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Comment by Jonathan Lewis on June 18, 2009 at 10:55am

Number of Chicago Murders in 2008 Tops U.S. Soldier Deaths in Iraq, But Media’s Not Reporting It
January 3rd, 2009 · 13 Comments
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2008 Body Count: Iraq vs. Chicago

2008 Body Count: Iraq vs. Chicago

Few Americans realize the number of people murdered in Chicago during 2008 was larger than the number of U.S. soldier deaths in Iraq during the same period.

In a Sept. 4 post, I noted an effort by Chicago’s CBS television affiliate to change that fact. CBS2Chicago broadcast a report that included an interesting stat — that is, the city’s 125 summer murders total nearly doubled the number of soldiers killed in Iraq during the same time period (65). Unfortunately, they seemed to stand alone.

Two days ago, Associated Press had the opportunity to share the facts for comparison. Unfortunately, they opted to publish a story containing only half of the story (i.e., that at least 314 U.S. soldiers died in Iraq during 2008, down from 904 in the previous year).

Yesterday, the folks at the Chicago Tribune had a similar chance. Unfortunately, their article that appeared in yesterday’s edition also included only half of the story (i.e., that the Windy City closed 2008 with 509 homicides, an increase of about 15 percent over 2007).

Combine the two stories, and the whole 2008 picture — the picture unpainted by members of the media — is made clear:

* 314 U.S. soldiers died in Iraq;
* 509 people were murdered in Chicago.

You read about it here.

Comment by Joseph on April 13, 2009 at 9:06am

Liberty, Peace, Justice, and freedom!

Comment by Marker on April 7, 2009 at 1:48pm

I will support anyone who believe in freedom and equality! I'm new here please tell us in english who are our enemies and who should we protect. I want to know more about this freedom fighters. Because I to believe that all men are created equal. who are this "Robber Baron"? What should we do to prevent this "causing poverty" to your race and the residence of US who love liberty.

Comment by Agnes Johnson on January 13, 2009 at 11:15am

We are a vulnerable population. We are having the greatest asset loss of homes in our communities. We are losing homes and the robbers are gaining those assets. What is happening to us is capitalism and its institutions are falling. Municipal governments will not be able to provide for us and all agencies will contine to respond to us unfavorably. SEE The similar killing and response to Sean Bell and Oscar Grant III has called for action and response. There is a national day of reflection coming up - MLK Day. USE IT IN OUR COMMUNITIES AS KATRINA HAS HIT US. OUR HOMES ARE NOW GOING BACK TO THE ROBBER BARONS.

We better organize US. We better communicate. We better protect our journalist and our community grassroot organizations.
EX:
Show your support for Minister of Information JR at his next court date
Date: Thursday January 15, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Reminder
Location: Department 112 of the Wiley M. Manuel Courthouse
Street: 661 Washington St. in downtown Oakland.
City/State/Zip: OAKLAND, CA
Phone: (415) 671-0789 / editor@sfbayview.com

Minister of Information JR was brutally tackled and unjured by Oakland Police Dept on Jan 7 during the Rally, March and Protest of the killing of Oscar Grant.
Show your support for Minister of Information JR at his next court date this coming Thursday,

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