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BL. States: We head into yet another summer with no plans to address crime in "impacted" "inner-city" neighborhoods and no talk of developing a concerted plan to address it except to demand we add more police to arrest more people who won't go to
Jail or treatment.
VF: There is no plan. Because any plan that would have to take effect would included some discomfort, and the �so-called� leaders that speak for the community will not allow that. It�s time for fresh leadership. True leadership. Not those who are looking for fat checks, or huge grants�.
Dottie Titus says: I've found a new friend in my community, someone who is awesome in her courage and commitment. And I can't help asking the question: If this woman, in the midst of her grief, can still want to give back to her community, aren't there others out there who can give just a little more of yourself, of your time, of your resources, to help those in need.
Vanessa say�s: First of all does this mother, whom I�ve known for quite some time know that you have done a report about your visit? (Are you running for office too?) Secondly, This mother has been active in the community for many years. Doing what others did not want to, taking care of others children, when they did not take care of their own children. Oh, yes, and as far as I�m concerned, this mother is not new to community, the community is new to knowing and finding out about what those of us that do know her has already known for a long time, a very sweet lady, willing to give her all.
Innovation, everyday entrepreneurship, and creativity are the aims of collaboration."
Vanessa L. Freeman~Hawthorne
Peter Keen
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