The ridiculous violence in N.O.

FuzzyDunlop said

That's it?

So you repeatedly ask people for reasons why the situations are different, but when I actually take the time out for a thoughtful response, you just label it as excuses?

There is nothing convenient about the truth. If there is something you disagree with in my post, feel free to tell me why. But otherwise, it just seems like you already had an answer stuck in your head, and weren't actually trying to have an honest discussion at all.

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I wasn't trying to "disrespect" your post....only to say that the points you made that rural and city life are completely uncomparable is wrong IMO. Poverty, poor schools, and drugs exist everywhere....including the rural parishes. Yet, some parishes see one homicide a year! I see more cohesive families, neighbors that care, and better overall respect of others in the boonies. That's a big deal if you ask me.

Whether or not this is a mirage or not, the perception is violence in New Orleans is now spilling over into "touristy" areas. Thugs are more brazen....they will pop a cap in an enemy on Bourbon Street in front of tens of witnesses now....when in the past (it seems like) they would only pull off something like that in a dark alley or where they would not get caught so easily. The shootings in broad daylight are especially worrisome. Flinging lead at noon in the middle of a kid's birthday party??? Really?

It makes people that do not understand inner city life scratch their heads. I just don't understand.