Justice should be blind

 I've said it forever. No matter what side of the fence you exist, if you break the law, pay the price and let's move on.

In Chicago, on an almost monthly basis, some politician is caught with his hand in the till and after initial protestations of innocence, most find their way to a plea bargain.

HUNTER BIDEN is pleading guilty to funky tax returns and being fined and put on probation. He has already paid back $100,000 in bad deductions to the IRS and will avoid jail time. (just what the hell kind of deductions were those?)  Case closed. Move along.

Now on the other side of the fence. DONALD TRUMP has a total of two indictments in his pocket totaling 71 charges, 37 of which are federal and he faces a real possibility of jail time on those charges. Plea? No chance. Protestation of innocence? All day long.

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I have been advising everyone to avoid the city of Chicago for several years due to the ongoing and increasing levels of violence and I was stunned when several people responded that I was being too harsh . So I decided to keep track starting with Memorial Day weekend and every subsequent weekend thru Labor Day. And the news is not good for the tree huggers who are defending the city.

Memorial Day weekend           53 shootings    11 dead    pretty fair start for the jungle

June 4 weekend                                46 shootings   10 dead

June 11 weekend                            30 shootings   4 dead (well, it was graduation weekend)

June 18 weekend          62 shootings   13 dead (warming up for when the weather really gets hot)

For those who are mathematically challenged     191 shootings      38 dead  spread across 14 different neighborhoods in just 13 days! Freaking incredible. AND THIS DOESN'T INCLUDE WEEKDAY SHOOTINGS!!

Chicago is a cesspool of thugs, ghetto rats, criminals, gangs and convicted felons. Which category are you? Correct, none of them. STAY OUT OF CHICAGO. There are plenty of summertime activities in Lake & McHenry counties. Fairs, carnivals, swimming, village celebrations, concerts, picnics in the park, boating and many other activities to fill your summer safely. ENJOY!

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TEEN TAKEOVERS? Excuse me but labeling criminal behavior with a cute name doesn't mitigate the damage they do on a nightly basis by raiding a quick-mart and stealing the inventory and then jumping up and down on the roofs and hoods of cars while blocking intersections.

 Apparently, they gather at the 31st beach and as darkness falls, the ghetto rats take to the streets to begin the nightly damage parade. Solution?? First, take away their gathering place with posted signs and close it at 6 p.m. Second, anyone who enters the beach area after 6:00 is immediately arrested and if they resist, use the force necessary to effect the arrest. Take a few people to jail every night and maybe the hospital......and the rats will disappear because you've eliminated the easy pickings and taken away the outdoor clubhouse. The beach belongs to the city of Chicago, not the animals who reside in the jungle.

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That van sized submarine that holds 5 people in the area of the Titanic? Did you know the doors are all bolted closed from the outside and cannot be opened from the inside? No escape.

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My acrobatic family once again visited the emergency room after BIL ROY took a tumble while walking their dog, who also doubles as a dust mop in the house. Roy now has a brand new shiny pin in his hip and was forced to withdraw from the Senior Hopscotch Competition. Yeesh. Another senior slowing up the lines at airport security. Get well soon Roy!

And brother Terry finally got his lazy ass home from the hospital and was last seen popping wheelies in his living room in his state of the art wheel chair. He looked good (as good as an ugly brother can look) and awaits the next decision on his foot. Feel better.

And speaking of lazy asses, Nephew Harpo is still milking it at home while Andrea is doing all the work. He apparently thinks it's a big deal when the surgeon puts both of his hands into your stomach cavity....and wiggles his fingers for a few minutes. Keep healing.

Did I miss anyone??? What a family. 😵😵

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Finally, Mayor Johnson says you don't have the right to talk or write negative things about Chicago unless you live in the city. Watch me, Mr. Smiley Face.

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4th of July is on the horizon so please be safe and careful. If you're local, Grayslake has fireworks this Saturday across from Central High School June 24.  

Fox Lake and Round Lake Beach both on July 1.

Antioch July 4th.     ENJOY!!!