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[kgbsquirrel]

http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/09/26/controversial-new-measures-planned-to-curb-violence-in-east-st-louis/

“Vehicles that are moving will be stopped and searched for guns, weapons, drugs, and open alcohol and any other violations that are taking place,” Parks later told KMOX’s Mark Reardon. “People who are walking, people who are bicycling, can be stopped and searched for the same and, when it comes to state IDs, we’re going to be confirming that state IDs are in place for everyone involved.”

I wonder how long until a pack of Attack Lawyers nail this guy to the court room door as a warning to other would-be two-bit despots. (Also, doesn't he know that checking peoples ID is rayciss??? Oh wait, he's black, it's not rayciss when he does it.)

[Perd Hapley]

Illinois.

[makattak]

It's Illinois, I'm not surprised. However, this is one of the most frightening phrases in the English language:

Parks noted the legal questions surrounding his new policies but said “most importantly, we have to do something.”

[HankB]

. . . they also plan to arrest adult males and young men wearing gang colors, amounting to a city-wide dress code.
 
“No royal blue, no bright red to be worn by our men or our boys in this community,” 

Suspected gangbanger wearing bright red being interviewed following his arrest for wearing a prohibited color during his visit to East St. Louis.

He's happy at the prospect of what his lawsuit against the city is going to bring him. (Looks like a red-sleeved accomplice up front is part of the media crowd.)

[Tallpine]

They're hangin' men and women for the wearin' of the Green.

[roo_ster]

Yep, because East St Louis's problem, lo these many years, has been a lack of authoritarianism. 

[Blakenzy]

Controversial measures to curb violence... otherwise know as revolution inducing actions.

[griz]

Among the new rules:
Minors are to be off the streets at ten o’clock on both weeknights and weekend nights.

Minors on the street during school hours will be arrested on sight.

Could be a reporting issue, but are these rules or laws?  Big difference when it comes to arresting somebody over something you made up yourself vs a law that's actually on the books.