What occurred in Chicago is not about racism. Chicago is a prime example of the abuse of power at the end of a gun barrel. I believe some of what occurred was articulated by Mayor Emanuel in saying, “There is a shortage of values of right and wrong.”
I have not read a word about racism being at the center of the violence. I believe the Chicago police are still documenting the people and their conditions. There are no arrests made yet. The victims may be the perpetrators and if they survive will be charged and arrested.
Currently, gang wars are in the dialogue of the authorities and I am sure time will result in a clearer understanding of the reasons for the explosion of the powder keg. Not to be in denial about racism that may be involved in the violence, there are Hispanic and African American gangs in Chicago. Wisely, while the dialogue is going forward but there are still no solid conclusion.
The Chicago police have to survive the findings and the outcome of those findings. It might be some time before all the facts are known by the public. I trust the prosecutorial process to bring justice. I am confident the fact finding is diligently under way.
No conclusions can be drawn at this time. I am confident this was a surprise to Chicago authorities. That is a good place to start. We all know about the trafficking of guns into Chicago because there is no federal comprehensive law that controls interstate transportation of weapons.
I have to stress the fact the Department of Justice is under funded and gun purchase background information is falling through the cracks. Part of the investigation has to be the guns and how they got into the hands of murderers.
My sincerest sympathies for the families and friends of the victims. We wait anxiously for the facts to come forward. The safety of the citizens of Chicago hang in the balance. I suspect this violence is sequestered to the impoverished. That can create indifference and hopelessness in those in authorities. We cannot allow that to happen. It is not okay to have chronic violence in our cities. All citizens are important and all children are the hope of our country.
I look forward to the anticipated facts to realize what framed this tragic event. Please do not read racism into the current silence. The facts will be forthcoming and the truth is necessary to bring justice and policy to end any potential reoccurrence. A cover up is not possible.
