Posted on 04/17/2023 7:51:49 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson responded to this weekend’s violent “teen takeover” of the Windy City’s downtown area by urging the public not to “demonize” the hordes of rampaging young people who set cars on fire, clashed with cops and damaged private property.
Johnson, a progressive Democrat and former teachers union organizer who was elected mayor earlier this month, released a statement Sunday reacting to the disorder in his city that resulted in a shooting and more than a dozen arrests.
“In no way do I condone the destructive activity we saw in the Loop and lakefront this weekend. It is unacceptable and has no place in our city,” Johnson stated. “However, it is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities.”
He continued: “Our city must work together to create spaces for youth to gather safely and responsibly, under adult guidance and supervision, to ensure that every part of our city remains welcome for both residents and visitors.”
Johnson, 47, added that it is his goal as mayor to “improve public safety and make Chicago livable for everyone.”
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Yeah, don’t demonized actual demons.
Chortle
“Our city must work together to create spaces for youth to gather safely and responsibly, under adult guidance and supervision, to ensure that every part of our city remains welcome for both residents and visitors.”
Every time that is tried, these ferals destroy those spaces.
The only “spaces” I want created for these barbarians are prisons and execution chambers.
How does the Mayor know they were "starved of opportunities in their own communities?" Was the comment based on race?
How does he know they are youths? Couldn't they identify as an adult?
Starved of opportunities in their own communities?
So because of this alleged starvation on the South Side, and on the west side, then it’s okay for mobs of so-called youth to create Mayhem downtown?
So they don’t have opportunities to create Mayhem on the south side, and the West Side , so they have to go downtown and do it?
Does this make sense to anyone here?
Well yeah. Why else would these folks buy insurance in case of a rare rampage just passing by. Nice work with the new ‘mare’ chicongo.
Why do they want to encourage criminals?
30 shot, 8 fatally. (just last weekend)
He excuses the mob behavior while saying not to. We all know what the children heard him say. “Party on next weekend!”
Meanwhile Beetlejuice is like “Sux to be you, Brandon, I’m outta here!”
The night Chicago died
(Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na)
The night Chicago died
Brother, what a night the people saw
Brother, what a fight the people saw
Yes, indeed
“Our city must work together to create spaces for youth to gather safely and responsibly, under adult guidance and supervision, to ensure that every part of our city remains welcome for both residents and visitors.”
Yes, we must demonize those law enforcement officials who try to bring demons to justice.
Gonna miss Lori Lightfoot.....
Political advancement in this country no longer points to a sterling history of good works, but considers support of lawlessness and anarchy as a résumé enhancement.
You mean hold them and responsible?
After the single hit No. 1 in the United States, the band wrote to Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley enquiring about the possibility of receiving a heroes’ welcome and an official proclamation.
Paper Lace promptly received a reply from the Mayor’s Office on City Hall stationery:
“We might persuade Paper Lace and the author of The Night Chicago Died to come to Chicago and jump in the Chicago River,” it read, “placing their heads under water three times and surfacing twice. The lyrics are the greatest assemblage of garbage ever to be published. Thank you for contacting us. Pray tell us, are you nuts?” Read More: https://anecdotage.com/anecdotes/richard-j-daley-the-night-chicago-died
Who knew they’d be someone out there worse than Lori Lighthead...
....”..”..urging the public not to “demonize” the hordes of rampaging young [angry, uncontrollable, blacks] who
set cars on fire, clashed with cops and damaged private property.”
....there....fixed that...!!!
“...youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities.”
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