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Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:39 am to 5Alive
Wow. That is strong. He has really impressed me with his grasp on reality. I hope others join his lead.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:41 am to tigerfoot
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It isn't a system problem
If recreational opportunities fixed these issues, the first 200 athletes that built basketball courts would have fixed the issues.
What are you supposed to do after 5? Go home and fi your chores, eat dinner, take a shower watch a little tube and go to bed.
The parks have to close at five because if they don't we don't have enough police to keep everyone from killing each other at the park
If the kids who are currently running the streets had parks that stayed open past 5, maybe the cops wouldn't be needed elsewhere. The cycle has to stop. All of these life long politicians have done nothing for the city. Education system still fricked up, crime is still out of control. A hundred million dollar jail was just built for what? To have major crime offenders get probation?
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:39 am to aparke7
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All of these life long politicians have done nothing for the city. Education system still fricked up, crime is still out of control. A hundred million dollar jail was just built for what? To have major crime offenders get probation?
Amazing
quote:They have parks, do you think the people that built the first park built them with no goals on the backboards? So we cant have large numbers gather after dark because they shoot each other and tear everything up.
If the kids who are currently running the streets had parks that stayed open past 5,
They tear parts off the goals, Then they put them somewhere else...and guess what no PARENT noticed the stolen property and said "Where did you get that?" But the parent will bitch and moan about the CITY not taking care of the parks.
Guess, what, you have parks...more per capita than any other population...but they are all in states of disrepair because they were torn up.
I live in the suburbs, we have one park. You know what it is, an open green space with hills for the kids to run up and down, and a .7 mile walking track. It is used constantly and is in perfect shape. PARENTS of all colors and nationalities bring their kids there to play. Bringing them there is an investment in their time, but they all make it. No different anywhere else. If parents would be present at the parks, you could keep them open.
It is not an athletes or politicians job to provide for your children.. The only one that can fix it is the parent, and that aint gonna happen. Just move as far away as you can.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:59 am to 5Alive
Powerful stuff. Thanks for posting
Posted on 4/11/16 at 10:29 am to tigerfoot
Yep, just pack it up and run. That is part of the problem too. As long as the money just runs away, the problems won't fix themselves. The states in the South (and especially Louisiana) have set up a system of education (private/public) that guarantees 2 classes of people. Anyone with a semblance of means, puts their kids in private schools and rejoices when politicians announce more cuts in spending (where the public education system is taking a beating).
You can run from the problem, but don't complain about "them, over there" when you didn't do anything to help the community. Communities elsewhere are safe, and what you typically find they have in common are strong public school systems, where true integration happens, which brings up the quality of all the kids, that will eventually be then living amongst you in your community.
You can run from the problem, but don't complain about "them, over there" when you didn't do anything to help the community. Communities elsewhere are safe, and what you typically find they have in common are strong public school systems, where true integration happens, which brings up the quality of all the kids, that will eventually be then living amongst you in your community.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 10:57 am to ULSU
quote:I don't think they need my help.
Yep, just pack it up and run. That is part of the problem too. As long as the money just runs away, the problems won't fix themselves. The states in the South (and especially Louisiana) have set up a system of education (private/public) that guarantees 2 classes of people. Anyone with a semblance of means, puts their kids in private schools and rejoices when politicians announce more cuts in spending (where the public education system is taking a beating). You can run from the problem, but don't complain about "them, over there" when you didn't do anything to help the community. Communities elsewhere are safe, and what you typically find they have in common are strong public school systems, where true integration happens, which brings up the quality of all the kids, that will eventually be then living amongst you in your community.
That is the difference in my position and most liberals that think the whole is somehow responsible.
You seem to act as if the communities can not fix themselves...I think they can. They just choose not to, therefore, if they wont help themselves.
quote:Sure I did, my community.
when you didn't do anything to help the community
quote:chicken or the egg
and what you typically find they have in common are strong public school systems, where true integration happens
Posted on 4/11/16 at 12:57 pm to ULSU
quote:And what you find in communities that have public school systems that successful are families that make the commitment to be involved in their children's lives and make the communities (including the schools) better. The process does feed on itself, but it cannot successful originate in the schools; the home/family/parenting element has to be there first or any other efforts will almost certainly fail. It's like rehabbing an addict that doesn't want to quit; until that changes, all the money and counseling and facilities in the world are almost guaranteed to fail.
