I strongly believe in subsidiarity, but when the local police department is told not to move to support federal agents under attack, I believe the door was opened for the President. Chicago has led the nation in murders for 13 years in a row. In 2024 we had 573 murders, more than New York and Los Angeles combined. They each had less than 300. Now we look to be on track for 450 in 2025 and Johnson and Pritzker want to brag about that. The death of 450 Chicagoans is not a something to brag about!
There appears to be a message that went out on a single incident directing officers not to respond. I'd point out that CPD is under a lot of pressure here, there are conflicting reports of what happened in this case, and Spt. Snelling has made it very clear in the aftermath that CPD will respond (as it has continued to do so).
We take Chicago's murder rate pretty seriously around here - it's a stain on the city and I think the single most urgent problem the city faces. I've written extensively about the problems here, who's responsible, and what should be done. I promise you that sending a posse of federal agents after tamale vendors and landscapers - and diverting CPD resources in the process - is actively counterproductive to efforts to bring down the city's murder rate.
"Biden administration staked out a toxically unpopular policy on asylum seekers that contributed to a massive spike in border crossings." True, and you can't say that and still defend Pritzker/Johnson this way. They supported Biden's open border madness all along, and added to it by offering freebies that drew more in. They continue that today. Now they face the consequences thereof, with deportation the remedy provided by federal law. Pritzker rejects that law entirely, going further than sanctuary by calling all ICE agents jack-booted thugs and telling them to get out.
First - Pritzker and Biden's leadership in response to the current actions of the Trump administration are admirable whatever their prior stances on related issues were.
But that's also not an accurate criticism of Pritzker or Johnson. Pritzker described the administrations asylum policy as "untenable" in 2023, and celebrated faster deportations later that year. He also lobbied in favor of a tighter bipartisan border security bill, which Republicans derailed in order to keep a campaign issue on the table.
First, what's your definition of "safe?" Is, for example, Greg Abbott keeping Texans "safe" with a violent crime rate substantially higher than Illinois? Should federal agents be deployed to Texas to deal with their violent crime problem? If not, why not?
It takes a majority? So if 1M people feel unsafe, that’s okay? What about lost visitor opportunities and business losses, that doesn’t count?
Recent polling indicates that 79% of Chicago residents feel very or somewhat safe in their neighborhoods during the day, but this drops to 50% at night. Additionally, many residents express concerns about safety when approached by strangers, with only 29% feeling safe in such situations. chipublicsafety.org
Chicagoans' Perceptions of Safety
General Sentiment
Daytime Safety: 79% of residents feel very or somewhat safe in their neighborhoods during the day.
Nighttime Safety: 50% of residents feel very or somewhat safe at night in their neighborhoods.
Concerns About Safety
Stranger Encounters: Only 29% of residents feel safe when approached by a stranger at night.
Fear of Walking Alone: Two-thirds of Chicagoans report having an area within one mile of their home where they would be afraid to walk alone at night.
Demographic Variations
Gender Differences:
75% of women feel safe at home during the day, compared to 82% of men.
Women feel less safe than men when approached by strangers at night.
Racial Disparities:
62% of white residents feel safe walking in their neighborhoods at night, while only 36% of Black residents and 44% of Hispanic residents feel the same.
Trust in Law Enforcement
Trust Levels:
38% of residents aged 18-29 trust the police to be helpful when called.
Trust in the courts is significantly lower among Black residents (17%) compared to white residents (37%).
These statistics reflect a complex landscape of safety perceptions among Chicagoans, highlighting significant concerns, especially at night and among certain demographic groups.
I strongly believe in subsidiarity, but when the local police department is told not to move to support federal agents under attack, I believe the door was opened for the President. Chicago has led the nation in murders for 13 years in a row. In 2024 we had 573 murders, more than New York and Los Angeles combined. They each had less than 300. Now we look to be on track for 450 in 2025 and Johnson and Pritzker want to brag about that. The death of 450 Chicagoans is not a something to brag about!
