N.O. citizens protest against crime wave in their city
on January 11th, 2007 at 3:24 pmNEW ORLEANS (AP) — More than 3,000 people marched on City Hall on Thursday, seeking an end to the violence that has claimed nine lives in this struggling city since New Year’s Day.
“A city that could not be drowned in the waters of a storm will not be drowned in the blood of its citizens,” said the Rev. John C. Raphael Sr., one of several speakers from participating neighborhood groups.
Several marchers held signs reading “Silence is Violence,” referring to police complaints that witnesses to some killings are not coming forward.
“Seeing a crime, seeing criminal activity and not saying something is a crime. Tell somebody, even if they tell someone who can speak on your behalf. Get the word out,” said Amy Brown, 35, who said she is rebuilding a home in the Central City neighborhood, home to some of the worst violence. (more…)
Fortunately, there are people who care about their city. Let’s just hope that the people who needed to be there are at least getting the message and are ready to make some changes.
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