Comments on: Chicago's Blame Game http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/ The story behind the story Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:42:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: patricia hines-biggers http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3548 patricia hines-biggers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:40:06 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3548 my heart goes out to any parant who buries their children under such horrible situation, we need to find a way to show our community that the the law will do everything to protect people who may be willing to come forward.our street are being taken over by gangs we need tougher laws. that would lock them up for ever. so others will think twice before becoming one, children are looking for love in all the wrong places. we need more intervention programs for our children.its the only way.we need more positive programs that helps our children to focus on educational trades that will give them hope for a better future. my heart goes out to any parant who buries their children under such horrible situation, we need to find a way to show our community that the the law will do everything to protect people who may be willing to come forward.our street are being taken over by gangs we need tougher laws. that would lock them up for ever. so others will think twice before becoming one, children are looking for love in all the wrong places. we need more intervention programs for our children.its the only way.we need more positive programs that helps our children to focus on educational trades that will give them hope for a better future.

]]> By: A. Hamlet http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3200 A. Hamlet Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:13 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3200 It not just the kids that kill, but its the adults and parents that live with the killers and drug dealers who are responsible. Hey parents and adults of the killers you are guilty. Grow up!!!! It not just the kids that kill, but its the adults and parents that live with the killers and drug dealers who are responsible. Hey parents and adults of the killers you are guilty. Grow up!!!!

]]> By: Jose Davila http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3117 Jose Davila Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:15:48 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3117 The Police will never run to catch a killer of people of color. You have to be white and have some influence or money. Sorry for repeating the same old song. Something about poverty and crime, the lack of faith in a sysytem that does not really represent you. we just happen to be here, Maybe some day who knows? Anyone need a dishwasher?? The Police will never run to catch a killer of people of color. You have to be white and have some influence or money. Sorry for repeating the same old song. Something about poverty and crime, the lack of faith in a sysytem that does not really represent you. we just happen to be here, Maybe some day who knows? Anyone need a dishwasher??

]]> By: karen http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3076 karen Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:30:07 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3076 My son was placed in an endangered environment and molested. When I brought this to the attention of the Judge, I was falsely accused of something I did not do nor say. When the report was written the father left the country and the grandmother waited until after he left to report it. I agree that statnding up can be very diffifult but it is worth it. I have been seeking justice for my son for over three years for the hurt and lies caused by the grandmother and the father omy son. I will continue to pray over the issue and hope that one day justice will be done even if it means being falsely accused of something I did not do except be a worthy mother to my son. My son was placed in an endangered environment and molested. When I brought this to the attention of the Judge, I was falsely accused of something I did not do nor say. When the report was written the father left the country and the grandmother waited until after he left to report it.
I agree that statnding up can be very diffifult but it is worth it. I have been seeking justice for my son for over three years for the hurt and lies caused by the grandmother and the father omy son. I will continue to pray over the issue and hope that one day justice will be done even if it means being falsely accused of something I did not do except be a worthy mother to my son.

