"You are so quick to make judgments without even knowing me or my intentions. Additionally, I'm impressed with how effortlessly you label people racist that communicate public facts and correlations. Do you really think you are bridging racial divides with this behavior and repeated ignorance of the truth?"
Interesting. You make judgments about others, but others cannot make judgments about you? You were the individual that helped fester this into a crafty race debate with your perp probability theories. And you did it before law enforcement authorities gave in-depth information about the crime. If that is not making judgments or assumptions – I don’t know what is. I'm quick to make judgments? How laughable. I’m no fool and I am sure others have seen through your game. As I have said before and still maintain, you were race-baiting – especially with your "Keep it real, yo" sniping. Talk about a lack of class. Yet, you want people to take you seriously.
If you don't want to be labeled as a racist (or at the very least an race instigator), then maybe you should consider less inflammatory rhetoric to make your point.
"Generally, moderators on this forum act justly and with class. We understand this is a sensitive topic for you, so please pay more attention to the forum's rules and regulations. If you feel upset, why not just take a breather?"
Trust me, many of the mods here seem to be good people, and were chosen because of our history on other boards and easy temperaments, however, they aren't African-American. I am. And only one other mod is a minority. So quite naturally there are some racial comments/issues I am going to confront that other mods probably won't. Further, if confronting you about commentary that I find offensive means I am not acting justly or with class – then so be it. It is your interpretation. I also know that as a mod, you’d feel the other mods/admins act justly and with class until one of them confronts you on an issue you feel they shouldn't.
And last, apparently this is a sensitive topic for you too because you have more replies and comments on this than I do. Maybe you should take your own advice and take a breather yourself.
"It's not just about this crime specifically. It's about a pattern of crimes before this, and those that will come after it. The road to violent crime is a long one, and it starts in the neighborhood one grows up in and lives. Is it that difficult for you to conceive that violence and crime often spill over to nearby areas? Stopping crime takes an active and holistic approach."
Interesting. I think you are still trying to create a smoke screen. I don't recall you being as analytical when crimes have been committed in other parts of the city. As I see it, the city needs to continuously examine crime trends that occur throughout the city because crimes, regardless of where they occur or who commits them, impact us all. A meth lab in South City, a crack house in North City or coke house in the Central Corridor is all the same. A homicide is a homicide regardless if there is a handful in South City, a disproportionate amount in north St. Louis or a few in downtown St. Louis. The city and its image still suffer in the process. Some people take pride in the notion, "See, we aren't as bad as they are", but are too stupid or blind to recognize the whole damn fort is burning to the ground.
"You may not care about neighborhood safety, but responsible citizens do."
LOL!! Don't be ridiculous. Just protect yourself so that you won't get shot by a northsider.
