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Hal Netkin identified as driver of Minivan that struck persons at Minuteman protest

The Orange County Register is reporting that Hal Netkin of Van Nuys was the driver of a Minivan that struck three persons who were attending the protest against Minuteman founder Jim Gilchrist's appearance at the California Coalition for Immigration Reform meeting in Garden Grove last night.

The Orange County Register is reporting that Hal Netkin of Van Nuys was the driver of a Minivan that struck three persons who were attending the protest against Minuteman founder Jim Gilchrist's appearance at the California Coalition for Immigration Reform meeting in Garden Grove last night.

Netkin is the founder of http://www.mayorno.com, a website that for years has vigorously campaigned against the election of Antonio Villaraigosa as Mayor of Los Angeles. Regardless of what you think of Villaraigosa and his Democratic Party politics, this site is extremely racist and bigoted.

Netkin also is involved in running the website, http://www.brattonmustgo.com, which encourages the ouster of Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton primarily because the latter doesn't support policies which would give the police more power to arrest and deport undocumented workers.

One of the persons who got struck by the Netkin's Minivan was Jim Lafferty, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Lawyer's Guild. Lafferty was thrown up against the hood of the Minivan as it accelerated into the parking lot. Two other persons were also flung on the ground.

Another person struck by Netkin's Minivan was taken away by ambulance and brought to a local hospital in Garden Grove. According to a friend of his, he was released several hours later. Although bruised and shaken, the injuries he sustained weren't life threatening.

Sincerely,

Duane J. Roberts
duaneroberts92804@yahoo.com

http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/05/25/sections/breaking_news/article_534949.php

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Immigration event turns hostile

By MARTIN WISCKOL
The Orange County Register

GARDEN GROVE — An event honoring an anti-illegal immigrant leader tonight was marred by altercations between anti-immigration activists and protesters, resulting in an arrest when two demonstrators were hit by a slow-moving van.

The driver was Hal Netkin of Van Nuys, said Barbara Coe, chairwoman of the California Coalition for Immigration Reform.

Protesters were blocking a driveway when Netkin tried to drive through and knocked two demonstrators to the ground, Deputy Police Chief K.J. Raney said.

Netkin was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. At least one of the protesters was hospitalized.

"Knowing (Netkin), he panicked," Coe said.

Billy Hall, a member of Coe’s group, said shortly afterward that his car window was broken by a protester. Hall said he filed a police report.

The event sponsored by Coe’s group honored Aliso Viejo resident Jim Gilchrist. Gilchrist’s Minuteman Project last month attracted nearly 900 people to patrol a stretch of Arizona border in an effort to stop entry by illegal immigrants. The effort was praised by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger but condemned by President George W. Bush, who called the volunteers "vigilantes."

"I'm damned proud to be a vigilante," Gilchrist told the 150 people assembled at the Garden Grove Women’s Club. "How about you?"

He received a rousing ovation. He also said that deporting the millions of people in the country illegally would lower home prices, reduce traffic congestion and lower taxes.

Nearly 100 protesters picketed and chanted on the sidewalk. One sign read, "Beat Back the Racist Attack."

"Their racist acts are being masked by patriotism," said Obed Sanchez of Garden Grove. "To say illegal immigrants are coming over here and ruining our lives is ridiculous. We need immigrants like a tree needs water. Even President Bush recognizes that."

Author: Duane J. Roberts
Posted: Wednesday May 25, 2005 09:28 PM

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HAL NETKIN
halnet@pacbell.net
PO BOX 3465
VAN NUYS, CA 91407
818-.898-2201

Author: 4dPeople
Posted: Wednesday May 25, 2005 11:29 PM

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That fellow looks like he was sent over by Central Casting to play the part of a block-headed bigot.

Author: Meyer London
Posted: Thursday May 26, 2005 02:01 AM

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he looks similar to the man who got away with attacking a black man in bellingham wa. the cops protected him.the police can never be trusted especially if you are african amer man.

Author: o
Posted: Thursday May 26, 2005 04:45 AM

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What's The Best Time To Call Hal? 3 AM?

