German Mayor’s Advice to Girls Harassed By Migrants: ‘Just Don’t Provoke Them’

[leftynyc]

84. Your article reminded me of something

Remember when the lights went out all over the east coast - it was around 12 years ago or so? I really don't remember what other cities were like but there was a HUGE police presence (at least there was in Manhattan, where I was stuck) but they kept a pretty light hand. We had ZERO looting and honestly, it was more like a party atmosphere. The mere presence of so many cops kept a lid on everything. They were mostly directing traffic as all the lights were out - making sure pedestrians made it to the latest bar that was running out of ice and discounted their drinks heavily. Some bodegas were giving out food rather than letting it rot. Musicians were setting up everywhere. Maybe the answer is just having more cops around - not being heavy handed but standing for zero crime.