Censure Rick Menchaca for Supporting Dog Hater Cop
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According to Rick Menchaca's own rather startlingly self-congratulatory website, he's a man who "has his act together." We agree only if that act is playing Lambchop to "Mayor Susan's" Shari Lewis.
While Rick Menchaca is new on the San Marcos scene, we assume he didn't leave his eyes and ears in Midland. When he watched the video of Paul Stephens' detention of Michael Gonzalez on August 4, he was able to see and hear what Paul Stephens said to Mr. Gonzalez as the poor man's dog lay choking to death, having been denied veterinary care by Stephens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD1eOEItcmg&feature=related
Menchaca heard Stephens belittle Gonzalez for the love he felt for his dog, for his being a college student, and for being bipolar. Menchaca saw the anguish on Gonzalez' face and heard the screams of young Krystal Hernandez as her precious dog, given to her as solace when her mother (she had already lost her father) died two years ago, lay gasping, dying in her arms.
Menchaca knew what happened when he attended Mayor Susan Narvaiz' press conference and looked on approvingly as "Mayor Susan," as she has coyly named herself, added to the misery of Michael and Krystal by saying in no uncertain terms that no one was being fired, nor were they going to be disciplined further. Mayor Susan went on to say that the problem was with the media and with the veterinarians who were too far away and that there was nothing much wrong with the way Stephens had handled the situation.
Menchaca's office contacted us regarding an email about the situation and during the call, the assistant explained Stephens actions with "You don't know what he's been through." I said I didn't care, and I don't. I suppose this was in reference to Stephens' war service. Lots of men go to war and very few come back that much meaner than they went in. And having been a veteran doesn't give anyone a license to kill. Timothy McVeigh had a Bronze Star, if you will recall.
Our feeling is that if Stephens has been so damaged by life that he needs to inflict that sort of pain on others, while appearing to enjoy it, then he needs hospitalization or imprisonment, not a badge and a gun and a paycheck. We also feel he's a ticking time bomb and that it is only a matter of time before he once again embarrasses the city and harms another human or animal.
So here's the petition:
We, the undersigned, as citizens who value both companion animals and the feelings of fellow human beings in distress, wish to censure you, Rick Menchaca, for supporting the actions of San Marcos Police Officer Paul Stephens.
While Rick Menchaca is new on the San Marcos scene, we assume he didn't leave his eyes and ears in Midland. When he watched the video of Paul Stephens' detention of Michael Gonzalez on August 4, he was able to see and hear what Paul Stephens said to Mr. Gonzalez as the poor man's dog lay choking to death, having been denied veterinary care by Stephens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD1eOEItcmg&feature=related
Menchaca heard Stephens belittle Gonzalez for the love he felt for his dog, for his being a college student, and for being bipolar. Menchaca saw the anguish on Gonzalez' face and heard the screams of young Krystal Hernandez as her precious dog, given to her as solace when her mother (she had already lost her father) died two years ago, lay gasping, dying in her arms.
Menchaca knew what happened when he attended Mayor Susan Narvaiz' press conference and looked on approvingly as "Mayor Susan," as she has coyly named herself, added to the misery of Michael and Krystal by saying in no uncertain terms that no one was being fired, nor were they going to be disciplined further. Mayor Susan went on to say that the problem was with the media and with the veterinarians who were too far away and that there was nothing much wrong with the way Stephens had handled the situation.
Menchaca's office contacted us regarding an email about the situation and during the call, the assistant explained Stephens actions with "You don't know what he's been through." I said I didn't care, and I don't. I suppose this was in reference to Stephens' war service. Lots of men go to war and very few come back that much meaner than they went in. And having been a veteran doesn't give anyone a license to kill. Timothy McVeigh had a Bronze Star, if you will recall.
Our feeling is that if Stephens has been so damaged by life that he needs to inflict that sort of pain on others, while appearing to enjoy it, then he needs hospitalization or imprisonment, not a badge and a gun and a paycheck. We also feel he's a ticking time bomb and that it is only a matter of time before he once again embarrasses the city and harms another human or animal.
So here's the petition:
We, the undersigned, as citizens who value both companion animals and the feelings of fellow human beings in distress, wish to censure you, Rick Menchaca, for supporting the actions of San Marcos Police Officer Paul Stephens.
According to Rick Menchaca's own rather startlingly self-congratulatory website, he's a man who "has his act together." We agree only if that act is playing Lambchop to "Mayor Susan's" Shari Lewis.
