kelel01 1 #1 January 8, 2004 Please note the first paragraph. Now this is actually a very sad and scary story, but I find the way it's presented to be somewhat odd. QuoteA Levi's Call -- Georgia's Amber Alert -- has been issued Thursday morning for three White girls believed to have been abducted from Gordon County, officials said. According to Gordon County authorities, the girls are ages 3, 4 and 10. They are believed to have been kidnapped by 32-year-old Jerry William Jones. He is described as a White male, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. The girls are 10-year-old Brittney Phelps, 4-year-old Brandy Jones and 3-year-old Tammy Jones. They were last seen on January 7 at 185 Pack Road in Ranger Ga. They may be traveling in a 1991 maroon Ford Explorer with the Georgia license plate 730YFV. They were last seen traveling west on Highway 156 from Highway 141. Gordon County authorities say the girls are in extreme danger. The abduction is reportedly connected to four murders that occurred Wednesday night at the Pack Road residence. Gordon County Sheriff's deputies and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are at the scene. Anyone who thinks they may have seen Jones or the children is asked to contact the Gordon County Sheriff's Office at (706) 629-1244. Or, immediately contact the local authorities. Gordon County is located about 75 miles northwest of Atlanta. Jones is currently on probation for recent charges, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. He was charged with obstruction of a law enforcement officer in Floyd County and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Gordon. His past criminal record includes minor offenses of receiving stolen property, theft of a motor vehicle and shoplifting. These crimes occurred in Clayton, Henry and Fulton counties. He was last incarcerated in January of 1993 and released in August of 1997. Levi's Call is Georgia's version of the Amber Alert and will allow for the use of highway alert signs and a nationwide coordination of law enforcement efforts in the three girls' return. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #2 January 8, 2004 Kele I am sure you are refering to the part "three white girls". am I correct? Who knows why the could not print "three young females" but thats what more then likely came to the reports head as he wrote. People are funny! thats what keeps us entertained.www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver51 0 #3 January 8, 2004 REally doesn't seem that odd. Just giving a description of race for identification. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #4 January 8, 2004 Kele I am sure you are refering to the part "three white girls". am I correct? Who knows why the could not print "three young females" but thats what more then likely came to the reports head as he wrote. ------------------------------------------------------------ Must just be the perception of who is reading it. What Im seeing is a description, as opposed to it saying "three asian girls", or "three pakistani girls" etc... Three girls are missing, and they are white, its just a description from what I see. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #5 January 8, 2004 Yeah, that's what I was talking about. It just sounded very strange to me. Typically in a news report, they don't refer to race until they come to the point where they give a full physical description. It just caught me off guard as I was reading it. No big deal; I just wondered if it sounded weird to other people as well. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZL60 0 #6 January 8, 2004 Does seem an odd choice of words given the description of the alleged kidnapper.. that said though, hope they get the girls back quickly and safely.. let us know what happens. Who said Kiwis can't fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #7 January 8, 2004 That's an important part of the story, though. Three white girls, as opposed to three black, three indian, asian, ?? I'll bet it's also the way the descriptors are on the police information sheet...descriptions are needed, and the race aspect is important. The info sheet asks for white, black, hispanic, asian, et cetera. Also, the man was described as "white", too, and you didn't get bothered about that. I don't see a thing wrong with letting people know who to look for....and their race is part of how to identify them. The story, however, is the upsetting part. Not the race descriptors. Those three babies are in serious danger if they are still alive. It's a horrendous situation, with absolutely no chance of a "good" outcome...people are dead already. The best we can hope for is that the girls are left alive, but that isn't too likely. The license plate is 730YFV, Georgia plates. Armed, very dangerous. Damn. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #8 January 8, 2004 Look at the location of the county. Pretty far in the south if it is near Atlanta. I am sure that has a lot to do with the title given to the girls.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #9 January 8, 2004 That's true. It should have been edited. The story starts of as a seemingly racist abduction. True...true.. ps. Hey Kelly, missing that "HOT" avatar of yours. Wasup? