Thanks to everyone, and there were quite a few, who responded off line to my earlier posting. Since then two ideas for possible Federal Grant money have come to mind which might help make the neighbors in Jordan, and other communities with gang activity, more secure (we certainly don't want to hog the aid).
First, how about getting grants from the govetment to bullet proof our homes. We could get kevlar siding, and bullet proof glass for all our windows. I don't know if Kevlar makes siding, but with Uncle Sam paying for it, think of the boost to the economy that whole new industry would be. The second idea was to supply weapons training to all the gang bangers in town. The grant could pay for several full time Mpls police officers to hold the training at the Fourth Precinct gun range. The primary purpose would be to improve the bangers aim so they are sure to kill the other gang banger and not innocent children. The city could also get some extra financing for cops and rental revenue from the range. Last I heard, the police only have to qualify once a year instead of the four times a year they needed in the past. This means the range has more down time and would be able to handle this unique and valuable community service. Just trying to do a little 'thinking outside the box'. Logic sure hasn't worked. Anne McCandless Jordan TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