While Rick Menchaca is new on the San Marcos scene, we assume he didn't leave his eyes and ears in Midland. When he watched the video of Paul Stephens' detention of Michael Gonzalez on August 4, he was able to see and hear what Paul Stephens said to Mr. Gonzalez as the poor man's dog lay choking to death, having been denied veterinary care by Stephens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD1eOEItcmg&feature=related
Menchaca heard Stephens belittle Gonzalez for the love he felt for his dog, for his being a college student, and for being bipolar. Menchaca saw the anguish on Gonzalez' face and heard the screams of young Krystal Hernandez as her precious dog, given to her as solace when her mother (she had already lost her father) died two years ago, lay gasping, dying in her arms.
Menchaca knew what happened when he attended Mayor Susan Narvaiz' press conference and looked on approvingly as "Mayor Susan," as she has coyly named herself, added to the misery of Michael and Krystal by saying in no uncertain terms that no one was being fired, nor were they going to be disciplined further. Mayor Susan went on to say that the problem was with the media and with the veterinarians who were too far away and that there was nothing much wrong with the way Stephens had handled the situation.
Menchaca's office contacted us regarding an email about the situation and during the call, the assistant explained Stephens actions with "You don't know what he's been through." I said I didn't care, and I don't. I suppose this was in reference to Stephens' war service. Lots of men go to war and very few come back that much meaner than they went in. And having been a veteran doesn't give anyone a license to kill. Timothy McVeigh had a Bronze Star, if you will recall.
Our feeling is that if Stephens has been so damaged by life that he needs to inflict that sort of pain on others, while appearing to enjoy it, then he needs hospitalization or imprisonment, not a badge and a gun and a paycheck. We also feel he's a ticking time bomb and that it is only a matter of time before he once again embarrasses the city and harms another human or animal.
So here's the petition:
We, the undersigned, as citizens who value both companion animals and the feelings of fellow human beings in distress, wish to censure you, Rick Menchaca, for supporting the actions of San Marcos Police Officer Paul Stephens.
While Rick Menchaca is new on the San Marcos scene, we assume he didn't leave his eyes and ears in Midland. When he watched the video of Paul Stephens' detention of Michael Gonzalez on August 4, he was able to see and hear what Paul Stephens said to Mr. Gonzalez as the poor man's dog lay choking to death, having been denied veterinary care by Stephens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD1eOEItcmg&feature=related
Menchaca heard Stephens belittle Gonzalez for the love he felt for his dog, for his being a college student, and for being bipolar. Menchaca saw the anguish on Gonzalez' face and heard the screams of young Krystal Hernandez as her precious dog, given to her as solace when her mother (she had already lost her father) died two years ago, lay gasping, dying in her arms.
Menchaca knew what happened when he attended Mayor Susan Narvaiz' press conference and looked on approvingly as "Mayor Susan," as she has coyly named herself, added to the misery of Michael and Krystal by saying in no uncertain terms that no one was being fired, nor were they going to be disciplined further. Mayor Susan went on to say that the problem was with the media and with the veterinarians who were too far away and that there was nothing much wrong with the way Stephens had handled the situation.
Menchaca's office contacted us regarding an email about the situation and during the call, the assistant explained Stephens actions with "You don't know what he's been through." I said I didn't care, and I don't. I suppose this was in reference to Stephens' war service. Lots of men go to war and very few come back that much meaner than they went in. And having been a veteran doesn't give anyone a license to kill. Timothy McVeigh had a Bronze Star, if you will recall.
Our feeling is that if Stephens has been so damaged by life that he needs to inflict that sort of pain on others, while appearing to enjoy it, then he needs hospitalization or imprisonment, not a badge and a gun and a paycheck. We also feel he's a ticking time bomb and that it is only a matter of time before he once again embarrasses the city and harms another human or animal.
So here's the petition:
We, the undersigned, as citizens who value both companion animals and the feelings of fellow human beings in distress, wish to censure you, Rick Menchaca, for supporting the actions of San Marcos Police Officer Paul Stephens.
