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Love you boards...check them everyday..keep up the Great Work!

[NCKackylacky]

I look at this website everyday! Excellent job! I am so glad you now have a board!

[momagainstcrime]

Great job "CIC!" We need more people like you to get involved w/ crime in our neighborhoods, schools, and communitys. I totally agree w/ your web page and think this is a big asset to viewers. I am in another county and I myself would like to start a website like yours to inform everyone w/ concerns in our surrounding counties. Again GREAT JOB and GOD BLESS !

"MAC"

[kimpossible]

I've been watching as a guest for a while, decided after watching the news report today, it was high time to join. Thank you for all you do, great board.

[MagZ]

Hey....just wanted to say great video clip Trench linked.
Keep up the fantastic work !




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[the root of the madness]

i think it real sad we need to inform parent & churches etc these youths live in someone home & i am not speaking in their defense where are their father uncles etc.. we need to get to the root if we think we can Lock them up & throw away the key a new generation is waiting

[dorkoverlord]

It is wonderful to see someone step up to the plate and say "enough". I really applaud oncrime for doing this and I wish you the best of luck with this site.

[ExTeacher feeling helpless]

I found this blog as a result of searching for an old 3rd grade student of mine. His name is Timothy Jamal Roary. He was one of 2 boys arrested for a ring of car thefts. I was told that he was in trouble so when I searched his name on Google, I was saddened to see his mug shot. I have to say I was not shocked, but had sorrow in my heart for him, because I knew him as a child and knew that he never had a chance. I commend the officers who made the arrest, but as someone who knew him and saw the good, I only feel frustrated by the news. I certainly do not want to make excuses for him and know that many children from impoverished childhoods grow up to be productive members of society, but the majority never see "the light". I am no longer a teacher, and almost feel guilty for having left the profession, as there are many more children like Timothy who if given the chance, could have made a better life for themselves. I know my job was never to save anyone, but it sure makes me feel like I could have done more. I know there are those of you out there who have no sympathy for him, but if you could have seen what I saw, felt what I felt, and had a different perspective as I did, then I know that we might all be close to being on the same page when it comes to how we deal with problem juveniles. We will continue to fight the battle, but never win the war! Thanks for reading

[SKNL2]

ExTeacher said:

I found this blog as a result of searching for an old 3rd grade student of mine. His name is Timothy Jamal Roary. He was one of 2 boys arrested for a ring of car thefts. I was told that he was in trouble so when I searched his name on Google, I was saddened to see his mug shot. I have to say I was not shocked, but had sorrow in my heart for him, because I knew him as a child and knew that he never had a chance. I commend the officers who made the arrest, but as someone who knew him and saw the good, I only feel frustrated by the news. I certainly do not want to make excuses for him and know that many children from impoverished childhoods grow up to be productive members of society, but the majority never see "the light". I am no longer a teacher, and almost feel guilty for having left the profession, as there are many more children like Timothy who if given the chance, could have made a better life for themselves. I know my job was never to save anyone, but it sure makes me feel like I could have done more. I know there are those of you out there who have no sympathy for him, but if you could have seen what I saw, felt what I felt, and had a different perspective as I did, then I know that we might all be close to being on the same page when it comes to how we deal with problem juveniles. We will continue to fight the battle, but never win the war! Thanks for reading

Maybe not the thread to respond, but I feel compelled to.

I understand where you are coming from when you say "he never had a chance." Many young people are disadvantaged. Many are poor. Many can't be bothered with bettering themselves. For whatever reason, they see the easy way and take it.

However, I see many kids that don't have the resources that some of these children-turned-thugs have try. It comes down to trying. The "slow" kid who gives his all is more productive in society than the smart kid that takes up this rap culture nonsense. I mean, it's a pair of tennis shoes, for Christ's sake. Nikes are placed on an altar as something to be worshipped. It's insane! But I digress.

I think all of us recognize the fact that these people are human beings. I think we can all comprehend the extreme human tragedy that is portrayed in these stories. But at what point do we stop coddling them? "Poor baby never had a chance" isn't worth a shite when you are paying thousands of dollars in medical bills you acquired thanks to "momma's babies" beating and kicking you, breaking your jaw into pieces for the $40 that's in your wallet. People stop caring about your plight when they are nursing the proverbial wounds you have inflicted on them.

