Illinois Lawmakers Say Military Must be Deployed in Chicago Due to Violence
April 26th, 2010Via: AP:
Two Illinois lawmakers say violence has become so rampant in Chicago that the National Guard must be called in to help.
Chicago Democratic Reps. John Fritchey and LaShawn Ford made a public plea to Gov. Pat Quinn on Sunday to deploy troops.
The request comes amid a recent surge in violent crime, including a night last week that saw seven people killed and 18 wounded, mostly by gunfire.
Fritchey says Chicago has had 113 homicide victims this year. He says the police department has done a commendable job, but its resources are stretched thin.
Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis says he appreciates the lawmakers’ frustration and willingness to help, but doubts the National Guard is the best answer.
A message left for Quinn wasn’t returned Sunday.
o well, the worker’s union conflicts of the 1930’s, 40′, 50’s, Kent State, why not employ some armed, trained, indoctrinated governmental agency to quell any discord around the ‘hood? Those guys probably get bored sitting around playin’ video games all day anyway…