Friday, April 25, 2008

There's hope for Mayor Daley

UNBELIEVABLE !!!! After today's "summit" on violence in Chicago, Mayor Daley actually put the blame/responsibility where it should be--squarely on the shoulders of the parents/adults who produce the individuals who are committing all the crimes in Chicago. "A passionate Mayor Richard Daley urged parents and other citizens Friday to take on a greater role in combating violence after a closed-door meeting with police, community and religious leaders.

"Government must do its part, but as most people appreciate, it can't protect every child or every person every hour of the day—I wish we could," Daley said. "Every parent must also do their part. I know it's not always an easy job, but we all know that a responsible adult can make a critical difference in a child's life.""

It's about time they started putting the responsibility where it should ALWAYS have been.

So now it's the weekend. Let's see if all these words have any effect. I'd bet the cooler weather and rain will dampen the crime rate...oh ya, and the increased police presence.