I wanted to give Hal a call for all his efforts. I was thinking 3 AM. Is that a good time to reach him? Any other suggestions? Being a racist immigrant basher, maybe Sunday AM would be best, as I'm sure he'll be attending church to tell Jesus how many Mexicans he pummeled this week.

Author: Pac Bell
Posted: Thursday May 26, 2005 11:20 AM

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Yah, but ...

I thought it was terrible until I read he hit someone from NLG. Good for him!

Author: BrunoNYC
Posted: Thursday May 26, 2005 10:40 PM

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Not exactly a bigot...

About Hal Netkin:
HAL'S BACKGROUND AND PRINCIPLES
Hal spent most of his youth in East Los Angeles. He is a Korean War Veteran and is an Electrical Engineer by education.

As a Block Captain and Anti-Crime activist, Hal worked closely with the Van Nuys LAPD. Until he focused his activism to the community he was active in the PTA, and was a public school volunteer. Hal received the "1999 Volunteer of the Year Award" and the 2003 Head Start Support Award, both from the Latin American Civic Association's Van Nuys Head Start Preschool.

IS HAL A RACIST?

You be the judge. Hal is Jewish, is married to a Latina who illegally immigrated from Mexico in 1989 (now a proud U.S. Citizen), and Hal and his wife have three adopted daughters whose combined ancestry is Mexican, Honduran, and Filipino. An older daughter of Hal's is married to a Black-American, and Hal's brother's wife immigrated from El Salvador. How's that for family diversity?

IS HAL A XENOPHOBE?

Hal is the son of immigrants. His first language was not English. Counting his parents' Yiddish and his conversational Spanish, Hal is tri-lingual. Hal respects other cultures and languages. Hal believes an individual who is bilingual is blessed, but a bilingual country is a curse. Hal believes that reasonably controlled, traditional, legal immigration is good for America. But that massive out of control illegal immigration is destroying America.

Author: CitizenJ
Posted: Friday May 27, 2005 08:32 AM

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The report is completely untrue

I know from personal witnesses that this report is completely fabricated! Hal Netkin's car was being attacked, his car wipers were torn off and his windows were being pounded on. His car was surrounded by yelling and some violent protestors...so in fear of not being taken out of his car as in previous riots. Hal Netkin slowly tried moving away. All injuries were exaggerated and nothing was serious. The reason he was not charged is because he did nothing wrong. He was a scared old man. The protest was out of hand... it is a shame that those who were hurt because they couldn't protest peacefully. If your car was surrounded and people yelling and beating down on your windows... I ask you, what would you do? This website should be ashamed for its false reports of propaganda.

Author: Unbiased_VA
Posted: Friday May 27, 2005 08:46 AM

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Good Enough For His Wife?

You said, "IS HAL A RACIST?

You be the judge. Hal is Jewish, is married to a Latina who illegally immigrated from Mexico in 1989 (now a proud U.S. Citizen), and Hal and his wife have three adopted daughters whose combined ancestry is Mexican, Honduran, and Filipino. An older daughter of Hal's is married to a Black-American, and Hal's brother's wife immigrated from El Salvador. How's that for family diversity? "

I am confused, he is willing to "give" one illegal alien US citizenship by marrying her, but wants to deport all the other illegal aliens. I am not going to say how this sounds, but think about it. I am shocked that she allows him to conduct these campaigns of terror, considering (as SOS puts it) he once would have considered her the cause for cease pools.

I do have a question, purely out of curiosity. How old is his wife?

Author: 1Planet1People
Posted: Friday May 27, 2005 11:47 AM

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His wife?

It's not clear that he married his wife to "give" her citizenship. Not sure of her age, she's younger than him. He apparently works on many community issues. His website is here:

http://www.lawatchdog.com/

Author: CitizenJ
Posted: Friday May 27, 2005 01:45 PM

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Marrying for citizenship is illegal

Immigrating for marriage is legal, but if it's a bogus relationship, done only to get the green card, that's against the law.

Arrest Netkin, deport his wife, and call CPS on the kids.

