history wherein no one is safe even during the pursuit of harmless activities?

Ladies and gentlemen, we have only one country; we can come together and make it a thriving and peaceful place or look forward to more senseless tragedies taking place. May I remind you that no one, absolutely, no one is safe or exempt from such tragedies be they infants, children or adults; old, young; black or white and/or rich, poor or of median income.

Whether we know it or not; a new day or era has dawn, but most are not even aware; mainly and due to the fact that many are stuck in the past and either will not or cannot move forward. Such leaves a woefully unprepared nation. Instead of finding solutions, some firmly dig their heels in and become obstinate and unmovable. We think we are exercising our rights and democracy when instead such shows the world just how dumb or ignorant, foolish and divided America and many Americans are.

I will quickly make three observations for your consideration and continue my own personal reflection. Prayers are greatly needed on behalf of our tumultuous and divided nation.

• I am not going into a dissertation on Gun Control, but want to simply point out a few observations. When The Constitution of the United States gave those in this country the right to bear arms, it did not specifically state the type of arms. Sometimes a thing may be lawful but simply not in the best interest of others. First, the onslaught of gun violence has not been as a result of protecting one’s self; such has occurred and for some reason or another, the lives of others have been sacrificed. What happens when the next person’s choice of arms is not guns, but bombs, explosives or even Ricin? Will he/she be able to make a case and justify his/her choice of arms? Are we headed back to the days of the wild, Wild West wherein each man determined the law and many took the law into their own hands? Instead of attacking each other we should be tackling major earth shattering issues which our nation and world now face- global warming; rising seas or sea levels; fireballs being hurled from the sky, the ground falling from beneath us, whether the onslaught of electromagnetic energies within our atmosphere are responsible for drawing meteorites toward earth and drilling both underground and beneath the seas are affecting the stability of Earth’s landmasses?

• There are those within society who have enough wealth to buy an island(s). If an American, I think you will find it difficult to escape the problems rampant in this country. Enough emphasis cannot be placed on the need for all to get involved. I would not presume to tell you what to do; most know that which is right and correct, but I will pose a question. If purchasing an island as a means of escaping America and its problems, where will you then go when your island(s) begin sinking beneath the ocean or sea? The Law of Reciprocity applies to all.

• All leads back to the United States government and specifically, the United States Congress. Lack of freedom for one affects some and eventually, all. No one is safe or free any longer; it does not matter what race; whether you have fame, fortune or power. The real travesty is most men and women have not read or fully understand The Constitution of the United States and therefore do not know or understand the profoundness of this document. Congress’ powers do not lay/lie within themselves; the power lies with the upholding of and adherence to The Constitution of the United States and its intent. Failure to uphold it has weakened and nullified Congress’ powers; thus having resulted in the breakdown, egregious corruption and lawlessness rampant and out of control within our society.

As we use this time and opportunity to reflect on the aforementioned and more recent tragedies prior to these, I close by reiterating; is this the America we want for ourselves; children and grandchildren?

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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Holding the Correct People Responsible for their Actions by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Holding the Correct People Responsible for their Actions by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Are you asking yourself or attempting to find the connection between today’s blog post title, Holding the Correct People Responsible for their Actions and the graphic titled, Brush of Condemnation and image of a paint brush? If not sure, continue reading; the connection is forthcoming.

No one wants to be lumped with others when their actions result in blame for some negative action(s). Sadly, these days anything wrong with and within society or in government is the government’s fault; the administration and specifically, President Obama’s fault, if one believed such foolishness. Often such sweeping condemnation comes from both professional media, as well some within the general public primarily through social media. Generally, such sweeping statements and usually of condemnation:

• Are not accurate statements or fair.

• Can undermine and weaken the structure of society

• Can severely discourage and dampen the spirit of those who are not guilty of such condemning accusations and/or not directly responsible for such negative actions.

• Shields and/or fails to hold those directly responsible for their negative actions.

This post does not condemn pointing out abuses, injustices, problems and so forth; but to suggest that one considers when possible singling out and holding the correct person/people responsible for their actions. When pointing out adverse situation and as much as possible one should be as specific as possible about the situation, actions of and those involved.

Let me give you an example; suppose you had a pre-teen or teenager who could discern right from wrong and your child went out, shoplifted, got caught and news of such made headlines; let’s say went “viral.” How would you feel if those knowing nothing about you, your family or child begin making sweeping and general statements about what an awful Parent you are and how you should be punished for your child’s action; and so forth and so on without the facts or hearing all sides of the story?

Let me share one more illustration; suppose you worked for a company and perhaps, some inside the company devised a scheme to steal from the company’s clientele and the unlawful scheme was eventually uncovered by law enforcement and regulatory agencies. What if all the money you as an employee had over the years invested in the company was going to be confiscated and used to reimburse clients who had lost their money as a result of the scheme of which you did not have knowledge and was not involved. Yet, public outcry thought it fitting punishment; made general and sweeping statements and placed blamed on all within the company. How would you as an honest employee, feel?

It is easy to cast stones when we are not the one living in the glass house. Many are severely challenged in overseeing and running one household; what would we do if we had the oversight of all household in a state or a nation? Foremost, how understanding and cooperative would we want others to be? Perhaps, we should consider the following:

• Become more of a discerning person and people – looking deeper and wisely at both sides of an issue.

• Allow emotions to rise and ebb before speaking or lashing out. I am cognizant that sometimes it is difficult when hurting to be fair; wise; think of or regard the other person; but practice develops habit and habits become a way of life. However, if the other person is lashing out try and understand the reason(s) by putting self in the person’s place and bearing with the individual.

• Place self in the shoes of those on each side of the coin or table.

• As for Entities; whether government or non-government, there needs to be a better and more effective process of dealing with violations and holding the correct people responsible for their actions; otherwise all risk being tarnished by the stroke of the “Brush of Condemnation.”

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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For Your Consideration - A Society where Contributions are Needed of All

For Your Consideration - A Society where Contributions are Needed of All
by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Have you paused to say “thank you; I appreciate that which you do” to someone you would not ordinarily say those words to? Regardless of which social-economic strata to which you identify or can be classified, we all need each other. The above pyramid has been added for a reason; examine it. The Top of the pyramid comprises the rich and constitutes the least number of society’s population down to the bottom of the pyramid where the poor - indigent are greatest in number.
As each stratus views the pyramid, consider that which upholds and serves as the foundation. If the tiers above fail to properly support and contribute to those below and tiers beneath and below crumble and collapse so eventually will most of and society in general.

As for the contributions of others; regardless of that which one has or do not have, we must realize that we need each other and depend on each other. Think of others who contribute to our most basic to exclusive needs. For most, others provide the food we put on our tables or dining services we patronize; the clothing we wear; treatment for our health needs; transporter operators/truck drivers; makers of your vehicle; collectors of our garbage; those who clean our offices and workplaces; designer and makers of various and varied products which we use; Parents, leaders within society; those who protect us and serve our country, etc., etc. As you can see, those who contribute to society are numerous and varied.

Taking time to stop and say “thank you; I appreciate that which you do” to someone you would not ordinarily say those words to offers a number of advantages; those words can:
• Encourage others to give their best
• Be uplifting to the recipient; think of the last time someone gave you sincere praise; how did it make you feel?
• Take so little time and effort to say, yet the benefits are huge!
• Permeate as a result of others following your example
• Spread cheer! Just watch the expression on the recipient’s face upon hearing those words
• Make you (the bearer of those words) feel good
• Be just what the recipient needs most at the time
• Allow both bearer and recipient to hear and reflect on the positive

On today or as you are out and about this weekend; take time to stop and say “thank you; I appreciate that which you do” to someone you would not ordinarily say those words to and remember; as a society we need the contributions of all for in one way or another each contributes to society.

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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Sheep to the Slaughter by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Sheep to the Slaughter by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Blog Post Script by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

…… How did we wind up here?
…… Could it be we ignored those who told us the truth?
…… I was just too busy with my own life and just did not realize where we were headed.
…… I would hazard having refused to get involved when it counted and could have mattered.
…… I am afraid I said and did nothing when individuals spoke out against abuses and oppression.
…… Well, our compatriots aren’t silent now. Just listen to the racket and bleeping. They appear just as dazed, confused and dumbfounded as we.

…… If you look around; we all look and sound the same.
…… It is called the human reverse process.
…… How do you know?
…… Oh, I had an elevated position in society; my important title was to have protected me. I am not supposed to be here.
…… Looks like someone forgot to tell you or those here in charge about you; your title and position.
…… I am not supposed to be here; Help! Somebody help me!

…… How did this happen?
…… We were misled; the propaganda allowed us to believe lies instead of the truth.
…… Correction; we allowed ourselves to be misled.
…… We stopped thinking for ourselves and allowed our children to be spoon fed and indoctrinated because some of us were too busy and/or working too many hours to teach, train and nurture our own.
…… We did not search out the truth; it was easier and more convenient not to. I agree; we became too busy, distracted and divided as a nation.
…… Having known would have meant assuming responsibility. I would assume a number of us were not interested in taking responsibility; we left it up to others. That which best describes our attitude was indifference.
…… You have a point; sounds like much of the blame lies with each of us. Now, society has gone from an indifferent one to becoming a dispensable one.
….. I thought this was supposed to have become a “brave new world.”
….. It is certainly a new world, but I am not certain about the brave part; nor did anyone to my knowledge question that which the brave new world would entail or consist?
…… Did you or you?
……. No; afraid not.
…… No wonder we are here; it is gradually becoming apparent how we became sheep for the slaughter.

…… What will happen to us now?
…… It doesn’t really matter; when all your rights and everything else is gone as a result; you just as well be dead.
…… Well it matters to me; what can we do?
…… You would think somebody would have done something.
…… Somebody did, but not enough somebodies helped.

…… What do we do?
…… Until we think of something, I suggest we gradually make our way to the back of this flock. What about the learned… what was his title?
…… He did not say, but he is too distraught to be of much use right now. Move backward slowly to avoid a stampede. I still do not think many truly realize our fate and that which is to occur.

(Ringing of an Alarm)………

Husband…… Whew! What a dream!
Wife…… What did you say, Honey?
Husband…… When are the school board and city council meetings taking place?
Wife…… You are going? I have been trying to get you to get involved for ages. I am pleased, but what brought about the sudden change of attitude?
Husband…… It’s a long story or rather I should say nightmare.
Wife…… I am sorry Honey I did not hear you; what did you say?
Husband…… Nothing Darling; I am talking to myself.
Wife…… You have seemed a bit distracted all morning.
Husband…… I am okay, now. Send me an e-mail with the times of those meetings.
Wife…… Will do; love you and have a good day.
Husband…… Love you and you have a good day as well.

*Sheep Illustration Credit and Special thanks to Illustrator Niksthedesigner
All Rights Reserved. Mrs. Dorothy Barron. 2013. (Not to be used without written request or permission)

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That which Guides, Governs and Rules the lives of many Americans by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

That which Guides, Governs and Rules the lives of many Americans by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

“Adults actions are those of children’s concealed and children’s actions are those of adults revealed” (Mrs. Dorothy Barron).

I have shared thoughts on gun control in the article, “Gun Control;” the article can be found at the end of this post.

However, on today, I want to share some comments and thoughts after having viewed Film Director; Michael Moore’s documentary, “Bowling for Columbine.” Director Moore is hosting house parties across the nation and extends an invitation to the general public to join him on today, Saturday, March 23, 2013, to watch the documentary and become involved in a live discussion to develop a plan of action to combat further gun tragedies. Mr. Moore has made the documentary available for view in a number of different venues for those interested (the link is below). The view I watched was an hour and fifty-seven minutes long.

The three major points for me which the documentary reiterated were: 1) that which guides governs and rules the lives of many within America - ills and problems of Americans can be solved with a gun; however, such is far from the truth. Society has set a pattern for the use of guns which now has become the norm and killing with a gun has only begotten more killing; 2) Americans for the most part are reactionary people as opposed to being proactive and 3) fear dominates America’s society!

Although, the documentary presents and covers a number of issues; following are some points which I have elected to comment upon.

1. The US Government’s involvement within and with other countries muddies the goal for the stated purpose here. Such would necessitate a different discussion and on a different level.

2. We cannot look to the government to resolve all of the nation’s problems; blame it for not doing so and condemn the government for doing so all at the same time. We cannot have our cake and eat it at the same time. Each person bears some responsibility whether for action or inaction.

3. If the stats of other countries mentioned within the documentary were comparable and correct; they put America to shame for the astronomical number of killings of American citizens by other citizens with guns in America.

4. Film Director; Michael Moore spoke with a number of Canadians who do not lock their doors; do some not remember when such was the case in America?

5. America has too many leaders and leading citizens who are out of touch and divorced from the reality of that which occurs within this country and to its citizens.

6. Sadly and far too often during conversation about the Gun Control issue, one constantly hears “my rights…, my rights;” such also occurred during Film Director; Michael Moore’s brief interview with Actor and NRA member; Charlton Heston. Yes, the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States gives its people the right to “…keep and bear arms…” We however should be mindful that we live in a “we” society and in order for our society to function for the good of all in this instance there must be a willingness to “give and take.”

7. For too many Americans their solution to problems, crises or that which ills America is to go get and/or use their guns in lieu of finding alternative solutions. I will share a most recent example which was not part of this documentary; however, it emphasizes my point. Some Americans are now and more will soon have to face Drones invading their rights of citizens’ privacy. As I viewed many many comments posted by Americans via the Internet – all responses had to do with getting a gun and shooting at or shooting down the drone if found hovering over their property or where it should not be. Only one person commented that he/she would shoot the drone down in an effort to investigate or learn more about the device. Shooting a drone down may not be possible or an option; perhaps, you should begin thinking of other solutions which do not entail the use of guns, but such is another discussion.

8. Far too many Americans have too readily become compliant and complacent; they do not believe they can make a difference and often lack of courage keeps them for even trying.

Much depends on where one sits in the scheme of things:

Next, I would like to share a very brief story not to induce anyone to take action(s) to commit unlawful activity or a crime, but to show how one’s perspective greatly changes when directly affected by a situation or circumstances. A city had experienced a high amount of crime and citizens continually appeared before the city council having petitioned that more vigorous attempts be made to combat the problem. City council members were not responsive until one evening one city councilman was held up, beaten (assaulted) and robbed by a small group of young men while walking through a park. Up to this point, these leaders apparently thought they were invincible due to their titles and positions. To make a long story short; this councilman could not pass laws fast enough in an effort to combat crime after being directly affected.

When we speak of guns in the hands of students whether former students at Columbine; six year olds or young people in general two major problems exist – one; society keeps having the same old discussions over and over decade after decade and two; as a sixteen year volunteer (7-9 yrs., full-time) and advocate for children in our schools and the Education arena at large I have reiterated, Parents cannot be in two places at once. In order to provide quality time to children a quantity of time must exist. Society dashes headlong ignoring; usurping and keeping Parents out of the Parenting picture and spends time trying to figure out the reason(s) a good number of Parents are not involved or are absent Parents and/or not involved in their children’s education; with their children’s schools and/or seemingly the well-being of the child. For the most part, society is not in tune with the needs of today’s Parents.

Some remedies for your consideration:

1. Guns are not the problem; the problem(s) go much deeper; guns are a reactionary response. If guns were not available or readily available to individuals (especially children), individuals would be forced to find others ways or solutions to problems. Do not make guns available to our youth and no individual needs an assault weapon. Be an example; start with putting your own assault weapon away; today.

2. I do not wish to offend; however, too many of our Educators and Leaders’ mindset and age pose problems. As citizens, an opportunity presents itself every 4-6 years to remove those from office who do not choose to serve this nation and all its citizens (from the greatest to the littlest). You prepare to serve in the public or political arena?

3. Surveillance works both ways – make sure citizens know how to use their phone cameras and other lawful monitoring devices.
4. Most communities use to have Neighborhood Planning Units; such enabled community members to be involved and aware of that which occurred within the community, neighborhood schools and city government. Reinstate NPUs if they no longer exist.

5. Begin putting your money where your mouth is in an effort to eradicate some of these prevalent problems.

6. Be cognizant that certain entities and individuals profit by dividing and/or isolating a nation and/or people from each other, as well as spreading fear. Establish ways to combat such!

7. Find Courage and take a stand for that which is right.

8. Put aside the notion that gun violence does not affect you and you therefore will not get involved; it may not affect you at this moment or today, but what about tomorrow?

There is much we can learn from each person if we take the time to listen constructively and get to know each other. We can police self and exercise self-control individually and collectively or someone will demand and command that we do.

Film Director Michael Moore is to be commended for having taken a stand and got involved especially with the students at Columbine who were injured and survived the shooting.

Reference & Citation

Barron. Mrs. Dorothy. “Gun Control”. Blog Post. . http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/12/gun-control-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html. 28 Dec. 2012

Moore, Michael. Film Director. “Bowling for Columbine”. 2002. YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAouWXzi-1Q. 21 Mar 2013.

Link as to where the movie can be found: http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/must-read/hold-your-own-10th-anniversary-bowling-columbine-house-party-and-discussion.

The Constitution of The United States of America. The Second Amendment.

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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From which Country- Medical Attention in the 21st Century by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

From which Country- Medical Attention in the 21st Century by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

In the following, which country of abode would you think or associate the person with living in; some 3rd World Country or the United States of America?

 She bathes only 2-4 times a month

 Her laundry has not been washed since July 2012

 Her hair has not been washed since April 2012

 Even though a stove exists within her abode, she has not been able to use it since 2009

 She has not seen a doctor in 5 years

 To talk about these problems and the cause in her country brings about retaliation and blackballing from a well-funded; well-organized secretive militant type group(s).

 This blog post although published to the Internet will not make it to the Web.

Perhaps, you are asking; in what country does this person live? You were provided a selection of two choices above – some 3rd World Country or the United States of America. If you selected the United States of America you would be correct and sadly, this is only part of the above scenario. How do I know of the scenario? I know because the above scenario is of me; none of the above should have happened or continue to occur especially after having been brought to the attention of those who have oversight, but most of the abuses and negligence continue as a result of lack of regulatory oversight and lack of enforcement.

To make matters worse, what if I told you, the above scenario included a visit to the emergency room due to pain in the left arm and left mammary gland (a lump has grown in the mammary gland about one-fourth the size of the gland, itself and pulling the elongated tip inside the gland. In spite of the great urgency for a woman to be seen medically and have tests conducted long before the situation has gotten to this point; after having been seen in the hospital’s emergency room and the mammary gland physically examined, the only scan ordered and performed was a chest x-ray and the woman was sent home after it was determined that the pain in the arm was not as a result of heart distress. Not a single x-ray or scan was done on the mammary gland even though the condition and seriousness of this condition described existed and continues. Even though there was pain in the arm, what was perplexing during the ER visit was the nurse wanted to give a dose of nitro-glycerin and an aspirin when there was no distress that warranted such, no history of any type heart trouble and tests had not been conducted or results. This raises a number of concerns and issues; three will be briefly addressed on today.

1. Having to be treated at a hospital(s), wherein an individual has previously reported that hospital and filed a complaint due to negligence, neglect and other abuses - one hospital found a serious medical problem gave the patient two drugs which should not have been given to the patient together without medical oversight; failed to regulate the patient prior to giving the prescriptions and released the patient having failed to institute (proper placement) a proper patient care environment and treatment. With the Patient non-ambulatory – not able to get up and walk out of the hospital and with no abode, the hospital had this patient arrested for criminal trespass.

2. Cancer scare- with the seriousness and urgency for a woman to seek medical attention and treatment upon finding a lump or some unusual occurrence within or involving the mammary gland; to experience pain and for such a condition to exist and the hospital/ER doctor not order a single x-ray or scan of the mammary gland after having examined and aware of the serious condition was/is unconscionable, unethical and should be viewed as negligence. Morally, ethically and medically, it would have been unacceptable for any doctor not to have immediately ordered scans of the mammary gland, but that which makes it even more abominable; the treating ER physician was a female. The physician was aware that I was non-ambulatory and did not have a treating physician in the surrounding area, but one in another town in which the State has prevented my getting to for primary care due to their mile restriction limitation rule(s).