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #10 January 8, 2004 It may be that most people do not read a whole article. So, by saying "three white girls" they have given enough of a description right off the bat that someone might remember seeing a group fitting that description or they might run into them later..... ...just a thought.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #11 January 8, 2004 I see your point, but I got the feeling they said that to grab yuor attention, like "Holy Shit! 3 white girls were abducted! Let's save them!", as if that is going to make this any more tragic and worrysome than if they were of any other race. I realize I am probably overreacting, but (and this is not a joke at all, just a comparison to show where my thoughts were coming from) it reminded me of the scene in Scary Movie where the girl tells 911, "White woman in trouble", and they all come racing to save her. That was simply my perception of things. Sorry. It just seemed to be in poor taste. Anyway, my avatar is gone b/c some jerk pissed me off. Long story. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #12 January 8, 2004 QuoteI see your point, but I got the feeling they said that to grab yuor attention, like "Holy Shit! 3 white girls were abducted! Let's save them!", I see it just as a discription.... Three Black Three White Three Asian Three anything. I am a White male....It describes me. You are a White Female.... QuoteAnyway, my avatar is gone b/c some jerk pissed me off. Long story Might as well post it and the pic...What else do we have to do?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #13 January 8, 2004 I don't understand why this seems odd to you. The girls' race must be discussed in order to identify them. The man is also white, and the mentioning of his race was also for identification. Why is everyone so overly PC all the time? It doesn't bother me at all. I have seem Amber Alerts before while on the freeways. (Once I remember I was on my way to my old DZ in Taft.) Amber Alerts always make me teary-eyed, but I always appreciate the descriptions, so I can keep looking for any identifying factors on the road. Personally, I don't care if they call the child white, fat and ugly. If even one child is saved, then it was well worth the "strange descriptions". The story really bothers me, and I am praying for these little girls. About your avatar...please put it back up. I've been there, too, with strange PMs regarding my pics. I'm sensitive, so I know what you are going through. Please don't take things to heart because sometimes people go too far. You are a very cute skychickie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #14 January 8, 2004 The thing I find odd about it is not that they are described as white, but that there was no further desctription given. Hair color, eye color, height, weight, etc.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #15 January 8, 2004 Exactly. 3 white girls. Descriptive. Very helpful. And just a side note, I went back to the story, and it had been edited to change the manner in which that was stated. Guess I'm not the only one who found it odd. As of right now, they still have not found them. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #16 January 8, 2004 Also, please take note that this has turned into a "nationwide search". As for right now, they couldn't yet have made it out of the SE, but keep your eyes open if you're anywhere near GA. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 January 8, 2004 QuoteThe thing I find odd about it is not that they are described as white, but that there was no further desctription given. Hair color, eye color, height, weight, etc.... I understand what you are saying, but what if their hair has been dyed and cut. Their eye color could be changed with contacts, or they could have sunglasses on, etc. I don't know. Perhaps they were being racist, but I don't like to think like that. I would hope that people would look just as hard for children that were not caucasian. Please tell me that I'm not completely naive. They're innocent, little babies for God's sake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZL60 0 #18 January 10, 2004 heard they got the guy and the kids are safe....? Who said Kiwis can't fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #19 January 10, 2004 My opinion is that you are reading in to this a little to much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #20 January 11, 2004 I take offense with the term "white". I'm caucasian. And you're all racists who should be shot and dragged through the streets and set fire upon, upon which I'd use a spoon to pop out you e... Seriously, what struck me as odd was the use of a capital '"W" in white. That singles it out and the use of a capital letter for an adjective in an English sentence was discontinued long ago. So they've deliberately used it for whatever reason. On the other hand, the perpertrator is described in the same manner. Had he been any other colour it'd be clear that there was an attempt at distinction - us vs them - and I'd call that blatant racism. As it stands it might just be cultural preference, i.e how they write stuff in that area. Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
