Over the last few weeks, innocent people, minding their own business, have been the victims of random slashings in New York City. These attacks obviously have a lot of residents concerned for their safety, and wondering who is going to be the next victim.
These attacks are not being carried out by one person. It seems that every other day, there is a new victim, and another unhinged person that is responsible. I see the stories on the local newscasts about this wave a slashings, and wonder, What the hell is going on?
What boggles my mind as well is that so many attacks happened in the neighborhoods of Manhattan, such as Greenwich Village and SoHo. I always believed those enclaves to be safe, and well protected.
The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, says crime is at its lowest levels in a long time. Yet, these slashings are trending upward. It might be time to address the problem.
A few of the individuals arrested for the attacks have mental illnesses. They should be getting treated for their issues. But I think these folks are falling through the cracks (Correct me if I'm wrong). I would certainly hope that they are getting help now, although they should be held responsible for their crimes. There is certainly no excuse for attacking innocent people.
Hopefully, this is just a phase, and as the days and weeks go by, we will hear fewer stories about someone getting slashed for walking down a street. To have to fear for one's safety, or that of a loved one, is insane. I hope this nonsense stops sooner rather than later.
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