The Peaceaholics preaching peace
from "A Plea to the Code of the Streets," subtitled "After Burst of Violence, Group Urges Criminals to Shun Drive-Bys," in today's Washington Post:
The group said denouncing drive-bys is a way to reduce violence. There have been 102 homicides in the District this year, compared with 97 at this time last year....
As part of Peaceoholics' outreach, Moten said he and his staff will go to the D.C. jail to spread their message. He made a plea yesterday to inmates. "When these jokers come into prison for doing a drive-by, don't make it comfortable for them," Moten said. "Make it like they're a rapist," he added, referencing the violence sex offenders often face in prison.
Labels: civic engagement, civil rights, crime, quality of life advocacy
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