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Old 08-10-2011, 09:39 AM
 
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People are so numb to the violence, they don't respond any more.

If Chicago's core is to remain vibrant, the city has to get a handle on this. This is make-or-break for Chicago's future.
People who come into downtown Chicago on a daily basis are numb to violence so that's why no one reacted to the shooting on the bridge?? Are you serious? Have you been to downtown Chicago. I've been here almost on a daily basis for 10 years and I don't think I've ever seen violence breaking out in the city center. Certainly not numb to anything, either here or in my neighborhood. So doom and gloom.

The guy who was shot was already shot once in the past year, was sentenced to prison in 2008 for an aggravated battery and had dozens of arrests under his belt. Police said right away the guy shot was specifically targeted - the shooter just decided to do it in a very unconventional setting.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:10 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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Yeah I would say someone wants this guy dead- makes you wonder what gang is after this guy!


The article I was reading stated he had a long rap sheet
So hear we now know this guy IS a total THUG!

They definatley know his patterns from what it sounds like since the article stated he was on his way to work.

So does the guy have an actual job or was he off to get his next bag to peddle?

Too me the guy looked like one scary SOB
I've heard he was on his way to work "at a nearby steakhouse" which I presume to mean Smith & Wollinskey since he was shot steps away from the plae.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:11 AM
 
Location: Chicago, IL SouthWest Suburbs
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Well, only Detroit is losing more residents than Chicago.

So you're right that Chicago won't "break" from a few downtown shootings, but it sure doesn't bode well for the future.

I thought Chicago wants to retain people, not lose everyone to the suburbs. That's why they force city workers to live in the city.
Chicago means nothing to the USA and that is why your making comments on the Chicago Forum!


This area is not in rapid decline - Chicago is one unique area in this country and I think alot of different areas are envious - maybe this is why people like you try to tear it down..

Some people just dont realize there are so many nice areas in this country no one area is the same - thank goodness
Appreciate the differences if everything was the same what good would that be and what as a country would we accomplish
NOT MUCH

Last edited by sunnyandcloudydays; 08-10-2011 at 10:15 AM.. Reason: added comment
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:13 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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Well, only Detroit is losing more residents than Chicago.

So you're right that Chicago won't "break" from a few downtown shootings, but it sure doesn't bode well for the future.

I thought Chicago wants to retain people, not lose everyone to the suburbs. That's why they force city workers to live in the city.
It's unfortunate you weren't able to cut it in Chicago, but coming back with screen name after screen name for years and saying the same stupid 5 or 6 things about Chicago are not going to cure your pain. In fact it's only going to keep reminding you of your failure.
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Old 08-10-2011, 03:18 PM
 
Location: Bronx NY
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Birth control for ghetto mothers is the only way to slow the spread of these low lives.
Absolutely. People who have no business having kids are having them.
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Old 08-10-2011, 03:19 PM
 
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Absolutely. People who have no business having kids are having them.
#1 reason to keep abortion legal and cheap!
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Old 08-10-2011, 05:20 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Great idea but it would make too much sense. There is no parenting done with these kids. When will the ghetto moms realize it might not be a good idea to have kids without a father. If you know the guy is a loser drug dealer/user and a bum it might not be a good idea to have kids with him. It doesn't take a genius to realize this.
Being a sex seeking teen doesn't help to figure it out either.
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Old 08-10-2011, 06:10 PM
 
Location: Chicago, IL SouthWest Suburbs
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So the shooter now downtown is related to the 6 year old who was shot this week.?

Find this really interesting so the original shooter probably tried to hit him in englewood and hit the poor girl who was the bystander?

Anyone else hearing this angle it was on wgn this afternoon
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Old 08-11-2011, 01:16 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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So the shooter now downtown is related to the 6 year old who was shot this week?
Not the shooter but the shootee. Either way, the intrigue thickens.
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Old 08-11-2011, 08:56 AM
 
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shoot all flash mobs on site just like they are doing in Syria.
Rahmn Emmanuel should impose martial law
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