In Chicago's crime-ridden neighborhoods, doubts about the Emanuel strategy

In Chicago's crime-ridden neighborhoods, doubts about the Emanuel strategy


Simply put, it's the roaches scattering when the lights are turned on. Everyone knows that. The real problem is the cost of keeping the lights on. It just cannot be sustained, so common sense solutions must be given top priority.

There is no "Draft". There are no jobs. The only thing out on the streets, is dope. Dope makes them money. Legalize the dope, take away the incentive. The true villains is the infamous coca, and poppy plant. Marijuana isn't. So here's your common sense solution. Legalize, and tax marijuana. Give automatic 15 year or more (dependent on quantity) terms for the true villains. Yes it is a tough call, but a call no less that must become a realization.

Cooperation, and coordination between law enforcement, and our military to begin directing a more streamlined path for soldiers leaving military service into law enforcement agencies, must become a top priority. The way the situation is set up now, is more like a "You are on your own kid" approach. Since our current spineless politicians will never consider reinstating the draft, maybe a targeted program for recruits not particularly looking at a long term military career could be established. Let's say, for the sake of argument, a 4 year hitch, with a direct pipeline into police, fire, education, and health. That would appear a more hands-on approach, then the "You are on your own kid" method we have in-place now.

At the very least, this pro-active approach should be considered. It is a fiscal option that will ensure the lights will not continue running, and police can become more effective in combating crime, with the necessary, fully trained, and fully staffed personnel needed.