I think Congressman Lynch intends to tackle the human rights issues that have been raised. I'm trying to be optimistic.And that should be that. BUT, sadly it won’t be. IMO
JMO
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I think Congressman Lynch intends to tackle the human rights issues that have been raised. I'm trying to be optimistic.And that should be that. BUT, sadly it won’t be. IMO
That wasn’t who I was referring to.I think Congressman Lynch intends to tackle the human rights issues that have been raised. I'm trying to be optimistic.
JMO
BBM. Thank you for your perspective! I'm not that familiar with the publications and likely confused them. I apologize.A few things, from my perspective as a Queer Bostonian:
- it's not the Globe who has been inflammatory in their reporting, it's the Herald (BosGlobe:BosHerald = NYTimes:NYPost)
- the conditions at the Mary McCormack are horrendous. It's no surprise a 51A was filed by both the BPD and BFD.
- at the McCormack, even an apartment kept as clean as possible housekeeping-wise will still have structural issues or deteriorating conditions. The complex is nearly 100 years old. (This is why a huge renovation project has been proposed. More info about the project and the issues here: https://www.memredevelopment.com/home )
- "[the 51a] report [filed by the BFD] does not mention drugs, drug paraphernalia, or sex toys." (Quote from the Boston Globe article posted upthread)
- being around trans folx does NOT equal being around 'sex' or 'sexuality'. That's absurd.
- a trans woman is not a 'man wearing a wig', as Councilor Flaherty referred to the victim and others in the apartment.
- Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara is spot on: such rhetoric furthers “the false narrative that our trans siblings are sexual deviants who our children need to be protected from.”
While I appreciate your perspective, I don't consider it inflammatory or rhetoric to state the facts as observed & stated by the BFD. Unless they come forward and make a public statement, I can only assume we'll never know why they reported one thing, and the BPD reported something else. It seems to have created a secondary story for some, making it all about transgender people, obscuring the most important thing, the children that were removed from the home, and their safety and well being.A few things, from my perspective as a Queer Bostonian:
- it's not the Globe who has been inflammatory in their reporting, it's the Herald (BosGlobe:BosHerald = NYTimes:NYPost)
- the conditions at the Mary McCormack are horrendous. It's no surprise a 51A was filed by both the BPD and BFD.
- at the McCormack, even an apartment kept as clean as possible housekeeping-wise will still have structural issues or deteriorating conditions. The complex is nearly 100 years old. (This is why a huge renovation project has been proposed. More info about the project and the issues here: https://www.memredevelopment.com/home )
- "[the 51a] report [filed by the BFD] does not mention drugs, drug paraphernalia, or sex toys." (Quote from the Boston Globe article posted upthread)
- being around trans folx does NOT equal being around 'sex' or 'sexuality'. That's absurd.
- a trans woman is not a 'man wearing a wig', as Councilor Flaherty referred to the victim and others in the apartment.
- Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara is spot on: such rhetoric furthers “the false narrative that our trans siblings are sexual deviants who our children need to be protected from.”
What about the baseless, non-existent facts? That is what fueled the offensive, inflammatory rhetoric by the politicians and their favorite media outlets.While I appreciate your perspective, I don't consider it inflammatory or rhetoric to state the facts as observed & stated by the BFD. Unless they come forward and make a public statement, I can only assume we'll never know why they reported one thing, and the BPD reported something else. It seems to have created a secondary story for some, making it all about transgender people, obscuring the most important thing, the children that were removed from the home, and their safety and well being.
jmo
At the very least, BFD misgendered one individual in their report. Their observation about the adults cooperating has been contradicted by the BPD and Mayor Wu after she reviewed the reports, case files, and photographs.BFD stated "said there were six adults in the apartment, which at the time “was in extreme unsanitary conditions.” Firefighters found four children in the back bedroom being hidden by a man, according to the report. Firefighters estimated the youngest of the children to be 5 years old.
“All the adult parties were being uncooperative and did not provide helpful information,” the fire department report read. “All adults present denied having children inside the apartment.”
The most important thing is, of course, those children.While I appreciate your perspective, I don't consider it inflammatory or rhetoric to state the facts as observed & stated by the BFD. Unless they come forward and make a public statement, I can only assume we'll never know why they reported one thing, and the BPD reported something else. It seems to have created a secondary story for some, making it all about transgender people, obscuring the most important thing, the children that were removed from the home, and their safety and well being.
jmo
The most important thing is, of course, those children.
However, the way this story was represented and reported (here and in the news), it sounded like the children were taken away because of the sex toys and suggestions of sexual activity/drug use/depravity in the apartment. In reality, it sounds like the children were taken because of the condition of the apartment--which could mean a lot of things.
So maybe the representation of transgender people isn't important to some, but it should be. These seemingly small misrepresentations only serve to inflame people's opinions of a minority group who happen to be under constant attack and scrutiny right now.
So while it's important to protect the kids, it's also important to be honest and objective in reporting.
IMO. MOO. FWIW.
I would hope that the mayor of Boston is behind getting the truth out to the members of her community.Exactly why politicians need to stay out of it. IMO
Post #479, seemed to get to the truth. So discussion should be over. IMOI would hope that the mayor of Boston is behind getting the truth out to the members of her community.
Post #479, seemed to get to the truth. So discussion should be over. IMO
I found the fact that "Detectives" were called to photograph the scene to be unusual.Post #479, seemed to get to the truth. So discussion should be over. IMO
It became a death investigation. Detectives were called in to ensure chain of custody of photographs of the possible crime scene. I think that is SOP.I found the fact that "Detectives" were called to photograph the scene to be unusual.
Why was that necessary if it was simply a medical emergency? There's more to this story that needs to be discussed. JMO.
Update to Death Investigation at 381 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston — bpdnews.com
Boston Police were called to 381 Old Colony Avenue in South Boston at 11:11 am on Saturday 06.17.23 to investigate a call for an unconscious person. Boston Fire and EMS were on scene assisting the individual. At 11:41am Boston EMS pronounced the person non-viable and the Medical Examiner'sbpdnews.com
Why did it become a "death" investigation and a criminal one?It became a death investigation. Detectives were called in to ensure chain of custody of photographs of the possible crime scene. I think that is SOP.
JMO
iirc, BPD issued an official statement that explained why detectives were called.Why did it become a "death" investigation and a criminal one?
I've had family members that died of natural causes at home and not once did the police call in "detectives" to take photos. JMO.
If you can find a link for that statement I would appreciate it.iirc, BPD issued an official statement that explained why detectives were called.
I personally have never had a younger family member die of "natural causes" that were unknown to me.
JMO
My opinion is based on the many relevant links already posted in this thread about the conflicting reports and why there is now a city council investigation.If you can find a link for that statement I would appreciate it.
I've never had a family member who is younger than me die. I have had an uncle and sister who died way too young of natural causes unexpectedly at home. Police were on scene but no "detectives" taking photos. JMO.