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# 211:
4:47 am PST, Nov 17,
Mariska Catsman-Okkersen, Netherlands
# 210:
1:22 am PST, Nov 13,
Jasmin Rosales, Australia
# 209:
8:42 am PDT, Oct 31,
Gerri Flauto, New York
# 208:
6:30 pm PDT, Oct 25,
Linda Harrison, Texas
# 207:
5:39 am PDT, Oct 25,
Leah Williams, Texas
# 206:
9:56 am PDT, Oct 24,
Julia Tawyea, Pennsylvania
# 205:
3:28 pm PDT, Oct 21,
Heidi Ahlstrand-gallagher, Minnesota
# 204:
3:11 am PDT, Oct 20,
Nan Guzauski, New York
How can you support someone who is so obviously wrong? This was so very cruel you should both be removed from office
How can you support someone who is so obviously wrong? This was so very cruel you should both be removed from office
# 203:
9:11 pm PDT, Oct 18,
Pedro Callens, Belgium
# 202:
9:11 pm PDT, Oct 18,
Vanis Callens, Belgium
# 201:
9:11 pm PDT, Oct 18,
Faco Baert, Belgium
# 200:
9:10 pm PDT, Oct 18,
Roos Baert, Belgium
# 199:
3:22 pm PDT, Oct 18,
Robert Kelley, Virginia
Obviously this man has no pets or he would be more sympathetic.
Obviously this man has no pets or he would be more sympathetic.
# 198:
1:53 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Brian Kelley, Virginia
Officer Paul Stephen's actions and comments are unforgivable. His comment - "Chill out, it's just a dog, you can buy another one." - is proof positive that he has no care or concern for living beings. People who display such a blatant disregard for animals always have the same view of humans. They have no feelings, conscience, or soul. Officer Paul Stephens needs to be fired immediately, and then charged with animal cruelty. The blind support given to Officer Paul Stephens, by you and your office, shows that you have the same disregard for life. Officer Paul Stephen's military service is to be admired, but it does not give him free reign to behave so callously. He is not fit to be an officer of the law. He needs to be hospitalized and given mental care. You are more concerned with pleasing your political contacts than you are with obeying your constituents. You are in office to serve, not to be served. I suggest you stop this cover up now, before you find yourself out of a job, and facing possible jail time.
Officer Paul Stephen's actions and comments are unforgivable. His comment - "Chill out, it's just a dog, you can buy another one." - is proof positive that he has no care or concern for living beings. People who display such a blatant disregard for animals always have the same view of humans. They have no feelings, conscience, or soul. Officer Paul Stephens needs to be fired immediately, and then charged with animal cruelty. The blind support given to Officer Paul Stephens, by you and your office, shows that you have the same disregard for life. Officer Paul Stephen's military service is to be admired, but it does not give him free reign to behave so callously. He is not fit to be an officer of the law. He needs to be hospitalized and given mental care. You are more concerned with pleasing your political contacts than you are with obeying your constituents. You are in office to serve, not to be served. I suggest you stop this cover up now, before you find yourself out of a job, and facing possible jail time.
# 197:
7:56 am PDT, Oct 17,
Melissa Kemp, New York
# 196:
8:18 am PDT, Oct 13,
Bobby Womble, Texas
I am appalled at the lack of compassion Rick Menchaca. The city of San Marcos should be ashamed to be represented by Mr. Mechaca and Office Stephens. Bobby L Womble
I am appalled at the lack of compassion Rick Menchaca. The city of San Marcos should be ashamed to be represented by Mr. Mechaca and Office Stephens. Bobby L Womble
# 195:
3:04 pm PDT, Oct 8,
Mateja Zerjal, Slovenia
# 194:
4:27 pm PDT, Oct 3,
Jessica Landon, Arizona
Yet another example of a politician out of touch with their constituents. Oh wait, after a brief investigation as to who this man is, I'm under the impression that he wasn't voted for his position by the public but by the out of touch (and perhaps corrupt) bureaucracy. I hope that the people of this City at least hold the officials that voted for this man and that are sticking up for him accountable in upcoming elections. Mr. Menchaca is a poster boy for why much of our country has no faith in government.
Yet another example of a politician out of touch with their constituents. Oh wait, after a brief investigation as to who this man is, I'm under the impression that he wasn't voted for his position by the public but by the out of touch (and perhaps corrupt) bureaucracy. I hope that the people of this City at least hold the officials that voted for this man and that are sticking up for him accountable in upcoming elections. Mr. Menchaca is a poster boy for why much of our country has no faith in government.
# 193:
6:42 pm PDT, Oct 2,
Elisabeth Karcher, France
# 192:
10:40 am PDT, Oct 1,
Candace Routh, Texas
I am a dog owner and if something like this happened to me I would be fighting to get the reason fired. This dog could have lived. Animals are like peoples children. How would this police officer feel if that was his child choking and dying in his arms?
