(Untitled)

[patchworkjester]

As some of you know, when I was teaching in Philly, one of my kids was shot and killed in drug-related violence. Back then, it seemed to stir up enough things to incite appropriate action. Then I read this: http://www.nbc10.com/news/8005250/detail.htmlRead more... )

Comments

Ancient wisdom.

[rustycoon]

"War is disasterous by nature, but this shall not deter he who believes he will profit by it."

--Thucydides (I think)

[bauske]

Once again fear overtakes what's right. I suppose I can't really blame them though. Cowardice as it may seem, they have their family to protect. But on the contrast, if someone doesn't stand up and help put a stop to crime, how will it ever get any better?

It's amazing how all the wonderful things you tell me about Philly kind of pale in comparision when I hear stuff like this.

[kira_amaya]

Can we note that it says the DA has compaigned against "stop snitching" shirts AND Tried To Reinstate Protection for Witnesses of Violent Crimes! When did we lose that?

Horrible

[seraphimdenoir]

Grrrr!! That's so messed up!! >.< it's fucked up in fact. That's just frustratingly ;aslkdjf;askjdf;ajdf grrr....

[lunaesia]

I'm sorry, love.