]]> By: Lou Skarelli http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3048 Lou Skarelli Sun, 24 May 2009 07:23:39 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3048 Good morning Abbie, I am a resident of Philadelphia, Pa. better known to a lot of people by it's newly given name "Killadelphia" and I have family that lives in Chicago, these stories seem as though they are only going to get worst before they get better because even in Philadelphia we just suffered the lost of teenage boys, ages 15 and 16. The 15 year old was a Philadelphia Police explorer and took 20 shots to his death and the death of his friend at the hands of two teens that weren't that much older than them. The fear of these kids coming forward is not going to go away until these kids and their families know that their homes won't get fire bombed or others won't lose theri lives for talking since they don't have the preventative protection that would need before something happens, and not after. I am rpoducing afundraising event in Philadelphia that will serve as the solution to the problem and I would love to have your support and involvement with an appearance at this event on June 27th in the heart of West Philadelphia. Please contact me as soon as you have a minute at my e-mail address and I would love to talkto you in more detail about how thisevent will help to solve the problem of teen violence in the urban communities around the country. After seeing you in discussion with the officer in Chicago and the pain of the parents that were on the air with you and Don Lemmon, I know that you are definitely the person that I need to help in Philly and Chicag. Have a great day and I am looking forwar to hearing from you soon. Good morning Abbie, I am a resident of Philadelphia, Pa. better known to a lot of people by it's newly given name "Killadelphia" and I have family that lives in Chicago, these stories seem as though they are only going to get worst before they get better because even in Philadelphia we just suffered the lost of teenage boys, ages 15 and 16. The 15 year old was a Philadelphia Police explorer and took 20 shots to his death and the death of his friend at the hands of two teens that weren't that much older than them. The fear of these kids coming forward is not going to go away until these kids and their families know that their homes won't get fire bombed or others won't lose theri lives for talking since they don't have the preventative protection that would need before something happens, and not after. I am rpoducing afundraising event in Philadelphia that will serve as the solution to the problem and I would love to have your support and involvement with an appearance at this event on June 27th in the heart of West Philadelphia. Please contact me as soon as you have a minute at my e-mail address and I would love to talkto you in more detail about how thisevent will help to solve the problem of teen violence in the urban communities around the country. After seeing you in discussion with the officer in Chicago and the pain of the parents that were on the air with you and Don Lemmon, I know that you are definitely the person that I need to help in Philly and Chicag. Have a great day and I am looking forwar to hearing from you soon.

]]> By: janie http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3039 janie Thu, 21 May 2009 04:48:15 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3039 hi im janie my son benjamin was 16 shot and killed in jax fla on his way to school march 29 2006 no one wen't to jail for his killing i still can't understand how no didn't see anything 9am i feel like life it self is over for me i understand people being afraid but what about when someone kill someone you love and see it and do n't say a thing you really need to think about that hi im janie my son benjamin was 16 shot and killed in jax fla on his way to school march 29 2006 no one wen't to jail for his killing i still can't understand how no didn't see anything 9am i feel like life it self is over for me i understand people being afraid but what about when someone kill someone you love and see it and do n't say a thing you really need to think about that

]]> By: Maurice http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3038 Maurice Thu, 21 May 2009 00:26:20 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3038 So many insightful opinions here, this is a really energetic debate. I have done a keyword search on all opinions here and noticed what appears to be a common thread. Most believe that the solution is rooted in dealing with the problem after it is apparent. why aren't more citizens interested in prevention solutions alluded to in this thread? perhaps much too difficult? So many insightful opinions here, this is a really energetic debate. I have done a keyword search on all opinions here and noticed what appears to be a common thread. Most believe that the solution is rooted in dealing with the problem after it is apparent. why aren't more citizens interested in prevention solutions alluded to in this thread? perhaps much too difficult?

]]> By: Jeff http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3036 Jeff Wed, 20 May 2009 11:03:24 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3036 Swift, Speedy, and Strict Justice. Once a few bangers sympathetic nervous system goes into overload after sucking down some Cyanide Gas, the other bangers will at least have a decision to make. I promise you the hype and romance of gang banger life will quickly fade. Swift, Speedy, and Strict Justice. Once a few bangers sympathetic nervous system goes into overload after sucking down some Cyanide Gas, the other bangers will at least have a decision to make.

I promise you the hype and romance of gang banger life will quickly fade.

]]> By: Pierre Henry http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3035 Pierre Henry Tue, 19 May 2009 21:24:26 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3035 Abbie and all who read the articles, I am a student at the University of Chicago. I agree that senseless violence must be halted. I live in Hyde Park, and I have seen how the surrounding community is all too often affected by gang violence, murder, and robbery. I am hosting a fundraiser concert this Sunday, May 24th, at Goodspeed Hall at the University of Chicago. It is in the Fulton Recital Hall. Tickets are only $5. All proceeds go to The Woodlawn Organization, a non-profit entity combating violence and fighting for peace. Anyone who wants to support our neighborhood and help stop violence should come and enjoy some wonderful music form uchicago and Hyde Park's most talented musicians. Abbie, if you would like to continue your coverage of the area and expand your story, why not stop by yourself and see the civic spirit which guides students and Chicagoans all over to truly help those in need! Thanks. Abbie and all who read the articles,

I am a student at the University of Chicago. I agree that senseless violence must be halted. I live in Hyde Park, and I have seen how the surrounding community is all too often affected by gang violence, murder, and robbery.

