This weekend shed even more light on the clear and present danger that hovers over Philadelphia.
As of Friday, 209 murders have been committed in Philadelphia, two more have occured since then, reaching a tally of 211 . This is, unfortunately, a record setting rate, and perhaps the highest in the country. The City of New York has a tally of 232 Murders this year compared to our 211, but they also have upwards of 8 million people, we don't have 2.
It seems a little bit ridiculous that this can continue. L.A. has less at 187 homicides, and they have over nine million lives in their jurisdiction, so why is the rate so high in Philadelphia... why is it neccessary for people to carry guns in plain view?
One must question where the law is, and of course, the government is closed today due to a Rendellian vacation which does not do anybody any good, and while they are arguing the state's budget in Harrisburg, here in Philadelphia, we must adjust ours as SEPTA once again raises its transit fares.
It would seem that whoever is in charge here in Philly, now and in the future, will have his hands full for a while unless some major steps are taken to revise the current system.
Comments (2)
I'm confused, has L.A. started reporting crime figures at the metropolitan level? Seems kind of misleading, since they're probably guaranteed to be lower than the figures for the city itself.
Posted by Anonymous | July 10, 2007 9:25 AM
Anonymous ,
I agree with your comprehensive reference.
Posted by Jasper Zeigler Jr | July 11, 2007 9:21 AM