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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Housing vouchers are not synonymous with crime. The crime likely happened due to outside people. I have no idea why people who are transplants begrudge people a basic necessity such as housing.

Crime happens everywhere, not just one place. While the 7-11 owner mentioned that he was threatened, he was not forcibly hurt nor was his daughter. Some of the commentary at these community meetings sound like dog whistles with racist undertones.

Housing vouchers have nothing to do with the 2-3 crimes happening in Ward 3 every few months. The real crime is the price of housing in this city, the lack of fresh food options and grocery along Connecticut Ave and the lack of employment options for those stuck in minimum wage options. [/quote]

This is an unbelievable take.  The 7/11 owner spoke powerfully, and I hope they catch and detain those who have harassed his family.  There was nothing racist about the discussion; in fact, the most powerful speakers were people of colors.  We need to step up the pressure on our elected officials at all levels of government. Frumin was weak at that meeting, but started to see the light as it progressed. Thankful to Brook Pinto who got pre-trial detention back in place. [/quote]

What is this people of color? These are people of an ethnic origin who migrated to North America. Just because a person comes from an ethnic group does not mean that they themselves cannot have racist believes or values. Again, crime happens everywhere. If this worker/owner of the 7/11 were somewhere in India, Afghanistan or Mexico crime would still be an issue and no one would be mentioning race.

Frumin is doing a good job of balance, DC will never be crime free but to go total facist/Mussolini is unwarranted. [/quote]

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