Communities elsewhere are safe, and what you typically find they have in common are strong public school systems, where true integration happens, which brings up the quality of all the kids, that will eventually be then living amongst you in your community.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:11 pm to 5Alive
He's getting backlash from the idiots in NO now. Sucks
https://www.facebook.com/TyrannMathieu/videos/740858459389227/
https://www.facebook.com/TyrannMathieu/videos/740858459389227/
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:37 pm to Signal Soldier
Makes you wonder if Fournette ever watches his back now that he is so close to getting paid.
It only takes one idiot to come through dumping
It only takes one idiot to come through dumping
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:48 pm to 5Alive
I didn't listen. It's late and I'm tired.
All I can say is every time I think about TM7 playing football in P&G it makes me smile. His instinct is on another level from anyone I've ever seen play.
All I can say is every time I think about TM7 playing football in P&G it makes me smile. His instinct is on another level from anyone I've ever seen play.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 10:23 pm to 5Alive
I agree 100%.
Lost one of my best friends in 2011, Shelby, and read about it first here on this site.
No excuses, this stuff is unacceptable. Too many guns, too much killing.
If you think gun control is too political, wait til somebody you know is shot. Then ask yourself would you rather have a gun or your friend back.
I'm with HB and Payton on this one. Downvote, ban, delete the post.. I dont care... too many excuses from people. Shooting a member of the Saints Super Bowl team in the Garden District... what will it take till people understand its a problem.
Lost one of my best friends in 2011, Shelby, and read about it first here on this site.
No excuses, this stuff is unacceptable. Too many guns, too much killing.
If you think gun control is too political, wait til somebody you know is shot. Then ask yourself would you rather have a gun or your friend back.
I'm with HB and Payton on this one. Downvote, ban, delete the post.. I dont care... too many excuses from people. Shooting a member of the Saints Super Bowl team in the Garden District... what will it take till people understand its a problem.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 10:35 pm to 5Alive
His Rich Eisen interview was powerful and the bare truth. I have new-found respect for TM. His willingness to call out lack of families and especially the effect rap has on children was powerful and took courage. He is truly a man amongst men,
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:56 am to purplepylon
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I am so proud of that man.
Absolutely.
He's the anti-Manziel
It is amazing how beloved he is by Tigers fans after all the angst he brought to us. It still hurts that we missed out on one more season with him. Selfish statement, I know.
I am so happy for him.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 9:04 am to 5Alive
Well spoken.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 9:24 am to tiger91
Well I can't say that I am surprised by this......
Tyrann Mathieu is getting death threats from family of murder suspect.
Tyrann Mathieu is getting death threats from family of murder suspect.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 9:43 am to AndrewD
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If you think gun control is too political, wait til somebody you know is shot. Then ask yourself would you rather have a gun or your friend back.
I and everyone I know have every means necessary to access a legal gun. We need to start looking reasonably at these gun shows and other avenues that are proliferating distribution.
Problem is, every time anyone suggests anything, the redneck right comes out blasting about their constitutional right to buy a gun wherever and whenever.
Capacity limitations don't work, and I am not for outlawing assault rifles, but it is sad that we cannot put more stringent guidelines in place for how one legally accesses these weapons. Yes, people will always be able to get a gun if they really want to, but getting rid of these free for all gun shows and increasing background checks and/or waiting periods is not limiting people's rights, IMO.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 10:00 am to ULSU
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Yes, people will always be able to get a gun if they really want to,
This is where the gun restrictions argument crumbles. Gun laws do absolutely nothing...nothing to thwart this. All strict gun laws do is restrict legal gun owners, which most of the time aren't the ones committing violent crimes.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 10:06 am to Kracka
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This is where the gun restrictions argument crumbles
No, it doesn't. Nothing is 100%, but limiting some of the bullshite "legal" access will slowly stem the tide "somewhat". It will NOT cure the problem, but if it makes an illegal gun that much more expensive/harder to come by, I am for it. As an easy to obtain supply of guns were to dwindle, over time, acquiring an illegal one would get harder (or at least more expensive).
Again, I do not like limiting capacity or types of guns, but I can go for being more stringent in how they are distributed. What I am suggesting would likely not affect you, me, or 90% of anyone on this board in terms of our ability to get the weapon we want. It is a free-for-all at these gun shows.
This post was edited on 4/12/16 at 10:08 am
Posted on 4/12/16 at 10:21 am to baybeefeetz
I agree with you on the spiritual problem. Our church took in 140 Katrina victims for over a month while trying to relocate and set up jobs. Only about 10% actually wanted to work. That 10% also cleaned up after the other ones that would lay on mattresses all day in pajamas and watch tv. Can't help people that aren't willing to make an effort to improve their lives. If the government allows people to live like that, they aren't helping the problem, only adding to it.
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