Comments on: Porn Bust: Police Raid Barber Shop, Seize Videos

By: Gladys-Jay Resident

Gladys-Jay Resident — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:43:58 +0000

I have known Gene all my life. I’m not a Flomation resident but grew up there, I live in a neighbor town. There were so many comments and also the news article that was misleading it seem to be more than what is was don’t know if any of the dvd and videos were sold or not all I ever hear about in that shop in Football. Gene has been really good to people not only in Flomaton, also my town Jay. He has donated his time in this community to help people. My brother-in- law could not come in because of sickness Gene made a trip all the over and charged nothing for his haircut. So many comments, has been made and runaway gossip. It’s so unfair to do a person this way just for not having a proper permit or Lic.

By: Fed up

Fed up — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:57:53 +0000

I hope you stay strong gene…and mcgrew gets gone..along with mayor…oh I meant yes man…..and silent town counsel…

By: dee milam b.p. cashier in walnut hill

dee milam b.p. cashier in walnut hill — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:15:47 +0000

wow, thats flomaton’s finest. BIG sting operation, is a couple of pornos?! not even childeren porn, just good ol’ loving flims! good lord people he was doing our community a service!!! i am stunned. lol! keep your head up old man!

By: deadbeat

deadbeat — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:59:38 +0000

If the police are this bored why dont they raid some of the deadbeats not supporting there children,atleast this man is supporting himself… just saying yall need a reality check

By: annie

annie — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:34:32 +0000

instead of being mad at gene for selling your husband porn get mad at hubby for buying it

By: Just Wondering?

Just Wondering? — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:42:38 +0000

I will begin by saying I HATE porn and believe it to be Bibically & morally wrong! Having said that I also must say, HE who is WITHOUT SIN cast the first stone and christians be careful about judging others. Your sin may not be a sin to someone else and love and forgiveness goes a long way!

Apparently it is legal to do what Gene was doing in Alabama as long as he has proper license, etc……. so here is my question………….

In a small town like Flomaton where it seems rules and laws are made as they go along, wasn’t there a way this could have been handled differently and discreetly? Instead of the production that was made that looks like someone on the PD Force or council wanted their minute in the spotlight, couldn’t they have went to him (for goodness sake everybody knows everybody) and said remove it or get your license??? Or is someone locally trying to make such a fuss over this that all eyes will be taken off something (or someone) else going on yet to be revealed?

This is a small town and there are things happening that are not always on the up and up so make sure if you start raiding, seizing, or arresting that you do it across the board and not single out an easy target for self serving fame!

I do know & like Gene and I wish because HE HAS helped so many others, that he wouldn’t have had this lapse or oversight in judgement. By that I only mean not having his license and records in order to sell the DVD’s. . Having this in his shop wasn’t the best decision Gene has ever made, but I’m glad mercy was extended to me in my times of wrong choices and I hope the town will be forgiving to him, and I hope the PD will use this as a learning tool on how they handle laws, enforce them, and carry them out.

By: flomatonresident

flomatonresident — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:36:13 +0000

Here is the problem with all this publicity when things like this get release. first, i assume this case will proceed to court. when things like this are published how can you expect someone to get a fair and impartial trial. you can’t . let’s say he is innocent. it doesn’t matter because you already ruined his life and business from this article that makes him appear completely guilty. i agree the public has a right to know what is happening in their community but the release of information should be such that it does not give light to so much information that a person already is determined guilty way before trail. just my thought.

By: CountryGirl

CountryGirl — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:38:55 +0000

In a perfect world, our police department would be able to apprehend all those who would be a threat to society.

We do not live in a perfect world. People and Police make mistakes. They don’t get the proper business license, they sell drugs and they act before seeking counsel. This is life.

This unfortunate situation has once again put Flomaton in the spotlight, providing the county with a good laugh.

We the people have the opportunity to put this to rest quietly or we can really stir the pot at the next council meeting and rant and rave. This should really give our neighboring towns a good laugh. They love to read the on going Flomaton Saga.

It is my hope the people of Flomaton will show the Chancery Family mercy, by allowing this situation to die as quietly as possible. It is also my hope that we the people of Flomaton will show the county how to handle circumstances like this with dignity.

If the police department has handled this in the wrong way, please allow the mayor and the council to do their job.

By: mike

mike — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:35:00 +0000

Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.Leave gene alone and go chase down some of the crackheads selling dope or the nasty whores running up and down the streets of flomaton ……gene wouldn’t hurt a fly and would help anyone that needed it ,,,leave the man alone ……..

By: wrong

wrong — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:01:23 +0000

@ poohbear..
Do u know this man.. so what. He probably sold porn to your husband or wife.. that’s why your so hard on him. He didn’t have a license. So what?? This man has done more for this community than any of you or your family.. Don’t b so negative with the comments. Yes the police were doing their job but did it have to b so extreme. He didn’t hurt anyone.. Instead of going after ppl that really do commit crimes they go after a guy who has had a successful TAX paying business for over 40 years..