There appears to be a message that went out on a single incident directing officers not to respond. I'd point out that CPD is under a lot of pressure here, there are conflicting reports of what happened in this case, and Spt. Snelling has made it very clear in the aftermath that CPD will respond (as it has continued to do so).
We take Chicago's murder rate pretty seriously around here - it's a stain on the city and I think the single most urgent problem the city faces. I've written extensively about the problems here, who's responsible, and what should be done. I promise you that sending a posse of federal agents after tamale vendors and landscapers - and diverting CPD resources in the process - is actively counterproductive to efforts to bring down the city's murder rate.
"Biden administration staked out a toxically unpopular policy on asylum seekers that contributed to a massive spike in border crossings." True, and you can't say that and still defend Pritzker/Johnson this way. They supported Biden's open border madness all along, and added to it by offering freebies that drew more in. They continue that today. Now they face the consequences thereof, with deportation the remedy provided by federal law. Pritzker rejects that law entirely, going further than sanctuary by calling all ICE agents jack-booted thugs and telling them to get out.
First - Pritzker and Biden's leadership in response to the current actions of the Trump administration are admirable whatever their prior stances on related issues were.
But that's also not an accurate criticism of Pritzker or Johnson. Pritzker described the administrations asylum policy as "untenable" in 2023, and celebrated faster deportations later that year. He also lobbied in favor of a tighter bipartisan border security bill, which Republicans derailed in order to keep a campaign issue on the table.
Receipts:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/02/us/pritzker-biden-chicago-migrants.html
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/03/politics/white-house-chicago-migrant-crisis-tension
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_ff19b228-67aa-11ee-a503-933a81e854c6.html
https://www.wglt.org/politics-and-government/2024-01-23/pritzker-joins-democratic-governors-asking-biden-congress-for-migrant-aid-and-to-fix-outdated-immigration-system
Well said. Thank you.
If Pritzker and Johnson were doing their jobs making all of their citizens feel safe, there wouldn’t be any need of Guardsmen, right?
First, what's your definition of "safe?" Is, for example, Greg Abbott keeping Texans "safe" with a violent crime rate substantially higher than Illinois? Should federal agents be deployed to Texas to deal with their violent crime problem? If not, why not?
Receipt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_violent_crime_rate
My definition has nothing to do with it. It’s the perception of the citizens that count…
Illinois certainly has its problems, but can you show me evidence that a majority of Illinoisans feel unsafe?
It takes a majority? So if 1M people feel unsafe, that’s okay? What about lost visitor opportunities and business losses, that doesn’t count?
Recent polling indicates that 79% of Chicago residents feel very or somewhat safe in their neighborhoods during the day, but this drops to 50% at night. Additionally, many residents express concerns about safety when approached by strangers, with only 29% feeling safe in such situations. chipublicsafety.org
Chicagoans' Perceptions of Safety
General Sentiment
Daytime Safety: 79% of residents feel very or somewhat safe in their neighborhoods during the day.
Nighttime Safety: 50% of residents feel very or somewhat safe at night in their neighborhoods.
Concerns About Safety
Stranger Encounters: Only 29% of residents feel safe when approached by a stranger at night.
Fear of Walking Alone: Two-thirds of Chicagoans report having an area within one mile of their home where they would be afraid to walk alone at night.
Demographic Variations
Gender Differences:
75% of women feel safe at home during the day, compared to 82% of men.
Women feel less safe than men when approached by strangers at night.
Racial Disparities:
62% of white residents feel safe walking in their neighborhoods at night, while only 36% of Black residents and 44% of Hispanic residents feel the same.
Trust in Law Enforcement
Trust Levels:
38% of residents aged 18-29 trust the police to be helpful when called.
Trust in the courts is significantly lower among Black residents (17%) compared to white residents (37%).
These statistics reflect a complex landscape of safety perceptions among Chicagoans, highlighting significant concerns, especially at night and among certain demographic groups.
chipublicsafety.org
You feeling safer with masked men roaming the streets, Mr. Canzolino?
ICE officers don’t bother me in the least…