Crime Prevention

Anthony Caroto
This piece originally ran in the opinion section of the Philadelphia Daily News on Friday, February 2nd, 2007

Well, we're on point to beat our 2006 murder rate. And maybe, just maybe, with a little less effort and a little less focus, we can hit the 500 mark.

My idea: Start focusing more on the prevention of crime back to the point where the anger starts to fester. Most likely, it'll come down to money, and the lack of it. Then throw in depression and the feelings of helplessness. Allow time to simmer for a proper blind rage.

In the meantime, I'm going to open a store that just sells teddy bears, flowers and sympathy cards. I'll make a fortune.

Published by Anthony Caroto

I've been working professionally in the music industry since 2001. I founded the Philadelphia music publication, Origivation Magazine in December of that year. Currently I manage and tour manage the comedy/m...  View profile

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