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October 20th, 2015 
Awake Goy 
Pope Francis’ recent visit to the United States included a stop in the
City of Brotherly Love and the epicenter of America’s constitutional
government, but not everyone was happy about it. In fact, some saw it as
something completely different – sinister, even – as perhaps a prelude of things to come. ~ J D Heyes
Prior
to the pontiff’s late September visit, officials in Philadelphia
enacted major security measures that included the closure of major
roads, schools and other institutions. In response, one chef took to
Facebook to voice his frustration with the measures, as well as his
concern over them.
“We’re clearly all thrilled that Pope Francis is here,” Marc Vitri wrote.
“Never has there been a pope in history that people have such
admiration for while having such a gentle voice that transcends all
religions and walks of life.“I can say that the pope has chosen
Philadelphia to spread his message…and I remain thrilled.“My
only regret is the decisions of Philadelphia leaders,” he continued.“Instead of engaging the citizens and businesses around this great city
in welcoming the Pope, they have instead decided to roll out the red
carpet for everyone making the pilgrimage, and roll us up in the carpet
to place in storage until Monday.“I imagine a man like this Pope would
like to see Philadelphia as is. We are the fabric of this city yet it
seems as if the people that make this city great were by in large… an
afterthought.”
The lockdown left most people scared, upset
Vitri
added:
“We didn’t need to close every street, bridge and alley, scaring
most people. The goal was to give a shot of adrenaline into our
economy, not hurt small and large business alike so they had to close.“We
didn’t need to sweep the homeless people off the streets, instead we
needed to realize that they are a part of this great city too and like
all cities we have problems that we need to deal with.“We didn’t
need to spend an exorbitant amount of money fixing the streets and
beautifying the city, when we are broke and can’t even offer our
children the education they deserve.”
Vitri went on to say that
the occasion of the pope’s visit was both “magical” and “inspirational,”
but the conduct of the city’s police and security forces left him
bewildered and upset.
“This event has been magical as well as
inspirational. This weekend riding my bicycle around neighborhoods with
my children, going side to side in the middle of Broad Street has been
an experience of a lifetime that they will soon never forget… and
neither will I,” he wrote.“But I remain haunted by the empty
streets and shuttered windows. I can’t help feeling that Philadelphia’s
pride and sense of community is absent this weekend… probably because
they all left.”
It’s already happened before
Others saw the massive security as a precursor of things to come.
Someone named Rick Romano wrote at Philly.com that the security and shuttering of businesses and roads was a martial law “test.”
“The
coming papal visit will subject Philadelphians to martial law without
its declaration and without warrant. The city is being cordoned off into
different high-security districts, and interstate travel is being
restricted, disturbing millions of lives for the supposed benefit of a
few,” he wrote.“We were not asked whether we should be so
inconvenienced. Mayor Nutter seems to have unilaterally decided he wants
it and that everyone who disagrees should either submit to his desire
or leave town for three days,” Romano continued.“This is a test to see whether those in power can steamroller the population. It is our very freedom that is being challenged. This isn’t about religion anymore. It’s about subjugation!”
For some context, we reported in April 2013,
shortly after the Boston Marathon terrorist attack, that the resulting
police lockdown of many parts of the city was a martial law exercise
that was upsetting to many.
Then, as police and federal agents searched
for a remaining suspect, residents were forced out of their homes at
gunpoint, and all for “their own safety.”
October 17, 2015 – KnowTheLies
References
Philadelphia.CBSLocal.com
Philly.com
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