re: Man shot at Gravier and Magazine, police say

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it's amazing how much the murder rate has dropped in the last three months. It's like some kind spell has been cast over the city.

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It's not a spell or magic. It's the election.

The political machines behind Charbonet and Cantrell employ a shitload of black youth and community activists and they work everyday in those communities and churches. It keeps people who are otherwise roaming the streets busy.

It's interesting what actual community involvement and activity can do isn't it? Too bad it only happens for 3-4 months very 4-8 years.