Andrew Locke wrote on June 14, 2007 10:41 AM: Dear Mr. Smith,

I read your article on Reza Nazarinia and I have to say that I think your one sided commentary is unjust. More research on your part needs to be done before such comments are made.

I was not there and did not see the events unfold, neither were you

I think it would be safe to assume that the investigators in this case in their background checks saw that there was no threat to the general public of North America. As a journalist you report on the information provided. Given your talent to find the truth, if there was a blemish of any kind on his history, I positive that you would have included it in your article. Therefore, your comments are typical of a reporter sensationalizing a story to sell copies of a release or for self promotion in the community that reads it. It is a pity that you and other like you manipulate the media to your own end at the cost of others you do not know. This alarmist style only feeds the uneducated, hate towards those who are different, in appearance, culture and language. This happens everywhere in the world.

I know Reza and consider him a friend of mine, I have never heard him joking or otherwise display such behavior reported in your article. Reza would be the first to jump to the aid of this lady or yourself if it was a need to.

Yours sincerely

Jerome Papania wrote on June 11, 2007 09:10 PM: I think it's a safe bet that this jerk's mouth got him international attention. By now his phones have been bugged, his cars have tracers on them and his moves are being very carefully watched. If he is part of a terrorist plot, his arrogance betrayed him.

jk wrote on June 10, 2007 04:52 PM: Coastalboater has the right idea, if only for the good ole days this garbage would be taken out back and have his head disconnected from his body. What kind of a joke is our law enforcement being they released this piece of trash ?

Coastalboater wrote on June 10, 2007 03:46 PM: There was a time when someone talking like this in a Casino would end up occupying a hole in the desert. Oh for the good old days.

dukas wrote on June 10, 2007 03:45 PM: I have a different take on it. The booze just loosened him up.

Fran Griffin wrote on June 10, 2007 02:51 PM: I agree with your assessment that the law enforcement should have done more than slap this terrorist's hand - he should have been detained as a possible terrorist and held until proven otherwise. Five witnesses came forth to acknowledge his threats. What more does the law enforcement need to ensure that this cutthroat is out of pocket for good? I guess another 9-11 will have to happen before the government will do anything. May the Lord keep us (our country) in His sight.

David Huntington wrote on June 10, 2007 12:17 PM: It is amazing. According to the story, the player was already getting belligerent when he lost a blackjack hand by pounding his fist and yelling. Only when his rants turned to violent assaults upon the city did he receive any attention. How about protecting the poor dealer before it got to that point? Most people do not realize the abusive behavior endured by dealers and frontline employees. My experience has bee that most casinos do nothing to protect dealers from abusive behavior and personal threats as long as the player continues to play and lose. Most players do not consider that dealers and other frontline employees work hard and earn their monies, yet few players acknowledge that service factor when they leave without tipping said employee. The gaming employee is the most abused and used employee all the while being the least compensated not only by the company but the serviced cusotmers as well. We are quick to protect the gaming industry. How about addressing the needs of the gaming employee?

Joe C wrote on June 10, 2007 09:08 AM: Lets see, first he makes unwelcome advances, when rejected turns derogatory and insulting. Afterwards make terrorist threats, not one but several, even using his heritage as an increasing threat.
Makes Mel Gibson’s drunken remarks pale, many feel Gibson’s drunken remarks showed his true colors.
While drunken anger triggered by rejection has made many say things they regret, Nazarinia actions really need close scrutiny. Assimilation into this country is difficult, but less and less, is it necessary in the eyes of government or some new immigrants; and questionable of some immigrant’s love and loyalty to this country.

Kathy wrote on June 10, 2007 08:49 AM: I agree that making verbal threats of terrorism is another form of terrorism. The first remark from his mouth about a threat, he should have been marched right out of there and placed in jail. Any citizen of the USA would have been.

milan wrote on June 10, 2007 08:00 AM:

The average person making a threat like that would do hard time in prison.
This guy must have big bucks and lots of juice. If i was a cop and took him into custody he would have be sent back to canada in a box.

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