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Old 10-13-2013, 10:21 PM
 
Location: NEPA
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NO one has tried to justify anything.

EVERY single one of us have said that crime is an issue in this area.

Just because we refuse to relegate every citizen of Wilkes-Barre to the scumbag pile doesn't mean we are lying or overly optimistic.
My tone was fine, everytime i turn on the news someone else in W/B is getting shot. My son lives in Hanover which isn't far at all from the square, just a little scary.
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Old 10-13-2013, 11:17 PM
 
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My tone was fine, everytime i turn on the news someone else in W/B is getting shot. My son lives in Hanover which isn't far at all from the square, just a little scary.

You've misunderstood what I've said.
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Old 10-14-2013, 09:48 AM
 
Location: Suburbs of DC
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How many murders have there been in Wilkes Barre this year?
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Old 10-14-2013, 01:37 PM
 
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for the size,the area crime rate IS out of proportion----where is the needed pressure on mr do nothing mayor and council?criminals come here cause they CAN and do operate more freely here
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Old 10-14-2013, 02:18 PM
 
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How many murders have there been in Wilkes Barre this year?
I believe this latest one makes it 11 which would put WB in the same per capita range as Philly.
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Old 10-14-2013, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
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for the size,the area crime rate IS out of proportion----where is the needed pressure on mr do nothing mayor and council?criminals come here cause they CAN and do operate more freely here
I agree auntie, it may be time for attending a council meeting
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Old 10-14-2013, 03:36 PM
 
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For a city of 40K people, it is pathetic to see the amount that show up for council meetings. MAYBE 30 and that is only when something big is going on.
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Old 10-14-2013, 03:48 PM
 
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
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You know though Magritte, anything we sat there is summarily ignored. They are more interested in how Mericle wants a permit to build more empty buildings so they can get real estate tax.
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Old 10-14-2013, 04:23 PM
 
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You know though Magritte, anything we sat there is summarily ignored. They are more interested in how Mericle wants a permit to build more empty buildings so they can get real estate tax.

True. But I firmly believe there is power in numbers.
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Old 10-15-2013, 08:52 AM
 
Location: Suburbs of DC
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I believe this latest one makes it 11 which would put WB in the same per capita range as Philly.

wow had no idea. that is incredible.
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