[GOPJ]

There’s motive to the madness....

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/January-2012/Gangs-and-Politicians-An-Unholy-Alliance/

Gangs and Politicians in Chicago: An Unholy Alliance

In some parts of Chicago, violent street gangs and pols quietly trade money and favors for mutual gain. The thugs flourish, the elected officials thrive—and you lose. A special report.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Something similar going on in Baltimore?

[GOPJ]

The incentives are there... it’s only a question of looking for the pattern.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks GOPJ!