3. State of Tennessee’s Care- Most people would rather not have to travel 1 or 2 hours to get routine primary care, but when one has and continues to be blackballed and retaliated in and throughout the medical community there should be alternatives. The problem; Medicare turned over (contracted) its Medicare beneficiaries’ care as well as medical transportation to some states; according to the State of Tennessee (state healthcare plans and Medicaid -TennCare), they will not provide transportation outside a 20-30 mile radius. Medicare beneficiaries are by law supposed to have choice in physicians. If one cannot get to his choice of physician or a physician that will provide quality care because of transportation restrictions; what good is choice in the selection of one’s physician; one really does not have a choice?

To make matters worse, it has been seventeen (17) days since the ER visit and I am still waiting to see a physician to have proper and necessary tests conducted on the mammary gland. I reiterate; in cases where patients are being blackballed and retaliated against within and throughout the medical community, alternatives should be instituted to prevent discrimination and worse against a patient(s) by mandating that transportation carriers contracting with Medicare provide transportation to enable that patient being transported wherever he/she finds and can obtain quality care with the State footing the bill. Instead and presently in this case, this Patient continues to be subjected to inferior, careless, dangerous medical care; neglect and negligence; she does not have a primary care within the 20-30 mile radius because physicians will not take her as a patient and no one will transport her to her primary care physician (which is 1-2 hours away) without charging hundreds to thousands of dollars.

The crux of the problem; nothing will change for me health-wise simply because the primary physician will have to write prescriptions and he/she by law has been prevented from writing orders per Medicare restrictions if they have not seen the patient within a certain time frame. Sadly, falsely and usually, the patient is blamed and accused for not having sought treatment or treatment in time. You have been shown a situation and circumstances of how one can live in the 21st Century in a first class country; America, yet be subjected to medical conditions that one would associate with some 3rd world countries.

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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Realms of Power and Authority- the Subject of Homosexuality by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Realms of Power and Authority- the Subject of Homosexuality by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
“The World did not make you, but if you allow;it will shape you” (Mrs. Dorothy Barron)

There are various realms of power and authority; becoming knowledgeable and understanding that there is only one realm of power and authority that is limitless and supreme will assist with putting all other laws in proper perspective which can enable those within society to live orderly lives and respect all human beings. Supreme Power belongs to the One and only CREATOR of Heaven and Earth (and includes all of creation- that above Heaven; the Heavens and Earth; those on earth and that which exists beneath the Earth and Hell). The Creator’s Laws are not to be tampered with or changed by man.

The CREATOR of Heaven and Earth has also given man certain authority and power to establish and govern earthly kingdoms or domains; however, mankind should be careful not to usurp, change or enact any laws or commands which conflict or oppose those which The CREATOR of Heaven and Earth has established through the Holy Scriptures. Biblical History is filled with both individuals and societies which did so and suffered dire consequences as a result.

I want to briefly address an issue that is before society; one that concerns some young individuals who seek truth and Biblical answers about Homosexuality, marriage and other relationships between Homosexuals. At this point, I will respond to three questions using the Holy Scriptures and address the issue in more detail at a later time. I do realize that people will make up their own minds and follow their own convictions; such is your choice, but individuals who are seeking truth and answers deserve to be provided with both from the Supreme Authority; after all, it was The Creator of Heaven and Earth who made all persons and things.

1. Is it wrong to be a homosexual (which had its basis in the question as to whether an individual was born as such)?
2. Is it wrong for homosexuals (two people of the same sex) to marry?
3. Some have remarked that GOD created them this way (as homosexuals) and such is unfair to the individual(s) to have to live a life without a sexual relationship because he/she is homosexual; should he orshe?

In response to the above three questions, Let us look at that which The CREATOR of Heaven and Earth through the Holy Scriptures; The Holy Bible teaches, states and/or commands in reference to this subject?

Response to the Question #1, Homosexual may be a modern term, but homosexual individuals have always existed. Homosexuals in earlier times could be termed as Eunuchs; they have always been a part, often integral part of society with many holding prominent positions within society. Jesus says the following in Matthew 19:12; “For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb; and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men; and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it” (Matt. 19:12. Holy Bible. KJV)

Jesus answers one’s question; “some eunuchs… are born from their mother’s womb…” (Matt. 19:12). God did not make a mistake when he created each person. One does not have any control over his/her birth. Under the circumstances stated in Matthew 19:12, by Jesus, how could being such persons be determine to be wrong? However, some actions in which some homosexuals (as well as some heterosexuals) engage have been and continue to be condemned by GOD.

In response to Question #2, no law(s) created or decreed by man will change or make the union acknowledged as Marriage between two individuals of the same sex lawful or acceptable in the sight of GOD. Jesus states “But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder” (Mark 10: 6, 7 &9.Holy Bible. KJV). In the Book of Genesis, “…GOD created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them and God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth…” (Genesis 1:27 &28. Holy Bible. KJV). The union between a man and woman acknowledged as Marriage has been ordained by GOD and takes place between a man and woman and nothing anyone says or does can or will change GOD’s word.

Question #3’s Response, could elicit a number of responses; as for life being unfair due to some having been born homosexual and not able to engage in sex or a sexual relationship with a person of the same sex, realize that 1) homosexual s are not the only individuals mandated by GOD to abstain from sex or sexual relationships; there are those who do abstain or practice abstinence of sex and/or sexual relationships; both homosexuals and heterosexuals. 2) Others may also feel that life is unfair as well; some individuals born with disabilities or handicaps may feel that life is unfair to them.

As for living life as a homosexual without a sexual relationship; a sexual relationship between two individuals of the same sex is forbidden by GOD. GOD emphatically states in the Old Testament Book of Leviticus the following, “thou shall not lie with mankind, as with womankind; it is abomination” and “if a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them” (Leviticus 18:22; 20:13. Holy Bible. KJV). Should there be those who would hone in and focus on the punishment of death aspect in an effort to start casting stones, may I remind you that this same punishment mandated by GOD in the Old Testament was to be meted out to those who committed adultery, as well as children who were disobedient to Parents.

Paul, the Apostle, states in the New Testament Book of Romans

“for this cause God gave them up unto vile affections; for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient…”

(Romans 1:26-28. Holy Bible. KJV).

The Roman’s scriptures listed here bear closer perusal; however, not here or at this time. The point is; man did not make these laws, the Supreme Being; the Creator of Heaven and Earth; CREATOR of you and I, did. Not having walked in your shoes or had your experiences, we do not judge. I will leave you with a question for thought. GOD does not make mistakes; have you considered that you were singled out for a specific purpose in life or have a particular destiny that only you can fulfill and in which GOD requires your total being?

Sometimes when one fails to know that which The Creator of Heaven and Earth through his Holy Scriptures or Holy Bible teaches, one allows those within or society to shape and/or determine who he/she becomes and spends a lifetime attempting to live down to man’s standards instead of up to THE CREATOR of Heaven and Earth’s standards. One of the best ways one may come to understand self is to become acquainted with the very Being; The CREATOR of Heaven and Earth; afterall, it was HE who created each of us. You can accomplish this by studying GOD’s word; the Holy Bible/ Holy Scriptures.

In conclusion; from an individual as well as collective standpoint, we should be careful of consciously and/or deliberately disobeying THE CREATOR of Heaven and Earth’s laws; creating or changing laws in opposition and/or or establishing laws that do not comply with those which GOD’s word teaches and commands. To disobey the word of THE CREATOR of Heaven and Earth is to subject both man and nation to GOD’s wrath and punishment. Should others declare or decree anything other than that which was taught by those whom GOD gave holy inspiration to teach, preach and/or write down his Holy Scriptures; the Apostle Paul states in Galatians 1:8 & repeats in verse 9, “but though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed” (Gal. 1:8 &9 Holy Bible. KJV). There are severe penalties for adding to and taking from GOD’s Book; the Holy Scriptures.

Many of us as children grew up among individuals who loved and/or cared enough about us to tell us the truth even when the truth was not popular, convenient and even hurt; can we do any less for this present generation and those that follow?

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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Up to 1 Million to Capture but Not a Fraction to Fight for His Rights and a Good Name by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Mr. Christopher Jordan Dorner served in the United States Navy and as a Los Angeles Police Officer; he dominated the media for approximately one week. If an actual person and true story; he left nothing in which to speculate as to who; what; when; where and/or how? He was first to admit that he did not condone his actions. His manifesto recounts his early childhood, which gave a glimpse of his integrity and character; that which he stood for at an early age. Sadly, some within the media utilized an occurrence in his early childhood and dismissal from the Police Department as opportunities to tear down and smear his character and reputation, but were not successful. And then the Media wonders why there is little or lack of respect for them and their profession in general, especially, News and those Commentators who comment on issues, subjects and/or information they do not themselves, understand.

Mr. Dorner devoted his life to Service in not one, but two professions (Military and that as a Police Officer); two of the most honorable positions which a person can hold and provide service to one’s country.

A couple of individuals made the comment that they too, had lost their job unfairly, but did not take the dire action as did Mr. Dorner. Understandable, but once again, the point was missed. His professional career was not merely one of jobs; but a reputation which he had built over the years; everything that this individual was, had and had worked hard to become was suddenly eradicated and according to his manifesto, lost due to lies. For some men, once such has been lost they are not given and actually prevented from holding another job of such a caliber.

Most could not and did not condone the recent actions of Mr. Christopher Dorner, but nevertheless, understood them.

Perhaps, some may or may not agree, but Mr. Dorner retained a certain code of honor to the end; do we not realize and fully understand the degree of damage he could have unleashed with his military training had he desired, yet he refrained?

We do not dismiss the fact that some lives were lost; lives are lost every day with and without guns. If Officer of the United States Navy and Los Angeles Police Officer; Christopher Jordan Dorner’s situation was or is to be used as a case in point for No Gun Control v. Gun Control, then both sides failed/fail in their quest. This was a sad case of the waste of a human life; one of a good man who devoted his life to country as first a Soldier and then, Police Officer. It is a story wherein a country failed him when he needed his country most; he needed his country to believe in him; investigate his case and adhere to its own Constitution – the Establishment of Justice.

Sadly, it was not the occasion for the remarks and chicanery of Mr. James Todd Smith, better known as Celebrity LL Cool J.

Last; and perhaps, the saddest commentary and indictment against America is that some within could offer up to 1 million dollars for the capture of United States Navy Officer and Los Angeles Police Officer; Christopher Jordan Dorner, but not a fraction of that amount to fight for his good name; rights and a legal system to operate as it should and not as it continues to do. Mr. Christopher Jordan Dorner might not have been vindicated through America’s justice system, but ladies and gentleman; “There is a GOD,” who is both Judge and Executor and capable of doing that which we cannot.

From me, to you
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A Nation at War and its citizens under Attack! By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

A Nation at War and its citizens under Attack! By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Fearful people too often only succeed at spreading more fear by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

I will preface today’s post with an advisory and make three points:

• Caution: If a fearful person or you lack courage, you may want to bypass and not read today’s post; this article has not been written to spread fear.

• If you call or visit and expect to find me cringing in fear, fearful or talking foolishly, you will be greatly disappointed. Nor will you find me playing the Disability “Dumb & Helpless Card” – I have physical challenges not mental ones.

• If you plan to call or visit just to gain enough mendacious information to absolve your conscience or justify your action(s) for not getting involved or doing anything; do not bother, you can achieve your objective without calling or visiting.

Realize that we are living in an Era wherein for some the goal is to keep the Nation divided and torn in an effort to further their agenda(s); create supply and demand and/or obtain more funding by creating crises and fear.

The wars on Race (black v. white); Wealth (rich v. poor), and among Political Parties (Republicans v. Democrats) pale significantly compared to that which threaten the survival of us as a Nation. We have entered a new Era and are at war; the major problem with this new threat is most cannot perceived or grasp such. The old guard has fallen and sadly many have yet to realize such and others fear stepping into the future and therefore, exist a continuance of:

• Division and Fragmentation
• Living in the past
• Fighting to retain or hold on to the past

Reasons for today’s post:

• Re-emphasize or Reiterate - whether some like it or not, we are all in this together; we will either swim or drown together.

• Provide Awareness – which is being done; it is left up to those of you with money and clout that have not done so to do your part, now.

• Provide Awareness to enable those with expertise in certain areas to find explanations and/or answers to enable if necessary others to assist with finding solutions.

• Encourage those who are targeted (victims) to remain strong and look for solutions – there are simple solutions available and often within your grasp.

If you are looking for one person; one group or entity to save you and this Nation you will be sadly disappointed; it will take strength, courage; vigilance; wisdom; knowledge, experience and each individual working together doing his/her part, as well as Prayer – which will entail some Christians putting their great eulogies on Faith in action. They will need to take a stand in front of the Cross instead of hiding behind it. Such will require rational men and women; morally upright and Godly men and women; not foolish and fearful persons.

The War on America is being waged within and on its citizens by other citizens; the warfare - silent, invisible, magnetic fields, frequencies and other technology. This Electromagnetic Energy Weaponry is so powerful and can be utilized in so many forms that it is unconceivable and would not be believed by most. I will share 5 Ways in which EEW is being used and in Number 6 below, an occurrence that is unexplainable. I leave it up to those who value and/or profess to care about this country; yourselves; the children and future of this country to make some sacrifices, give some quality time and energy and/or funds and expertise to find answers and solutions, because citizens here in America are under attack and it will be just a matter of time before all Americans will be affected – NO one; absolutely, no one is exempt or immune.

“A man’s wealth is not a defense or protection against men seeking power and domination or those fed up with oppression and seeking relief” (Mrs. Dorothy Barron).

This Powerful Electromagnetic Energy can:
1. Quietly and invisibly target, harass, persecute and destroy an individual by causing a single occurrence of irrational behavior in and by the targeted individual. Consider: the recent killing sprees and/or suicides by young Caucasian males (of those that made the news); a number of them had one thing in common – very smart or almost that of genius range (intellectually). How many had become or were forced to become reclusive prior to ending their lives?

2. Serve as an electronic net that can be thrown over an entire geographical area affecting weather conditions, patterns, electronic and battery operated devices and moods of individuals under the electronic net.

3. Those who target individuals often sit within a matter of feet from the targeted individuals – apartments upstairs or across the hallway; next door, across the street and a bit further away in distance – hovering above in the air (transmission of the electromagnetic energy can occur through windows, walls or various structures – it does not matter the type of material in which the structure has been constructed.

4. Cancer – Is there really an urgency to cure Cancer? To find a lump where no woman ever hopes to find one and feel it grow for over a year unable to visit one’s physician due to being blackballed and having called the American Cancer Center only to be told they can only assist when one gets Cancer was/is sad, appalling and ludicrous. The quickest way to bring about a cure for Cancer; stop funding it. As long as the money pours in a cure will not be found. This electromagnetic energy can transmit radiation and increase or decrease the growth of the organism at will inside an individual’s body. There are different schools of thought as to how some organism occur inside or enter the body; some attribute it to organisms inside food stuff – perhaps, like the microscopic organism under the label of this tomato here:

others, attribute direct transmittance of the organism via this energy into or through various orifices of the body?

I receive Inc.com Newsletters and saw an interesting article a while ago under Business, titled, 5 Ideals That Will Blow Your Mind written by Staffer Maeghan Quimet (link to article is below). According to the article, a number of big ideas consist of 1) the creation of sensors (in pill form) which individuals swallow and the sensors become powered by fluids in the individual’s stomach and 2) embeddable motion detectors which can see through walls (Inc.com).That which I found interesting; some of these big idea which some would refer to as revolutionary in the medical field are being touted under business and technology fields. Some of this high-tech presently exist and are being used as weapons against citizens.

5. We cannot ignore the fact that highly sophisticated technology is being used by individuals to monitor, spy upon and harass law abiding citizens 24-7; utilize aircraft and/or drones and/or electromagnetic weaponry to transmit this weaponry at close and long range distances or use on this country’s citizens by other citizens. My intention is not to point fingers at any one or entity; but neither are we so ignorant not to realize that these things are not something an average citizen would have; could afford or control. Each of us must practice vigilance in an effort to retain and restore the loss of inalienable rights and freedoms which the Constitution of the United States guarantees. Whether we care to admit it or not, we continue to move to a militaristic State. Are we aware of the number of those now in Congress who are physicians and/or have military backgrounds?

6. Plumbing – One of the most unusual occurrences took place here in Tennessee during Storm Sandy which devastated areas in the North. What I have found very odd is the fact that the Property Owners never had my bathroom properly cleaned which continues to make it inaccessible after maintenance caused a plumbing problem and management failed to attend to for a period of time having then resulted in a mold problem. If memory serves me correctly, in a Science class I learned metal or iron pipes are great conductors for transmitting sound. Some person(s) use the apartment above mine to unlawfully transmit this electromagnetic energy into my apartment pushing this energy along the ground, through the plumbing or pipes which also affect my heating system, electronic and battery operated devices and me. On November 1, 2012, a horrendous noise occurred approximately around 7:00 a.m.; such sounded as if a very large and deep substation of pumping devices were operating deeply below the ground of my apartment and appeared to have moved as if “in retreat”. There was a shuddering and screeching that appeared to have brought all to a sudden standstill. According to maintenance, there are no pipes deep below the ground; only about 18 inches deep. Whatever moved underground was powerful enough to knock out the electricity once it came to a shuddering halt. Later,according to apartment maintenance, the electricity blackout affected a wide area.

“That Nation which will succeed and thrive is the one that works at establishing an orderly as opposed to an Ordered society” (Mrs. Dorothy Barron).

As you have been shown, citizens are under attack. Is this the type of society we want for ourselves and children? If we do not embrace and work vigorously and vigilantly on behalf of our freedoms and a society of “we,” you and I do not stand a chance of survival. If in doubt do your own homework!

Referenced Information:

Photograph. Purchased Tomato. Mrs. Dorothy Barron. 2012.

Inc.com. Quimet, Maeghan. Staffer. 5 Ideas That Will Blog Your Mind. http://www.inc.com/maeghan-ouimet/big-ideas/5-mind-blowing-ideas.html?cid=em01020week44&nav=su. 31 Oct. 2012.

Resource Information:

http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/terrorism/

From me, to you – the Lady with the Faith of a Mustard Seed,
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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It would not be Shakespeare by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

It would not be Shakespeare by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

“When the day is over and all has been said and done, all that is left is self” Mrs. Dorothy Barron

We have destroyed our own culture demanding that everyone think and act alike in spite of the fact that each person is different. This carbon-copying has been encouraged and even mandated in speech and written composition.

Let me preface that which I am about to say; I do not advocate poor grammar, spelling, punctuation or speech in general, because are all very important. However and for some authors, at times the lack of one or the other singularly and/or collectively have found its mark or place in Literature and have become a hallmark and an acknowledged style of Literary writing; therefore there is a time and place for all things and all styles of writing.

I have discovered that in some instances continual changes and mandates for writers or authors to adhere to ever-changing dictates when it comes to literary writing are for no other purpose than to promote a sense of inadequateness and inferiority. Sadly, I experienced such firsthand in a college English Class when an instructor sought to deliberately mislead.

There are many purposes, styles and formats in writing which an individual may engage, but if not careful an author can lose his/her individual style of writing by following the ever-changing and many dictates of others. One’s particular style of writing has been and is that which often identifies a writer or author and sets the author apart from other writers. One also learns much about an author from the style which the author uses to expresses him/herself. What the reader should do is make a concerted effort to understand the message in the manner conveyed.

That which first surprised and saddened me was the fact that others somehow constantly hacked into my files and deliberately made changes to my written class homework until I was forced to forgo online courses and then such happened to my blog posts, often with something as simple as adding a letter to a word here and there, which adversely affected the context and content. Mis-spelled words and/or other grammatical errors appeared. What do you do? You keep writing and make your work as free of errors while retaining your individual writing style.

What I found distressing some years ago were some authors’ works – a host of Black Authors’ works were being revised for the purpose of grammatical corrections. Why? Those authors’ original works as written were a part of the history of America and/or Black American Literature; were some so ashamed of this period of the history of America and/or of these Black Authors’ literary writings that there was a need to have their works erased and rewritten?

Just think; would Shakespeare be Shakespeare without those thees, thous and whereforths!

Did not Shakespeare say “…to thine ownself be true..." (William Shakespeare. Hamlet)? Well, what are you waiting for? Be true to self, besides, we can learn from each and every “individual;” be it through/from personal interaction; visual, oral or through written words!

