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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSince Highland Park is white and wealthy, I wonder how that affects the narrative
or the possible consequences that something is done.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,356 posts)misanthrope
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BlackSkimmer
(51,308 posts)Response to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #1)
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uponit7771
(90,347 posts)SoCalDavidS
(9,998 posts)NOT A FUCKING THING.
There was a shooting at a Congressional Baseball game, and NOTHING CHANGED.
Forget about "change" in America. Get used to the gun violence, and accept it as a part of living here.
Walleye
(31,028 posts)So what are we gonna do?
AkFemDem
(1,826 posts)And the fact its already a blue county, probably not much changes at all locally. We already know from the many previous mass shootings in white, affluent areas that the meter of course wont move federally.
Also people will be horrified but theyll get over and forget this quickly enough since its not just young child victims.
mucifer
(23,548 posts)H2O Man
(73,558 posts)mucifer
(23,548 posts)In 2001, the Housing Commission and the City released the "Affordable Housing Needs and Implementation Plan." This plan was written to address the decreasing economic diversity within the City, and it created the framework for implementing the Inclusionary Housing Program, for creating the Land Trust (now led by the Community Partners for Affordable Housing), and for funding the Housing Trust Fund. These initiatives have continued to thrive. The City, through the Housing Commission, also operates other affordable housing developments, which have added to the affordable housing supply for seniors and families.
The housing planning activities are carried out through the Housing Commission.
https://www.cityhpil.com/government/city_departments/community_development/planning/housing.php
H2O Man
(73,558 posts)in perspective. It seems that this shooter had a more detailed plan than the usual shit head.
I appreciate the information.
xmas74
(29,674 posts)I only mention this because I wouldn't be surprised if anti Semitism is part of the reason for the shooting.
We definitely have a problem with hatred of any faith pretty much not Evangelical Christian in our country.
H2O Man
(73,558 posts)worth mentioning.
AntiFascist
(12,792 posts)said he had been thankful nothing like this had happened previously, based on the area's demographics.
H2O Man
(73,558 posts)I am in from the garden, and watching some news updates. But I think I'm going to head out to the pond soon, then sit outside by one of the fire pits tonight. The horrors of the human race are overwhelming.
Wish I could join you. Wouldn't say a word, just want to sit peacefully in a peaceful place.
gg
GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)I wonder how that will affect things, as well. I will be totally not surprised if it turns out that the shooter is a neo-Nazi fuck.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Fking terrorist!
Liberal In Texas
(13,556 posts)It always comes down to $.
Lives be damned.
brush
(53,785 posts)malls as you never know when a mass shooter will show up. It's a common, everyday occurence now.
I'm ordering groceries online now, no contact at delivery, leave at doorstep.
It's getting scary out there.
Elessar Zappa
(14,004 posts)Im not going to let these assholes affect my daily life.
MyOwnPeace
(16,927 posts)"Land of the FREE" - you're a prisoner in your own home........
"HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!"
mopinko
(70,120 posts)i dont know how much it can move the needle, but i think it will.
it's one of those- if this place isnt safe, no where is. that's gonna comes as a surprise to a lot of. white people.
RockRaven
(14,972 posts)and there's simply nothing that could have been done except have more good guys with guns. That's always the narrative the RW pushes. The identity of the victims won't change that. It's not like most of the Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandyhook, Parkland, etc, etc,.victims weren't well off and white also.
mcar
(42,334 posts)Ilsa
(61,695 posts)Sure, arm them all, no waiting.
Novara
(5,843 posts)They won't let go without violence.
And sure, not all of them are white, but the vast majority is, and they are overwhelmingly young and male. They are coming of age in a world where their "place" is no longer assured, no longer defined. They likely grew up with messages that it's a man's world, specifically a white man's world. They become adults and they see that isn't the case anymore. Add teenage rage to the easy availability of high powered weapons and they lash out and kill. The whole world is their target because they're fuckng pissed off at a changing world that they can't control. So if they can't control it, they'll kill it.