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The purpose of the "Giles Free Speech Zone" is to identify problems of concern to the people of Giles County, to discuss them in a gentlemanly and civil manner, while referring to the facts and giving evidence to back up whatever claims are made, making logical arguments that avoid any use of fallacy, and, hopefully, to come together in agreement, and find a positive solution to the problem at hand. Help make a difference! Email "mcpeters@usit.net" to suggest topics or make private comments.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Cagle Assault Case Resolution

Charles W. Cagle with the prestigious Nashville law firm of Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop pled guilt to an assault charge filed by Allen Barrett during a Giles County School Board Meeting in February 2007. Mr. Barrett backed by a video tape and a school board member’s testimony charged Mr. Cagle, who represents a number of school districts, became angry and poked Mr. Barrett in the chest while he spoke with another school board member.


District Attorney Mike Bottoms handled the case which resulted in Mr. Cagle, on 5 July 2007, pleading guilty, apologizing, paying all court cost and being placed on Pre-trial diversion. -- Allen Barrett

55 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Was this ever a classic case of assault and battery! I'm sure wab is scarred for life.

Friday, July 13, 2007 7:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must, Finally we agree sort of this was a classic case of assault but not battery unless you count the one in wab's camera or cagles watch. I'm sure that wab has recovered from the trama since I saw him on TV and he looked rather cool.
By the way a-nag-u-must you never did say how you would have handled being hit in the chest by a very angry guy much larger than yourself. wab took the right approach as if he had hit back no doubt he would have been in jail.

Friday, July 13, 2007 9:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

bart..
I never would have been in the lawyer's face "exposing" my rear end in the first place. So, I really don't know how to answer that question. Anyone can be provoked, and I understand that's exactly what happened.
As for his face being shown on tv, I saw that and had to laugh. The reporter said that your hero (also a "reporter") is thought of as a troublemaker.
What you can't seem to fathom is that your hero thrives on being seen and heard. His ego demands it.

Friday, July 13, 2007 11:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must
You didn't attend the meeting and you didn't watch the video and apparently you didn't listen when people tried to tell you what happened at the school board meeting. wab was speaking with Mrs Norman when Cagle butted in and tried to back wab down with a loud barrage of angry words.
When Cagle could not win his arguement with logic and truth his frustration got the best of him and he punched wab. I leave you with this thought, "rather to be thought a troublemaker by scoundrels than proven to be one by honest men"wab is indeed a nightmare to politicians who are proven scoundrels but is well thought of by politicians and others who are open and honest.

Friday, July 13, 2007 2:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If there had been no video, there would have been no admission of guilt.

Friday, July 13, 2007 5:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

bart,
Look, I know a little more about this than you think. I know what happened.
Let's face it, your hero is a hothead, and you know it. It's as simple as that.
Wab a nightmare? Laughable. I would characterize him more as a pain in the butt.

Friday, July 13, 2007 5:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wab has a personal vendetta against elected officials because he LOST his bid for election!

Friday, July 13, 2007 6:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can't believe we are wasting time talking about a piece of doo doo to a person with the intelligence and attitude such as Bad Fart!

Friday, July 13, 2007 8:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

anonymous..
You are exactly right. Why do we even bother trying to enlighten bart? He refuses to consider what is so glaringly apparent.

Friday, July 13, 2007 9:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To anonymouslikebart and the other anonymous, either you are a liar or delusional about what happened with the assault. If you know so much, as you claim why didn't you come forward as a witness for Mr. Cagle I'm sure he would have been glad to have you.
The bottom line is simple, Mr Cagle was wrong admitted it and took his punishment. You could take a lesson in accepting responsibility from him.
As for "a personal vendetta against
officials" because I LOST an election, is simply absurd. If there was a vendetta would it not be against those who ran against me? If it was the result of having lost an election why was I involved years before the election? Your assertions are just wrong but then that's nothing new for you, is it? Allen Barrett

Friday, July 13, 2007 10:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm sorry to see this topic appearing on this blog.

Fact is Cagle was wrong, admitted it and taken his punishment. WAB has been vindicated. Lets give it a rest.

Having this topic was just opening it up for more abuse to be thrown as Mr Barrett.

Please remove this topic Mr. McPeters.