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What this one Book – The Holy Bible can offer one by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

What this one Book – The Holy Bible can offer one by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Those who follow Slinging Stone’s Blog are aware that at the end of each year or beginning of the New Year, I offer a Biblical list that involves “52;” one per week for the reader should he/she care to review the listed Biblical material and accompanying scriptures. Today’s Blog Post has been titled, What this one Book - The Holy Bible can offer one and consists of a listing of 52 offerings compiled and/or selected from the Holy Bible; King James Version, along with accompanying scriptures which Author; Mrs. Dorothy Barron has selected from The Holy Bible.
Review them and May you and yours have a wonderful New Year; now, the list!

1. A guide and roadmap to Heaven - (John 14:2-6)
2. A “peace that defies understanding” - (Phil. 4:7)
3. A shield and protection - (Psalm 5:12)
4. An Abundant Life - (John 10:10)
5. Angels to provide care and protection - (Psalm 91:11, 12)
6. Assurance - (Hebrews 10:22, 23)
7. Blessings - (Malachi 3:10)
8. Challenges - in the form of trials and tribulations (Romans 5:3-5; John 16:33)
9. Comfort/Consolation - (II Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
10. Commitment/Convictions - (Romans 8:38, 39)
11. Connections to those in High Places - (Romans 8:16, 17)
12. Courage – (Psalm 27:1, 14)
13. Determination – (Philippians 4:13)
14. Eternal life – ( I John 2:24, 25; Jude 21)
15. Examples to follow - (John 13: 12-15; I Peter 2:21)
16. FAITH – (Romans 10:17; Galatians 3:11)
17. Food for thought - (Philippians 4:8)
18. Forgiveness - (Ephesians 1:7)
19. Gifts – (I Corinthians 7:7)
20. Gift of the Holy Ghost - ( Acts 2:38)
21. Hope – (Romans 15:4; II Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
22. Immensity of GOD’s Power - (Psalm 104: 1-32)
23. Immortality – (I Corinthians 15:51-54)
24. Inheritance – (Ephesians 1:11)
25. Justice – (Psalm 89:14)
26. Knowledge – (Psalm 119:66)
27. Love and compassion for others – The Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 30-37)
28. Lamp and light to guide you along the way - (Psalm 119:105)
29. Lessons and ability to learn from the mistakes of others – The Prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32)
30. Make-over/transformation - (Romans 12:2)
31. New Existence -new man/ New Wardrobe (Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:8-10)
32. Oneness and Freedom – (Galatians 3:27,28)
33. Open Door to Salvation - (John 14:6)
34. People who became and/or did extraordinary things - (Hebrew Chapter 11)
35. Power - (II Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 3:20)
36. Prevents one from walking, standing, or sitting in the way of the scornful (Psalms 1)
37. Quiet time with GOD - (Psalm 46:10)
38. Realization that nothing is impossible for GOD - (Luke 1:37)
39. Rest - (Matthew 11:28-30)
40. Reward – (Revelations 22:12)
41. Strength - (Isaiah 40:31)
42. Spirit of Thankfulness – (Philippians 4:6)
43. Scripture - (II Timothy 3:15 - 17)
44. The History of Creation and the Universe – (Genesis, Chapters 1 & 2)
45. The Effect of GOD’s Word on mankind - (Mark 4:3-20)
46. Unusual stories and occurrences - (Exodus 7: 10 - 14: 31)
47. Virtue - (II Peter 1:5-7)
48. Warning - (II Timothy 4:2-4)
49. Wisdom for the asking - (James 1: 5,6)
50. Xerxes I – Persian King named Ahasuerus – (example of) a king who took some bad advice; ordered and almost had an entire race of people exterminated – (Esther; Chapter 3)
51. Years to one’s life - (Psalm 34:12-14; Ephesians 6:1-3)
52. Zealous of good works - (Titus 2:14)

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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Gun Control by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Gun Control by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient…” (I Corinthians 6:12. Holy Bible. KJV).

When it comes to gun control and without knowing of what it consists, one can hear those verbally decrying; “I am not giving up my gun” or “they are not getting” or “ain’t gitting my gun (s).” The majority of those who have guns are not willing to give them up, period.

A look at the Supreme Creator’s Law and Man’s Law

For me, It is always important to view both the Supreme CREATOR’s law and the Secular Supreme Law which governs this Nation; The Constitution of the United States. The laws of both have given man the right to protect self – In the Word of God we are provided with many instances especially in the Old Testament mainly in or during war in which mankind used weapons to war and/or protect self and gradually in more treacherous ways to destroy each other. We also viewed that violence most often begot more violence. The New Testament teaches, instructs and encourages one to seek peace, love and unity as opposed to hate, violence and conflict.

What Says The Secular Supreme Law – The Constitution of the United States?

When we look at The Constitution of the United States as it relate to citizens owning weapons, Amendment II., under the Bill of Rights states “a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed” (Amendment II. The Constitution of the United States). It would be interesting to view the original document and read the Second Amendment; something appears to be missing here.
Since keeping and bearing arms is the right of citizens under The Constitution of the United States, I do not think Citizens will be relinquishing their guns anytime soon. What is interesting is The Constitution does not state specifically the purpose of citizens bearing arms and/or against whom; it only states that their right to do so not be infringed.

Citizens’ Rights under The Constitution are privileges and freedoms and with such comes responsibilities. However, too much abuse and endangerment to the whole necessitates privileges and freedoms often being curtailed and/or taken away. We understand such when applicable to children, but often choose to ignore those same principles after adulthood.

The Constitution did not/does not ignore such; it supports and was established to include a “we” society – “We the people of the United States…” (Preamble of The Constitution of the United States). The Constitution also gives Congress the responsibility to protect America and Americans, as well as power “to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department of Officer thereof” (Article 1 Section 8.18. The Constitution of the United States).

On the other hand, Congress must comply with the mandates of The Constitution of the United States. They should not deny or should give careful thought to denying Citizens their rights under The Constitution of the United States; removing those rights and or infringing upon Citizens rights. To do so 1) weaken Congress’ powers; 2) weaken and nullify the powers of The Constitution of the United States and 3) cause Citizens to disregard the law (Ex. – the 18th Amendment; with its repeal 21st Amendment).

I direct your attention to the quote above which states “all things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient…” (I Corinthians 6:12). In other words, things which may be lawful to one may not always be that which is necessarily best.

Questions:

When it comes to gun control, I would ask the following questions; how many weapons does one need to protect one’s self (love ones)? Many weapons used to kill others are assault weapons and those used in and predominantly by the Military; do Citizens need these types of weapons in their homes or in public/society?

That Which I would Recommend:

I would 1) recommend bringing people together on both sides of the Gun Issues; discussing that which has been offered as solutions and/or finding solutions; they exist. I would also recommend 2) Government upholding The Constitution of the United States and practicing good governance; 3) upholding The Constitution which entails protecting individuals’ rights under the law (too many people have resorted to taking the law into their own hands, destroying others and taking their own lives in the process, because they can no longer find protection and/or justice from whence it should be forthcoming) and 4) each and every Citizen practicing The Supreme CREATOR’s commandment or that which is known by many as the Golden Rule – “do unto others as you have them do unto you,” which actually states “therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets”(Matthew 7:12. Holy Bible. KJV).

Should we Not get the Rampage of Guns and Violence as a Result under Control:

Society has deteriorated since we moved from a “we” to “me” society. We can and should return to considering and working for the benefit of the whole instead of self. We can police self (exercise control) or ultimately be policed by others – the technology is here and being used to do so (I will discuss this more in detail at a later time).

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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The Law of Reciprocity by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

The Law of Reciprocity by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

The Law of Reciprocity was shared some time ago, as was the above rhyme which was composed by this author. The Law of Reciprocity expressed in the simplest of terms of which many have knowledge is, “you reap what you sow.” On today, I want to mention some current affairs; events; a movie and our own Constitution of the United States to illustrate the applicability of the Law of Reciprocity in an effort to show that this Law applies to all men. No one is exempt and there is no place; above, upon or under the earth that one can go, retreat or hide in an effort to escape the Law of Reciprocity.

Be not deceived…

A while back it was mentioned some among the rich were giving up their American passports and Citizenship; the reason proclaimed by some were the wealthy did so in an effort to avoid paying either taxes or their fair share of taxes. Frankly, I have not heard directly from the wealthy, but if such is the case and word travels abroad, will these dissidents be welcomed abroad? If they robbed one country, what will prevent them doing the same to another or other countries? With countries hard strapped for funds; the free loading and free rides are coming to an end for wealthy individuals who refuse to pay their “fair” share. They only think they are escaping, but could be headed for a worse fate. On the flip side of the coin, some wealthy individuals may have chosen not to fund World Order and have left for this reason. As the population becomes poorer, who do you think will be expected and ordered to pay for the implementation and ongoing operation of World Order?

Be not deceived…

I read and heard about the next story I am about to mention from a number of sources. It concerns wealthy Americans who now travel abroad for medical attention – everything from routine dental care to major surgeries and the numbers are increasing. Do not misunderstand, I am not condemning people from going where sometimes and wherever it becomes necessary to obtain certain treatments and medical care, nor is this an indictment against other countries, but such raises the question; what has happened here in America or should I say, what has been allowed to happen here in America that some people of wealth are now seeking even routine medical care abroad? Too often, too many people with money feel they can divorce themselves from the problems that face this country; they forget that we are all in this together. Perhaps, had some seen and read the investigative video-article circulated by Public Integrity; such may have given or give one pause about readily seeking medical care abroad instead of working to improve this nation’s healthcare system. Circulated via e-mail by the Center for Public Integrity was the Video- article, Skin & Bones – The Shadowy Trade in Human Body Parts (link below). That which I gathered from having viewed the video - article dated July 17, 2012; body parts from (dead) corpses are being used in some medical procedures, medical treatments and medical implants into (living) human beings in certain countries, overseas. I believe additional segments of this investigative report have since been added and expanded.

Be not deceived…

The movie of which I would like to make an illustrative point (of which there are many, but one) for today’s blog post is from the Movie, “2012,” a Roland Emmerich Film (Sony Productions). In this movie, cataclysmic climate changes to the environment unfolded and brought catastrophic changes to earth; measures were adopted to save part of existence; a selected small portion of mankind and among the wealthy, some who paid an unprecedented amount of money to escape doom. Although, money could and did allow these extremely wealthy individuals to escape doom; some, however found they could not escape death - their money could not and did not in the end save some of them.

Please, do not misunderstand me; this is not an indictment against the rich. Being rich is not a sin; the sin often occurs as a result of how one uses his/her wealth and possibly how the wealth was obtained. We may not know the actions; intent of or that which the actions of others entail, but The Creator of Heaven and earth knows.

Be not deceived…

For those who follow Slinging Stones Blog, there have been a number of series which have shown that there is widespread failure within America’s society to uphold the very law that is the foundation of America’s existence as a country; and especially, by those who have sworn and affirmed to uphold The Constitution of the United States, as well as the universal law of the CREATOR. Many individuals’ actions have instead shown that they have and continue to resort to and engage in a culture of corruption - lies, deceit and deceptions. A small oligarchy now engages in the use of electronic technology and electromagnetic energy in an effort to control and modify the behavior of individuals and/or certain populations within society and elements within our environment. What they are not aware of is the energy they chose to use against others is being used against them by a HIGHER POWER. I have had a number of people ask the same question and one which I posed myself after having lived in Tennessee for a period of time; “what is wrong with these people in Tennessee?”

Sadly, far too many show no regard for the law and truth - Perhaps, Apostle Paul can shed light on the matter; he states, “…GOD shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie…” (II. Thessalonians 2:9-12); note, he did not say by what means. We may think we are harming others, but GOD can, will and have intervened using your own devices and mechanisms against you to ensure that you reap what you have sown. It appears the question posed earlier can now be applied to more than those in Tennessee.

Be not deceived…

The actions of some Leaders; expressly some Members of Congress, show that some have chosen to ignore the mandates of The Constitution of the United States, the very law which is the foundation of their existence. Much thought went into The Constitution of the United States Bill of Rights – the writers and signers knew what it meant to be besieged with chaos both within and without; loss of rights individually and collectively; not being secure either in person or property, etc., etc., and warned future generation of acting against or making laws which were contrary to or removal of the established rights and mandates within The United States Constitution without careful thought and consideration; yet, laws have been created that have eradicated these hard earned and fought for freedoms. An e-mail was received from Bob Fartik of Democratic.com with a request to implore Congress to Tell Your Senators to Stop Big Brother – Stop CISPA (Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act). It was not long after some Members of Congress, themselves complained of having been spied upon; it appears the very same individuals responsible for the creation of the law are now victims of some of those laws they created or should have had the oversight of laws which gave certain agencies the rights to unlawfully violate citizens’ 4th Amendment Rights under The Constitutional of the United States. I do not think most are even aware of the extent and scope to which the 4th Amendment has been exploited and continues to be abused.

In closing, actions individually and often man’s actions collectively, reciprocate - reverberate for the Law of Reciprocity admonishes “Be not deceived; GOD is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). In other words, we are warned not to fool ourselves or allow ourselves to be fooled; neither GOD nor his word will be made a mockery of; each man will reap what each man has sown! This writer also wants to point out that not all trials, tribulation or adversities encountered are as a result of one having acted unlawfully or having done something wrong (one of the best examples- Biblical Job).

America is a great Nation, but only as great as people working together in unity choose to make it. Let us remember, there is “one” America - one home and “no place like home.” As for America, should we lose this country, what then; where indeed will you go – to an island, another country and if so, will you ever be as free or have the many freedoms that you now claim? What will you tell your children and grandchildren when they ask, what did you do or why did you not do anything to save this country? One last remark as “Food for Thought” – many of you are engage in charitable and noble work assisting others around and throughout the world; how will or do you respond when they question you and/or your motives for assisting them when your own nation is fraught with the same or major problems of its own?

Be not deceived…

Leaders; the Wealthy; Professional; thieves, Blue Collar; impoverished; poor are we; we reap what we sow! Leaders; the Wealthy; Professional…

Citations & Sources:

Holy Bible. KJV. Galatians 6:7

The Center for Public Integrity. International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Video- article. Skin & Bones – The Shadowy Trade in Human Body Parts. http://www.icij.org/tissue/video-skin-and-bone. 17 Jul. 2012.

Movie 2012. Roland Emmerich Film. Sony Productions.

Holy Bible. KJV. II. Thessalonians 2:9-12

Fartik, Bob. Democrat.com. E-mail. Tell Your Senators to Stop Big Brother – Stop CISPA (Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act. 5 Jun. 2012.

Holy Bible. KJV. Galatians 6:7

Rhyme written by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

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Do not bring it to my Door by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Do not bring it to my Door by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Salesman: (holding sign and knocking at the door)
Mother: Who’s there?
Salesman: Good day Ma’am; I am offering and selling lies, deceit and deceptions.
Mother: Not interested!
Salesman: Perhaps, another day?
Mother: Don’t bother; do not bring it to my door!

If such actually occurred as written above, some would think something was terribly wrong with the salesman and the occupant’s response may have been more expletive. But when you actually think about society and as shown in a number of series posts here at Slinging Stones Blog, does not the salesman’s words stated above pretty much depict what society has become?

Before some do the right thing, abide by, comply and uphold the law and execute justice; they would rather thwart the law; offering lies, deceit and deceptions and some going further in an effort to discredit and destroy those who would take a stand against becoming a party to wrong doing, deception and/or defrauding the government. I am not here to judge, but each person has an obligation to uphold and abide by that which is lawful. I also understand the law and consequences of the Law of Reciprocity and simply do not want to become a party to your lies, deceit and deceptions. Do not bring it to my door!

There is a need to re-channel efforts and energies with insuring that human and all other rights, charity and justice begin at home; here in America.

Ladies and Gentlemen, who do you think worked behind the scenes and kept America running for years while many of you pursued careers? You thought you could just dump and forget about us; ignoring our rights and failing to execute justice; do not fool yourself or allow yourself to be deceived, actions have consequences.

Who do you think kept communities running and were instrumental in getting things accomplished and done within many communities – WOMEN! Oh, some men did their part; others, mostly presided while the actual ground and leg work for the most part were done by women (hence having acquired knowledge, skills and experience). Society is pretty much in a mess now, because most did not know the true value and worth of those women who devoted their time and energies to being full-time homemakers.

Now, some have a problem with women continuing to use those acquired skills, talents and their natural abilities to assist their communities and/or make their lives better after being dumped in the abyss of poverty after and for many, as a result of divorce having taken place. Many of those women had impressive resumes, but because their labor(s) were as a result of volunteer work (although much of it outside the home and in a number of areas for many years) for which they did not get a salary and because they were not paid, their labor(s) could not be counted in such areas as “real work” experience, amounts awarded for disability, school credits, etc.

After having raised our own children; cared and nurtured a good number of society’s children, setting positive examples and teaching values a large number of those same women have been deliberately kept in a state of impoverishment and/or recipients of various government programs and some of you dare attempt to embroil us in your morass corruption of lies, deceit and deceptions? Do not bring it to my door!
These women; many, who will not become a party to your egregious actions and who demand accountability and the law be upheld are ignored – some of you as have been shown have and continue to refrain from even responding; in most instance to do so would be to simply reveal more lies, deceit and deceptions; so you remain silent and in many cases pass your responsibilities off and onto the “young and dumb.” Still, others have resorted to harassment, hate crimes and intimidation tactics. You may however be in for a rude awakening, eventually.

You now wonder and ask, what is wrong with America? You might not have to look any further than the “middle class” women you dumped into the abyss of poverty; created unlawful acts and violated numerous laws to keep them there along with the poor. In the words of the popular children’s song London Bridge is falling down, falling down…;” London Bridge is not the only thing falling down and there may be a greater ship than the Titanic sinking.

Perhaps, you do not see or do not wish to see the “writing on the wall.” America, you can change my /this situation (of which I consider a prototype). Should you choose not, a great many of you can and will eventually join me and other former “middle class” women; my preference, “median income” women (and men) down in the abyss of poverty. A place has been reserved for many of you! Some are presently here; the realization of your situation has not registered.

I am not interested in your lies, deceit and deceptions; do not bring it to my door! For those who do not think they are affected (for all are in some form or another), please join me on next week for “The Law of Reciprocity”.

Note: I hope readers are able to view Slinging Stones Blog. I have received somewhere in the neighborhood of approximately 100 messages since last Saturday that this blog is continually up and down (on/offline), yet according to the domain and blog hosting companies they have found nothing amiss. I have alerts set to receive each post when published online and as of yet, I have not received the usual alert forlast week's blog post.

From me, to you
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That which can Destroy a Government Pt. 2 of 2 by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

That which can Destroy a Government Pt. 2 of 2 by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Take a look, now (3 sets of Exhibits included):

Both the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section and Defendants, Murphy Development LLC et. al. (3:08-cv-0960), failed to comply with the law and Court Order and as a result of not having accessibility barriers corrected repercussions have resulted; continue and gotten worse – The hallway wall inside the apartment of Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron continues to split, separate and crumble!

Last week, we noted some of the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section’s egregious actions; failure to uphold and comply with the law and violations; such have not ceased; their actions and result of their actions have and continue to permeate and spiral downward as you will view in Part 2 on today. We will also hear from another United States Supreme Court Justice.

The above exhibits (of the inside of Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s apartment) as well as previous documentation/exhibits could very well be reasons as to why no one within the United States Department of Justice or any attorneys on this case have or will provide the Court with Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s documents and exhibits in the case of US v. Murphy Development LLC et. al. Do they not submit her case documents and exhibits to the Court in an effort to protect themselves and each other?

Property Owners were issued by Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee Building Codes and Safety a Notice to Abate Violation (dated 8/2/2012) due to violations which consisted of a plumbing problem created and uncorrected by property owners and a damaged door as a result of accessibility barriers not corrected by Defendants. After Metro Building Codes and Safety examined the defective hall wall and having made the determination to send their ADA inspector out to the apartment of Mrs. Barron their abrupt change for not sending an ADA inspector; their various contradictions, lies and deceptions for not having sent an ADA inspector to the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron would be hilarious had not the situation been and continues to be so serious.

