Yesterday, we celebrated the inauguration of the local chapter of the Guardian Angels. Locally, there have been many detractors to this community patrol initiative -- one, for example, BLOGed from the safety of his ivory tower that a basketball court would do more to reduce crime in the area (talk about the subtle racism of low expectations).
The fact is, there are higher amounts of crime in parts of the SE and NW. The police know it. Apartment managers know it. Mike LaPlante’s neighborhood association knows it and so do the residents of these pockets of problems. If you’re not convinced, sign up for a police ride-along and stop pretending every block is as safe as yours.
We’re thankful for community activism that goes beyond the collecting of signatures.
Welcome Guardian Angels. God speed.
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Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! Yes, definately watch the evolution of the new Rochester chapter of the Guardian Angels! Those volunteers have put too much time and effort and are so dedicated to their cause to let it slip by or compromise the integrity of that organization! Please support them in any way you can!
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