Gun Control. Hot Topic. Street Violence. Hot Topic. Chester City, Delaware County, has plenty of both hot topics to go around. Earlier this week, Chester removed the city's temporary state of emergency and curfew that forbade citizens to roam the streets after 9pm. The same night that the curfew was lifted, there was another shooting in the city. The same city that has the brand new multi-million dollar soccer stadium that was paid for in part by tax-paying citizens of the state, has a growing problem with gun violence.
Predictably, politicians, lead this time it seems by Thaddius Kirkland, the democratic state representative, are calling for more gun control laws. Specifically, Kirkland wants the city to enact an ordinance that makes it an offense for gun owners not to report a stolen gun promptly.
I can't imagine how this will help curb the violence in the city. Instead, I'd recommend hiring more police officers, and spending the time and money to train them to fight specific problems that promote a culture of street violence. I think Chester has about 100 cops. I say, hire 100 more, and commit to training them to clean up the streets. If money is tight, start selling off bricks to that brand new soccer stadium to raise cash.
story from Daily Times linked here
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Kirkland seems to be posturing for the electorate. Do you think people actually believe his proposal will do anything? That's like Senator Dinnamen and West Chester Borough Council hoping $150,000 from the restaurant association will solve West Chester's alcohol issues.
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