I lived in Baltimore from 1956 until 2004 things were bad, the people had and still have no hope, no joy and no futures,but was has happened to the city in the last couple of years is terrible.I left Baltimore in 2004 because Black crime had sky-rocketed out of control and now more then ever when you need the police you can't even count on them. When are people(and I mean the government) going to do something about whats going on.

To Ms. Sharon Brown, I agree that crime in Baltimore City is beyond sad, however your comments are prejudicial and speaks volumes. You commented "black crime", I didnt know there was such a thing. A sin is a sin and a crime is a crime. I read post often and often hear complaints about minorities playing the race card. Well, it appears that you have thrown your card into the ring as well. Your way of thinking unfairly indicts all african americans. Views such as yours instill fear of all minorities which is unfair. I would imagine from your statement that if crimes perpetrated by white people increased, you would have moved also? Well, you will always be on the run. Crime more often plagues poor communities therefor if you live in such a neighborhood, do something about your career choices. If you live in a more affluent area, i trust that you dont deal with the crime daily other than what you see on television. I moved from the city years ago simply because i dont like the hustle and bustle of urban living but crime is also in the surrounding areas and is perpetrated by whites and blacks. Honestly, news media report sexy stories and fail to report all crime. Some of the biggest drug users are suburban white people, which if I must tell you is against the law and fuels the drug trade. Take a look in the mirror, step to the right and find yourself. If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. But wait, it only affects black people right? So, if you are black, you will be affected and if you are white, you are immune correct? Try watching more than the first five minutes of the news. Remember, if it bleeds it leads. White people commit and are victims of crime as well, oh, but you will disown that by calling them poor white trash. Is there such a term as poor black trash? Poor white trash are considered the exception to the rule. Am I entitled to a pass if I am not poor black trash. The answer is no, I am hit with the same broad stroke by virtue of my skin tone and comments such as your very own. Humor me for a moment, should I blame all white people for the housing bubble explosion and the stock market crash because the people i see on wall street and large mortgage companies are white? Should I blame all white people for the oil disaster because BP is own by a white person? In closing remember that if we dont all take on this fight, WE may be the next victims folks. Lets all fight this battle and stop finger pointing. Forget blacks and whites and remember we are all American citizens. I love everyone.

While I agree with "bothered" that a broad stroke of guilt across any minority only perpetrates more racial intolerance, it is a fact that most crime in Baltimore is committed by and arrests are made upon, black individuals. The criminals are not black, or white, or asian, or latino, the criminals are usually desperate individuals, drugs are a major factor, poverty mentality is a factor, and lack of opportunity and education is a factor. Rarely do successful individuals who have jobs, homes, opportunities and self respect, who are clean and sober commit crimes. The government should focus on making those changes in society, equality of choices and the things that the Constitution provides. Only then will you see crime and the victimization of individuals minimized.

Jim, thank you for your response. Yes, the majority of crime in Baltimore City is perpetrated by black people. Baltimore is predominately black. However, most of the victims are black as well, but the media exploits the crime perpetrated against white people and further drives the wedge between us all. It makes for good news and ratings. Jim, you are absolutely correct on the causes of the criminal behavior and I'd like to thank you for your very well put and informative reply. Its not often such dialogue can be had. Maybe thats part of the problem. God bless and stay safe my friend.