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2021-05-02 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Violent crime has surged in Minneapolis in the year since George Floyd's death, with the second highest number of homicides EVER as the pandemic and protests

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Posted by Skidmark 2021-05-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [17 views ] Top

#1 Actions have consequences.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2021-05-02 00:59|| 2021-05-02 00:59|| Front Page Top

#2 They're finding out by experience the adage - Perfect is the enemy of good enough. Or to paraphrase someone else, they chose between dishonor and chaos. They chose dishonor and are now reaping chaos.

Posted by Procopius2k 2021-05-02 08:10|| 2021-05-02 08:10|| Front Page Top

We should thank the media for alerting us to the chaos and danger.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-05-02 08:18|| 2021-05-02 08:18|| Front Page Top

#4 They should get what they vote for. It's only fair...

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-05-02 09:03|| 2021-05-02 09:03|| Front Page Top

#5 ^By all accounts, it appears they will.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2021-05-02 12:00|| 2021-05-02 12:00|| Front Page Top

#6 What, and no police protection for Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) on her next visit?

Posted by Clem 2021-05-02 12:10|| 2021-05-02 12:10|| Front Page Top

#7 I suspect a large majority of these crimes occur in the less privileged neighborhoods.

Just more evidence of system racism only the (D) party can correct.

I wish it was sarcasm.

Posted by Bobby 2021-05-02 12:13|| 2021-05-02 12:13|| Front Page Top

#8 I'm sure Mad Max will demand Federal or State protection. She is, after all, part of the Elite.

Posted by CrazyFool 2021-05-02 13:18|| 2021-05-02 13:18|| Front Page Top

#9 They are gonna get what they voted for. Good and hard.

Posted by DarthVader 2021-05-02 14:21|| 2021-05-02 14:21|| Front Page Top

#10 Why should I care?

Posted by Deacon Blues 2021-05-02 18:57|| 2021-05-02 18:57|| Front Page Top

#11 Re #3: I saw those signs while on a pilgrimage to Israel. I suggested that they change the Arabic wording to something like "Come pick the flowers"

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2021-05-02 20:22|| 2021-05-02 20:22|| Front Page Top

#12 /\ Or, "Free Poppies!"

Posted by Clem 2021-05-02 23:19|| 2021-05-02 23:19|| Front Page Top

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