Subject: "DC's Rising Crime Wave: Is Federal Intervention the Answer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The situation is impacting the federal governments ability to function. Congress can declare martial law for as long as needed.

Get real, Pollyanna. The city is operating, government services are functional. The rising crime is a problem, but 99.999999% of people are going about their business in the city unimpeded. And it’s still a fraction of the crime during the Crack War years.

You must be kidding. This is not normal. Have you been to cvs? The aisles are bare. You are delusional.

I go to CVS weekly in Glover Park. My aisles are fine.

CVS is in the process of shutting 900 stores by the end of 2024. The Columbia Heights CVS is an outlier.
https://www.thestreet.com/retailers/cvs-is-permanently-closing-hundreds-of-stores-for-a-surprising-reason

Ah yes, "crime doesn't happen to me so it's not a problem for anyone," the mantra of mediocre white privilege in DC. See also: "it was worse in the 90s," "that's what insurance is for" or "just move to the suburbs already."

The DC subreddit is full of mediocrities like this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In 2023, we've seen a worrying spike in crime: over 900 carjackings, up from 485 last year, with a high percentage involving juveniles and firearms. We've also hit a 20-year high in homicides, matching the grim statistics of 2003. With violent crime up by 40% and property crime by 25%, these aren't just numbers – they represent a growing threat to our safety.

This leads us to a crucial question: should the federal government intervene? The Constitution gives Congress significant power over D.C., allowing it to step in, especially in crisis situations where local governance struggles. This is a rare and complex decision, balancing local autonomy against federal oversight.

Is it time to consider federal action to address these serious safety concerns? Your thoughts on this delicate balance are crucial for a meaningful discussion.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

You are a ridiculous MAGA, op.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In 2023, we've seen a worrying spike in crime: over 900 carjackings, up from 485 last year, with a high percentage involving juveniles and firearms. We've also hit a 20-year high in homicides, matching the grim statistics of 2003. With violent crime up by 40% and property crime by 25%, these aren't just numbers – they represent a growing threat to our safety.

This leads us to a crucial question: should the federal government intervene? The Constitution gives Congress significant power over D.C., allowing it to step in, especially in crisis situations where local governance struggles. This is a rare and complex decision, balancing local autonomy against federal oversight.

Is it time to consider federal action to address these serious safety concerns? Your thoughts on this delicate balance are crucial for a meaningful discussion.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

You are a ridiculous MAGA, op.

Not wanting to be a victim of violent crime makes someone MAGA now? Come on man.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In 2023, we've seen a worrying spike in crime: over 900 carjackings, up from 485 last year, with a high percentage involving juveniles and firearms. We've also hit a 20-year high in homicides, matching the grim statistics of 2003. With violent crime up by 40% and property crime by 25%, these aren't just numbers – they represent a growing threat to our safety.

This leads us to a crucial question: should the federal government intervene? The Constitution gives Congress significant power over D.C., allowing it to step in, especially in crisis situations where local governance struggles. This is a rare and complex decision, balancing local autonomy against federal oversight.

Is it time to consider federal action to address these serious safety concerns? Your thoughts on this delicate balance are crucial for a meaningful discussion.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

You are a ridiculous MAGA, op.

Not wanting to be a victim of violent crime makes someone MAGA now? Come on man.

A lot of people think like this and they are also part of the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Congress can and should start over from scratch. New laws, new prosecutors, and new judges. All of this is possible via legislation. I suspect the GOP will make an effort if they regain control of government (though it probably will just be filibustered).

Yes, we should definitely count on the GOP to enact thoughtful, effective legislation with the best interests of the residents of DC in mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The situation is impacting the federal governments ability to function. Congress can declare martial law for as long as needed.

Martial law? WTH?

[Anonymous]

Lmao that the person who griped to Jeff in the crime thread he complained mentioned that crime is up elsewhere also. So many low information people have no idea how crime in DC is significantly worse than comparable cities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The situation is impacting the federal governments ability to function. Congress can declare martial law for as long as needed.

Martial law? WTH?

Cool. We can become a banana republic in a continuous state of emergency.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lmao that the person who griped to Jeff in the crime thread he complained mentioned that crime is up elsewhere also. So many low information people have no idea how crime in DC is significantly worse than comparable cities.

you really need to get outside if you're jumping from crime post to crime post commenting on other peoples perception of crime

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lmao that the person who griped to Jeff in the crime thread he complained mentioned that crime is up elsewhere also. So many low information people have no idea how crime in DC is significantly worse than comparable cities.

you really need to get outside if you're jumping from crime post to crime post commenting on other peoples perception of crime

Says the person commenting on someone’s comment on someone’s comment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lmao that the person who griped to Jeff in the crime thread he complained mentioned that crime is up elsewhere also. So many low information people have no idea how crime in DC is significantly worse than comparable cities.

you really need to get outside if you're jumping from crime post to crime post commenting on other peoples perception of crime

Tell me you don’t live downtown without telling me you don’t live downtown. This amazing city I once loved has been destroyed by morons who “don’t see the crime” from their living rooms in ward 3. You idiots killed the city.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The situation is impacting the federal governments ability to function. Congress can declare martial law for as long as needed.

Get real, Pollyanna. The city is operating, government services are functional. The rising crime is a problem, but 99.999999% of people are going about their business in the city unimpeded. And it’s still a fraction of the crime during the Crack War years.

You must be kidding. This is not normal. Have you been to cvs? The aisles are bare. You are delusional.

I go to CVS weekly in Glover Park. My aisles are fine.

CVS is in the process of shutting 900 stores by the end of 2024. The Columbia Heights CVS is an outlier.
https://www.thestreet.com/retailers/cvs-is-permanently-closing-hundreds-of-stores-for-a-surprising-reason

Ah yes, "crime doesn't happen to me so it's not a problem for anyone," the mantra of mediocre white privilege in DC. See also: "it was worse in the 90s," "that's what insurance is for" or "just move to the suburbs already."

The DC subreddit is full of mediocrities like this.

Crime is in the suburbs, and most of the suburbs are leaving their CVS shelves empty after getting hit, because what is the use?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lmao that the person who griped to Jeff in the crime thread he complained mentioned that crime is up elsewhere also. So many low information people have no idea how crime in DC is significantly worse than comparable cities.

Complainer was probably a DSA or DC Justice Lab troll, trying to astroturf DC’s crime crisis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The situation is impacting the federal governments ability to function. Congress can declare martial law for as long as needed.

Martial law? WTH?

Cool. We can become a banana republic in a continuous state of emergency.

We are a banana republic in a continuous state of emergency so why not declare it?

[Anonymous]

Not to mention those of us who do move to the burbs still have to drive to DC every day and worry about getting carjacked.