[LenS]

The problem in Philly is that the criminals began shooting and killing witnesses AND got away with it. Needless to say, that's a trend that's reduced civilian cooperation with investigations to a low level.

[traditional1]

"People may not want Rudy for Prez, but NY needed his "grab the bastards by the throat" mentality to clean out the hellhole it had become. Looks to be sliding back to the hole now."

Why crack down on crime? There are more important issues, like taxing the crap out of smokers, and banning transfats...we have to have our priorities, ya know?

/sarc