Chicago’s gang crime spreading to the suburbs - Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s gang crime spreading to the suburbs - Chicago Sun-Times


This really isn't anything new. As soon as law enforcement officials turn up the heat, gangs will flee to less patrolled areas.

With the dismantling of the housing projects in the city, gang members, like law abiding citizens must find other housing. The sad part, is that the gang members are just to dumb to turn their lives around. They know nothing but what the street has taught them, because they have completely given up on educational opportunities.

Suburban law enforcement officials are very much indeed aware of this problem. The only solution they must seek, from an economical standpoint, is an increase in local taxes to enable the hiring of more police. If residents insist on the stubborn behavior of the tea bag mantra of "No New Taxes", they will reap what they sow. They cannot have that cake, and eat it also. A sacrifice is called for with this problem.

As a lesson in history will teach us about the migration of the California gangs that have relocated to areas like Iowa, and other mid-western states, law enforcement resources became over-strained until they came to their senses and beefed-up personnel in such troubled areas.

Again, this trend isn't new. It will keep on happening when the heat is on. So prepare for the influx, and always plan ahead.