Quote from Maverick74:
See, I'm not afraid of the guys asking for crack money. They actually have a need. It's the guys that go around attacking people for no f*cking reason whatsoever. Those are the ones to be afraid of. Because there is nothing you can give them to make them stop...except maybe a bullet. LOL.
No question! A crack head will still attack you if they smell weakness. They may even stab or shoot you. BUT, when groups of sick little bastardos like these go out with the intent to harm people at random, that is some VERY scary stuff!
These types are psychopath, and/or sociopath feeling NOTHING over hurting others. Very serious problem that sadly, someone is going to need to stop by shooting some of these thugs. Remember the NY subway Bernard Goetz (spelling?) After the guy was screwed with, robbed, etc., he shot the assailants, and was named the NY subway vigilante.
The odd thing about the whole deal was after he shot some thugs, the subway became pretty safe to travel on...
I'll feel for the person who has to shoot some of these little thugs as it's a psychological overload that lasts for life. BUT, when someone 5X's some of these thugs in Chicago, I guarantee the shit will slow down, or stop all together.
And btw, you mentioned the heat in Chicago. I'm on the East Coast, and it's wearing me out too! Plus I'm originally from New Orleans as a kid and 'was' used to the heat then. The heat index here is 101f, and when I called home earlier, I told my Wife to put the dogs inside which I'm sure they'll be appreciate of.

(I kinda wish I could trade with the dogs for a few days. No bills, no taxes, free food, AND my leather couch when it's this hot.

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