Saturday, July 14, 2007 8:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WAB...
the anonymous and anonymouslikebart are not the same person. Trust me on that.
So, you call me either a liar (name-calling) or delusional (describing behavior), and I happen to think you are a complete kook (describing behavior).
I didnt't need to be present for Mr. Cagle's "assault" on you. I know what happened, and I also know how people can react when provoked to anger.
Let me help clear up another of your misunderstandings. Yes, you've been a troublemaker for quite awhile. However, it really came to the forefront when you lost an election I'm sure you felt you had in your back pocket. But you see, people knew you better than you thought they did.
As for taking a lesson in personal responsibility, I accept that as a standard. Perhaps you could take a lesson in praying for those who do you wrong (the old turn the other cheek thing).

Saturday, July 14, 2007 9:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WAB, You not only lost the election. You got the CRAP beat out of you. That should speak loud and clear about what the vast majority of folks in your district think of your thought process and leadership abilities.

As for the Cagle thing, lawsuits are settled all of the time by folks who are right, but when it is much cheaper to give up than it is to fight, then most take the less expensive route. What did it really do to Mr. Cagle anyway? Other than that he is the real victim in this ordeal.

Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

anonymous...
My hat's off to you on that post. You are so right, and I'm glad someone else spoke up.
Thank you.

Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To anonymous of the 9:35 post. Surely you can do better than that? You state “WAB...the anonymous and anonymouslikebart are not the same person. Trust me on that” why would you think I thought they were the same. I addressed my post to both individuals. I said “To anonymouslikebart and the other anonymous, either you are a liar or delusional about what happened with the assault.
You made it very clear that you were not present when the incident took place therefore you can only have second hand or worse knowledge of the incident. With that kind of knowledge you actually know nothing but only suspect, feel or think that what you have been told was true and accurate. Apparently, as with many of your other postings, simply because “you” think a thing it must be true. You have applied that bit of illogic in your determination of what others think, their motivation and reasons for their actions or lack of. You must truly be one of the most intelligent people in the galaxy. Allen Barrett

Saturday, July 14, 2007 3:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wab..
Why would I think that? Because you have "suggested" that before. I just wanted you to know that there's more than one person in this county who does NOT like your egotistical way of dealing with people who disagree with you.
So funny that you assume I have no knowledge of what went on because I wasn't there. I believe in God although I've never seen Him. I believe Hitler killed many many Jews, but I didn't see him do it.

Please do not patronize me by saying I must be one of the most intelligent individuals in the galaxy. I realize you are only trying to "describe behavior", but, since there's more than two of us who occasionally give you a spanking, how can you know which one's behavior you are describing?

Saturday, July 14, 2007 8:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must it's easy to know which ones behavior is being described, you both share the same brain cell.

Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

unsmart...
I just stated that there are MORE than two here who don't worship your hero. You must have missed that minor point.
Where have you been lately? I could speculate, but I won't. I've thoroughly missed your hilarious (describing your behavior there) remarks.

Sunday, July 15, 2007 8:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must don't you think it's rather arrogant of you to take a new name like "smarterthanbart"? You don't know how smart I am so isn't it arrogance to assume you are smarter than me. There are many who don't worship any hero including me. I do hold some in higher esteem than others as they have earned such a position just as you have earned your position in life. I won't suggest where that position might be but I understand that Preparation H will help.
You asked where have I been, I took your advice and went to see my psychiatrist. He certified me as sane but was very disturbed about you and wants to meet you. He said for you he would have an open door policy no appointment necessary since your problem is so severe.

Sunday, July 15, 2007 2:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

unsmart...
No, it's not arrogance. Can you not tell I was being facetious? Laughable.
I agree with you about holding some in high regard and others not. People have to earn respect and admiration.
Since you brought this up, I'll tell you that I have very little respect for troublemakers who would apparently stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Are you part of this? If not, you are certainly an apologist for these people. So, it goes without saying that you are not very high on my list of respected people.
By the way, it was YOU who suggested I make a name change. But if you are going to whine about that too, I'll just go back to my former one.
Finally, there's an old saying that goes something like this: Sometimes the therapist needs therapy. That very well could be true with your psychiatrist. Perhaps you need to find another one. He or she did say you are sane, right?

Monday, July 16, 2007 7:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must, I'm not high on your list of highly respected people, thanks that is a great compliment.
No I'm not part of any group other than the human race. I didn't suggest that you start bragging about being smarter than me especially since you don't even know me or my IQ. You may be smarter than me but you just haven't proven it yet.
I never said I had only one psychiatrist; there was a whole team of nineteen. It started out being only one but they kept adding others because they couldn't decide whether I was a genius or just close. All agreed that I have a superior intellect just unclear which side of genius I was on.

