> A fine example of Leftist Logic.
Huh??? I don’t understand — how is it “Leftist Logic” for a community to take responsibility for its own outcomes and for individuals within that community to mobilize against crime? That’s just plain Good Citizenship.
The article says:
>> In the Ella Baker center, the communications strategy is very important. We see ourselves trying to bridge the different parts of Oakland. It’s up to all of us. Often times, when we hear about violence, we start to point fingers — is it the mayor’s fault, the police’s fault, the neighbor’s fault? But when you point at someone, three fingers point back at you. This is such a widespread crisis, it creates opportunities for us to think– what can I be doing that I’m not doing? Maybe there’s a kid across the street who’s struggling with Math. Talk to him, and teach him for two hours a week. If we all did 1 simple thing, it would make a difference.
How is that “Leftist???” It would be “Leftist” if they said “it’s the Gummint’s fault! They got to fix everything!”
This is a perfectly good CONSERVATIVE initiative, one that is well worth Conservatives supporting.
You do not have to accept Crime in your neighborhood. But if you do nothing, then Crime is the default situation.
They aren't taking responsibility at all.
Taking responsibility would mean supporting the police efforts to arrest criminals.
Instead, Nicole Lee denies there are even gangs in Oakland.
Instead of organizing a Neighborhood Watch, they are throwing them parties.
Instead of dealing with her own city's problems, she's comparing it to Philadelphia and Chicago.
So, yes, this piece does qualify as Leftist Logic.
This is a perfectly good CONSERVATIVE initiative, one that is well worth Conservatives supporting.
Since when is it "Conservative" to have a barbecue for the local thugs?
You do not have to accept Crime in your neighborhood. But if you do nothing, then Crime is the default situation.
Agreed.