In an act of retaliation Property Manager informed Mrs. Barron of the following, “we received a codes notice regarding the bedroom door;” … you will be charge for the replacement door and “the charges will apply due to the damages were caused by you the resident” (Defendants’ Representative Property Manager; Nina West, August 2 and 3, 2012).

Ms. West, as did property owners knew full well as to the reason Tenant; Mrs. Barron was not to be held responsible or charged for the damage to apartment walls and doors. They knew such consisted of accessibility barriers; barriers which they have not as of today corrected. Such is the reason property owners provided the following e-mail to Mrs. Barron. Property Manager; Ms. Nina West wrote, “I have received a response from Mr. Bradley regarding wear and tear to the walls and doors we will take care of those damages and you will not be responsible for the cost” (N. West. E-mail. October 4, 2010).

Defendants failed to comply with the law and Court Consent Order (please see US v. Murphy Case 3:08-c US v. Murphy Case 3:08-cv-00960 Consent Order Document 183 Filed 03/30/10, listed under C. Relevant Requirements of the Fair Housing Act. Sections 27 and 28) and have failed to relocate Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron pursuant to the Consent Order since they cannot and/or will not correct these accessibility barriers. Instead, they have continually tried to convince others that they have made repairs which Mrs. Barron repeatedly damages. The fact is accessibility barriers cannot be covered with dry wall mud which the Defendants have continued to do; such will however bring repeated repercussions like those shown above.

Should an honorable Court or Judge; one that honors, upholds and complies with the law receive Mrs. Barron’s documents and exhibits, the Court would readily view and understand that neither the Defendants in this case or government complied with the Law and the Court’s Consent Order and that accessibility barriers were not corrected and remain (the retrofits Defendants made were not required; not pursuant to law or the Consent Order; not necessary and/or those made worsened conditions inside the apartment and adversely affected Mrs. Barron and her health). Their having failed to comply with the Court’s Consent Order also undermines and weakens the Court’s (judge) authority and makes a mockery of all government.

Can you imagine not being able to use your stove? The kitchen is so narrow that once you get your mobility equipment into the kitchen, there is not enough space to open the oven door.

The Government Sets the Example
According to United States Supreme Court Associate Justice; Louis D. Brandeis, “our government… for good or for ill… teaches the whole people by its example… if the government becomes a lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy” (US Supreme Court Associate Justice Louis D. Brandeis – Mapp v. Ohio 367 U.S. 643 81 S. Ct. 1684).

If the Government does not obey the law; why should we – and the Defendants and others did not

The US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section’s through their failure to comply with the Court’s Consent Order and other laws signified to the Defendants thus enabled the Defendants to continue their pattern of discrimination to people with Disabilities (more detailed background information can be found at Force her Out; link is at the end of this post).

As shown in Part 1 of this series, when the above government division was asked specific about Retrofits to Public and Common Areas that were to be completed by September 30, 2012; they failed to provide answers or respond to specific questions. The Defendants followed suit, when certain questions about the same issue were posed by Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Barron to the property owner’s representative in this case, Apartment Manager Nina West, her response, “the construction on the property has not affected your apartment in anyway, therefore I don't understand why you would need to know what type of construction or where on the property it is being done or if it is completed” (N. West. E-mail. October 3, 2012).

The US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section foolishly placed the responsibility of having the Defendants in this case inspect their own properties (or at least this one)before and after retrofits (inside Mrs. Barron’s apartment) according to Defendants, who were to provide/provided the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section with photos and documentation of their having supposedly complied with the mandates of the law and Consent Order; 1) they did not have the knowledge or expertise, nor was it their responsibility; the Consent Order clearly designated these duties to an Accessibility Expert and Neutral Expert (of which they were not) and 2) the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section sued the Defendants due to their “pattern” of discrimination against people with Disabilities and then turned around and upheld the Defendants actions of continued discrimination. They have not commented once on any of the exhibits (of accessibility barriers and violations) which Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Barron has forwarded to this Division of the United States Department of Justice; other US DOJ offices or the United States Department of Justice (DOJ); US Attorney General, Eric Holder.

Neither the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section or Defendants; Murphy Development, LLC et. al., did as the law or Consent Order mandated and now according to them and Defendants, Complainant/ Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron is at fault. Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Barron has repeatedly shown with both exhibits and citations from the Court Consent Order that such has and continues to be untrue.

Whatever you do, don’t stop paying the rent!
The Problem with this piece of useless advice to Tenants from the Tennessee Disability Law and Advocacy Center and others – it allows these legal entities who should be representing those with disabilities and the impoverished to abscond in their legal obligation; as long as one is paying one’s rent, the property owner or landlord does not feel the need or urgency to correct problems; violations or comply with the law if inclined not to do so; not do so in a timely manner and/or only when forced to do so and therefore, the only one adversely affected or who suffers most from such ineffective advice is the Tenant. Two cases in point: 1) Mrs. Barron’s apartment lease expired at the end of September 2012; the Owners have not supplied the renewal lease (according to them they are waiting- although, no response has been forthcoming as to what they are waiting for or on) even though, Mrs. Barron is in good standing. Personally, this Aggrieved Tenant has never known the government to pay a portion of rent for a tenant who does not have a signed lease in effect.

The second case in point:
Plumbing – a Repair which took 4-5 months to complete
According to management at the end of May, water was cut off to the complex property. When restored not only was the water contaminated, but there was no hot water flowing into one bathroom’s tub. According to maintenance, a diverter inside the bathroom with accessible grab bars had to be replaced. When replaced by maintenance the job was not done correctly by maintenance. This was a job that could have been completed in 2-3 days at the most, but took 4-5 months to complete. The Defendants had no intention of correcting the problem which maintenance caused. It was not until the City of Nashville’s Department of Building Codes and Safety was called; inspected and cited the Owners and provided several extensions. A licensed plumber was called and upon examination and in addition to the problems created by maintenance found that the maintenance person had also punctured a water line.

Mrs. Barron still cannot access this bathroom – it is the only one that has grab bars (Defendants failed to place grab bars in the second bathroom). The problem - the Owners will not have the bathroom properly sanitized after mold has existed for months and items with mold have openly lain in the bathroom for up to weeks openly exposed.

Management sent a couple of ladies to the apartment to clean the bathroom on November 20, 2012, without management having informed them they were cleaning up after a mold problem; they had one basic household cleaning item and according to them they were informed they were doing a regular cleaning job and was not told about the mold. They left to talk with management and did not return. This situation shows what little regard the Owners of the property and their representatives have not only for this Tenant(s), but others. The women could have had small children at home; they wore or had no protective gear and Tenant; Mrs. Barron has been living in this situation for months. The bathroom has still not been cleaned, sanitized and disinfected as of the publishing of this post. Apartment Manager, Nina West, “I am not sure what you consider sanitizing? The ladies who came to your apartment today was there to clean your bathroom as a courtesy, not a responsibility on our part” (N. West. E-mail. November 20, 2012).

If we cannot force or drive you out one way other means are just as effective. As a result of all that have occurred with this housing case, loss of homemaker services and other situations; should Mrs. Dorothy Barron be dead at this point? Most likely; for approximately a month she subsisted on a bowl of rice per day; was exposed to a mold and mildew problem for months as a result of a plumbing job maintenance caused and failed to correct; not able and still not able to access the bathroom that is accessible which continues to greatly and adversely impact her physical therapy treatments and health; lack of clean laundry, not able to use the stove to cook any meals thereon or in, hair unwashed for 7 months; all much more difficult for a person with a physical disability, not to mention physical retaliation.

Some have asked; how do you keep going in spite of all? My response; 1) having the realization that some have badly underestimated the Power of GOD and 2) some reasons, can be found here at this link titled, Powerful Friends and Powerful Kin by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2011/05/powerful-friends-and-powerful-kin-by-mrs-dorothy-barron-mans-biggest-folly-and-fallacy-he-underestimates-the-power.html

It is also why I emphatically reiterate; Do not bring it (culture of corruption which consists of lies, deceit and deceptions) to my Door, which also happens to be next week’s blog post title.

As I close, l would like to leave the following short verse as Food for Thought: GOD has and will continue to see me through but, what about you? When he comes seeking not we or us, but you what will you do? Most importantly, what will be the cost to you (Mrs. Dorothy Barron)?

References:
Force her OUT! 3 Pt. Series Part 1- Around in Circles by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/08/force-her-out-3-pt-series-part-1-around-in-circles-by-mrs-dorothy-barron-1.html

From Pt. 1 - A Culture of Corruption – Is there Justice under The Law? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron
http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/06/a-culture-of-corruption-is-there-justice-under-the-law-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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That which can Destroy a Government Pt. 1 of 2 by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

That which can Destroy a Government Pt. 1 of 2 by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

What would you do if you awakened on Monday and found all government agency offices padlocked with the following sign on each and every government agency door?

Perhaps, your response after having gotten over shock and/or panic would be, such can not be happening or how did this happen? Perhaps, such entails understanding that which can destroy a government. One of our great legal Chief justices; Benjamin Cardoza, who became a United States Supreme Court Justice may well be able to shed some light on today’s topic title, That which can Destroy a Government. He understood the serious and adverse effect upon a government when having failed to uphold its own laws and comply with the mandates of its charter, which in our case would be The Constitution of the United States. According to Chief Justice Benjamin Cardoza; “nothing can destroy a government more quickly than its failure to observe its own laws, or worse, its disregard of the charter of its own existence” (Justice Benjamin Cardoza – Mapp v. Ohio 367 U.S. 643, 1684).

Is this the direction in which America is headed? I have repeatedly shown with evidence in a number of blog posts the egregious actions of government agencies and their failure to uphold and comply with the law and mandates of The Constitution of the United States; but Instead of those with regulatory powers and authority enforcing and exercising the law, some instead have taken offense; continued to retaliate or worse; passed the buck and/or sat by doing little or nothing hoping the problems will cease to exist instead of resolving them as pursuant to law. In fact, nothing has been done to rectify the situation for the aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Barron as pursuant to the law, the situation has instead gotten worse.

To emphasize this point, I will briefly revisit the case - US v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al 3:08-cv-960; show how the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section failed to comply with or uphold the law and share as the result of their egregious actions where such has led for at least one person with a disability who is an aggrieved person in the case.

The US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section’s had the oversight of this case and Defendants and was to insure that Defendants and others complied with the Court’s Order; they also had the responsibility to protect people with disabilities; they failed in their responsibility.

1. Egregious accessibility violations existed and continue to exist within the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron and have continued (and continue to) cause her injury and suffering of which the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section had full knowledge before their suit took place; documentation was presented to the Court, and before they offered Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron a settlement award amount of less than one-third of which the Court mandated be set aside for each Aggrieved Tenant and awarded for suffering in the Case of US v. Murphy Development, LLC et. al. The US DOJ knew that accessibility barriers existed and impeded the thoroughfare within/throughout the apartment (kitchen, bathrooms, halls, bedrooms, entrances and exits); Mrs. Barron’s inability to access her stove, etc.; and that all remain accessibility barriers. The US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section instead ignored these and other accessibility barriers and Mrs. Barron’s suffering; offered her less than one-third the Court mandated set aside award and then attempted to force her into signing a Release of All Claims which would have prevented any further action against the Defendants; their representatives and anyone else who could claim protection under the Release of All Claims.

2. The Court Order mandated an Accessibility Expert inspect apartment units – On hindsight, one now realizes the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section had no intention of having an Accessibility Expert or Neutral Inspector inspect the apartment unit of Mrs. Dorothy Barron; they had prior knowledge that Mrs. Barron’s apartment unit was not accessible and had no intention of her apartment being made accessible as pursuant to law and the Consent Order.

3. Under and as mandated by the Consent Order, the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section failed to have Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s apartment inspected by a Neutral Inspector once the Defendants claimed they had completed their retrofits. According to the US DOJ, Mrs. Barron’s apartment would not be inspected until 2013 (a lapse of three years). You have been shown the folly of a lapse in not having the retrofitted apartment of Mrs. Barron inspected as mandated by the Consent Order; there is more to come.

4. Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron did not sign the Release of All Claims (which was incumbent upon having received the monetary settlement award); she has continually tried to have documents submitted to the Court on this case. Steven Rosenbaum, Section Chief for the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section informed Mrs. Barron that they will take no further action on her behalf. No United States Department of Justice Office which Mrs. Barron’s documents were faxed received the fax according to the office, yet confirmation of fax being successfully sent was delivered to Mrs. Barron. No attorney on this case will provide the Court with Mrs. Barron’s documents/evidence in this case. Mrs. Barron’s PDF file which included document with exhibits to be sent to the Court were provided on October 26, 2012, to Assistant US Attorney (State of Tennessee); Ellen Bowden McIntyre. On November 7, 2012, Mrs. Barron made a direct request to Assistant US Attorney McIntyre to forward her case documents(having explained the reason she was not able) to the Court; Presiding Judge Robert Echols. Attorney McIntyre ‘s response:
Ms. Barron,

As I have mentioned, Ms. Parr should be your conduit for information on this case, not me, and she will give you an update when she has one. She is aware of your request. As for your additional request that I pass on information about your situation to the judge and the clerk’s office, that is not something I would typically do in my role as an Assistant US Attorney, since I do not represent you personally. So I will not be doing that here (Ellen McIntyre. E-mail November 29, 2012).

5. The Retrofit completion deadlines (September 30, 2012) for Retrofits of Public & Common Areas under the Court’s Consent Order were to have been completed on September 30, 2012. This Aggrieved Tenants was not provided with any information as to what specific retrofits were to be completed in the Public and Commons Areas under the Consent Order on the property. Digging up certain parts of sidewalks and walkways did not begin until September 19, 2012; the work was to have been completed on September 30, 2012; it was not. Specific inquiries to both Section Chief; Steven Rosenbaum and Attorney Elizabeth Parr Hecker of the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section have gone unanswered.

From that which I have witnessed, activity occurred both within my apartment and outside, but has it been in accordance with the Consent Order, law and ADA/FHA compliance? Inside; definitely not! Outside; I believe if the retrofits were to be inspected by those with expertise in ADA compliance, they would find non-compliance issues.

These egregious violations have not ceased; they instead have and continue to permeate as you will view in Part 2 on next week. We will also hear from another US Supreme Court Justice.

Resource: A Culture of Corruption – Is there Justice under The Law? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron
http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/06/a-culture-of-corruption-is-there-justice-under-the-law-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

From me, to you
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee Series – Part 4 Conclusion What now – the Snowball Effect by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee Series – Part 4 Conclusion What now – the Snowball Effect by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

On today, in a special blog posting, we conclude Slinging Stones the Series Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee Series with Pt. 4 What now- the Snowball Effect. Although, we conclude the series, I am sure it will not be the last heard of either the subject or some of the agencies mentioned.

Part 3 of Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee Series – Government Agencies out of Control ended with the ruling of APPEALS Hearing Officer, Renee Pratt who is also the Director of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (Metro Social Services); the agency whom Mrs. Barron’s Complaint is against and is one of a number of persons named in Mrs. Barron’s Complaint and whom the Complaint is against. APPEALS Hearing Officer; R. Pratt upheld the decision of the Grievance Hearing Panel without having heard Mrs. Barron’s APPEAL; she neither viewed the evidence or heard the Issues in Mrs. Barron’s case. Sitting as the APPEALS Hearing Officer (which was in violation of the law); Renee Pratt decision was the final agency ruling in Mrs. Barron’s case. In her written decision, Ms. Pratt wrote, “if you are not satisfied with this decision then you may file an appeal with the Department of Human Services, Adult Protective Services…” (Hearing Officer Renee Pratt. Letter. October 24, 2012).

According to MSS Director Renee Pratt’s letter of October 24, 2012, the next step in the appeal process would be filing with the Department of Human Services – Adult Protective Services, but such does not appear to be the case according to Adult Protective Services.

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (Metro Social Services) do not have an agency policy as pursuant to law; thus information provided differs; is conflicting, creates problems for all involved and as in this case no one assumed responsibility to or regulatory authority under the law in an effort to protect both Mrs. Barron and her rights under the law.

Due to conflicting information provided to Mrs. Barron about the Grievance APPEAL Hearing process, Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron contacted a number of agencies to obtain the correct process and entity to contact for direction. Thus far such has netted 1) failure by some to take responsibility; 2) passing of the buck; 3) incorrect referrals and false information being provided and 4) possibly an elaborate scheme to appoint a team comprised of handpicked individuals by a government official to relieve Mrs. Dorothy Barron of all her rights and give this team conservatorship - all decisions making rights over all Mrs. Barron’s affairs (of which you will be apprised should such occur). Perhaps, now you can understand why an underground railroad existed, was utilized and perhaps still in place.

Now, a list of Agencies and government offices contacted by Mrs. Barron and their response(s):
1. Tennessee Disability Law and Advocacy Center (DLAC) – one of the first agencies Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron contacted; according to DLAC, they were not handling such cases. Yet, and according to Metro Social Services Grievance process, a list of entities/agencies listed for which one can report his/her complaint was Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee (formerly Tennessee Protection and Advocacy). Another agency on the list - Tennessee Department of Human Services – Adult Protective Services (see #3 below).

2.Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Mayor Karl Dean (has the oversight of this agency) – If you recall, 12 questions were sent to Mayor; Karl Dean by Mrs. Dorothy, which can be found here: http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/10/how-did-this-agencydepartment-get-government-funding-without-a-program-policy-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html . An unsigned e-mail from the Mayor’s Office e-mail URL (dated October 4, 2012) was sent to Mrs. Barron which stated the following:
“This email is in response to your request for responses to specific questions. You have asked a set of twelve questions which you would like answered. Several of these questions would require the rendering of legal advice. The Mayor’s Office does not give out legal advice to citizens. You have also asked specific questions about funding for Social Services. Budget information is available through the Nashville.gov website – please look for a section entitled “Citizen’s Guide to the Metro Budget” for a relatively concise summary of the current fiscal year. You have requested information regarding the process for the Grievance Panel hearing and similar hearings. A summary of this information was provided to you at the time you began receiving services. This information is attached here again. In addition, you should be receiving slightly more detailed policies that apply across the department for appeals from the department of Social Services. In addition, the program that you have been receiving services under contains specific guidelines from the Social Services Block Grant, which have been provided to you. Please note that these guidelines and policies do overlap. However, the department wide procedure is designed to be sure that each customer of Social Services has the opportunity to fully present their grievance. The various programs and their corresponding Program Managers are listed on the Metro Social Services website” (unsigned. October 4, 2012).

Two PDF file attachment accompanied the e-mail from the Mayor’s office to Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron. The name of the person who sent the e-mail or files has not been forthcoming and therefore, the files have not been opened by Mrs. Barron.

