To the editors:
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Sun-Times editors would have us believe that we can “retake our city” by mouthing platitudes and “sharing our pain.” Actually, they, and to a greater extent TV news, compound the problem by glorifying punks, pimps, teenage killer sluts, entertainers, and anyone else rich or evil enough to be shameless. No wonder teenagers don’t know the difference between fame and infamy. Children crave attention and, as any parent knows, often do stupid and antisocial things to get it. Printing gang organizational charts was especially irresponsible. Publicity gives gangs credibility and inspires young wannabes.
The gun chart was more overkill. Excellent gun magazines with glossy pictures and technical data are available in every supermarket. If you ever do have one of these “rods” pointed at your nose, maybe you can defend yourself with a rolled-up Sun-Times.
N. Avers
