What a big surprise when I picked up the the morning paper Sunday and read the Democrat-Gazette s glowing endorsement of Sarah Sanders. She is possibly one of the least-qualified candidates to ever run for governor of our state. She has been given a virtual love letter of praises for her policies that are as phony as all the lies she has parroted to Americans on behalf of Donald Trump. Can this person who has a history of dishonesty, not to mention artificiality, be what Arkansas deserves in these times of need? Sarah Sanders has never been anything more than a divider. She exhibits no concern to better the lives of Arkansans.
"The homicide rate for African Americans has soared during the past 50 years," says Fitz Hill of Little Rock. "Black males account for less than 7 percent of the American population, but they account for almost 50 percent of all U.S. homicides. The No. 1 cause of death for Black males 44 years of age and younger is homicide. Young Black men are 15 times more likely to be murdered than young white men. Let that settle for a minute.
I m stepping on thin ice with this column. We often refuse to call things as they are for fear of offending someone. My experience is that those who are offended by the facts are simply looking for a reason to be offended (many of them seem to actually enjoy wallowing in their sensitivity). So I might as well state the truth.
Amid the recent crimes that have happened in the city, experts discuss data and trends surrounding crime in Little Rock, as well as how to find solutions.