I am a dog owner and if something like this happened to me I would be fighting to get the reason fired. This dog could have lived. Animals are like peoples children. How would this police officer feel if that was his child choking and dying in his arms?
# 191:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 1,
Melba Weaver, California
I am horrified. When did police start following thier own agenda with no concern for what the public thinks. A dying pet is an emergancy and if the cop had offered to escort them he could have saved a life but he preferred watching the citizen and small girl in pain. This should absolutely be addressed. I am asking that this cop be suspended.
I am horrified. When did police start following thier own agenda with no concern for what the public thinks. A dying pet is an emergancy and if the cop had offered to escort them he could have saved a life but he preferred watching the citizen and small girl in pain. This should absolutely be addressed. I am asking that this cop be suspended.
# 190:
5:40 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Marie-Rose HECKMANN, France
# 189:
2:10 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Katrina Hart, Texas
# 188:
7:57 am PDT, Sep 26,
ROBIN MCKAY, Kentucky
# 187:
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12:49 am PDT, Sep 26,
Bronwyn Hughes, Australia
Our treatment of Animals ultimately affects our treatment of each other and our world. It's time we started treating animals much, much better. If your pet were the victim, you would FIGHT to see the abuse stopped! ...Why not fight for ALL innocent animal victims! |
# 186:
3:49 am PDT, Sep 25,
Karen Jo Garoutte, California
# 185:
3:41 am PDT, Sep 25,
Dee Peterson, Arizona
This officer needs to be suspended permanently with no pay, nor any chance of being hired by another police force. Had this been a child being rushed to emergency care, would his reaction have been the same? Probably so.
This officer needs to be suspended permanently with no pay, nor any chance of being hired by another police force. Had this been a child being rushed to emergency care, would his reaction have been the same? Probably so.
# 184:
3:54 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Grace Fletcher, Ireland
There is no reason the cop couldn't have taken his no. and sent on a ticket or let the girl carry on to the vets, he should be fired I've never seen anything so stupid in all my days as that so called cop, yes the man did wrong and in the time they detained him they could have put them in the car and drove them their them self twice over, I hope they sue the b***s of the state for this the cop is nothing more than saidest bas***d and sould be fired for getting in the way when there was no need. Rick Menachaca another puppet on a string a minion of so called here to serve the public, petectic.
There is no reason the cop couldn't have taken his no. and sent on a ticket or let the girl carry on to the vets, he should be fired I've never seen anything so stupid in all my days as that so called cop, yes the man did wrong and in the time they detained him they could have put them in the car and drove them their them self twice over, I hope they sue the b***s of the state for this the cop is nothing more than saidest bas***d and sould be fired for getting in the way when there was no need. Rick Menachaca another puppet on a string a minion of so called here to serve the public, petectic.
# 183:
3:13 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Anita Kofta, Wisconsin
# 182:
1:57 pm PDT, Sep 22,
ANDRZEJ KOPEC, United Kingdom
# 181:
12:06 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Sean Noyes, Finland
# 180:
8:41 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Laura Stringer, Maryland
# 179:
1:20 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Crissy Baker, Florida
# 178:
4:22 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Germain Puerta, France
# 177:
11:32 am PDT, Sep 19,
Martha Leahy, Massachusetts
# 176:
11:50 am PDT, Sep 18,
Filomena Pereira, United Kingdom
# 175:
8:54 am PDT, Sep 17,
Michael Gonzalez, Texas
How rediculous are these people. What a great way to ruin an AWESOME. Such a shame to have these kinds of people running, acting fools, and getting paid for these types of moral standerds and unethical behaviors. Malicious, Intended, Abuse of power......... How can that be okay?
How rediculous are these people. What a great way to ruin an AWESOME. Such a shame to have these kinds of people running, acting fools, and getting paid for these types of moral standerds and unethical behaviors. Malicious, Intended, Abuse of power......... How can that be okay?
# 174:
4:32 am PDT, Sep 17,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
# 173:
8:09 am PDT, Sep 13,
James Reid, North Carolina
Cowardly man.
Cowardly man.
# 172:
6:41 am PDT, Sep 13,
Name not displayed, France
# 171:
9:30 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Jessica Straub, Canada
# 170:
9:45 am PDT, Sep 11,
Danielle Weherley, New York
There are just some people that do not deserve to live!!! I hope that the same things that this man has done will come back to him three fold!
