My Democrat stronghold county is a microcosm of New Orleans to a T. I understand this completely.
And criminals can only operate freely as long as they have their judges in place (local, state, federal), and their "walls" in place between law-enforcement agencies, so that they are effectively blind and deaf with their hands tied behind their backs. The DemocRAT Party is the natural home for the low-lifes in society.
I view today's DemocRAT Party as the enemy of decent, law-abiding citizens. Those who support, or vote for ANY of today's shameful DemocRATS, are loser mentalities, in my book. We can NEVER entrust such cynical opportunists with the reins of government if we ever hope to preserve our Constitution, our freedoms, and our "can-do" American spirit.