Local problems cast long shadows.In the days before the internet with blogs, message boards or even social networks! Although it would be nice to see more of you comment on this blog.
The Chicago Sun-Times Readers' Forum in the Chatham neighborhood was to consider national issues and national leaders. However, it was obvious that events and problems closer to home were more on the minds of those attending.
The turnout - as at other forums - was disappointing, but the concern of Chatham area residents was deep and apparent.
Crime, especially involving young people, is largely a local issue, but it calls for a national response, readers said. That response must be measured not just in money for programs, they said, but also in leadership that challenges the current decline in the moral climate.
Also, affirmative action was praised as an avenue to help people - especially minorities - climb out of poverty and into the American dream. Job programs - and employment from local construction projects - must be made available to community residents, they agreed.
What can Washington do? From where should the money for such social programs come?
Via HighBeam!
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