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9-year-old is executed: Where's the outrage?
Chicago Tribune ^ | August 22, 2014 | John Kass

Posted on 08/22/2014 6:44:57 AM PDT by ConservativeStatement

Antonio Smith, 9 years old, was assassinated the other day.

He was Chicago's youngest fatal shooting victim this year. He was shot at least four times and fell in a backyard on the South Side.

And when I went out there on 71st and Woodlawn less than 24 hours after he was murdered, here's what I didn't see:

I didn't see protesters waving their hands in the air for network TV cameras. I didn't see the Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson playing their usual roles in the political race card game.

(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...


TOPICS: Local News; Society
KEYWORDS: chicago; kass; murder; nineyearold
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The child probably wasn't shot by a cop or a white person, therefore, the disgust is minimal.
1 posted on 08/22/2014 6:44:57 AM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: ConservativeStatement

No money to be made by exploiting it.


2 posted on 08/22/2014 6:45:29 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: ConservativeStatement

trib tried to shake me down for 99 cents to read the story...


3 posted on 08/22/2014 6:46:23 AM PDT by cableguymn (It's time for a second political party.)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Civil rights is only important to Sharpton and Jackson when they can make money at it sadly


4 posted on 08/22/2014 6:47:20 AM PDT by realcleanguy
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shot at least four times

Tears and prayers. Rest with our Lord, Antonio Smith. God undoubtedly has another plan for you.

5 posted on 08/22/2014 6:48:33 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: ConservativeStatement

I went to school 11 blocks from there (60th and Woodlawn). Few problems in that area. A few blocks can make a difference in those parts.


6 posted on 08/22/2014 6:50:35 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("If you're litigating against nuns, you've probably done something wrong."-Ted Cruz)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Black on Black

Black on Black
With four shots in the back
Just Nine years old
The story’s barely told..that’s cold
No White to blame
So it——just ain’t the same.


7 posted on 08/22/2014 6:50:37 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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Thug crime doesn’t count. They have been killing themselves off for years and not a peep out of the baiters. I feel sorry for the kid and his family but that is the way the assclown wants to run his racist games.


8 posted on 08/22/2014 6:52:33 AM PDT by Busko (One thing is certain, nothing is certain.)
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9 posted on 08/22/2014 6:55:40 AM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
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To: ConservativeStatement

When it’s black-on-black, there’s no one for Sharpton or Jackson to shake down for $$$.

Were they actually responsible people, they’d be in those neighborhoods in a heartbeat, trying to steer those hoodrats into a better direction.

At one time, Jackson was actually involved in a much more positive, pro-education, anti-violence movement. But in time, the lure big bucks through race pimping tainted him.


10 posted on 08/22/2014 6:55:58 AM PDT by ScottinVA (If it doesn't include border security, it isn't "reform." It's called "amnesty.")
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To: cableguymn

The link I have shows the full article without any payment required, though I see through another link what you stated. But, from the article, ouch...

“This city is crazy,” said neighbor Arnold Caffey, a mechanic from Detroit. “I mean, Detroit is better than this.”


11 posted on 08/22/2014 6:56:07 AM PDT by ConservativeStatement ("World Peace 1.20.09.")
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To: Busko

That’s because they would rather bitch about the flea in their pants than address the elephant in the room: the thug culture.


12 posted on 08/22/2014 6:56:26 AM PDT by tom paine 2
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To: ConservativeStatement

We can’t ruin the narrative of evil white cops shooting down innocent black men by mentioning how a 9 year old black child is gunned down by another black youth. Another black on black killing that Al and Jesse will turn their heads away from.


13 posted on 08/22/2014 6:56:55 AM PDT by dowcaet
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To: ConservativeStatement

Michael Brown had his chance Antonio Smith never got his.


14 posted on 08/22/2014 6:57:37 AM PDT by Mike Darancette (Do The Math)
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Hint....it’s not a “crime” in their delusional worldview.


15 posted on 08/22/2014 6:58:26 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Bible Summary in a few verses: John 14:6, John 6:29, Romans 10:9-10)
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To: realcleanguy
Civil rights is only important to Sharpton and Jackson when they can make money at it sadly

And, IMO, that's the sad part... these two, especially Jackson, could've had a positive impact. I look at the video linked below and think Jackson could've been so much better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WibYko7Gp8

16 posted on 08/22/2014 7:02:46 AM PDT by ScottinVA (If it doesn't include border security, it isn't "reform." It's called "amnesty.")
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To: ConservativeStatement

As the race-hustlers descend like vultures on various black communities to give speeches about racist whites, approximately every hour a young, black male is shot and often killed by another young, black male. Not important to the race-vultures.


17 posted on 08/22/2014 7:02:52 AM PDT by driftless2 (For long term happiness, learn how to play the accordion.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

It’s a whole different mindset, I guess.


18 posted on 08/22/2014 7:06:18 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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Hint....it’s not a “crime” in their delusional worldview.

Sadly, yes.

19 posted on 08/22/2014 7:07:36 AM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Just once, just once I would like to see someone on national prime time tv ask those questions to Jesse and Al.


20 posted on 08/22/2014 7:08:57 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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