Try midnight basketball, it's been a program worthy of promotion in the past....
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Posted on 06/26/2010 5:03:23 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
If the high court overturns ban, he said he's ready to jump into action. Reporting Suzanne Le Mignot CHICAGO (CBS) ― Forty-eight hours from now, the Supreme Court could overturn Chicago's handgun ban. Mayor Daley says he's ready to act if that happens, as CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The mayor said legislation would immediately be introduced in City Council. He said the violence last weekend, 54 people shot, 10 of those people dead, shows the need for the city's handgun ban to remain in place. The mayor also said, taking control of the violence starts with residents, taking a stand.
Members of New Life Covenant Church and other organizations lined 79th Street, from Dobson to the Dan Ryan Expressway, asked God for mercy on their community -- 3,000 strong with heads bowed.
"There's power in numbers and we outnumber any gang banger, any drug dealer or anybody with guns," said Pastor John Hannah of New Life Covenant Church.
Their message, wanting gun violence to end in the city, is not lost on Mayor Daley.
Monday, the Supreme Court is expected to issue their ruling on Chicago's handgun ban. There's speculation, the ban will be overturned. Daley said legislation would immediately be introduced in city council.
"Guns are not the answer. Like in a home or outside a home, to solve all the issues confronting people. If allow it, if you allow guns to overtake us, they will overtake you," Daley said.
"I'm still optimistic they're not gonna overturn it. I think it's getting into the state's ability to govern themselves, but we'll be prepared for that," said Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis. "We've discussed a lot of options, but we really can't move too far forward, until you really know what you have. The challenge is, once they make this decision, it's in effect immediately."
Weis on Friday announced that Ernest Brown, the chief of the organized crime division, was promoted to Deputy Superintendent of the Patrol Division, replacing Dan Dugan. But Saturday, Weis said he changed the leadership of his department's patrol division to inject a shot of innovation and bolster officers' ability to forge bonds with community residents to tackle the gang problem and fight crime across the city.
Ronald Holt lost his son Blair to gun violence in 2007. Holt is now the Director of the CAPS (Community Alternative Policing Strategy) program for the city.
"Well of course we hope that the Supreme Court does not overturn the ruling because the handgun ban in Chicago is still a tool in the shed, not just for the Chicago Police Department, but for the community as well," Holt said.
Like Blair Holt, Joyce Hunter's son, Julius Birdine was also shot to death in 2007. Hunter said the Supreme court overturning the city's handgun ban, would mean only one thing.
"More killing. More killing. More killing. And it needs to stop. It needs to stop. We need to save our youth," Hunter said.
So does Walter Jacobson.
When it comes to the safety of young people in the city, the mayor announced a number of new programs, among them, one connecting curfew violators with positive activities and mentoring.
Sorry Mr. Holt, but that tool is rusty, broken, and needs to be thrown on the scrap heap.
It’s called demagoguery. Liberal politicians are the most well-versed and trained in it’s use and intricacies. Logic, facts, and intelligence are mutually exclusive.
Try midnight basketball, it's been a program worthy of promotion in the past....
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‘Eff Daley. And who was that Alderman (Mell?) who had himself exempted from the handgun ordinance? Daley rolled over like a pansy.
I'm going to guess that the shooters last weekend were probably already criminals who couldn't legally own guns. I'm also going to guess they normally carry concealed without a permit too. If the handgun ban is overturned, it will only allow law abiding citizens to own handguns legally.
I'm also going to guess Daley will implement onerous restrictions to replace the former ban.
Ban black teenage gang members, NOT guns. How ‘bout trying that, Mr. Daley?
“There are actually a whole lot of people who deserve the killing that they receive.”
And rhere is a long waiting list.
Well it would seem making the waiting line more efficient would solve the problem, works for me.
Well it would seem making the waiting line more efficient would solve the problem, works for me.
54 people shot, 10 dead…in Chicago! In this day and time? This is so contrived it is shameful. Its one thing running a phony dog and pony show in DC for voting in law it’s another to send out mayhem. Daley you better square this up now. I don’t think this will fly on Lester’s watch my friend!
Well, that right there will fix the problem! Why didn't they think of that sooner?
Tax the rich too mayor, that always helps.
It's both amazing and shocking that such a mental midget can wield so much governmental power...
Could the guy possibly be any dumber?
Miss Teen USA 2007 - South Carolina herself could construct a more coherent statement...
“There are actually a whole lot of people who deserve the killing that they receive.”
Would these be the same “youts” that Obama intends to staff his “national defense force” with?
Don’t be suprised, be prepared.
It’s probably time for the City of Chicago to arm law abiding citizens so they can put an end to the outlaw gangs shooting down people.
LOL! His boyz are going to go up against the court. Keep legal guns out of good citizens hands so Chicago can control the situation. Otherwise people defending themselves will disrupt my power.
He said the violence last weekend, 54 people shot, 10 of those people dead, shows the need for the city's handgun ban to remain in place.Thanks E3.
I see little Dick inherited the Stupid gene from his Father!
The Bridgeport home that his family resided in for years was always guarded by an unmarked police car. I can only assume that the Daley family made sure they were unarmed... because if they were armed, it would only increase the chance that their family would have been violated. Right?
And now his flotilla of body guards, the Chicago Police are probably unarmed too, just like anti-gunner Rosie O’Donnell.
I know some folks around where I live love the Daley family with the same admiration some folks have for the Kennedy’s but his family represents the worst in corruption. Rumors are he won’t run again, with his wife and all, but I’ll have to see it to believe it, he’ll die in that chair before give it up.
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