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Local government to actually give a damn about black people and address systemic racism, poverty, and inequity in the city. Federal law enforcement forces can't fix that.
Local government to actually give a damn about black people and address systemic racism, poverty, and inequity in the city. Federal law enforcement forces can't fix that.
You took the words right out of my mouth. Look, I grew up in the Jim Crow South, so I am well versed in poverty, systemic racism, and inequality. So I know this stuff exist. Looting is not going to solve a damn thing. It only makes the situation worse. We are angry, we burn and loot and still, nothing changes. We can't keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result. Yall say this all the time on this board, well, when yall are talking about HBCUs and their athletic programs. But nevertheless............How about black folks give a DAMN about themselves?
I agree there isn't a single solution. However, Chicago PD doesn't have control of their streets and are weak. There is poverty, systemic racism, and inequity in New York, Los Angles, and other large metropolitan areas and one does not see the level of lawless behavior as in Chicago. Every time I see Chicago's mayor talking about they don't need help, I cringe. Chicago comes across as having a weak mayor, a weak city government, a reputation for extraordinary corruption, and needs to attract more commerce to the city if poverty is the major problem. No business is going to be enthused about Chicago if they can't control those streets though.
Local government to actually give a damn about black people and address systemic racism, poverty, and inequity in the city. Federal law enforcement forces can't fix that.
I cannot disagree with anything you just said, but this is a two way street. There is only so much that government (federal, state, or local) can do. We need to start caring more about ourselves.
When a city closes down 50 public schools in areas where black and brown families live, when you close down local mental health facilities, when you limit access to affordable health care services, when people live in areas affected by poisoned water and poor air quality, and when police are allowed to kill black people without repercussion, you're gonna get this type of response from people who are impacted by it.
Displacement of gangs does not help either. Much of the killing going on is the redrawing of gang boundaries. I am not saying I agree nor do I understand. I am just regurgitating what a former gang banger from Chicago told me.Dude, Chicago has been in this predicament for decades. Lightfoot is right in turning down help because the help being offered isn't conducive to rectifying the issues that ultimately lead to violence in the first place.
When a city closes down 50 public schools in areas where black and brown families live, when you close down local mental health facilities, when you limit access to affordable health care services, when people live in areas affected by poisoned water and poor air quality, and when police are allowed to kill black people without repercussion, you're gonna get this type of response from people who are impacted by it.
The current looting in Chicago is over a 15-year-old boy getting shot by the police -- an arm of the government not caring about black people.
The current looting in Chicago is over a 15-year-old boy getting shot by the police -- an arm of the government not caring about black people.
Displacement of gangs does not help either. Much of the killing going on is the redrawing of gang boundaries. I am not saying I agree nor do I understand. I am just regurgitating what a former gang banger from Chicago told me.
Dude, Chicago has been in this predicament for decades. Lightfoot is right in turning down help because the help being offered isn't conducive to rectifying the issues that ultimately lead to violence in the first place.
When a city closes down 50 public schools in areas where black and brown families live, when you close down local mental health facilities, when you limit access to affordable health care services, when people live in areas affected by poisoned water and poor air quality, and when police are allowed to kill black people without repercussion, you're gonna get this type of response from people who are impacted by it.
Displacement of gangs does not help either. Much of the killing going on is the redrawing of gang boundaries. I am not saying I agree nor do I understand. I am just regurgitating what a former gang banger from Chicago told me.
It was a weak decision that exacerbated their problem. It is a byproduct of poor leadership and a weak police department that is underfunded in high crime areas and personnel delegated improperly. Let's call it what it is......They need to fix that mess or let someone come in and fix it for them.
I do not disagree, but again, looting and burning is not going to solve the problem.
The CPD isn't underfunded. It's $1 billion, with the city planning to build a $95 million training facility.
One of the things that get me is folks are quick to point out problems but have no solutions. If one knows the problem......What is the end game! What are the solutions to the problem? Who is responsible for executing?