re: 21 year old LSU student shot and killed on Government Street in Baton Rouge last night

Damn. What a waste.

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borderline mentally retarded as to how to speak, bring change, and solve problems.

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I’d argue that they are full retarded.

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The right people are in prison

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I disagree. We need to decriminalize drugs. Anything that is in high demand but is illegal will have crime associated with. Prohibition is the perfect example.

We don't need prisons filled up to the max with people who were in possession of drugs while people who are doing crimes that are more dangerous to society is put back on the streets because there is no space for them.

And while they are in jail, there should be programs to teach them useful skills because, let's say someone is 19 years old. He goes to prison for attempted murder. He gets 12 years in prison. He gets out at 32 what is he going to do? The only thing he knows is the streets. He spent 12 years in jail just to be put back on the street to be a threat to people again.

But how many people are the same person at 31 as they were at 19? You give people self confidence and a skill they are more likely going to become more of an asset to society than a burden. Of course there will be some people it will not help, but overall I think it would be beneficial.

And with all of these private ran prisons. They are not going to do anything that will cost them money. And they love the fact drugs are criminalized because it keeps their prisons filled which means the state pays them more money.

So if drugs are decriminalized, that's a lot less people going to jail, frick the private companies, get rid of them and use that extra money to provide some type of training to prisoners.

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According to Nextdoor, that was an antique car backfiring rapidly

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I was there. First LEO's we talked to confirmed it.

EBR Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome issued a statement in response:

My heart goes out to the family, loved ones, and classmates of Allison Rice, a young LSU student who had her entire life ahead of her. This senseless violence is completely unacceptable and Baton Rouge Police officers are thoroughly investigating to bring the perpetrator to justice.

Our university community is an essential part of the fabric of Baton Rouge. It is of the utmost importance as we welcome students from across our state and the nation that we create a safe environment. I am coordinating a meeting with LSU and Southern University’s Presidents, BRCC Chancellor, Student Government, BRPD and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office to discuss safety for all of our college students in Baton Rouge.

I urge anyone with information about this senseless crime to please contact Baton Rouge Police Department or Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers.

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I live in New Orleans and I feel safe anywhere I go, because I know where to go. And where not to.

Honestly, Im much more worried when Im in Baton Rouge because it seems like its getting worse every day, and it seems like its everywhere.

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this is such a load of horseshite

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Our university community is an essential part of the fabric of Baton Rouge. It is of the utmost importance as we welcome students from across our state and the nation that we create a safe environment. I am coordinating a meeting with LSU and Southern University’s Presidents, BRCC Chancellor, Student Government, BRPD and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office to discuss safety for all of our college students in Baton Rouge.

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It starts with you mayor. Let the police do their jobs.

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I am coordinating a meeting with LSU and Southern University’s Presidents, BRCC Chancellor, Student Government, BRPD and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office to discuss safety for all of our college students in Baton Rouge.

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See now, there you have it. The Broomeminator is all over it.
Problem solved.

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I am coordinating a meeting with LSU and Southern University’s Presidents, BRCC Chancellor, Student Government, BRPD and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office to discuss safety for all of our college students in Baton Rouge.

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"This meeting will be at lunch time, and it will be catered"

I'm about ready to spend more to send my kid somewhere other than LSU. It is damn near surrounded by ghetto now.