There are just some people that do not deserve to live!!! I hope that the same things that this man has done will come back to him three fold!
# 169:
7:49 am PDT, Sep 11,
Barbara Nicklas, New York
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# 167:
6:03 pm PDT, Sep 10,
Severine Stockling,, France
# 166:
1:19 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Irryna Marroyen, Belgium
# 165:
2:16 am PDT, Sep 9,
Andrée Hussard, France
# 164:
2:08 am PDT, Sep 9,
Steve Klein, Canada
# 163:
12:36 am PDT, Sep 9,
Arnaud Hussard, France
# 162:
4:12 pm PDT, Sep 8,
Nicolas BELLEUDY, France
# 161:
7:48 pm PDT, Sep 7,
Name not displayed, Texas
REALLY!!!!! The City of San Marcos would have a law suit on their hands. I think I would sue them for the over $400,000 Menchaca received when he "resigned" from the City Manager position in our city of Midland. Sounds like he took Urby with him down there. You know, they really are good friends and a lot of this fighting was staged. They still did things socially together.
REALLY!!!!! The City of San Marcos would have a law suit on their hands. I think I would sue them for the over $400,000 Menchaca received when he "resigned" from the City Manager position in our city of Midland. Sounds like he took Urby with him down there. You know, they really are good friends and a lot of this fighting was staged. They still did things socially together.
# 160:
7:34 am PDT, Sep 7,
Sandra Beckett, Canada
What kind of people are employed by this city? Obviously this person cares nothing for human suffering either. What he did was a clear case of abuse to this man and his daughter. His mental health is clearly in question and has been confirmed by city officials. How can the safety of citizens be ensured while he continues to be employed?
What kind of people are employed by this city? Obviously this person cares nothing for human suffering either. What he did was a clear case of abuse to this man and his daughter. His mental health is clearly in question and has been confirmed by city officials. How can the safety of citizens be ensured while he continues to be employed?
# 159:
12:27 am PDT, Sep 7,
Janelle Michalowski, Australia
# 158:
1:20 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Kim Hollemans, Netherlands
# 157:
11:42 am PDT, Sep 6,
Alvin Byrnes, Florida
This "man" who has his act together is an example of the self-absorbed, small-minded, idiots who hold these positions. He is nothing more than a petty bureaucrat who "runs" a two-bit town. IF HE HAD ANY TALENT AT ALL, HE WOULD BE WORKING FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR!!! I will continue to devote whatever time and energy I have to exposing San Marcos for the nest of cockroaches that it is...
This "man" who has his act together is an example of the self-absorbed, small-minded, idiots who hold these positions. He is nothing more than a petty bureaucrat who "runs" a two-bit town. IF HE HAD ANY TALENT AT ALL, HE WOULD BE WORKING FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR!!! I will continue to devote whatever time and energy I have to exposing San Marcos for the nest of cockroaches that it is...
# 156:
5:57 am PDT, Sep 6,
Juan Gonzalez, Texas
I DONT UNDER STAND WHY PEOPLE HOLDING A CITY OFFICE POSITION ARE JUST SIITNG BACK.THEY MUST FEEL SO CONFIDENT ABOUT THIS ISSUE THAT THEY MUST FEEL IT'S GOING AWAY.WELL IT IS NOT.WE ARE WACTHING YOU
I DONT UNDER STAND WHY PEOPLE HOLDING A CITY OFFICE POSITION ARE JUST SIITNG BACK.THEY MUST FEEL SO CONFIDENT ABOUT THIS ISSUE THAT THEY MUST FEEL IT'S GOING AWAY.WELL IT IS NOT.WE ARE WACTHING YOU
# 155:
5:25 am PDT, Sep 6,
Judit Luna i Ester, Spain
# 154:
10:11 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Errol Siegel, Texas
Shame on you for your lack of compassion. If this had happened to a member of your family I doubt you would react the same way.
Shame on you for your lack of compassion. If this had happened to a member of your family I doubt you would react the same way.
# 153:
12:10 am PDT, Sep 5,
Bud Pollon, Texas
I don't know who Rick Menchaca is, but apparently he is another insensitive moron with ties to the City of San Marcos, along with the mayor, police chief, and Ossifer Stephens.
I don't know who Rick Menchaca is, but apparently he is another insensitive moron with ties to the City of San Marcos, along with the mayor, police chief, and Ossifer Stephens.
# 152:
5:02 pm PDT, Sep 3,
Tasha Castillo, Texas