3. State of Tennessee Adult Protective Services (APS) – has the responsibility of protecting vulnerable adults in society (those who suffer abuse, neglect and/or exploitation). Mrs. Barron lives alone, has a physical handicap and is non-ambulatory. Mrs. Barron contacted supervisors and finally APS Director; Kimberly Moore and requested Adult Protective Services send an investigator to her home, note her conditions and take/make a report (such must occur before assistance can be rendered).
i. In an e-mail to Mrs. Barron, Adult Protective Services Field Supervisor1; Richard F. Robinson stated, “…APS made a referral for you to this program but the homemaker program is not a part of the Tennessee Department of Human Services nor do we supervise their service providers. Please direct your complaint to the MSS Homemaker Program” (R. F. Robinson. July 26, 2012. E-mail). He also stated, “as I explained to you on the phone recently, APS does not supervise Metro Social Services so there is no mechanism in place that I am aware of where you can complain to APS about the MSS Homemaker Program” (R. F. Robinson. August 14, 2012. E-mail). See #1 above.
ii. According to the State of Tennessee Adult Protective Services Director; Kimberly Moore, after she discriminately picked and chose information from my [Mrs. Barron’s] blog, she wrote, “Ms. Barron- I have received your letter. Based on the information provided in your letter or on your blog regarding complaints against the MSS Homemaker program, the below does not meet criteria for an APS investigation. The homemaker program has the authority to determine what services they provide and how often they can provide them. MSS will restore your services immediately upon receiving your signature on the new service plan. You may file a grievance with the MSS Homemaker (which is not operated by APS/DHS), which I understand you have been given information on how to accomplish this” (K. Moore. August 28, 2012. E-mail).
4. Tennessee Department of Human Services Commissioner; Dr. Raquel Hatter – after APS Director; Kimberly Moore failed to provide a copy of State of Tennessee Adult Protection Services Policy Manuel to Mrs. Baron upon request, Mrs. Barron contacted the Tennessee Department of Human Services Commissioner; Dr. Raquel Hatter for a copy of Adult Protective Services Policy Manual. Mrs. Barron also placed a number of questions in written form which pertained to TN Department of Human Services having funded Metro Social Services under its SSBG Program. Commissioner Hatter’s office apparently passed Mrs. Barron’s written request for information to the Attorney General Office for the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services; no response to Mrs. Barron’s requests for a copy of APS’ policy or questions were forthcoming from Commissioner Hatter’s office – they did confirm receipt of e-mail.
5. Attorney General Office for the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services – from this Office, Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Blackshear contacted Mrs. Barron in response to her letter to Commissioner R. Hatter. Mrs. Barron did eventually receive a copy of Tennessee Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services Policy Manual April 2011. Mrs. Barron also provided Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Blackshear with an overview of her case against Metro Social Services; the above responses from Adult Protective Services and posed a number of questions for answers beginning September 27, 2012 and others on October 26, 2012. Two such questions posed by Mrs. Barron were 1) With intervention from APS denied and my [her] case closed, what purpose and what is/would be the State of Tennessee Department of Adult Protective Services’ role pursuant to law in the hearing of this Appeals Hearing matter, and at this point, 2) who and how would one file a case with APS when Neglect and Abuse of a Vulnerable Person involves sensitive and high profile individuals? According to Assistant Attorney General J. Blackshear, he was still working on obtaining answers. In an e-mail he sent to Mrs. Barron on November 14, 2012, he stated, “Thank you for your follow up e-mail. The Community Services program will follow up with you later today concerning the process in order to address your issues” (Jeffrey W. Blackshear. Assist. General Counsel. State General Counsel Office. State of TN Department of Human Services. November 14, 2012.

6. The Community Services Unit of the Tennessee Department of Human Services wrote On November 15, 2012, Mrs. Dorothy Barron received the following e-mail, which stated:
Good morning Ms. Barron,
“The Community Services Unit of the Tennessee Department of Human Services has been notified by Jeffrey Blackshear that you wish to appeal the decision made by Metro Social Services.
To start the appeal process, you may write a formal letter addressed to Rayshell Poston, Program Coordinator, stating your request for an appeal and the reasons why you would like to appeal the decision made by Metro Social Services.
Upon receipt of the letter, your request will be forwarded to the appropriate staff” (Mamawah Hill. November 15, 2012).

Mrs. Barron response to Ms. M. Hill’s e-mail on November 15, 2012:
“1. What or who is the Community Services Program and for what purpose does it serve?
2. My question remains, who and how would one file a case with APS when Neglect and Abuse of a Vulnerable Person involves sensitive and high profile individuals?
Please provide me with a written copy of the Appeals process. According to information reviewed, I find no place in that information that a community services program would be the next process in an Appeals Hearing from Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (MSS)” (Mrs. Dorothy Barron. Complainant. November 15, 2012).

Ms. Mamawah Hill to Mrs. Dorothy Barron on November 19, 2012:
Ms. Barron,
“I am a program specialist with the Community Services Unit with the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). Our unit administers federally funded programs such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Community Service Block Grant, and Social Services Block Grant” (M. Hill). After having provided an overview of the various programs, Ms. Hill continues with the following: “I cannot answer your questions pertaining to the Adult Protective Services area as I do not have expertise in their field. However, you may contact Kimberly Moore at 615-248-4698. If you are in danger of self-neglect or abuse, you may contact 1-888-APS-TENN (888-277-8366) to get assistance. Metro Social Services receives funding from TDHS. If you wish to appeal the decision of Metro Social Services, then you will need to appeal to TDHS.I am currently in communication with the Appeals Division concerning your request and will notify you as soon as information is available” (Mamawah Hill. Community Services. Community Services Unit. Tennessee Department of Human Services. November 19, 2012).

Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Blackshear referred and had Community Services contact me, but information provided by the person from Community Services was not responses to my questions; the person could not assist, nor was Complainant; Mrs. Barron, provided a copy of the written APPEALS process as requested. Now, I am to appeal to the Tennessee Department of Human Services instead of as first stated (provide a formal letter written to a Ms. Rayshell Poston- Community Services Coordinator? 1) Why would there even be a request for a formal letter from Complainant on a case on APPEAL?

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services Grievance process listed in its sheets of Grievance process (provided to its Clients) 1) does not offer any process of APPEAL beyond its agency’s final decision. Another Grievance process written handout stated, 2) when an APPEALS Hearing Officer’s decision is appealed, The APPEALS Hearing Officer is responsible for sending the APPEAL to Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and at this point, the Complainant is provided with legal assistance; while 3) according to APPEALS Hearing Officer, Renee Pratt, if Mrs. Barron was not satisfied with Metro Social Services’ final decision, she could “…file an appeal with the Department of Human Services, Adult Protection Services at 1-888-277-8366”(R. Pratt. Letter. October 24, 2012); yet, 3) in an e-mail to Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Metro Social Services Worker; Michelle Rikli cited (not from MSS agency policy, but) from the State of TN Department of Human Services SSBG Program Policy Manuel Page27 Paragraph 2, “If the client is not satisfied with the decision rendered by the agency’s internal appeal process, he/she has the right to file an appeal with the Department of Human Services. The client must be assisted with filing the appeal” (M. Rikli. E-mail. October 8, 2012). Ms. Rikli neglected to mention Page 26; last paragraph and finally, 4) if anyone should have knowledge and have been able to provide the correct process for an APPEAL heard under the Tennessee Department of Human Services, it should have been its counsel for the Office of Attorney General; instead Asst. Attorney J. Blackshear referred to the Community Services Unit under the Tennessee Department of Human Services (you viewed their initial response and referral back to TDHA- besides, why was the Community Services Unit involved in an APPEAL when THDA has an APPEALS Division?

As you can see, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (Metro Social Services) and others have no intention of abiding by the law. If, as Appeals Hearing Officer; Renee Pratt stated, the Grievance Hearing Panel ruled in Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s favor and Mrs. Barron signed the homemaker plan (dated 9-24-2012) delivered to her home on September 24, 2012, by MSS worker, Russ Anthony (yet another employee of MSS who has been named in and which Mrs. Barron’s Complaint is against), why is Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron still without homemaker services? Blackballing, railroading and retaliation are the reasons. MSS Worker, Russ Anthony wrote in an e-mail to Mrs. Barron, “There is no time scheduled for services to begin. The service plan you signed was made invalid by the additional writing you added to it. We will be sending a letter to you concerning the status of your case” (Russ Anthony. September 28, 2012). Metro Social Services did not provide law or policy which prohibits a client from making comments on his/her Homemaker Service Plan or the invalidation of a plan as a result. In fact, the plan allows for comments to be made on the Client’s Homemaker Services Plan.

Due to the nature of this situation and those involved (sensitive and high level individuals), both Mrs. Barron and her rights should have been protected by the law and by Adult Protective Services; they were not; nor by either.

In conclusion
Hopefully, in this 4 Pt. Series, you have viewed some of the problems, abuses, violations, partisanship, as well as dangers and effect(s) when an agency for which a Complaint is against and in whom its personnel have been named in the Complaint become the same individuals who have oversight of and/or given or usurp the role of Hearing Officer(s) and allowed to sit, decide or rule on that case. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and its Social Services Department did not have a lawful reason for having withheld/discontinued and continue to withhold homemaker services from Mrs. Dorothy Barron. Their actions have been capricious, discriminatory, prejudicial and retaliatiive. They; and others have continued to blackball, railroad and retaliate against Mrs. Dorothy Barron.

As of today, Client & Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron has not been provided by Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Mayor Karl Dean, who has the oversight of the Department of Social Services (MSS) or the department/agency (MSS) itself, a copy of MSS agency policy pursuant to law. The agency did not have an agency policy as pursuant to law for Mrs. Barron to review and therefore, Mrs. Barron could not make an informed decision(s) about her homemaker services. MSS resorted to untruths, deceit and deceptions; cut-off crucial services to Mrs. Barron (for which they did not have a legal basis or right) and failed to provide other services. When Mrs. Barron filed her Grievance Complaint, MSS conducted a partial and unfair hearing; lied, falsified, denied Complainant Mrs. Barron her rights under the law to present her case and MSS tampered with case evidence in an effort to make it appear that Mrs. Barron was at fault. As of today, Mrs. Barron’s homemaker services have not been reinstated.

With no agency policy in place pursuant to law, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and its Social Services Department (Metro Social Services) can continue to operate in a capricious, discriminatory and prejudicial manner changing their rules, requirements and conditions when and as they please and withholding crucial services from whom they desire. Metro Social Services Client and Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron has been subjected to being blackballing, railroading and retaliation which continues to cause harm, additional pain, injury and suffering due to their and others continual actions and failure to provide crucial services. The Grievance Hearing Report was not lawful or binding; it did not have a signature as pursuant to law; legislative or legal authority citation(s); neither Hearing was in compliance or pursuant to law. They have and continue to make a Mockery of the Law.

Closing
Ladies and Gentlemen, these are troubling times in America and for both America and Americans; too many government agencies are out of control and sadly, they are not fully aware of the repercussions of their actions and results – they have and continue to make a strong case for State Militarism.
From me, to you

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Author & Blogger
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Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee Series – Part 3 Government Agencies out of Control by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee Series – Part 3 Government Agencies out of Control by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

On today in Part 3 of our Series Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee – Government Agencies out of Control, I am not going to waste your or my time. Complainant; Mrs. Barron’s complete presentation for her Hearings will not be presented here in today’s blog post. In fact, I want to jump right in; highlight some of the more serious violations of the law committed by Metropolitan Social Services employees who sat the Grievance Hearing Panel as a result of Mrs. Dorothy Barron having filed a Complaint against Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (Metro Social Services or MSS); move into Complainant’s Appeal Hearing and wrap up on Monday, November 26, 2012, with Part 4, in which we show how a snowball effect was created as a result.

Continuation…

On last week in Part 2 Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee – The Grievance Hearing by Mrs. Dorothy Barron (link here): http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/11/blackballing-and-railroading-in-the-state-of-tennessee-pt-2-the-grievance-hearing-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html , one instance of case tampering by the Grievance Hearing Panel in Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s case was pointed out.

The second instance of case tampering involves the Grievance record having been changed. During the Grievance Hearing on September 11, 2012 via phone, Ms. Wingfield accused Mrs. Barron of having had homemakers return items to the store every week. Mrs. Wingfield stated, “ the problem that we were having with your perishable items was that none of them were ever correct and none of them were ever right and we had to go back and take things back every week” (Pat Wingfield. Grievance Hearing. Panelist. Phone. September 11, 2012). Mrs. Barron requested that Ms. Wingfield provide proof of her accusation; none was or has been forthcoming.

1. The written Metropolitan Grievance Hearing Report said, “Ms. Wingfield stated that change was because there had been instances in which Mrs. Barron asked Homemakers to return fresh food (rotisserie chicken, watermelon, ice cream) to store, sometimes after it had already been in her home for one to two weeks and sometimes after the food had spoiled” (unsigned MSS Grievance Hearing Report dated 9-11-2012).

A. In the written Grievance Hearing Report three items have been listed; Homemakers have made approximately 9 shopping trips (from Feb to June 2012). Homemakers did not take items back each week, because they did not shop or go to the store for Mrs. Barron each week.
B. The foods that were/should have been returned were defective in some form or another when received by Mrs. Barron who retains her receipts; the grocery stores have accepted returned items and even instructed her to have such items returned.
C. The items were not returned in a timely manner because, and in spite of Ms. Barron’s need for groceries (perishable and other items weekly) Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Social Services Department (Metro Social Services) continues to ignore this crucial need and informed Mrs. Barron that homemakers would be allowed to shop for her bi-weekly (every other week), only.

Mrs. Barron does not have control over the return of defective perishable foods (timely manner or at all), thus, defective items have been returned only when the homemaker can return item(s) purchased by MSS homemakers or not all all when MSS refused to allow the Homemaker to return the defective perishable items (July 6, 2012).

Mrs . Barron lives alone; the homemaker(s) did all her shopping and selected products. MSS has in fact denied and punished its Client; Mrs. Dorothy Barron for homemakers’ product selections of which Mrs. Barron did not have control? Metro Social Services change of Mrs. Barron’s plan to have the homemaker only shop for non-perishable foods and omit perishable foods was illogical, unreasonable and irrational. Neither MSS or the Grievance Panel provided a rational or legal basis for having made this change to her plan; without her knowledge and which denied Mrs. Barron this crucial homemaker service.

The 3 items listed in the (unsigned) Grievance Hearing Report above were returned or to be returned at Mrs. Barron’s request for the following reasons as shown and/or listed.

The Grievance Hearing was a mockery; the return of items, if a problem was not brought to Mrs. Barron’s attention; it was only after the homemaker (not those in charge) informed Mrs. Barron on July 6, 2012, that she had been instructed not return any items; one item of the above - a watermelon and a tomato (one small dark spot covered by a product label - a closer look would show a microscopic organism in the tomato under the label) - click the picture for a closer view

, both purchased at the same time, which the writer of the Grievance Hearing Report did not mention. As you can see, Mrs. Dorothy Barron had valid reasons for having returned defective and/or unsafe food items – edible products with broken seals, no seals and etc.

The Grievance Report did not consist of legislative authority; was not signed, it was simply a sham. The Grievance Hearing Report stated additional mendacious and fallacious information and faulted the Complainant. MSS homemakers were the only individuals who shopped for the Complainant; therefore, returned items would have consisted of those purchased and delivered by them. Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron and each homemaker reviewed her grocery list (wherein questions were answered and clarification provided) prior to the homemaker having left Mrs. Barron’s residence to shop; all to which Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron could have responded had the issues been introduced during the Grievance Hearing.

2. A MSS homemaker service was withheld/discontinued from client/Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron. Under such programs, reason must be provided to the Client and noted on the Homemaker Service Plan; MSS did not provide to Mrs. D. Barron or note on the homemaker plan their reason for having discontinued this service to Mrs. Dorothy Barron. Copies of those homemaker plans can be found at Violations and Deceptions Continue and Spiral Downward- Pt.2. Five Plans! By Mrs. Dorothy Barron(Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Social Services Department Protective Services Homemaker Program Provider Agency Client Assessment Update Plans for Mrs. Barron) http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/08/violations-and-deceptions-continue-and-spiral-downward-pt2-five-plans-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

The person in authority over the Department of Social Services (Metro Social Services) is Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Mayor; Karl Dean; there has been failure to reign in, control and correct the abuses and violation of this agency and its employees and now the agency is out of control. As you will view shortly, their actions have snowballed – increased, involved and dragged other agencies along.

Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron Appeals the Decision of the Grievance Hearing Panel:
According to Ms. Michelle Rikli, MSS Director Renee Pratt was the individual who was to hear Mrs. Barron’s APPEAL. Director R. Pratt; Ms. Renee Pratt has also been named in Mrs. Barron’s Complaint and whom the Complaint is against convened and served as the APPEALS Hearing Officer on the APPEALs Hearing of Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s case.

MSS Director Renee Pratt presided over the APPEALS Hearing, but chose not to hear Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s Appeal. The Appeal hearing was to be conducted by phone. Hearing Appeals Officer; Renee Pratt called Mrs. Barron on October 22, 2012, and within five minutes of having presided over the Appeal proceedings, she ended the Appeal. Just as her fellow- coworkers who served on the Grievance Hearing Panel; she too, decried, if Mrs. Barron had a long presentation/ lot of pages (Mrs. Barron’s APPEAL) she was not going to hear it (neither placed such comments within their written rulings).

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services Director; Renee Pratt, who served as the APPEALS Hearing Officer sent a letter to Mrs. Barron dated October 24, 2012.

1. According to Hearing Officer; Renee Pratt, MSS tried to contact Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron on August 8, 2012 for a Grievance Hearing, and according to her, received no answer. Such is not surprising given the fact that Ms. Rikli (who was named in the Mrs. Barron’s complaint and one of whom her Complaint was against) had the oversight of handling all communication and correspondence over the Hearings and given the previous actions of Ms. Rikli (which have been noted and shared).
2. According to the Hearing Officer; Renee Pratt, the Grievance Panel “found in your favor and reinstated the grocery shopping to include all items including perishable items” (Renee Pratt. Letter. October 24, 2012). Mrs. Barron did not receive any communication from The Grievance Panel having ruled in her favor. The Grievance Panel did not allow Mrs. Barron to present her case or the issues in the case.
3. As with the Grievance Hearing Panel, Hearing Officer; APPEAL Hearing Officer Renee Pratt: 1) did not allow Mrs. Barron to present her APPEAL and thus, denied Mrs. Barron her rights under the law; 2) was not going to hear Mrs. Barron’s APPEAL if it consisted of a lot of pages and did not; 3) entered and ruled on a service that was not part of the Grievance Hearing (which MSS had removed from Mrs. Barron’s homemaker plan), and thus, denied Complainant Mrs. Barron the opportunity to exercise her rights under the law and 4) abruptly ended the APPEAL Hearing.
4. In addition and in an effort to have an excuse for not having heard Mrs. Barron’s APPEAL, Hearing Officer; Renee Pratt entered false information into the record having claimed Complainant Mrs. Barron wanted to appeal the actions of Ms. Renee Pratt at that point.
5. Ms. Pratt knew or should have known that she, as pursuant to law should not have presided as the APPEALS Hearing Officer over Complainant; Mrs. Barron’s case; a case which involve egregious violations and actions of both she and other agency personnel.
6. In her October 24, 2012 Letter, APPEALS Hearing officer, Renee Pratt, upheld the decision of the Grievance Hearing Panel; her decision was the agency’s final decision in Mrs. Barron’s case. Metro Social Services (the very agency and some agency personnel who Mrs. Barron’s case was against had the oversight and/or decided) Mrs. Barron’s case without having heard her case or issues in the matter of her case. According to Ms. Pratt, if Complainant; Ms. Barron is “not satisfied with this decision then you may file an appeal with the Department of Human Services, Adult Protective Services…” (APPEALS. Hearing Officer Renee Pratt. Letter. October 24, 2012); or can she?

Join me back here on Monday, November 26, 2012, as we wrap up this series with Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee Series – Part 4 What now – the Snowball Effect.

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Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee – Pt. 2 The Grievance Hearing by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee – Pt. 2 The Grievance Hearing by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Today, in Part 2 of Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee – The Grievance Hearing, we view some e-mails that serve as background documents leading up to Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services’(MSS) mockery in what was to have been the case of Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s Grievance Hearing. Today’s post also lists a number of specific URL links that provide more detailed background information and thus prevents redundancy; I would like to move at a rapid pace.

E-mails (total of 3):

E-mail from Metropolitan Social Services (MSS) Director; Renee Pratt to Mrs. Dorothy Barron on July 27, 2012:
“Metropolitan Social Services is part of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. As part of a local government, Metropolitan Social Services provides voluntary services. It does not provide entitlement services such as those provided through federal or state agencies.
Metropolitan Social Services is not affiliated the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. The services you receive are through a contractual arrangement with the Tennessee Department of Human Services that referred to our agency for services, and the funding source is the Social Services Block Grant from the State of Tennessee.

As we have explained to you, if you would like for Homemaker services to resume, it is necessary for you to sign the service plan contained in the “Provider Agency Client Assessment Update” (Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davison County Department of Social Services. Director Renee Pratt. E-mail. July 27, 2012).

Perhaps, those of you within the legal community can figure out the above malarkey. Metropolitan Social Services (MSS) is part of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; according to Ms. R. Pratt, “Metropolitan Social Services provides voluntary services” but not entitlement services like “… those provided through federal or state agencies (R. Pratt).” Such may be the case, but they still receive federal and state funds and are not exempt from the law. Most importantly, having received federal and state funds (through the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services Social Services Block Grant) meant having to have been in compliance with the law and having a program policy in place, which Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services were not and do not. The question remains, how did this agency/department get government funding without a program policy?