In order for the black community to avoid "looking bad" as it was put, the black community should admit it has a real problem and seek help to fix it. It's in the raising of its children, it's in the support of its fathers, it's in the cohesiveness of its culture. As it stands, the black community has fell victim to exploitation by, not only whites, but itself. The likes of Don King and all he represents is what I am talking about. Rap artists objectifying women, money, cars, violence all in a quest to live a Snoop-Dogg-music-video lifestyle is ruining lives. Teach your children that you can't live in gold teeth, 40 ounce malt liquor bottles or a crack pipe -- that they may want to objectify being a home owner. Teach them that love is wealth and without it, you will forever be poor, no matter how many $20 bills you flash. Spending money on shoes, jewelry, branded clothes and gigantic car rims isn't putting your children in school, you in a house or taking care of your aging parents. The "moral sewer" isn't a racial slur, it's a real problem that can no longer be ignored!

Children want boundaries. Children need to hear "no." Some children need to hear "HELL no!" When a child has no one that cares enough to tell them no, they only hear yes and eventually they hear "no" from the system. Our system just happens to be too busy to tell them "no." When a child's life has little value to anyone, or they perceive it to be this way, life then becomes valueless to them and you then produce children with no value for life.

We are failing our children. Simple as that. We must stop trying to be their friends and start being their elders. The sooner the better.

[andrenc01]

admin said:

Welcome to the Crime in Charlotte discussion board. I was asked by several readers to start a board where crime in Charlotte can be discussed. I hope those of you who requested it- will use it
Please PM me or post any suggestions or topics you would like to see here.
Enjoy!

[andrenc01]

In general, we need to get back to basics, put God and the Cain back in our homes and schools, in other words, DISCEPLINE . . . there is way too much time spent on private agendas and being “politically correct” . . . . from the top of government down to our homes.
I have personally experienced discipline at home, in the police and military and I’m a better person for it . . . we may not like it but it works . . . we all know that.
I have been in the Charlotte area for eleven years and have noticed the dramatic increase in violent crimes, car theft and lack of control in schools. This nonsense of allowing children to dress like “punks and prostitutes” when going to school, cell phones and Myspace is part of the problem. They should dress in basic uniforms that will identify which school they belong too, “homework” should be done at school before they go home, leaving all books and satchels in their locker at school. This will make it easier to prevent them from disguising guns and other weapons in carry bags and so on . . . . I can write pages about the subject but how do we get it through to the school boards and implemented ?? and suggestions ??
Car Theft and recovery:
Damage to vehicles, once stolen, can be prevented by using technology. We know that time is of the essence when trying to recover a vehicle, so by using GPS combined with a simple alarm can do wonders. Products that will help with and prevent car theft and recovery plus navigation can be viewed at www.globalfox.net. Not only can you track and recover your vehicle with these products but you can also unlock your vehicle by phone and be notified when the alarm is going off . . . . . .
Home break-ins and crime against communities:
I have noticed some businesses using surveillance cameras that can be viewed right on your desktop (over the internet) so we can all play a part in monitoring our communities from our desk at home or at work once this is installed in the community. I will look into the cost of such devices and report back . . .

[snowman1]

I am new to this site. I read the article in Sunday's paper and thought I would look into it.
My daughter was sexually molested by Anthony F Davis - a registered sex offender - and my concern is this is his third conviction and he only received 2 years. He even got one of the girls - a 14 year old- pregnant.
I do not understand how the system works here in Charlotte. This experience has been very fustrating for me.

[olharley]

what is the best area to rent apartments?

[marleneparker]

I have been looking for my son since 1991. I am also looking for a female who name is Mary Compton. She is suppose to be his baby mama. If any one can help me please do. I would like to see my son before I die. I would welcome help from the police if I could find the right link or if anyone has any suggestions regarding web sites I could use, that would also be appreciated. God Bless. [e-mail]