Open Carry: Houston Fifth Ward event postponed after meeting with Quanell X and other leaders

[TexasTowelie]

Update: In a news release emailed to the Houston Chronicle late Thursday, Open Carry Texas says the planned event in Fifth Ward this weekend has been postponed indefinitely.

"It became obvious over the past few days that certain individuals in the area were intentionally pitting us against the community," the pro-gun group says in the statement. The group met with community leaders, including activist Quanell X, on Wednesday.

Previous report:

Last night representatives from the Fifth Ward community, Quanell X, and the Open Carry Texas delegation met to discuss this weekend’s upcoming demonstration by the pro-gun group.

A KPRC-TV report from Wednesday's meeting shows the two sides getting into a heated exchange outside the Fifth Ward Neighborhood Civic Club, close to where Open Carry Texas plans on demonstrating for two hours on Saturday afternoon at the corner of Lyons Avenue and Lockwood.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/houston/article/Open-Carry-meets-with-Fifth-Ward-civic-leaders-5688833.php

[TexasProgresive]

1. The only reason I can see

for these fools to march armed in 5th Ward is to create a confrontation that will be picked up by the media. I serviced audio/video equipment as a (white) technician in 5th Ward, and I was never treated disrespectfully. Why did they pick 5th Ward why not River Oaks or Memorial for their small minded act of rebellion?

[DhhD]

2. Looks like several different new groups have entered the Open Carry organization.

Just how fast is membership in Open Carry growing? How many members now?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/107819635

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130225/chicago/louis-farrakhan-gang-members-can-serve-as-protectors

[Paladin]

3. Let the open carry goons turn up in the Fifth Ward this Sunday.

Let's see what sort of police presence a bunch of heavily-armed white guys in a black neighborhood attracts---as opposed to what we've seen in Missouri, the last few days. Ought to be instructive......