What this actually says; we got the government’s money, but do not have to play by or comply with their rules, regulations and laws; we do as we please. We conduct the program in a capricious, discriminatory and prejudicial manner.

The Grievance Hearing - Lies and Deceptions continue:
Metropolitan Social Services Worker; Ms. Michelle Rikli:

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (Metropolitan Social Services Worker); Michelle Rikli, an individual who has been named in Mrs. Barron’s Complaint and one whom Mrs. Barron’s Complaint is against was designated as the repositor of the Complainant’s case information, evidence and exhibits prior to the Grievance Hearing. All communication/correspondence had to be submitted to Ms. Rikli (her having served in this capacity was a violation of the law). If you recall,
1. Mrs. Michelle Rickli is the Metro Social Services (MSS) worker who engaged in the deception of having visited Mrs. Barron’s home on July 11, 2012 and posed as Metro Social Services’ policy person, but was not (detail background information found here: Violations and Deceptions Continue and Spiral Downward by Mrs. Dorothy Barron (scroll down to Introductory and Background Information) http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/08/violations-and-deceptions-continue-and-spiral-downward-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

2. Ms. Rikli has given false information a number of times and provided documents with the intent to deceive; papers, and documents as Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (Metro Social Services or MSS) program policy, which were not (please see this link for detailed information here: Violations and Deceptions Continue and Spiral Downward- Pt.3. Policy or a Careful Selection of Pages chosen by the Agency By Mrs. Dorothy Barron http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/08/violations-and-deceptions-continue-and-spiral-downward-pt3-policy-or-a-careful-selection-of-pages-chosen-by-the-agency-by.html

3. Ms. Rikli’s name or position was not found or listed among Agency personnel on MSS’ website.

4. Ms. Rikli has continued to lie and/or practice further deceptions as it pertains to providing agency policy pursuant to law to Mrs. Barron; information she alleged she provided to Mrs. Barron on July 26, 2012 (see # 2’s link), but did not and now, regarding the Grievance Hearing (see the following e-mails between Ms. Rikli and Mrs. Barron).

E-mail from Metropolitan Social Services Worker; Michelle Rikli on August 22, 2012, to Mrs. Dorothy Barron:

“Dear Ms. Barron,
Per your request to file a grievance with Metropolitan Social Services, a hearing was scheduled for August 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. We attempted to contact you at that time via telephone. A message was left with the name and number of a contact person for you to call regarding your grievance hearing. To date we have not heard from you” (Michelle Rikli. E-mail. August 22, 2012).

As you will view in the next e-mail, Mrs. Rikli received an e-mail from Mrs. Barron on July 31, 2012, in reference to and well in advance of their scheduled Hearing of August 8, 2012; Ms. Rikli chose not to respond to Mrs. Barron’s e-mail of July 31, 2012. Mrs. Barron then sent e-mails directly to Nashville (Tennessee) Mayor; Karl Dean.

E-mail from Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron on July 31, 2012, to Ms. Michelle Rikli:

July 31, 2012
Ms. Michelle Rikli, Quality Management Coordinator
Metropolitan Social Services
Nashville, TN 37201

Ms. M. Rikli,
In response to my request "...to file a Complaint/Grievance against Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County," you responded on today, July 31, 2012, via e-mail, " In response to your request on Monday, July 30, 2012 to file a grievance against Metropolitan Social Services of Nashville and Davidson County, a grievance hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m."

Due to lack of services and medical attention, it is difficult for me to leave my home without assistance. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Social Services Department and others placed me in a serious condition and circumstances - lack of services; meals; clean clothing; exacerbation of my physical disability, etc., etc., as a result of their actions and cancellation of homemaker services to me on July 11, 2012.

As for the use of my phone to hold an agency hearing meeting, the agency should have on record the reason this method cannot be utilized.

Once again, "what is the correct grievance process and procedure pursuant by law;" inclusive of the Grievance Panel, function(s) and of whom the Grievance Panel is/are comprised? (Mrs. Dorothy Barron. E-mail. July 31, 2012).

The Grievance Hearing 9-11-2012/ Grievance Hearing Report & those Involved – 7 Points

At this point, let us look at some (7) of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (Metro Social Services), further deceptions, egregious actions, violations of the law in which they denied Complainant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron a fair and impartial Grievance Hearing; have continued to deny her crucial homemaker and other services which continue to impede her health and have continued the same pattern of lies, deceptions, and corrupt actions.

Those present at this travesty of a Grievance Hearing were Director of Planning & Coordination; Dinah Gregory, Director of Program Services; Demitria Norman, Program Manager- Homemaker Program; Patricia Wingfield and Quality Management Coordinator; Ms. Michelle Rikli. Ms. Gregory, presider/Hearing Officer could not seem to determine Mrs. Michelle Rikli’s role at their travesty of a Grievance Hearing. She first named Ms. Michelle Rikli as part of the Grievance Hearing Panel and then abruptly changed Ms. Rikli’s role to that of witness; yet, on the written Grievance Report her role has been listed instead as that of “observer.

1. Case Tampering – 2 instances will be shared which involved this Grievance Hearing Panel; the first – Ms. Rikli stated was first a Panelist and then witness; yet on the written Grievance Hearing Report, the record has been changed and her role that of “Observer.” A slip of the tongue; a mistake of titles; possibly, had the written document not listed an altogether different role/title for Ms. Rikli than that stated by Ms. Gregory during the Grievance Hearing. The introduction of different titles is a ruse used by some who hear agency Grievance cases; an individual is introduced on record by various titles and should or whichever title most benefits or best serves the agency’s agenda becomes the one of record.
2. According to MSS Director; Renee Pratt, the Grievance Hearing Panel’s decision was upheld. The Grievance Hearing Report does not have a signature; without a signature and pursuant to law is the Hearing binding, enforceable or upheld (or did it not have a signature because and as pursuant to law those who presided and/or served on the Grievance Panel did not have the authority to conduct the Hearing in the first place)? MSS Director, Renee Pratt has also been named in Mrs. Barron’s Complaint and later you will view was the person whom Ms. Michelle Rikli set up as the Appeals Hearing Officer over Mrs. Barron Appeal; such was/is a violation of the law.
3. No cited law(s) – No legal authority or laws were cited during the Grievance Hearing or (as you see) in the Grievance Hearing Report. What law(s) did Mrs. Barron violate for MSS to have discontinued her homemaker services on July 11, 2012? Mrs. Barron had a valid, updated Homemaker Service Plan that had not expired. She was awaiting the agency to provide a copy of its program policy (which she had requested since February 2012; which they were supposed to have provided to her on July 11, 2012, but did not and then agreed to send a copy on July 27, 2012, which they did not) in order to have made informed decisions about her homemaker service plan. After MSS Social Workers; Russ Anthony, Vicki McKissick and Michelle Rickli left Mrs. Barron’s home, Mr. R. Anthony immediately discontinued her homemaker services and then informed her via voice mail that her homemaker services had been withheld until she signed their new homemaker plan (as of today, the agency policy as pursuant to law has not been provided either by the Mayor’s Office or Metro Social Service).
4. The Hearing Office did not provide Mrs. Barron with the procedural process for the Hearing, itself (even though Mrs. Barron inquired and requested the process as well as contact information to the Grievance Hearing Panel) – Mrs. Barron was not provided with the process for the summoning of witnesses.
5. Dinah Gregory; the individual who presided over Mrs. D. Barron’s September 11, 2012, Grievance Hearing did not allow Mrs. Barron to present her (entire) Case – Mrs. Gregory continued to interrupt Mrs. Barron as Mrs. Barron presented the Grounds for the filing of her case. Approximately 5 minutes into Mrs. Barron’s presentation of Facts in the matter, according to Mrs. Gregory such was “…not an appropriate format for a hearing” (D. Gregory). According to Ms. Dinah Gregory, they were not going to hear Mrs. Barron’s presentation of 10 Pages (and therefore did not view Mrs. Barron’s evidence or hear the Issues, which were part of the 10 pages. If there were time constraints, such should have been provided to Mrs. Barron prior to her Grievance Hearing and certainly, when she inquired for the procedural process prior for the Hearing, itself.
6. Due to Ms. D. Gregory’s interruptions as Complainant; Mrs. Barron attempted to present her case, the “specific nature of the grievance” are those of the Grievance Panel or individual who wrote the Grievance Hearing Report. Mrs. Barron was prevented from having completed the Facts of her case and prevented from having stated the Issues during her Grievance Hearing. We then beg the question; pursuant to law, how or on what basis did the Grievance Panel rule? What is most interesting is that Ms. Gregory or the writer views “deceptions” as “misunderstandings” (first page and second paragraph of the Grievance Hearing Report).
7. The Grievance Panel also ruled on a matter not introduced in the Hearing. Some other statements which were a part of the Grievance Hearing Report were not presented during the Grievance Hearing and thus, Complainant; Mrs. Barron was denied the right to respond.

Next week, we move further into the Grievance Hearing Report and attempt to conclude Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services’ mockery and fiasco of the Law.

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Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
“America; she was once touted as ‘…land of the free and home of the brave;’ but instead, is one of deceivers, conspirators, cowards, bullies and home of the enslaved” (Mrs. Dorothy Barron).

Blackballing and railroading in the State of Tennessee is successful because very few will take a stand against or too few refuse to be a part of this harmful and unlawful behavior. One may be singled out for something as simple as not going along to get along. Such has never been my forte especially when going along would have meant having engaged or being engaged in actions that were/are harmful , wrong and/or unlawful.

Blackballing and railroading of me continues here in Tennesse as a result of my not having “stayed in my place.” Yes, you heard me correctly and yes, such nonsense continues within American society. In fact, as late as approximately 2006, the operation of an Underground Railroad to help people escape Tennessee was in effect in the State of Tennessee and may still be.

America has and continues to lose ground in many areas within this society, as well as globally. What is even sadder is that those who should be upholding the law through their actions are chief lawbreakers.

In today’s Slinging Stones Blog post, titled, Blackballing and Railroading in the State of Tennessee, I want to continue where we left off on October 5, 2012, with Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and its Metro Social Services Department featured in the blog post titled, How did this Agency/Department get government funding without a Program Policy? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron (found here: http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/10/how-did-this-agencydepartment-get-government-funding-without-a-program-policy-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html )

When you view today’s and succeeding posts it becomes cyrstal clear 1)as to why the agency established to legally represent and protect those within the Disability community; Tennessee Disability Law and Advocacy (formerly knows as Tennessee Protection and Advocacy) failed to take my case and protect my rights under the law; 2) that many of these agencies have no intention of upholding or complying with the law and 3) that they have taken/gotten federal funding for certain services for which they have no intention of providing services.

What you will view today is the results of the Hearing that took place eventually on September 11, 2012, after homemaker services were abruptly discontinued to me on July 11, 2012. Below is a copy of Metro Social Services Department 2 Page “Grievance Hearing Report (unsigned)”.

Clearly in violation of the law, no one else will get involved. Many do what they do best; run; hide and pass the buck. Metro Social Services’ actions have been so egregious and unlawful that the few which have gotten involved have violated and/or are in violation of the law as a result of having covered and protected Metro Social Services’actions in this case or their own.

Major Occurrences:

• Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and its Social Services Department did not; do not have and have not as of today provided to me a copy of their agency/department program policy (if you recall we looked at this agency indepth in a Slinging Stones 6 Pt. Series, titled, Violations and Deceptions Continue and Spiral Downward by Mrs. Dorothy Barron (you can begin here: http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/08/violations-and-deceptions-continue-and-spiral-downward-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html . They do not have a program policy pursuant to law and not having one allows them to make up the rules as they go along; operate the program unlawfully and as they see fit and all of which continues to adversely affect me and my health.

• According to Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and its Social Services Department (Metro Social Services), their reasons for having “put my homemaker services on hold;” which discontinued all and continue to withhold all services:

o I, the Complainant, did not sign their Homemaker Service Plan when Metro Social Services Workers; Ms. Vicki McKissick and Mr. Russ Anthony used deceptions and delivered a written plan on July 11, 2012; a plan which they brought (without my knowledge and input) along with another another employee (Ms. Michelle Rickli) who falsely posed as their policy person. They had yet to provide a copy of program policy in an effort for me to make an informed decision. Since they did not have an agency policy, they lied and abruptly discontinued crucial services on that same day. A homemaker plan was in effect and not due for review for another month; they unlawfully stopped, discontinued and have withheld services since July 11, 2012.

a. Once the plan was signed on September 24, 2012, homemaker services were still not restored. According to Metro Social Services Worker; Russ Anthony; “There is no time scheduled for services to begin. The service plan you signed was made invalid by the additional writing you added to it. We will be sending a letter to you concerning the status of your case” (Russ Anthony. E-mail. 9-28-2012). There is no place on the form that prohibits one from writing on the Homemaker Service form (in fact, it allows for comments- Mr. Anthony filled the section up with comments of his own). Besides, the original Homemaker Service Form ( February 2012) has comments written by me. If they have a written program policy, they have not produced anything in writing which prohibits writing on the Homemaker Service form.

Now, their Grievance Hearing Report (e-mailed to me by Metro Social Services Worker; Michelle Rickli, after the September 11, 2012 Grievance Hearing):

According to the law, Administrative Fair Hearings are legal Hearings conducted by quasi-government agencies and rulings are legally binding unless overturned. Those who are familiar with Administrative Law are perhaps chuckling and others staring in disbelief after a review of the above. It may seem a bit humorous unless you have foregone crucial services such as not having had your hair washed since April 2012; bed linen changed in months; laundry done since June 2012 and etc.

Next week, we look indepth at the two-page Grievance Hearing Report – and Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and its Social Services Department’s (Metro Social Services) violations; mockery of the law and that which they did instead.

Credit:
Office Workers Illustration: Niks (Mrs. Dorothy Barron. AllRights Reserved. 2012

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How did this Agency/Department get government funding without a Program Policy? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

How did this Agency/Department get government funding without a Program Policy?

It is grievous enough when an agency does not follow its own agency policy and the law, but even worse is to have received government funding without having an agency or department program policy in place and one pursuant to the law; the reprecussions of such are devastating and are a mockery of the law. Such is the case with the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Social Services Department (or Metro Social Services). The troubling question is how did this agency/department get government funding without having a program policy?

You saw and read about their egregious actions which consisted of lies, deceit, deceptions in the 6 Pt. Blog Post Series titled, Series Violations and Deceptions Continue and Spiral Downward by Mrs. Dorothy Barron, beginning at this link: http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/08/violations-and-deceptions-continue-and-spiral-downward-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html . Also, and according to Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and its Social Services Department (Metro Social Services) Director; Renee Pratt, the department’s funding comes from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services Social Services Block Grant Program which consists of federal funds.

I have requested from this department the policy time and time again since February 2012 (as relayed in the 6 Pt. Series), with the last requests being made once again on September 24, 2012, to Metro Social Services Worker; Mr. Russ Anthony. It was also requested of Nashville and Davidson County Mayor; Karl Dean.
A Complaint filed Against Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Social Services Department

I filed a complaint against Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Social Services Department (Metro Social Services – MSS) and a telephone Grievance Hearing with a Grievance Panel took place on September 11, 2012. Those present at this travesty were Director of Planning & Coordination; Dinah Gregory, Director of Program Services; Demitria Norman, Program Manager- Homemaker Program; Patricia Wingfield and Quality Management Coordinator; Ms. Michelle Rikli, who now has been listed as an Observer. The Hearing in details will not be discussed on today. What will be provided mainly is the result of their mockery of a Grievance Hearing. Ms. Gregory, presider/Hearing Officer (such was difficult to ascertain and no information was forthcoming), could not seem to determine Mrs. Michelle Rikli’s role at their travesty of a Grievance Hearing. She first introduced Ms. Michelle Rikli as a member of the Hearing Panel, then abruptly changed Ms. Rikli’s role to that of witness and yet again, on the written Grievance Report her role has been listed instead as that of “observer.”

If you recall, Mrs. Michelle Rickli was the Metro Social Services (MSS) staff member who engaged in the deception of having visited my home and posed as Metro Social Services’ policy person, but was not; has given false information a number of times and falsely provided documents as MSS program policy which were not. In this panel’s “unsigned Grievance Hearing Report” sent to me September 14, 2012, from Ms. Rikli’s e-mail after the Hearing, the last paragraph stated; “In order to resume services Mrs. Barron should contact Russ Anthony at … or ... within 10 business days, to make an appointment so that MSS staff can visit her home, in order to discuss the revised service plan with her and so that she may sign the revised service plan” (unsigned).

A Form and 12 Questions:

On today, one form (New homemaker Service Plan – dated 9-24-2012) and 12 Questions posed to Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Mayor Karl Dean (on 9-25-2012 via e-mail) will be shared.

1. The agency/department’s new Homemaker Service Plan dated September 24, 2012, which was completed without input from Mrs. Dorothy Barron was brought to her home by Metro Social Services Worker; Mr. Russ Anthony on September 24, 2012.

a. Once again a plan was delivered for signature without input from Client. Mrs. Dorothy Barron. As you can see, there was no intention of MSS having incorporated the Client’s crucial needs; the Homemaker plan was already completed; compliance and one’s signature had better be placed on the form if one hopes to keep one’s services. There was not even a place in the Comments Section for Client; Mrs. Dorothy Barron to make comments. According to Mr. Anthony, he had put in the necessary information.

b. Client; Mrs. Dorothy Barron did sign the form on September 24, 2012 and noted on the form wherever there was space left to make comments, the following: 1) “The Homemaker Service plan was provided to Client; Mrs. Dorothy Barron on today without noting or including crucial services needed. It was prepared without her input. Crucial Services as shared earlier are for personal care services. Mrs. Barron’s hair has not been washed since April 2012;” 2) “A copy of program policy which has not been provided is being requested once again. The hours allotted of 1 day a week for 2 hours does [do] not allow the homemaker to complete chores – as wet clothes [are] left in the dryer constantly. The 1 day per week for 2 hours pose other problems as well” and 3) “Client requested of Mr. Russ Anthony for definition pursuant to policy of ‘service of medical equipment’ and ‘maintaining routine care’ (med. Equipment)”.

c. Do you find anywhere on the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Social Services Department Protective Services Homemaker Program Provider Agency Client Assessment Update form, the words – “do not write on this form?”

d. Even after having signed the Homemaker Service Plan, services have not been reinstated; instead Mrs. Dorothy Barron received the following e-mail on September 28, 2012 from Mr. Anthony which stated: “There is no time scheduled for services to begin. The service plan you signed was made invalid by the additional writing you added to it. We will be sending a letter to you concerning the status of your case” (Russ Anthony. 9-28-2012).

2. After having received a copy of the Grievance Hearing Panel’s “unsigned Grievance Hearing Report” from Ms. Michelle Rikli and having reviewed the document; earlier concerns about the Grievance Hearing procedure/process and manner in which the hearing was conducted , the following questions were posed on September 25, 2012, in an e-mail to Nashville’s Mayor; Karl Dean; - under Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services (Metro Social Services):

a. 1) Of whom or what individuals are the Grievance Panel comprised?
b. 2) What are the qualifications for serving on the Grievance Panel?
c. 3) What office oversees Hearings and who has the oversight of this Office?
d. 4) What is the process for the Hearings at the level which comprises the Grievance Panel?
e. 5) What is the Appeal Process at the Grievance Panel (after the Grievance Panel has rendered its decision-s) Level?
f. 6) Is it lawful for an individual who is named in the Complainant’s complaint to serve or be appointed in charge of overseeing, receiving and/or handling evidence and exhibits sent from Complaint and/or prior to the Grievance Hearing?
g. 7) Is it lawful for the Program Manager of the Homemaker Program to sit the Grievance Panel; and does such not pose a conflict of interest and is prejudicial?
h. 8) A Ms. Dinah Gregory holds the title of Director of Planning and Coordination and Ms. Demitria Norman; Director of Program Services; what specific Office or department are these individuals Directors of?
i. 9) I have repeatedly requested a copy of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services’ program policy; it has not been forthcoming. I have instead been sent pages of information, unrelated content and a copy of the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services SSGB. Does of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Social Services’ have a program policy?
j. 10) Please provide a listing of each department sections under Metro Social Services and the Section Head and each person’s job title.
k. 11) What are Metro Social Services funding sources and their annual budget?
l. 12) As pursuant to program policy under your homemaker services please define “healthcare routines.”

