Comments on: Round One Goes To Ruttenberg http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:11:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: AWCheney http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7598 AWCheney Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:13:20 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7598 The damage to his life and property has already occurred Batson...in the millions, and many more than that for which he is sueing. He's selling his property at a huge loss, given the value previous to all that has transpired (as Greg pointed out), so how is it that he would have "no legal standing?" The damage to his life and property has already occurred Batson…in the millions, and many more than that for which he is sueing. He’s selling his property at a huge loss, given the value previous to all that has transpired (as Greg pointed out), so how is it that he would have “no legal standing?”

]]> By: Batson D. Belfrey http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7597 Batson D. Belfrey Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:07:28 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7597 Wouldn't leaving put him in the same "No legal standing" position? Wouldn’t leaving put him in the same “No legal standing” position?

]]> By: AWCheney http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7594 AWCheney Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:56:06 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7594 Come on Greg...would YOU stay in an area that has treated you this way for as long as it has David?? I know I wouldn't, and I've lived here nearly all my life. I imagine that he will continue to pursue justice in this, but take himself somewhere that he can feel far more safe and secure. That's what I'd do. He's been living, out of necessity, in the pool hall surrounded by security cameras in part because it's the safest place for him here, in the area, and nobody can live that way forever (maybe you should do a post on those times when his life has actually been in danger because of all this). The federal and state investigations going on now will probably take years to come to fruition (the wheels of justice turn slowly) so, if I were him, I'd get outta Dodge after vindicating myself (CUP and ABC) and selling what's left of my property. He doesn't have to be onsite to get the rest of it wrapped up. Come on Greg…would YOU stay in an area that has treated you this way for as long as it has David?? I know I wouldn’t, and I’ve lived here nearly all my life. I imagine that he will continue to pursue justice in this, but take himself somewhere that he can feel far more safe and secure. That’s what I’d do.

He’s been living, out of necessity, in the pool hall surrounded by security cameras in part because it’s the safest place for him here, in the area, and nobody can live that way forever (maybe you should do a post on those times when his life has actually been in danger because of all this). The federal and state investigations going on now will probably take years to come to fruition (the wheels of justice turn slowly) so, if I were him, I’d get outta Dodge after vindicating myself (CUP and ABC) and selling what’s left of my property. He doesn’t have to be onsite to get the rest of it wrapped up.

]]> By: Greg L http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7590 Greg L Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:02:05 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7590 If Dave gets his ABC permit, this business can be pretty much rebuilt. If not, he's in a better position to sell and use the proceeds to help finance his quest for justice. So this doesn't necessarily change his plans to sell, although it's going to frustrate the city's apparent practice (so I'm told) of trying to run off his buyers by saying they won't get a CUP. But let's say he wins the ABC appeal, which is going to be a tough battle. At that point, given that it's going to be very difficult for anyone to try to harass David out of business in the future, it might be a good idea to stay. After all, when this is all done, what's Dave going to do? If Dave gets his ABC permit, this business can be pretty much rebuilt. If not, he’s in a better position to sell and use the proceeds to help finance his quest for justice. So this doesn’t necessarily change his plans to sell, although it’s going to frustrate the city’s apparent practice (so I’m told) of trying to run off his buyers by saying they won’t get a CUP.

But let’s say he wins the ABC appeal, which is going to be a tough battle. At that point, given that it’s going to be very difficult for anyone to try to harass David out of business in the future, it might be a good idea to stay. After all, when this is all done, what’s Dave going to do?

]]> By: Batson D. Belfrey http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7589 Batson D. Belfrey Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:44:14 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/03/01/round-one-goes-to-ruttenberg/#comment-7589 So what now for Dave? Does the City have to grant his permit now? If they grant his permit, what are the chances of him getting his ABC license back? Does he still plan to sell, or does this change things? So what now for Dave? Does the City have to grant his permit now? If they grant his permit, what are the chances of him getting his ABC license back? Does he still plan to sell, or does this change things?

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