I am hosting a fundraiser concert this Sunday, May 24th, at Goodspeed Hall at the University of Chicago. It is in the Fulton Recital Hall. Tickets are only $5. All proceeds go to The Woodlawn Organization, a non-profit entity combating violence and fighting for peace. Anyone who wants to support our neighborhood and help stop violence should come and enjoy some wonderful music form uchicago and Hyde Park's most talented musicians.

Abbie, if you would like to continue your coverage of the area and expand your story, why not stop by yourself and see the civic spirit which guides students and Chicagoans all over to truly help those in need!

Thanks.

]]> By: Jeff http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/15/chicagos-blame-game/#comment-3032 Jeff Tue, 19 May 2009 12:06:33 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=694#comment-3032 Firearms is a constitutional right, the basis for the ownership of a firearm does not hinge in hunting, police or military. Washington DC as well as Chicago has a deplorable crime rate and some of the STRICTEST gun laws in all of the US. Face it, the data is out there everywhere that gun laws don't impact crime. Hell, most gun laws on the books aren't even enforced, to believe that even more regulation is going to address or solve the problem is absurdity. Firearms don't kill people, people kill people. Enforce the laws you have on the books, and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. For all the group hugging of reaching out to those poor inner city kids, maybe forced social birth control needs to be implemented by zip code, that makes as much sense as regulating firearms. Both are constitutionally wrong, but if you can infringe upon one why not infringe upon the other? If you really want to stop the problem start implementing CAPITAL PUNISHMENT for those who kill or maim with a firearm or any weapon (knive, bat, chain, etc..) in the commission of a crime. Any other method falls woefully short of actually wanting change, your pissing in the wind with the liberal group hug stuff, but it does make you "feel" good emotionally doesn't it? sort of like you're a pseudo contributor to the eradication of a problem huh.. Don't you see this as odd, Liberals have no problem murdering their children in the womb (abortion) and cry foul when this is mentioned and say government has NO RIGHT to dictate to me. Yet this same Liberal who murders through legislation is concerned about how other folks die, and believes infringing on my rights through the use of Government dictating to ME is the answer. I must say I haven't met a responsible or accountable liberal in my life, that's also part of the problem. Those that matter don't mind, those that do mind don't matter... Firearms is a constitutional right, the basis for the ownership of a firearm does not hinge in hunting, police or military.

Washington DC as well as Chicago has a deplorable crime rate and some of the STRICTEST gun laws in all of the US. Face it, the data is out there everywhere that gun laws don't impact crime. Hell, most gun laws on the books aren't even enforced, to believe that even more regulation is going to address or solve the problem is absurdity.

Firearms don't kill people, people kill people. Enforce the laws you have on the books, and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.

For all the group hugging of reaching out to those poor inner city kids, maybe forced social birth control needs to be implemented by zip code, that makes as much sense as regulating firearms. Both are constitutionally wrong, but if you can infringe upon one why not infringe upon the other?

If you really want to stop the problem start implementing CAPITAL PUNISHMENT for those who kill or maim with a firearm or any weapon (knive, bat, chain, etc..) in the commission of a crime. Any other method falls woefully short of actually wanting change, your pissing in the wind with the liberal group hug stuff, but it does make you "feel" good emotionally doesn't it? sort of like you're a pseudo contributor to the eradication of a problem huh..

Don't you see this as odd, Liberals have no problem murdering their children in the womb (abortion) and cry foul when this is mentioned and say government has NO RIGHT to dictate to me. Yet this same Liberal who murders through legislation is concerned about how other folks die, and believes infringing on my rights through the use of Government dictating to ME is the answer. I must say I haven't met a responsible or accountable liberal in my life, that's also part of the problem.

Those that matter don't mind, those that do mind don't matter...

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