As of the writing of this post on Wednesday, September 3, 2012, no response to the 12 questions sent via e-mail to the Mayor has been forthcoming from Nashville’s Mayor; Karl Dean or his office. However, in a telephone conversation with one of the Mayor’s liaison Mr. Scott Wallace; according to Mr. Wallace, if I wasn’t happy with the information (which according to them was their policy, which the Mayor’s office supplied, but was instead a copy of the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services Social Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2009 State Plan) I could sue the Mayor’s office.

The Obtaining of Government Funding – Failure to Comply with the Law and Clients are Dumped on Relative, Friends and Strangers

With no agency policy in place, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Social Services Department can continue to operate as they please and change their rules, requirements and conditions when and as they please. They obtain government funding which have specific requirements; but instead pick and choose which requirements they will ignore and then dump services for which they have gotten funding for Client Services but will not supply onto the Client’s relatives, friends and strangers. When a relative(s) work 70/75 to 80 hours per week, they cannot assume this extra burden.

Perhaps, this post can serve as a wake-up call to both Leaders and Readers; with the above type actions of some, the duties of your job, responsibilities and objectives will only become more difficult to achieve and even fruitless; the above actions exact both tolls and toils upon individuals and society as a whole and will not simply disappear.

Slinging Stones Blog will halt further blog posts until November 2012.

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Force Her OUT 3 of 3 Pt. Series Part 3: Who did you say were Responsible for Repairs? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Force Her OUT 3 of 3 Pt. Series Part 3: Who did you say were Responsible for Repairs? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Mrs. Barron did not overlook violations; sign or take the pittance; now force her out!

On today our 3 Part Series Force Her OUT concludes with Part 3: Who did you say were Responsible for Repairs? Author, Mrs. Dorothy Barron will tie the actions of both parties in United States v. Murphy Development LLC, et. al. 3:08-cv-00960 - The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section; Defendants, and an agency you were introduced to in an earlier series; Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (Rental Assistance Department) and chiefly, Rental Assistance Inspector; Michael Watrous, and how the actions of each have resulted in an effort to Force Mrs. Dorothy Barron out of her apartment.

Following is an outline that will assist with the presentation of today’s discourse:

I. The continuation of Exhibited pictures (Retrofits, which Defendants completed June 2010 and were shown in Pt. 2 Force her OUT! A Blind Eye to Accessibility Barriers and the Law by Mrs. `Dorothy Barron).

II. A Recap of important points from Pt. 1 and 2 in which to focus upon here in Pt. 3?

III. The MDHA Inspector Returns-

IV. What saith the law under The Consent Order in US v. Murphy LLC, et.al

V. As things now stand…

An apology in advance for the length of this post; shall we begin:

The continuation of Exhibited pictures (Retrofits, which Defendants completed in June 2010, were shown in Pt. 2 Force her OUT! A Blind Eye to Accessibility Barriers and the Law by Mrs. Dorothy Barron). In today’s exhibited pictures (some also shown in the earlier series), You will be shown accessibility barriers which continue to exist that were not corrected or not corrected as pursuant to the Consent Order and additional hazards and dangers within the apartment of and to Mrs. Dorothy Barron as a result of Defendants and/or their Representatives’ actions. Any or all exhibited categories many overlap.

I. Threshold/floor strips Retrofits made by and according to Defendant(s) Representatives were done at the instructions/mandates of the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section to the interior of Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s apartment - shown are threshold/floor strips that were laid down and /or had to be or have to be repaired as a result of poor workmanship and/or ineffective/defective product(s).

II. A Recap of important points from Pt. 1 and 2 in which to focus upon here in Pt. 3?

a. As shown in Force her OUT! 3 Pt. Series Part 1- Around in Circles by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

i. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section failed to uphold the law; failed to comply with mandates under the Consent Order and failed to compel the Defendants to comply with mandates under the Consent Order and remove accessibility barriers within the interior of the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron (a person with a physical disability) - accessibility barriers of which they had full knowledge that existed in 2009- 2010.

ii. Among a number of violations, the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section failed to have a Neutral Inspector (as mandated by the Consent Order) conduct an investigation after and according to Defendants completion of their retrofits (June of 2010) to the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron.

iii. According to Attorney forthe United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section’s Attorney; Elizabeth Parr Hecker, Mrs. Barron's retrofitted apartment will not be inspected until March 2013. This agency relied upon the Defendants (the party they sued for having a pattern of discrimination against persons with disabilities) to determine and provide them with photographs, which apparently they accepted as Defendants’ confirmation as to having complied with mandates of the law and Consent Order without having inspections done before; or after Defendants retrofits (as pursuant to the Consent Order) were completed.

b. In Force her OUT! 3 Pt. Series Pt. 2 A Blind Eye to Accessibility Barriers and the law by Mrs. Dorothy Barron, the discourse focused on the Defendants in US v. Murphy LLC, et. al. -

i. Defendants did not make retrofits in compliance with the law and Consent Order to the interior apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron, who is a person with a physical disability. Defendants continued their pattern of discrimination against person(s) with disabilities and their rights under the law.

ii. Defendants failed to correct accessibility barriers; retrofits made created barriers that did not exist and/or greater accessibility barriers and hazardous situations for Mrs. Barron.

iii. Pictures were provided of the Defendants Retrofits of June 2010.
iv. Defendants decided to ignore the Consent Order and chalk up the damage caused by Mrs. Barron’s electric scooter (as she must reverse from rooms within the apartment) as wear and tear.

v. Included again is the e-mail to Mrs. Barron from Property Manager; Ms. Nina West, who wrote, “I have received a response from Mr. Bradley regarding wear and tear to the walls and doors we will take care of those damages and you will not be responsible for the cost” (N. West. E-mail. October 4, 2010).

vi. Defendants retrofitted floor/threshold strips to the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron, which have become even more hazardous and dangerous after retrofits and replacements as a result of poor workmanship and/or product(s). The Defendants have failed to and even now are refusing to repair their retrofitted floor/threshold strips.

vii. You were also shown that with the deadline for renewal of Lease (signed by September 31, 2012); yet, the Apartment Manager and Office staff upon Mrs. Barron having repeatedly notified both that the Lease Renewal Paperwork has not been forthcoming to her; neither the manager or office has provided the recertification paperwork; lease, or provided a reason(s) as to why the Recertification paperwork/renewal lease has not been provided to her.

viii. Management shut off water to the property and when turned back on there was no hot water to one bathroom faucet. Maintenance personnel opened the bathroom wall and according to management repaired a “diverter,” which resulted in water leakage and mold growing on both sides of the wall. The mold problem remains on one side of the bathroom wall and management has done nothing to correct the problem, here and prevents Mrs. Barron from using the one bathroom that have accessibility grab bars. Defendants, failure to correct accessibility barriers which management/maintenance has knowledge of and which management uses in an effort to retaliate against Mrs. Barron and force her out.

III. MDHA’s Initial and Return Inspection Visits - Metropolitan Development Housing Agency (MDHA) on behalf of the United States Department of HUD performs an annual Housing Quality Standards Inspection to its Section 8 Program Properties (this inspection is not connected with the mandated inspections under the Consent Order in United States v. Murphy LLC, et. al., nor would MDHA qualify as Neutral Inspectors). Entire detailed information which involves Inspector Michael Watrous’ May 18, 2012 inspection of the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron and results can be found in, Violations and Deceptions Continue and Spiral Downward by Mrs. Dorothy Barron, at this link: http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/07/violations-and-deceptions-continue-and-spiral-downward-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

a. On May 18, 2012, Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Rental Assistance Inspector; Michael Watrous performed an Annual Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection on May 18, 2012. The apartment of Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron received a “Fail” Rating.” The Property owner was cited and ordered to repair areas of Hall/Corridor (Wall Condition) – “Repair damaged wall and corners between the bathroom and bedroom” (M. Watrous. HQS Inspection Details Report Failed Items Only May 18, 2012).

i. According to Inspector Watrous, the owner (also Defendants in US v. Murphy LLC, et.al) had until June 22, 2012 to make repairs; in addition, he would not re-inspect. His explanation for not revisiting to re-inspect the repairs, “the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection procedure and policy have changed. Effective November 17, 2011, landlords are able to certify repairs of non-emergency HQS failure items without requiring a reinspection. The manger is require[ed] to return the certification form verifying that repairs were made to MDHA within 30 days. The form must be sign [ed] by both parties” (Michael Watrous. E-mail. 6/21/2012).

ii. The Defendants/Owners’ did not attempt to make any repairs until July 3, 2012, well after the deadline date of June 22, 2012; and which consisted of slapping some dry wall mud on walls and doors. The dry wall began falling off the day it was applied; 2) did not remain on the surfaces or correct the accessibility barrier and the Owner (Defendants) in an effort to avoid having complied with the law and mandates under the Consent Order instead chalked the violations up to wear and tear on the apartment (see letter from the Defendants’ Representative, Property Manager; Nina West. October 4, 2010). Mrs. D. Barron requested of Mr. Watrous that she be provided a copy of the HQS procedures and policy which Mr. Watrous referenced in his e-mail of June 21, 2012. Mr. Watrous did not provide the policy information, but decided to re-inspect.

b. Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Rental Assistance Inspector; Michael Watrous Returns- his re-inspection took place two months later on July 18, 2012.

i. The Defendants had not made the repairs; they did however cover the accessibility barriers with dry wall mud which continues to crumble and fall off.

ii. Accessibility barriers prevent Mrs. Barron from accessing her mailbox; Inspector Watrous was aware and had previously forwarded a copy of information dealing with the inspections via e-mail to Mrs. Barron; but the letter dated July 20, 2012 was not sent via e-mail (see info below).

iii. In Inspector Michael Watrous’ July 18, 2012 Metropolitan Development Housing Agency HQS Inspection Details Report Failed Items, he has faulted, cited and now holding Mrs. Barron responsible for repairs to the following: - Not only are the failed items to be repaired the responsibility of Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron according to Inspector Watrous; he also falsified information within his written Report. The items which he failed and cited Tenant; Mrs. Barron are repairs which consisted of: 1) Living Room: Floor Conditions – “Fail: Repair loose carpet that was once repaired by the staff at threshold;” 2) Kitchen: Floor Condition – “Fail: Repair metal strip at threshold that was once repaired by the staff “and 3) Bedoom#1: Wall Condition – “Fail: Repair damaged hole at entry door that was once repaired by the staff” (Inspector. Michael Watrous. MDHA. July 18, 2012). Accessibility barriers that were not corrected by Defendants (property owner(s); retrofits (floor/threshold strips – defective in material and/or workmanship)) which according to Defendants were completed in 2010, have not been inspected as pursuant to the Consent Order. According to the Attorney for the Government; Elizabeth Parr Hecker will not be inspected until 2013 (see Series A Culture of Corruption – Is there Justice under The Law? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron; the link is below with exhibits).

iv. There is a discrepancy as to who retrofitted the floor/threshold strips. According to Inspector Watrous, the work was performed by staff; according to Apartment Manager; Nina West, a company by the name of H&T Carpets. Ms. West will not provide contact information for the company or owner; nor respond to Mrs. Barron’s query for a listing of names, dates and individuals or companies that laid the floor/threshold strips inside her apartment.

v. Inspector Watrous instead allowed the apartment property owners to cover the inaccessibility barrier (walls and a door with a small hole) with what was listed on the container as, “sheet rock joint compound,” claim repairs were made and when such did not correct the accessibility barriers upon his return on July 18, finding sheet rock off the walls and on the floor and the door a large chunk of the door missing; according to him he cited Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron, having claimed she damaged the walls after repairs were made. Defendants did not comply with the Consent Order and remove accessibility barriers within her apartment; but instead informed Mrs. Barron that she would not be held responsible for damage or charged as a result of damage to walls and door- (see Defendant’s Representative Property Manager’s e-mail of October 4, 2010). Until the Defendants as pursuant to the Consent Order- relocate Mrs. Barron and correct the accessibility barriers, the damage which is structural cannot be repaired and certainly not with coats of sheet rock; it is getting worse.

vi. Herein lies the crux of the matter- and perhaps, the reason the letter dated July 20, 2012 was not sent to Mrs. Barron via e-mail as others. If the Repairs noted within the Metropolitan Development Housing Agency HQS Inspection Details Report Failed Items are not completed by August 22, 2012 or an extension requested within 10 days before the deadline date of 8/22/2012, which had passed; “MDHA will not be responsible for any rental assistance on behalf of the family effective as of the deadline date” (M. Watrous. Letter. July 20, 2012). An individual visited Mrs. Barron on August 11, 2012, checked her mailbox and Mrs. Barron found the letter dated July 20, 2012 from MDHA, then.

c. Mrs. Barron notified MDHA of the actions taken by Inspector Michael Watrous and having been cited for accessibility barrier that had not been corrected or inspected pursuant to a Consent Order of which the property was under; cited repairs for which she was not responsible and etc. MDHA did not seem aware of the existence of the Consent Order at this point. According to MDHA Acting Director (for this particular department) Mr. N. Deep, “the purpose of the MDHA Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection is to determine whether or not the unit being assisted meets the minimum HQS requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher program” and also states, “the purpose of our inspections is not to certify a unit is ADA compliant, but that the unit meets the minimum HQS requirements and is decent, safe and sanitary” (N. Deep. MDHA. E-mail. July 31, 2012). When asked to send a copy of the Consent Order by MDHA, Mrs. Barron referred MDHA to Washington, DC’s Office of The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section. According to Mr. Deep, MDHA obtained a copy of the Consent Order. On August, 17, 2012, Mr. Deep wrote, “MDHA has contacted the owner and they have advised us that they will make the necessary repairs and continue to address your reasonable accommodation needs” (N. Deep. MDHA. E-mail. August 17, 2012). As you have seen in exhibits above, the accessibility barriers within the apartment of Mrs. Barron have not been corrected or removed and the Defendants’ Retrofits were a waste of time, money, useless and/or became additional barriers and hazardous once made to the apartment of and to Mrs. Dorothy Barron.

IV. What saith the law under The Consent Order
a. In US v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al, Case 3:08-cv-00960 Consent Order under C. Relevant Requirements of the Fair Housing Act. Sections 27 and 28 are as following:

27.

“The FHA provides that, for non-elevator residential buildings with four or more dwelling units, all ground-floor units that are designed and constructed for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, are “covered multifamily dwellings” and must include certain basic features of accessible and adaptive design to make such units accessible to or adaptable for use by a person who has or develops a disability. 42 U.S.C. §§ 3604(f)(3)(C) and (f)(7)(B) and 28. The accessible and adaptive design provisions of the FHA require that for covered multifamily dwellings: (i) the public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with a disability; (ii) all the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with a disability using wheelchairs; (iii) all premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: (I) an accessible route into and through the dwelling; (II) light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; (III) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and (IV) usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual using a wheelchair can maneuver about the space. 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(C). These features are referred to herein as the “Accessible Design Requirements”(Consent Order. Document183. Page10).

V. Where things presently stand for Aggrieved Tenant, Mrs. Dorothy Barron as a result of the actions of the parties in US v. Murphy LLC, et.al 3:08-cv-00960

a. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section:

i. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section Chief; Steven Rosenbaum stated, “if you do not sign the release, you will not receive the … payment from the defendants” and ““we believe the monetary relief you have been awarded is appropriate and will not seek a larger monetary amount or additional relief on your behalf” (S. Rosenbaum. Letter. May 15, 2012).

ii. Mrs. Barron was not awarded any monies, she was instead offered less than one-third of the amount the Court ordered set aside for each Aggrieved Tenant. To have signed the Release (Appendix D Release of All Claims) was to have done exactly that – given up all claims and forever discharge Defendants and anyone else that can be held responsible for their actions, in and as a result of the Consent Order in this case.

iii. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section did not grant Mrs. Barron’s request in her response to Appendix D Release of All Claims, which were –relocation (accessible; equitable or better and at the expense of the Defendants – preferably another state) and the Award Settlement as set aside by the Court(s).

i. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section have not advised this Aggrieved Tenant as to what Exterior Retrofits at the property at which Mrs. Barron resides are to be have been completed by Defendants on September 30, 2012. They are no longer responding to Mrs. Dorothy Barron. The interior units (inclusive of those whose retrofits completed in 2010, which according to Attorney Elizabeth Parr Hecker will not be inspected until the Defendant’s deadline of March 30, 2013.

ii. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section will no longer confirm receipt or respond to Mrs. Barron’s e-mails, faxes or confirmation of a request to forward her transmission of case information to other branches of the US Department of Justice and to other Officers of the United States Government.

b. What the Defendant(s)’ representative have said and done

i. Defendants; Property Owners in violation of Metropolitan Codes was issued by Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee Building Codes a Notice to Abate Violation (dated 8/2/2012), required the person/agent in control of the premise (Christy Wright; Leasing Consultant) to “repair damaged interior door to bedroom (Code16.24.350 C- Interior of Buildings – Surfaces) and repair faulty plumbing to eliminate leaks causing mold (Code16.24.430 H – Plumbing Systems- General Requirements)” (Dept. of Codes & Building Safety. August 2, 2012) within ten days. In an act of retaliation Property Manager informed Mrs. Barron that “we received a codes notice regarding the bedroom door;” … you will be charge for the replacement door and “the charges will apply due to the damages were caused by you the resident” (Defendants’ Representative Property Manager; Nina West, August 2 and 3, 2012). During this period of time (in 2012) is the first time Defendants have not been able to avoid not having to comply with the law as pertaining the accessibility barriers which involved walls and doors within the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron and of which they and Property Manager; Nina West are well aware as a result of accessibility barriers (which they did not correct under the Consent Order) and Mrs. Barron having to reverse her scooter (once again- see e-mail of October 4, 2010, above). As a result of Codes’ Notice, Defendants replaced the bedroom door (such does not correct the accessibility barrier).

ii. Defendants will not correct the faulty plumbing/clean up the mold problem, which makes the bathroom inaccessible to Mrs. Barron, as well as a continual health hazard. Defendants wiped down one side of the wall which visibly removed the mold from the outside of one side of the wall; was to return, remove stripping and treat the opposite side of the wall, but have not.

iii. Defendants failed to correct MDHA Housing Quality Standards failed items (cited July 18, 2012) – mold problem continues to exist; the threshold strips were not repaired or failed items cited by Inspection Michael Watrous on May 18, 2012 – they have deliberately failed to make the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron “decent, safe and sanitary.”

iv. Defendants have not corrected the accessibility barriers and/or hazardous and dangerous conditions that continue to exist within the apartment of Tenant, Mrs. Dorothy Barron. They continue to use these barriers and conditions as means of retaliation and to force Mrs. Barron out.

v. Defendants have not provided to Mrs. Dorothy Barron the Recertification paperwork or Lease and will not provide the reason(s) as to why?

Summary –

The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section did not have the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron inspected before and/or after (as pursuant the Consent Order) the completion of Defendants’ retrofits; as a result of their actions, Defendants and others now blame, cite and hold Mrs. Barron responsible for accessibility barriers and other problems, which are the direct responsibility, fault and as a result of the Defendants actions, lack of actions and/or failure to comply with the law and Consent Order. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section had a charge to uphold the law and protect the rights of persons with disabilities discriminated against by Defendants in this case. They did not uphold the law; comply with or exercise regulatory enforcement to compel Defendants to comply with the law. As a result and instead of having upheld and protected both Mrs. Dorothy Barron and her rights under the law, they became a party to the egregious actions of the Defendants inclusive of lies, deceit and deceptions.
With full knowledge of the interior accessibility barriers within the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron, according to The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section Chief; Steven Rosenbaum, no additional relief will be sought on behalf of Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron.
In essence, she must continue to live with the violations and accessibility barriers, because the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section failed to protect this person who has a physical disability and her rights under the law and Consent Order. Mrs. Barron did not overlook violations; sign or take the pittance; now we sit silently by while you force her out!

The Defendants in US v. Murphy LLC, et. al, expended energy, effort and wasted money, but did not make retrofits in compliance with the law and Consent Order or correct accessibility barriers within the apartment of Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron. They will continue to discriminate against and violate the rights of person(s) with disabilities; besides, who, or what is there to stop them; on earth? They are too foolish to realize that each time they violate the law there is a price to pay and they lose more and more. Mrs. Barron did not overlook violations; sign or take the pittance; now, we will force her out!

