Lori Lightfoot and Brandon Johnson weigh in on weekend shootings of teenagers as summer approaches

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The weekend shootings of three teenagers in two separate incidents drew responses from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson as summer looms.

In a statement released Sunday afternoon, Lightfoot said her office has had “very candid and productive conversations” with the Chicago Police Department about monitoring and responding to such gatherings. She also asked parents and guardians to help ensure their children’s safety.“Twice in the last few days, several large groups of young people have gathered across the city. Many of them were there to have a good time and enjoy the unseasonably warm weather.

Johnson also issued a statement Sunday afternoon: “It is unacceptable and has no place in our city. However, it is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities.”“Our city must work together to create spaces for youth to gather safely and responsibly, under adult guidance and supervision, to ensure that every part of our city remains welcome for both residents and visitors,” the statement said.

 

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60 years ago there was a tv and radio p.s. ad campaign to reduce car thefts, essentially shifting criminal thugs’ individual responsibility to “society” and the car owner: “Don’t help a good boy go bad. Lock your car, take your keys…” Same leftist playbook to this day!

Just a ' large gathering 'of friendly youth torching a car, terrorizing motorists and shooting each other. Nothing to see here...move on!

So now Brandon Johnson is going have to respond after every violence-filled night in Chicago. In the past, he was quick to explain violence by mostly non-whites by blaming ‘racism.’ As mayor, he can’t keep doing that, and remain believable. Ask Lori Lightfoot.

Empty disingenuous babble

Summer of violence ahead

Here’s an idea: the hospitality industry should declare they will “shut down” during the DNC if this mayhem is not immediately addressed by the city leadership. It’s called leverage…and boy does hospitality and restaurants have it!

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