Monday, July 16, 2007 8:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

bart..
You earned your ranking on my list. Why wouldn't that be a compliment?

As for proving how smart I am, that is absurd. I don't have to prove anything to you.

Perhaps idiot savant would be closer to it for you? Just wondering. I stand in awe of your brilliance anyhow.

Monday, July 16, 2007 1:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must, you should.

Monday, July 16, 2007 2:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I still don't think Mr. Cagle acted angry.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 10:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

But didn't Mr. Cagle "assault" wab, leaving life-long emotional scars? Laugh.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 7:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is an assault with a smile better than an assault with a frown? Why is this still a question since it has been settled with Cagle's guilty plea. Wait a moment, I forgot who I was speaking to, it will take at least another year before you catch up with current events. Have you heard yet that the Titanic was sunk?

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

to Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:35:00 AM:

kudos to you! you hit the nail on the head. as a lawyer im sure cagle knew it would cost much less-both time and money-to just get the thing over with than go through a long drawn out trial. this happens all the time. people settle all the time even when their right just to get it over with. i dont know that much about the law but it was explained to me that basically the charge would be removed from his record if it didnt happen again which of course isnt likely. he didnt even get a slap on the wrist basicly. if this had been a real assault, it seems to me the ruling would have been much harsher. apparently cagles ego isnt so big he feels he much win at any cost, unlike some others who just want there name in the news.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 7:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bad Fart blows a lot of smoke!

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I mentioned the "angry" thing because WAB wrote that Mr. Cagle became angry and poked Mr. Barrett in the chest...........I might have noticed something like pity, but not anger in Mr. Cagle.

Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You are full of bullpoop! If he wasn't angry why would Cagle inject himself into a conversation WAB was trying to have with someone else. Go watch the video. Its still on this blog. You just dont want to face reality. Cagle not only poked, he pushed. Was there, saw it all.

Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

anonymous...
Wrong! I know exactly why Mr. Cagle interceded as he did. I don't need to watch his video. Oh, but since I won't, I'm not facing reality, right? Hilarious.

Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:31. You are a dumb ass. Cagle didn't push hurt or even bother WAB. It was just an opportunity for WAB to feed his ego again, and he took full advantage of it. You and your kind really are dumb, but it takes all kinds to make the world go around. Keep it up. We need you.

Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The "punch" which I viewed on the site was no more than Mr. Cagle pointing his finger at AB. I did not realize that anything had happened until AB started screaming like a little school girl on the playground yelling for the teacher at recess. Oh, I forgot who we were dealing with. Isn't he an "upstanding preacher" or some kind of Man of God? Of course he is always right and you folks just can't get it. I bet Santa brings him lots of toys every year since he is a good little boy.

Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How childish your posting against Mr Barrett.

Friday, July 20, 2007 8:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's refreshing to know I am not the only one on this blog who sees through the ego and self-worshipping behavior of the reporter! Incredibly laughable.

I really wonder about those who have no problem with egotism and arrogance. What if they somehow got enough of a following to get elected to public office? Frightening, isn't it?

Friday, July 20, 2007 8:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's sad to think a semi grown-up can't understand the difference between arrogance and confidence, ego and determination.
I would still like to know why you would ask such a dumb question as, "Isn't he an "upstanding preacher" or some kind of Man of God?" What words or behavior has he displayed that would disqualify him from both characterazitions or is it just that you are so familiar with the modern milktoast varity of minister that you can't recognize one when you see them.

Friday, July 20, 2007 9:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bad Fart,

Are you trying to take the lead in stupidity from WAB? You sure are trying awfully hard.

Friday, July 20, 2007 11:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

unsmart..
Too much ego and confidence equals arrogance and pride. You can't see that in your hero though, so its a moot point.
At least now you know for sure there are others who see how foolish you are in all this hero worship. Laughable.

Friday, July 20, 2007 3:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous 3:06 PM
You are the one that has decided there is hero worship directed toward WAB. Who are you to make such a decision for others? Obviously the same person who won't acknowledge Judy Roberts IS still employed by the county. Why do I keep thinking this is you AJ!

Friday, July 20, 2007 4:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Okay - watched it again. Cagle responded because he knew WAB was there to cause trouble and he was being a gentleman and dealing with the idiot instead of Mrs. Norman having to. He did not "assault" WAB --- didn't hit, didn't poke. His voice, like I said earlier, had no anger -- he talked to WAB as if he were talking to a small child.

