Murders in Chicago
 

Chicago homicides up 52%, with vast majority of victims Black or Latino

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office says there have been 677 homicides so far this year.

Murders and shootings are up 52% from the same time last year in Chicago.
With more than three months remaining in 2020, there have been more homicides in Cook County, which includes Chicago, than in all of last year, according to a report.


The vast majority of the 2020 homicides — 565 — occurred inside the Chicago city limits. The medical examiner’s office said all but 92 of the victims were shot to death, and that of the 677 homicide victims, 521 were Black and 102 were Latino

So in other words lets defund the police and send a social worker to the scene of the crime.

Makes one wonder what the voters will do in the next election?

Isn't it unfortunate that the BLM movement doesn't see this as a priority. "It's not part of their charter."
They want to defund the police instead of investing in programs that might reduce gangs, set young blacks on the right path, and reduce the murders of young blacks. :ohdear:

Makes one wonder why blacks do not see whose side they are on

Many ethnic groups continue to support an ideology that has probably abandoned them years ago.

Including those we define as simply white

If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem. How about telling us, from your home in Orlando, what you've personally done to better the lives of your fellow citizens. The world is waiting

This is all about gang warfare. Legalize drugs and most of it will go away.

And, no one wants to defund police; they just want to divert some of the funding and use it to invest in programs like you mention. It’s inappropriate to use gun-toting, skittish police to deal with social issues. Using people trained in social issues is a better choice.

I have a different idea. Why not tell us what you have done?

As long as the same side leaders stay in office.....it’s not going to change. Someone a while back wrote a great piece on this subject talking about the gangs and the drug issues.

Why do you care? You're in TV and not Chicago.

Oh, that is rich. Use people trained in social issues. Next time a violent crime is committed, call a social worker. That "social issues" training will come in very handy once they arrive in perhaps four or five days. Case solved. Geeez.

Horace Mann once said You should be ashamed to die without having won at least one small victory for your fellow human beings.

Remember to call a social worker next time someone points a gun at you or attempts to break into your house. We dont want those “skittish” police to show up and protect your life and property while putting their own life in jeopardy

athen why dont they say that

Blm
 

That is because their “charter” is anti capitalism, anti police and anti America. I can get behind black lives mattering ( when they aren’t resisting police) but not BLM. They march against capitalism all over the world.

I think this is oh so true

Defunding
 

I guess you haven’t noticed all the people and politicians wanting to eliminate the police.

Not to mention all the anti cop activity (throwing gasoline on their cars and burning them, ambushing theM, shining green lasers in their eyes, etc) and rhetoric. How about supporting the police while defunding them.

The BLM thread was closed.
New Stats jus came out this week for Chicago.
I'm just sharing information.............you can make your own conclusions of the information.


Like Northwood stated:
Isn't it unfortunate that the BLM movement doesn't see this as a priority. "It's not part of their charter."
They want to defund the police instead of investing in programs that might reduce gangs, set young blacks on the right path, and reduce the murders of young blacks.



:ho:

legalize drugs ? tried that - doesn't work either,,, legalize it & tax it ? creates a black market & penalizes legal growers/sellers
the avg drug dealer makes min wage according to freakonomics authors

It is my understanding that the social worker would not be going alone as you suggest but with the police

Diverting funds from the police is defending the police! Duh

My bet is that they will ARM themselves as provided for in the 2nd amendment.

BLM will be going there next week to fix the problem.

I have my social worker on speed dial. I will grab my phone and call her right after I put my pistol back in the holster.

Sometimes it better to be thought a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt

Stay out of Chicago

I guess you missed what is meant to defund the police. The defunded money is to go to the programs you mentioned.

"911 What is your emergency". "My boyfriend is threatening to kill me. I don't know if he's serious, or having a mental crisis. Please send help". "Shall we send the police or a social worker"? "First you must release us from liability. If we send a social worker and your boyfriend winds up hurting or killing you we cannot be sued by you or a family member".
Using people trained in social issues would be great, however, who decides when that is the appropriate course of action? Last I heard there are no mind readers. No one knows the extent of the problem until they get there. Ever heard of the saying, "hope for the best but be prepared for the worst". Unfortunately, being prepared for the worst means sending those "gun toting, skittish police".

Unbelievable how inconsiderate and have no compassion for others , living right here in our community. We get your message, you don’t care . Thanks for taking the time and posting the horrific statistics in Chicago .

Off the top of my head worked in a soup kitchen helping to prepare meals for homeless, worked for Score, worked for Feeding America.

Back in my college days did my share of very peaceful protests.

Happy now?

I know right, it has nothing to do with The Villages, it's just a way to further divide an already divided place.

Who are you referring too? When you do not quote that post no idea.

Do surprised it’s been going on for years !!

Assumptions about killing in Chicago
 

The assumption is that it is all drug related and may not be so. The statistics indicate that minorities are the vast majority of the victims die at the hands of criminals not the police. And, in fact, many cities have already defunded the police, who by the way are better trained than most people in dealing with potentially violent criminals. I will like to see your comments when social workers start being killed in their trained capacities in “social issues.”

This is in the "Current Events and News" forum. You have to find your way to this forum.

I shop for my neighbors- take people to MD appts- have weeded a yard when their away for summer- I’ve been a friend listening to their stories and problems- I give back with a yearly village party to keep people together- I have volunteered my whole life- in a hospital for Girl Scouts , big brother / big sister( 4 black children my kids) I smile and don’t throw bricks at a store I don’t like- I support my community. I could go on but these things everybody can do and most of the people reading this already do.

"I live in Orlando" is a subtle joke....

Therapy fee
 

Option
1. In the next chicago election a ballot resolution shall be voted upon by the residents of chicago to accept or reject the offer of living under martial law while the troops end the drug war and shootings of its citizens. With the citizenry rights protected they will be free to tip off the locations of the drug dens and occupants and stop the flow of weapons and drugs into their neighborhoods.
Let the people speak
session over

Hard to believe but Chicago was 25th in the murder rate in 2019. St. Louis, Memphis, Detroit and others were higher then the Windy City.