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Re: Gates Ave Re: Housing Projects Re: Jane Jacobs Re: Cross Manhattan expressway |
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Posted by shiznit1987 on Sat Jul 28 20:52:24 2007, in response to Re: Gates Ave Re: Housing Projects Re: Jane Jacobs Re: Cross Manhattan expressway, posted by Edwards! on Sat Jul 28 20:26:03 2007. I don't doubt the role racist policies had in creating many of the ills affecting minority communites today, however, I think equal blame does have to go to the community members themselves.I don't hope for a crime wave. I hope NYC goes down below 500 homicides this year (and it's looking that way). The less crime that happens means the more desireable the city becomes, and helps in it's revitalization. But the fact is violent crime in the US is up 2% and is rising faster this year. The next wave is brewing and every municipality has to brace for it. as for the "CIA" thing, I say prove it. And as for the police, you use a few bad incidents to charaterize a whole group of people who go out daily and risk their lives. I'm sure people in your community don't like them, because some of them happen to be commiting crimes. Maybe their attitude wouldn't be as shitty if people cooperated and started helping instead of "Stop Snitching". All-in-all, I do agree with you that racism is a serious issue, however combating it with a) more racism and b) self-destructive behavior is not the way to go. Hopefully, gentrification could help to create a positive mix of peoples who can help us learn from one another. |
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