Right now all of the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area confronts the longstanding local problem of community engagement in the fight against crime.
In the suburbs, many residents hide from the problems of the inner-city and live under a mistaken assumption that so much local violence doesn't impact their daily lives. Amid the urban core, efforts to engage the community have often met with resistance from backward forces who tout identity politics or outright criminal interest over cooperation with authorities. In both instances, a flimsy rhetorical separation from the gruesome reality of Kansas City violence promotes apathy instead of engagement to stand up to disproportionate levels of increasing crime. The fact is, whether we like it or not, we're all in this together and the rising rate of brutality and homicide on the streets of our city endanger us all. The horrific smell of violent bloodshed travels far and will taint every aspect of civic life until it is properly addressed by civic leaders who seem to have their priorities focused elsewhere.
And now . . .
THE LEGACY OF LOCAL APATHY CONFRONTS THE SEARCH FOR THE KANSAS CITY HIGHWAY SNIPER!!!
Not so long ago we called it "stop snitchin" before that it was a code of silence or Omertà . Anyone who really understands the history of Kansas City knows that talking to the police isn't really a local virtue no matter what demographic we're discussing.
So now, random local violence isn't discriminating by area code or race and at the outset of the Spring/Summer it's important to realize that all of Kansas City seems to be under the gun.
LINKS
KMBC: Police, ATF search along highways in south KC
Fox4: KCMO police hold news conference with latest on gunman aiming at moving cars
KSHB: KC police looking at 20 reports that could be connected in rash of highway shootings
KCTV5: Weapons expert gives insight on gun used in highway shootings
KCPD Chief: Reported incidents of vehicles shot on area roadways fluctuate as investigation continues
Chicago Tribune: Kansas City police probe highway shootings targeting motorists
Timeline: Random shootings target vehicles on KC-area roads
Developing . . .
Penny Mathis.
ReplyDeleteJenny P.
Very important.
Very, very well said Tony.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as some young nigger gets killed their family will start begging people to snitch. You can't have it both ways.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sad day when a terrorist with a gun has their fun firing at random automobiles. The media should stop calling whomever it is a sniper. I was a scout/sniper in the Marines, and it took a lot to get there. Some local terrorist/s popping off shots at random people in cars don't deserve the hype or title. Please, media, call our local criminals with guns what they are...domestic terrorists.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone isn't sure how to snitch, call Glazer at the comedy store and he will tell you how to do it.
ReplyDeleteOne thing is for certain, it won't be KCPD that catches them.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see this/these scum dead, SOON!
ReplyDeletekcpd, do what you know is right when you catch up to the scum.
This has gone national, on ABC news last night as well as the San Francisco news, maybe it will help KCMO get the GOP convention.
ReplyDeleteI support the Marlborough Man's position 100%. Don't give this douche credit for being anything other that a coward shooting at defenseless people going about their business.
ReplyDeleteGo ahead and tell me about "hoodies" now. My motto is pretty simple...see a hoodie...shoot a hoodie before it shoots you.
This has all the same hallmarks as the killing of Harry Stone a few years ago. Shot from a car in a drive-by.
ReplyDeleteAnd still unsolved, just like almost half of all the homicides in KCMO.
Chances of these thugs being turned in: zero.
Chances of them being caught and convicted: Not much better.
As long as the PD are afraid to flood the east side and sustain a serious presence, the environment that allows this kind of behavior will continue.
No leadership from either city hall or the east side.
What do all the people involved with "anti-crime" programs do and how is all the tens of millions given to groups, organizations, and nonprofits spent?
I'll shoot the niggers myself. KCPD can't find their asshole!
ReplyDelete9:40 that's cold....lol
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