Where does such leave Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron? Other than now living in an apartment in which Defendants have failed to comply with the Consent Order and will do only enough to prevent being cited and held responsible for violations by the City of Nashville-Davidson County, TN Building Codes, Mrs. Barron must continue to live in hazardous conditions and a dangerous environment –all which have and continue to impede her health, wellbeing and physical disability because both parties engaged in lies, deceit, deceptions and failed to insure that the interior apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron was in compliance as pursuant to and as mandated by law and the Consent Order. Mrs. Barron did not overlook violations; sign or take the pittance; now where indeed will such leave her; forced out!

As a Nation we run headlong in an effort to solve the problems of tomorrow when a concerted effort should be made to solve today’s problems; for if we do not, the unresolved problems will continue to make such an impact that it will make it difficult, overwhelming and next to impossible to solve any problems; thereby, creating a nation filled with chaos.

What has and is continuing to occur with Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron does not have to be the case or allowed to continue; the Office of the US Attorney General, Eric Holder and others can rectify this situation, order an investigation (if needed) and take action(s) against its federal agency, which is under the Executive Branch of the United States Government, as well as Murphy Development LLC et.al; Defendants; Property Owners in this case, at any time.

Cited Works:

Matthew. 18:7 Holy Bible. King James Version.

Above original Illustration Drawing. Hand of GOD. Peipei. Illustrator. 2012.

Photograph Exhibition. Mrs. Dorothy Barron. 2012

N. West. E-mail. 4 Oct 2010.

Michael Watrous. Section 8 Inspector Supervisor. Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency. HQS Inspection Details Report Failed Items Only May 18, 2012.

Michael Watrous. Section 8 Inspector Supervisor. MDHA. E-mail. 21 Jun 2012.

Michael Watrous. Section 8 Inspector Supervisor. MDHA. HQS Inspection Details Report Failed Items Only July 18, 2012.

M. Watrous. Section 8 Inspector Supervisor. MDHA. Letter. 20 Jul 2012.

N. Deep. Acting Director. Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency. E-mail. 31 Jul 2012.

N. Deep. Acting Director. MDHA. E-mail. 17 Aug 2012.

US v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al. Case 3:08-cv-00960. Consent Order. C. Relevant Requirements of the Fair Housing Act. Sections 27, 28. Document 183. Page 10. Filed. 30 Mar 2010.

Steven H. Rosenbaum. Chief. United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section. Letter. 15 May 2012.

Notice to Abate Violation. Dept. of Codes & Building Safety. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Tennessee. 2 Aug. 2012. Written copy sent by Nina West. Property Manager to Mrs. D. Barron 3 Aug 2012.

Nina West. E-mail. August 2 & 3 Aug 2012.

Resources:

Violations and Deceptions Continue and Spiral Downward by Mrs. Dorothy Barron http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/07/violations-and-deceptions-continue-and-spiral-downward-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

Appendix D. Release of All Claims can be found at the end of the Consent Order in United States v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al. Case 3:08-cv-00960. Document 183. Filed 03/30/10.

A Culture of Corruption – Is there Justice under The Law? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/06/a-culture-of-corruption-is-there-justice-under-the-law-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

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Force her OUT! Pt. 2 of 3 A Blind Eye to Accessibility Barriers and the Law by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Force her OUT! Pt. 2 of 3 A Blind Eye to Accessibility Barriers and the Law by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Mrs. Dorothy Barron did not overlook the violations; sign or take the pittance, now force her out!

On last week in Part 1Around in Circles of the 3 Part Series, Force Her Out, we looked briefly at the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section’s actions- how they violated their own laws; failed to uphold the law and Consent Order in United States v. Murphy Development LCC, et.al. 3:08-cv-0960 (Middle TN) and failed to compel Defendants to comply with mandates under the Consent Order and where their actions have lead predominantly with Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron.

On today in our 3 Pt. Series Force her OUT! Pt. 2 A Blind Eye to Accessibility Barriers and the law, we view the Defendants’ continual failure to comply with mandates under the law and Consent Order; their harmful and injurious actions and where such has led. In addition to the discourse, pictures will be provided here and in Pt. 3, and will demonstrate how their failure to comply with mandates under the law and Consent Order are now being used to force Mrs. Barron out of her apartment inclusive of Defendant(s) acts of retaliation against Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron. Even though the discourse looks at the actions of the Defendants in this case, such leads back to the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section; their actions and result of those actions when they failed to uphold the law and exercise regulatory authority to compel the Defendants to comply with the mandates of the law and Consent Order and protect the rights of the disabled; Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron.

Under the Consent Order in United States v. Murphy Developments LLC, et. al., Defendants were to have made retrofits in compliance with the law and Consent Order to the interior apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron, who is a person with a physical disability. Instead, Defendants failed to comply with the law or Consent Order; they and others have resorted to lies, deceit, deceptions and have continued their pattern of discrimination against person(s) with disabilities and continue to deny such person(s) their rights under the law. Defendants 1)failed to correct accessibility barriers inside the apartment of Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron; 2) retrofits which Defendants did make made wound up creating accessibility barriers that did not exist until the Defendants made said retrofits and/or 3) Defendants created greater hazardous and accessibility barriers for Aggrieved Tenant, Mrs. Dorothy Barron. According to Defendant(s)’ Representative, retrofits made were at the instructions/mandates of the government.

7 Major Points to be Garnered on today and they are as following:

I. In US v. Murphy Development, LLC, et. al. 3:08-cv-960 (Middle Tennessee), the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section brought suit against Defendants as a result of the United Stated Government having alleged the Defendants“…engaged in a pattern of discrimination against persons with disabilities and denied rights to a group of persons because of disability by failing to design and construct… “ 21 “…covered multifamily dwellings… with features of accessible and adaptable design and construction required by…” certain 804f subsections under the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 3604 and the ADA, 42 U.S.C. Section 12183 (US v. Murphy, LLC; et.al.).

a. The United States Department of Justice had knowledge that persons with disabilities suffered discrimination at the hands of the Defendants and that such was a pattern with the Defendants. Why then would the Department of Justice rely upon the Defendants to determine and provide them with photographs, which apparently they accepted as Defendants’ confirmation as to having complied with mandates of the law and Consent Order without having inspections done before; or after Defendants retrofits were completed as pursuant to the Consent Order to the interior apartment unit of Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron, who is a person with a physical disability.

II. Defendants failed to Correct Accessibility Barriers and no Relocation took place for Mrs. Dorothy Barron as Pursuant to the Consent Order (also see Appendix A Notice to Tenants); both Defendants and the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section chose to ignore the egregious violations under the law; Consent Order and against Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron, a person with a physical disability(whom the government was supposedly protected).

III. Mrs. Dorothy Barron is not to be Charged or held Responsible for Damages - The Consent Order of US v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al was signed and in effect March 30, 2010, Defendants did nothing to correct accessibility barriers inside the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron. With no apartment mobility accessibility throughway, Mrs. Barron has had to reverse her scooter and back in and/or out of rooms in her apartment. Mrs. Barron (without knowledge of a Consent Order in effect) requested corporate personnel come to her apartment to view this and other accessibility barriers. Defendants; instead of complying with mandates under the law and Consent Order and correcting this accessibility barrier decided to ignore the Consent Order and chalk up the damage caused by Mrs. Barron’s electric scooter as wear and tear. In an e-mail to Mrs. Barron, Property Manager; Ms. Nina West wrote, “I have received a response from Mr. Bradley regarding wear and tear to the walls and doors we will take care of those damages and you will not be responsible for the cost” (N. West. E-mail. October 4, 2010). The reversal from rooms with a person who has a neck and back injury have become even more excruciatingly painful to Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron.

IV. The Defendants retrofitted floor/threshold strips, as well as other accessibility barriers within the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron have become even more hazardous and dangerous to Aggrieved Tenant, Mrs. Dorothy Barron because the Defendants have failed to and even now refusing to repair their retrofitted floor/threshold strips which appear to be defective and/or deficient as a result of poor workmanship and/or the product(s). At least three- four different entities have replaced the strips with some having admitted not having experience or professional credentials in this area. The threshold strips which were retrofits made by the Defendants have not been inspected as pursuant to the Consent Order. According to Attorney for the United States Government; Elizabeth Parr Hecker; Defendants have until April 2013 to complete interior retrofits, which is not what the Consent Order mandates for interior retrofits made to the apartment of persons with disabilities who requested their apartments be retrofitted in response to Appendix A Notice to Tenants. The interior and exterior retrofit completion deadline dates listed are for the residential property in which Mrs. Barron resides.

V. Completion of Exterior Retrofits (public and common use areas) - According to Attorney for the United States Government; Elizabeth Parr Hecker, under the Consent Order Exterior retrofits to the exterior of the property are to be completed by September 30, 2012. We are approximately one month away from the deadline. Does anyone have any knowledge as to what retrofits are to be completed by then? If you recall in Part 1 of this Series, the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section is no longer responding to inquires made by Mrs. Dorothy Barron or confirming receipt of written inquiries made by her.

VI. Renewal of Lease - The Owners of the Apartment Complex wherein Mrs. Barron resides are Defendants the Case – United States v. Murphy Development LLC, et. al. Mrs. Barron was offered a Renewal of Lease. A one-page Renewal Notice continue to arrive taped to her door from Apartment Management which states her Renewal/Recertification paperwork must be completed and her Lease signed (allowing for a verification process that may entail 30-60 days) by the Recertification date of September 31, 2012. According to stated information within the Renewal Notice, the recertification paperwork is attached; there have been no attachments to the one-page Recertification Notice. The Apartment Manager and Office staff upon Mrs. Barron having repeatedly notified both that the Lease Renewal Paperwork has not been forthcoming to her; neither has provided the recertification paperwork; lease or provided a reason(s) as to why the Recertification paperwork/renewal lease has not been provided to her. As exterior accessibility barriers will not allow Mrs. Barron to travel to the Apartment residence office on her electric scooter – business which requires transmission of papers/paperwork are delivered to Mrs. Barron from the office.

VII. One day, at the end of May 2012, according to the Apartment Manager, they turned water off to the apartment complex. Once the water was restored, the water was severely contaminated and there was no longer hot water flowing into the tub/shower faucet of one bathroom inside the apartment of Mrs. Barron. Management removed portions of the wall to replace according to them, a “diverter.” After maintenance completed the work and as a result water leakage and water accumulation behind the wall, a serious situation of mold began to grow on the wall. The wall was wiped down with a solution by management maintenance. The mold reappeared with rapid growth on both sides of the wall. Maintenance solutions did not resolve the continuous mold problem. Mrs. Barron made several appeals to the management. She considered the mold a health hazard and stressed the need to maintenance to correct the problem as this was the only bathroom in the apartment with grab bars. The uncorrected problem also impedes her physical disability of which management/maintenance has knowledge and also used by management to retaliate against Mrs. Barron.

a. The City of Nashville – Davidson County (TN) Codes Office had to be called and a citation written before management would further address the mold issue, which was a result of maintenance’s work.

b. The Defendant's representative(s) will not clean the mold growing from inside the wall on the opposite side of the wall which maintenance did not address. According to apartment maintenance, the stripping will have to be removed in order to correct the problem and which was to have been done when the opposite side of the wall was wiped down. Maintenance has walked in; took note of the problem at least twice and walked out without correcting the problem (the last time approximately, August 21, 2012). I guess such is one way to stop a leak. As a result, Mrs. Barron has been prevented from utilizing the bathroom/shower of the only bathroom that has accessible “grab bars (desperately needed for an individual with a physical disability, non-ambulatory and who lives alone).” According to a former property manager, by law it is only necessary for apartment units to have grab bars in only one bathroom.

Now the visual compilation of Accessibility Barriers within the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron; first:

Defendants’ Retrofits to the Apartment of Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron under US v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al 3:08-cv-0960 – Consent Order:

Electrical Work and Threshold Work on the Patio Door was begun and completed on June 23, 2010 (Exhibits #3, 6, and 7, are pictures taken of retrofits which the Defendants completed and according to Defendant’s Representative completed at the instruction/mandates of the government).

You have been shown how the US and Defendants failed to uphold and comply with the law and Consent Order in United Stated v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al; with one; Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron goes around in continuous circles in an effort to obtain justice under the Law and with the other; Defendants, turn a blind eye to accessibility barriers and the law. Join me as we wrap the 3 Pt. Series Force her OUT on Friday, August 31, 2012, with Pt. 3 Who did you say were Responsible for Repairs? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron; more exhibits will be shown as will a clear understanding of means employed to force her out of her apartment.

Cited Works
Above Illustration of Woman: Niks

Quotes within Illustration: Author, Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Consent Order. United States v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al. Case 3:08-cv-00960. Document 183. Filed 03/30/10.

Nina West. Property Manager. E-mail.4 Oct. 2010.

Resources:

Appendix A Notice to Tenants mentioned above can be found in the Appendix Section at the end of the Consent Order. United States v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al., Case 3:08-cv-00960. Document 183. Filed 03/30/10

A Culture of Corruption – Is there Justice under The Law? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/06/a-culture-of-corruption-is-there-justice-under-the-law-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

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Force her OUT! 3 Pt. Series Part 1- Around in Circles by Mrs. Dorothy Barron

Force her OUT! 3 Pt. Series Part 1- Around in Circles by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
Mrs. Barron did not overlook violations; sign or take the pittance; now force her out!

In this 3 Part Series, Force Her Out, there will be a brief recapping of some of the actions of both parties in United States v. Murphy Developments LLC, et. al., (Case No. 3:08-cv-960 – Middle Tennessee); actions which have shown and continue to show both parties failure to uphold the law and comply with mandates under the Consent Order. As a result, we will show where such has led.

On today, in Force Her Out Part 1: Around in Circles, we look at some of the actions of the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section. Their egregious actions have spiraled down, permeated and resulted in harmful and injurious effects and for one Aggrieved Tenant in this Case; Mrs. Dorothy Barron – a going around in circles, repeatedly.

To refresh your memory - under the Consent Order in the Case of United States v. Murphy Developments LLC, et. al., individuals with disabilities could request to have their apartments retrofitted, immediately; Mrs. Barron did and instead of having her apartment retrofitted as mandated under the law and Consent Order, the Defendants continued their pattern of discrimination against those with disabilities; a scheme of lies and deceptions have been enacted and put into place by Defendants in which the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section became a party and retrofits made by Defendants did not correct accessibility barriers inside the apartment of Aggrieved Tenant; were not made or those made wound up creating some accessibility barriers that did not exist until the Defendants made their said retrofits and/or created greater hazards and accessibility barriers for Aggrieved Tenant, Mrs. Dorothy Barron and which according to Defendant(s)’ representatives were made at the instructions/mandates of the government.

We will not rehash the entire Series, A Culture of Corruption – Is there Justice under The Law? (By Mrs. Dorothy Barron – link to beginning of Series is below. Certain points from the series will be highlighted to show the effects (and spiraling down) of the actions of government when the federal government agency; the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section violate their own laws and fail to uphold the law. These actions have a great impact upon and drastically affect others.

1. As pursuant to and/or under the Consent Order, Defendants’ properties were to have been inspected; instead and according to the aforementioned government agency section, they chose to limit the inspections; did not have the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron inspected prior to retrofits being made and failed to have her apartment inspected after retrofits (which was a violation under the Consent Order) were made.

a. An Accessibility Expert did not inspect the interior apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron. Had this individual inspected, he/she would have been able to determine violations under the law and the Consent Order that should have been addressed and corrected by the Defendants within the apartment of Mrs. Barron. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section elected not to have Mrs. Barron’s apartment inspected.

b. Under the Consent Order, a Neutral Inspector should have inspected the apartment of Mrs. Dorothy Barron within a certain time frame after the Defendants completed their retrofits. The Defendants acknowledged they completed retrofits in June of 2010 to the apartment of Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron. The Consent Order mandates that Neutral Inspectors conduct an on-site inspection within 30 days “… of the completion of all retrofits to units and common use areas at that property, or as soon thereafter as practicable” (Consent Order. X. Inspections. A. Neutral Inspector at Fully Surveyed Subject Properties. 158). The retrofits have not been inspected as of today, August 2012 as pursuant to the Consent Order; a lapse of over two years would not be within the scope of being practicable or reasonable.

Thus far, we can surmise that the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section’s failed to uphold and comply with the law; failed to compel the Defendants to comply with the law and mandates under the Consent Order in Mrs. Barron’s case; and failed to have the interior apartment of Mrs. Barron inspected by a Neutral Inspector as pursuant to law and the Consent Order. On today, it is important that you gain a clear understanding as to what has occurred as well as that which did not occur and should have occurred by law in order to fully understand the significance and drastic repercussion of their actions which will be shown during this series.

2. The Court’s Consent Order in United States v. Murphy Development LLC, et. al., mandated that the retrofits be done to the interior units of those with disabilities who elected to have retrofits completed within a certain time frame (45 days) and be inspected as previously mentioned.

a. According to United States Government Attorney; Elizabeth Parr Hecker, inspection of interior units at the property in which Mrs. Barron resides will not take place until 2013 (inclusive of the apartment of Mrs. Barron).

b. In other words, Retrofits – Defendants’ retrofits to Mrs. Dorothy Barron’s apartments completed in 2010 would not be inspected until 2013; a lapse of 3 years. (See earlier Series, A Culture of Corruption – Is there Justice under The Law By Mrs. Dorothy Barron)?

c. The government and Defendants were fully aware that retrofits which the Defendants made and accessibility barriers were not corrected as pursuant to law and the Consent Order. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section did not compel the Defendants to correct the accessibility barriers or relocate Mrs. Barron.

d. Mrs. Barron was not offered or paid the Court awarded settlement commensurate for damages and suffering as specified in/under the Consent Order.

e. Both the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section and Defendants are aware that Mrs. Barron cannot gain access to her mailbox as a result of accessibility barriers. Attorney Elizabeth Parr Hecker did nothing to correct this barrier; she was to have contacted the defendants, but did not.

f. In the earlier series, the reader was shown how the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section offered a few tenants settlement awards and essentially closed this case even though inspections would not take place until after the deadline for which they set for Aggrieved Tenant(s) having signed a release of all claims in this case.

g. The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section have known that a number of accessibility barriers existed within the apartment of Aggrieved Tenant; Mrs. Dorothy Barron as early as late 2009 or early 2010; yet did not exercise regulatory authority and compel the Defendants when Retrofits were to be made to her apartment to correct the barriers.

Presently, the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section continues to refuse to acknowledge confirmation of receipt of Mrs. Barron’s written correspondence and respond to continual violations of the law involving this case, abuses and retaliation to Mrs. Dorothy Barron as a result of actions and the failure of both they and Defendants to uphold and comply with the law and Consent Order in United States v. Murphy Development LLC, et. al.

As we move through this 3Pt. Series, you will view for self that assertions made and evidence provided by Mrs. Dorothy Barron as to the actions - lies, deceit and deceptions of both parties and their failure to uphold and comply with the law in this case are not frivolous and serve at this point to force Mrs. Dorothy Barron out of her apartment.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it does not matter what title or position each holds; each person must give an account of his/her actions to the highest Power- The CREATOR (GOD).

On Monday, August 27, 2012, Force Her Out Series Pt. 2: A Blind Eye to Accessibility Barriers and the Law by Mrs. Dorothy Barron will be presented.

Cited Work & Resources:

Galatians 6:17. Holy Bible. King James Version

Above Illustration Drawing - God’s Hand: By Peipei

Above Cited Works from the Consent Order are from: United States v. Murphy Development LLC, et.al., Case 3:08-cv-00960. Document 183. Filed 03/30/10.

A Culture of Corruption – Is there Justice under The Law? By Mrs. Dorothy Barron http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/06/a-culture-of-corruption-is-there-justice-under-the-law-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

Violations and Deceptions Continue and Spiral Downward by Mrs. Dorothy Barron http://www.dorothybarron.com/slingingstones/2012/07/violations-and-deceptions-continue-and-spiral-downward-by-mrs-dorothy-barron.html

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