Friday, July 20, 2007 6:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have little concern for wab he obviously can take care of himself. My beef if there is one is with the ignoramus I refer to as a-nag-u-must because he has his head up his kazoo and thinks it's everyone else that needs enlightening.
I wouldn't even have a problem with a-nag-u-must if he would simply don something other than whine about wab. Show me something wab has not backed up instead of continually whining that he is arrogant. What I've seen from wab is not arrogance but simply an unwillingness to let people make him a doormat, if that's arrogance
I think a bunch more could us a little of it.

Friday, July 20, 2007 6:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think you are WAB.

Friday, July 20, 2007 9:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

anonymous of 6:13..
You are EXACTLY right about that. He interceded on Mrs. Norman's behalf, and I know that for an absolute fact. Thank you for saying what I should have already said. But people like this bart character are defending of anything he does. I just don't understand that kind of hero worship. That is, unless bart is in reality wab! Here's a clue. Neither of them see the arrogance. Hilarious.

Friday, July 20, 2007 9:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Spin Spinnn spinnnnnnn Now we are to believe the bag man was defending the dingbat. In reality the dingbat was all puffed up like a toad & mad cause her hero, Jackson tripped over his tongue & fell in a pile of bull kerplop. Others say the bag man was raised by a woodpecker & the no beak experience left him with a twitchy finger that just happened to find his natural enemy, a person with a brain.

Friday, July 20, 2007 10:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must, I just checked my drivers license and found that I ain't wab but I do share one of his initials. I don't guess that will really carry much weight since you probably have never seen the two of us at the exact same time. Anyway my wife thinks I'm much better looking than wab.
Can't you get the point I'm not so much defending wab I just enjoy irritating you for such dumb, stupid, statements and for such a wasted life.

Friday, July 20, 2007 10:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My life is certainly not wasted - very full, actually. You seem to be making a lot of dumb, stupid statements. This is entertainment for me.

Saturday, July 21, 2007 12:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bad Bart is not WAB. Wab's computer is down. Hopefully will be up and running soon.

Saturday, July 21, 2007 12:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

unsmart...
Then I take your word for it that you aren't wab. But you have to admit the whining and name-calling is very similar. That's what caused me to wonder.
And I certainly hope wab get back online soon. You and wab are just too entertaining.
I wonder if you guys suspect something sinister in that wab's computer went down?

Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yep. Heard you put a hex on it.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007 10:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must, I am very happy for anything I might have contributed that would make you "wonder" since that is similar to "thinking", I know that is such an unusual activity for you. I am somewhat disappointed that you can't allow me to stand on my own merits. Whether wab get back on line soon or not makes no difference to me I just love responding to your stupidity. Without doubt you are the most backward, bigot next to algore I have ever heard of.

Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bad fart, your stupidity far exceeds any stupidity I have seen lately. Keep it up.

Sunday, July 29, 2007 10:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

unsmart...
I am currently reading a book on the tenets of conservatism that would stand you on your ear. It is full of terms you and "egore" would not like or understand.
So hilarious how you liberals like to throw mud. You don't have anything else, do you? And I suppose you will be voting for hillary rodham clinton, right? Brilliant.
As for your hero's computer, why don't you launch an investigation into the matter? Who knows, you may score some "brownie points" with him. It's worth a shot, so go for it.
You are again just too hilarious.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To a-nag-u-must, Congratulations on reading a book, I didn't know Archie and Jughead were into politics.
It's amazing how you just continue to exceed your last stupidity. I detest the idea of any liberal or crook being in any elected or appointed office. Have you considered that you have enabled the present situation of liberal domination that exist. By your lack of involvement and attention to events and situations you have enabled the liberals and crooks to take over. As for wab's computer I know nothing about it other than what I have read. I doubt, from what I've heard of wab, that he gives brownie points, he seems to just treat people the way they treat him.

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 12:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

unsmart..
Perhaps what's good for the goose is good for the gander? Melissa Crouch surely put your hero in his place in this week's paper.
So you see I am not the only one who sees him in a different light.
Try reading some good conservative thinkers and maybe you will learn a few things about what liberals are doing to this country. And, sadly, most of the people who vote for them are well-intentioned but uninformed about the monster they support!

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 6:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i cannot believe Melissa Crouch( a public employee )would be dumb enough to get in a public pissing match over what she said or didn't say or implied or didn't imply...
jeez this just gets more insane at every turn...did i hear the theme from "Twlight Zone"?????......

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 11:14:00 PM  

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