:-) :-) :-) j/k

Author: johnk
Posted: Friday May 27, 2005 05:15 PM

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Wait til his wife has to carry an ID all over the place

Wait til his wife and kids have to carry ID cards to prove their citizenship, and maybe wear a felt brown star of David with an RFID chip in it to identify themselves to the coppers. He may reconsider what he's asking for. Or maybe it will be a little brown cross. Whatever.

Author: johnk
Posted: Friday May 27, 2005 05:27 PM

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you all are pathetic...do you know the wife?

Have you met the family? The wife, the 3 adopted children? No you have not, Hal's wife has been married to him for almost 15 years. Is she crazy...no! She loves him with everything she has. She could easily divorce through whatever reasons. Do not bash another man's family. You can debate and protest peacefullly...but when you throw out false accuasations, it makes you and your cause meaningless. I have this agaisnt you. When Hal starts bashing your family and life...let me know...until then...start looking at yourself. The police video cameraed the attack on Hal's car, therefore why he wasn't charged. You will never get ahead in life or your issues with lies

Author: Unbiased_VA
Posted: Friday May 27, 2005 10:11 PM

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Hal Hates

If you look at his website, he is clearly anti-hispanic, yet, he married a woman from the group he hates so much. I just don't get where this guy is coming from. And, no, we are not attacking his wife, we will leave that for his people to do.

Author: 1Planet1People
Posted: Saturday May 28, 2005 12:33 AM

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Hal is marred to a Mexican assholes!

You assholes are making fools of yourselves.

Calling people racists that are not racists at all!

The truth will come out Leslie! Hahahhaha

Author: The incredible 7
Posted: Saturday May 28, 2005 03:59 AM

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THOSE ANARCHISTS WERE ALL OVER MY WINDOW!

THIS IS HAL NUTKIN!

ME AND MY WIFE WAZ REALLY, REALLY SCARED OF ALL THOSE RECONQUISTAS WHO SURROUNDED MY VAN! THEY WERE ANARCHISTS, I TELL YA! SOME OF THEM WERE BROWN SKINNED! THOSE MUST HAVE BEEN ILLEGAL ANARCHISTS WHO CRAWLED OVER THE BORDER FROM ATZLAN!

ANYWAYS, I WAZ AFRAID THEY WAZ GONNA PULL ME OUT OF MY VAN AND HANG ME ON THE NEAREST TELEPHONE POLE LIKE THEY DID THOSE BOYS IN FALLUJAH! THAT'S WHY I GUNNED THE ENGINE AND TRIED TO RUN THEM OVER. I DIDN'T WANT TO BE ROASTED. I LIKE MY PASTY WHITE SKIN COLOR.

I IGNORED THE FACT THERE WAZ ABOUT 40 GARDEN GROVE POLICE OFFICERS NEAR THE DRIVEWAY. I COULDN'T SEE THEM BECAUZ MY WINDOW WAS FULL OF THEM ANARCHIST TYPES, II TELL YOU. I KNEW THEY WAZ ANARCHISTS BECAUSE THEY HAD FANGS! AND BIG BEADY EYES!

Author: HAL NUTKIN
Posted: Saturday May 28, 2005 06:56 AM

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HAL NETKIN KICKED LA RAZA'S ASS!

If a 79 year old American can kick La Raza's ass like he did last Wed. Think of what the rest of America can do?

Go back to Mexico
YOU CROSSED THE BORDER!

Author: NO ILLEGALS IN THE U.S.
Posted: Saturday May 28, 2005 09:30 AM

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Who is Duane J. Roberts ?

Who is Duane J. Roberts?

Isn't he the guy that picks up the dog shit at dog shows?

No picking on Duane, it's an honest living.

Author: NO ILLEGALS IN THE U.S.
Posted: Saturday May 28, 2005 09:33 AM

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I LOVE MY WIFE

THIS IS HAL NUTKIN AGAIN:

I MET MY WIFE WHEN SHE WAS CLEANING TOILETS. I WAS IMPRESSED. I SAID TO MYSELF: "I NEED A HARDWORKING WOMAN TO TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I GET OLDER; TO CHANGE MY DIAPERS."

