What do you think should be done to address the violence on the streets?
Interviews and photos by Greg Bezanis
“Give the younger generation, including my son, things to do such as sports programs so that they are not hanging out on the corner of streets and getting mixed up with the wrong crowds.”
Ronnie Lister,
17th Street and West Passyunk Avenue
“Increase police foot patrol to prevent people from hanging out on the corners of the streets and to make the city feel safer.”
Charlene Parmenter,
19th and McClellan streets
“Have more beat cops on the streets. Also, have more after-school programs to keep children off the streets.”
George Ricco,
Mifflin Street and East Passyunk Avenue
“Having more parental involvement in schools and more connection [between] the community [and schools].”
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1. nan said... on Jan 19, 2012 at 01:44PM
“Give everybody a good a** beating.”
2. joe bulge said... on Jan 19, 2012 at 01:58PM
“When we were kids we didn't have or need "programs" to amuse ourselves without shooting each other all day long.”
3. max cady said... on Jan 19, 2012 at 02:02PM
“And chances are you weren't raised like savages by savages.”
4. bill kilgore said... on Jan 19, 2012 at 02:14PM
“Call in an air strike. I love the smell of napalm in the morning.”
5. Ralph the Republican said... on Jan 19, 2012 at 02:22PM
“Nevermind increasing the police street patrols. All citizens should have the right to arm themselves.”
6. bo brummel said... on Jan 19, 2012 at 02:35PM
“Fire the police commisioner. He blows.”
7. Leyla said... on Jan 20, 2012 at 02:29PM
“Have parents do just that parent. There are plenty of programs to involve your children in. As a parent find out where/when and how and involve your child. Become involved in your child(ren) lives. Don't expect the city to raise them for you.
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