Draggingtree Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Unacceptable (Again) Back in the day, “crime is down” was the favorite utterance of many. Now with the late 90s violence levels back in fashion, “unacceptable” is the phrase of choice. First it was Rahm two months back, now it’s the new Super: “Confronted with the bloodiest weekend in Chicago since being named police superintendent six weeks ago, Eddie Johnson on Monday called the gun violence “completely unacceptable” and said the dozens of shootings highlight “the uphill battle” confronting police. […] At an unrelated news conference Monday on the city’s Southwest Side, Johnson brought up the Mother’s Day weekend violence himself in his prepared remarks. He focused his remarks on how much of the bloodshed is being driven by about 1,300 individuals on the Police Department’s “strategic subject list” — those believed to be most prone to violence as a victim or offender. About 78 percent of the homicide victims and about 84 percent of the nonfatal shooting victims this weekend were on the list, he said.” There is no point in rewording what we said two months ago – “The unacceptable will become the accepted – crime will rise, taxes will go up, the same losers will get elected promising the same crap all while maladjusted jagoffs acceptingly terrorize neighborhoods.” Look for the next “unacceptable” around Memorial Day and most definitely after the annual July 4th shitshow leaves 80-100 ventilated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggingtree Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 HeyJackass! Illustrating Chicago Values May to DateShot & Killed: 25Shot & Wounded: 101Total Shot: 126Total Homicides: 26 2016 StatsShortlink Week in Progress (5/8 – 5/14)Shot & Killed: 10Shot & Wounded: 22Total Shot: 32Total Homicides: 11 2016 StatsShortlink Year to DateShot & Killed: 193Shot & Wounded: 1060Total Shot: 1253Total Homicides: 217 2016 Stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickadee Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Amazing statistics, @Draggingtree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 @Draggingtree @Chickadee What is an acceptable number of homicide victims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickadee Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 @Pepper, we live in a world of sin, so my expectation is not zero. However, the rising number of homicides, especially in cities like Detroit and Chicago, has risen to beyond what even sinful man could call acceptable. I am especially grieved by the number of black-on-black young male homicides. Like the middle east, I do not expect things to change much . . . fewer homicides . . . or peace to be achieved. But accepting it? No way. This is my opinion only. What is your opinion? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Coming soon to a city near you...if it isn't already here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Would it be racist of me to point out that the vast majority of these murders occur in Black/Hispanic areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 These murders would be cut down drastically if we could just figure out how to control gangs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickadee Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 And drugs, @Geee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 @Chickadee I fully agree with that opinion, Chickadee. Look just recently at the horrendous number of deaths in Baghdad, including 18+ soccer fans shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggingtree Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 @Draggingtree @Chickadee What is an acceptable number of homicide victims? zero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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