The Economy and Violence

Desperate times bring desperate measures.

Why would anyone expect a rational, calm public in the eyes of the worst economic crisis facing the country in seventy-five years.

 

These are just a few articles plucked from the headlines HALFWAY THROUGH "Black Friday". 

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Worker Killed by 5 am stampede at Walmart, Woman Miscarries.

Police Looking for Man who Stole Van at Walmart Last Night.

Fight at Walmart Leads to Arrest.

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Hadley Police Report Mall Vehicle Breaks.

Operation Deck the Malls set to curb economy driven thefts.

Black Friday Shoppers pushy and rowdy at Gurnee Mills.

This is only 5 hours into the day. Once editorial staffs report to work and reporters start to file their stories, the list, unfortunately, will grow exponentially. 

If you are a reader of this blog I would like you to remember two things this holiday season: Be Smart and BE SAFE.