Lots of people are talking about it. Lots of people have opinions about it. Lots of people have plans, and ideas, and solutions they want to share.
I'm not one of those people.
I've got no idea what's going on, or why, or how we can fix, or if we need to fix it.
I just know i feel concerned.
Sure, one shooting in the past... what? 10 years? still makes it a pretty safe place. But that seems like we're trying to excuse it away. Like we're saying "ignore that kid over there throwing a tantrum, he's just going through a phase."
God damn it, state street is the soul of Madison. And if something is going wrong there, then something is going wrong with Madison in general.
And... I dont' think it's right to isolate this incident and sweep it away. There has been a growing uneasiness, increased muggings, and a loss of safety in general down on state street. I don't want to take the alarmist attitude, I still feel safe on State Street. Even alone, even late at night. But i want it to stay that way. For everyone.
I'm rambling in the wrong direction.
If you haven't heard about the shooting, it's not being covered well, check out these links.
I tried to get a few different view points.
Prosecutors say man admits fault in Madison fatal shooting
$100K bail set in State St. killing: Reduced charge likely in shooting
Guardian Angel weighs in on State Street shooting
MadCity Talkers: Vicki McKenna on the State Street shooting
Prosecutor: Man Accused In State Street Shooting Was Off Medication: Suspect Held On $100K Bond
Police Investigate After Man Fatally Shot On State Street: Suspect Held In Police Custody
We were down on state street this weekend, and Sarah noticed they little notecard sized pieces of paper taped with yarn fluttering on a few different polls and signs.
I'm no sure what they mean even, but for some reason they gave me chills.
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