IN FACT, I SHIT MY PANTS WHEN THOSE ANARCHIST TYPES WERE SLOBBERING ALL OVER THE WINDOW OF MY MINIVAN. I WAS SCARED! SO I POOPED. SHE HAD TO CHANGE MY DIAPERS WHEN I WAS RELEASED.

WHAT CAN AN OLD BIGOT LIKE ME WANT MORE FROM LIFE THAN A CLEAN DIAPER AND A GOOD WOMAN WHO'LL PUT UP WITH ALL MY SHIT! I LOVE MY WIFE DEEPLY. I THINK EVERY WHITE MAN SHOULD OWN ONE!

Author: HAL NUTKIN
Posted: Saturday May 28, 2005 02:45 PM

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OLD MAN KICKED YOUR ASS!

La Raza arent' you embarrassed?

A little old man kicked your ass and all of you were laid out on your asses!

Go back to where you came from Pilgrim!

Author: Honcho
Posted: Saturday May 28, 2005 11:04 PM

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Its a losing cause...for you all will say or do anything

Theres video tape confiming violent protestors throwing bags full of marbles, kicking cars, surrounding cars.... Photos can be doctored... video can not. All politics put aside.... watch the video. Theres reasons why people aren't charged... VIDEO can't lie.

Author: Unbiased_Va
Posted: Sunday May 29, 2005 01:18 AM

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Netkin was released after police watched a videotape that showed protesters surrounding the vehicle, banging on it and refusing to move, said Garden Grove Police Lt. Mike Handfield. About 300 protesters at the scene were “trying to intimidate him and refused to let him pass,” Handfield said. By night's end, five demonstrators had been arrested.

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The protesters blocked the entrance and tossed soda cans and cans packed with marbles at police and attendees, Handfield said. They kicked, banged and threw rocks at cars; some wore latex gloves and hoods so they wouldn’t be identified by police, Handfield said. Some attendees decided not to enter the building because they feared violence.

UNBIASED OUT

Author: Unbiased_VA
Posted: Sunday May 29, 2005 05:29 AM

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Photos are real... my apoligies to 1planet

I just want everyone to know that all photos are real... I used poor word usage by saying doctored... I meant to mean one sided... nonetheless... I'm sorry to 1planet , ...his photos are 100 percent real!!!

Unbiased OUT

Author: Unbiased_VA
Posted: Sunday May 29, 2005 06:07 AM

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Re: For you to ponder.....

Reality check: the cops say they have a video that exonerates them, so it must be true. Who's seen it? You, "Unbiased"? Or is it "Ned"?

We have witnesses, the cops have Handfield, so, according to the "Unbiased" comments, the demonstrators are liars, the cops are telling the truth.

"All politics put aside" my ass. Politics according to Unbiased_Va are that the police must be right be telling the truth because they're the police. I don't know anyone who's fallen for that one in forty years, except a few yokels up in the hills.

Author: The Morrígan
Posted: Sunday May 29, 2005 06:08 AM

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Ass Kicking?

> If a 79 year old American can kick La Raza's ass like he > did last Wed. Think of what the rest of America can do?

The rest of America can start driving their cars into pedestrians, real fast.

Author: Street Fighter 3
Posted: Sunday May 29, 2005 11:10 AM

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TOO BAD HE DIDNT KILL THE ILLEGAL MEXICANS.

It wont be long before we dont need to use our vehicles to kill the mexican scourge that infests this country...

Keep fucking with us and you will get the revolution you've been asking for...In Spades.

Author: metro
Posted: Monday May 30, 2005 11:55 PM

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THIS AIN'T MEXICO

The natives are getting restless, and the invaders (i.e. Mexicans and Central American trash) are going to be removed. It's hard to imagine a bunch of wetback thugs claiming they were peacefully protesting when they were attacking occupied vehicles with projectiles. Bunch of pendejos. It's only a matter of time before an American mows down a whole fucking mob of you buzzard rag-waving scumbags. You're circling the bowl, fetid turds.

Author: Deporter
Posted: Tuesday May 31, 2005 09:58 AM