How do we get the D.C. government to care about crime?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They will care when people start leaving.

OK, it's happening now. When does the caring start?
https://patch.com/district-columbia/washingtondc/dc-population-declines-largest-percentage-virginia-inches

When it affects real estate investors profits, then it will matter. We’re not there yet, but it is inevitable. Commercial real estate is somehow defying gravity, despite high vacancy rates. There’s an inevitable negative feedback loop for downtown, with vacant office buildings leading to closed retail/dining leading to blight leading to more crime.

I have a strong suspicion that residential real estate may show weakness soon. I’m closely watching what’s going on at Walter Reed and City Ridge. It will give a good indicator of whether the market will assimilate more high-end development. I suspect the limit has been reached.

[Anonymous]

Seriously, just give up on any hope of crime being substantively addressed. It just doesn’t fit with the current push for equity and criminal justice reform. Look at the city holistically, look at socioeconomics, look at the messages for increased social justice in the last few years, in whatever way that is currently defined, look at the sentiment or popularity toward the police, basically no. No you are not going to get more arrested or incarceration. You’re going to get less. And that will lead to people just knowing they can get away with things and will do more if those bad things. It’s complete fking obvious, but no you are not going to see any meaningful change. It’s the same with trying to get sensible firearms regulations in the US. It will never happen. Never. If it didn’t happen after Vegas or after Columbine or after any number of terrible events it simply won’t happen. So give up and try not to live in a sketchy area of DC or if you do basically be always on the lookout.

Signed,

43 year resident of SE DC, actually Capitol Hill - the good part of SE.

[Anonymous]

Is it easier to put together systems to reduce crime or just wave your hand and offer an excuse for why crime happens?

[Anonymous]

We need to vote for candidates who are tough on crime, not these progressive candidates who offer nothing but pie in the sky progressive ideals du jour while being soft on crime.

We also need to advocate for better school supports for special needs and trauma. Lots of prisoners have special needs that the system ignored, and that cut off their access to education. DC public and charters have some of the worst SPED programs in the country.

We need another Anthony Williams or Adrian Fenty. They weren't afraid to be tough on crime and also get rid of the systemic poor performers in DCPS schools (so no one endorsed by WTU). It's sad though because that cost Fenty the re-election. He got rid of teachers who didn't show up for work, abused kids, and had other serious performance issues. But then voters east of the river saw him as taking away good jobs from blacks and didn't vote for him. I was shocked to hear their explanations on the news, and it made me realize how fractured our city is regarding priorities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, just give up on any hope of crime being substantively addressed. It just doesn’t fit with the current push for equity and criminal justice reform. Look at the city holistically, look at socioeconomics, look at the messages for increased social justice in the last few years, in whatever way that is currently defined, look at the sentiment or popularity toward the police, basically no. No you are not going to get more arrested or incarceration. You’re going to get less. And that will lead to people just knowing they can get away with things and will do more if those bad things. It’s complete fking obvious, but no you are not going to see any meaningful change. It’s the same with trying to get sensible firearms regulations in the US. It will never happen. Never. If it didn’t happen after Vegas or after Columbine or after any number of terrible events it simply won’t happen. So give up and try not to live in a sketchy area of DC or if you do basically be always on the lookout.

Signed,

43 year resident of SE DC, actually Capitol Hill - the good part of SE.

This. I feel bad for people who think crime can be reduced. The DC a government doesn’t care and won’t take action to address it. Just move! There are so many places in the US with less crime and better government policies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's like every ridiculous stereotype about Democrats being soft on crime is actually 100 percent true here.

You just answered your own question. People vote and tolerate it.

The solvable problem, maybe, is how to keep the cancer from spreading.

[Anonymous]

Stop voting Democrat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stop voting Democrat.

Crime is statistically higher in republican led areas.

[Anonymous]

Op, i agree with you!

[Anonymous]

The recall in San Francisco will help.

I’m guessing robert white is rethinking his whole criminals really just need a hug from a violence interrupter stance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, just give up on any hope of crime being substantively addressed. It just doesn’t fit with the current push for equity and criminal justice reform. Look at the city holistically, look at socioeconomics, look at the messages for increased social justice in the last few years, in whatever way that is currently defined, look at the sentiment or popularity toward the police, basically no. No you are not going to get more arrested or incarceration. You’re going to get less. And that will lead to people just knowing they can get away with things and will do more if those bad things. It’s complete fking obvious, but no you are not going to see any meaningful change. It’s the same with trying to get sensible firearms regulations in the US. It will never happen. Never. If it didn’t happen after Vegas or after Columbine or after any number of terrible events it simply won’t happen. So give up and try not to live in a sketchy area of DC or if you do basically be always on the lookout.

Signed,

43 year resident of SE DC, actually Capitol Hill - the good part of SE.

This. I feel bad for people who think crime can be reduced. The DC a government doesn’t care and won’t take action to address it. Just move! There are so many places in the US with less crime and better government policies.

This. We moved. It’s night and day. You don’t have to move to a boring place to find less crime, better public schools, better policies etc. Life is short and there’s no reason to reside in a city in the US where crime and homelessness is such a problem.

[Anonymous]

Agree!

[Anonymous]

Not moving though. Change the govt! Would Andy Yang be interested?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The recall in San Francisco will help.

I’m guessing robert white is rethinking his whole criminals really just need a hug from a violence interrupter stance.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
This. We moved. It’s night and day. You don’t have to move to a boring place to find less crime, better public schools, better policies etc. Life is short and there’s no reason to reside in a city in the US where crime and homelessness is such a problem.

+ another one. We also moved over this. We pay too much in housing prices and in taxes to put up with this. There are better choices out there and they cost less.