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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Fan Watch: Chief Ramsey: "Vandalism"

Interviewed by Fox News, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said the night had proceeded about as he had expected, with some vandalism and overturned cars, but no serious injuries. As he spoke, an eyewitness on Broad Street said that unruly fans were starting to loot a Robinsons Luggage store.

 "I know we've had some vandalism events," Ramsey said. "So far, I'm not aware of any people being injured. We have had a couple of cars turned over...It's OK, it's all right. People are having fun. It's all right. We'll be OK...You do the best you can. It's a big city and there's a lot of people out here. You do the best you can to contain it. The vast majority of people...are enjoying this great victory."

 

Posted by Inquirer Online Desk @ 12:23 AM  Permalink | 6 comments
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Posted by paulie 12:27 AM, 10/30/2008
We are not LA. No vandalism!!!! Enjoy it, may be a while before the next.
Posted by Tatts 12:36 AM, 10/30/2008
"We have had a couple of cars turned over...It's OK, it's all right. People are having fun." NO, it's NOT OKAY! Jeez, tell that to the staff at Robinson's tonight!
Posted by Scooter 12:38 AM, 10/30/2008
wait til you see the celebration when Obama wins
Posted by jimmchale7 12:51 AM, 10/30/2008
The chief's comments are the kind of irresponsible tolerance that eventually results in the complete break down in the rule of law. Instead of saying it is okay to break the law perhaps the chief should have anticipated and planned a bit better. There is nothing to keeep him from calling in the state police for extra man power, or maybe warning the idiot citizens that they can have fun but flipping over cars is a felony which will be very actively prosecuted. He should be fired immediately.
Posted by phillypav18 01:12 AM, 10/30/2008
stop whining jimm.... i was just out there and yes it was a little out of control, but what do you expect. this is a sports town.... get used to it. If the Eagle and/or Flyers and/or 6ers win.... EXPECT THE SAME THING. and if you don't like it.... MOVE!
Posted by boundary 01:13 AM, 10/30/2008
I might be a stick in the mud, but flipping cars and starting fires is not my idea of celebrating. So we're celebrating our pride in our winning baseball team by destroying the city? What is the sense in that?
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