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That view and comments to support it are not going to solve the problems. The differences between prosperous areas and the unsuccessful ones fall into the category of mature governing.
Speaking of mature governring how many times did Daniels give his support to any local official of his party running in Lake County? He speaks of putting the same officials back in office but his coat tails were too short to make and effort; just keep sending the revenue down state. If he knows something that the locals don’t why not give his support to make a change, he wouldn’t be looked at as an outsider.
The media slant rather once or six times is still different in its coverage, and reporting. As for bars on windows the only difference between one community and another is an alarm system or what the owner can afford. But don’t ignore the rest of the question; does selective prosecution exist in Lake County? We know the coverage can and has made a difference in public opinion just because it was said; it doesn’t have to be correct just stated, to keep the discernment in tack, only misleads and undermines any change.
"Man with gun killed by Dyer police officer" or Dyer Man With Gun Killed by Police officer
"Alleged thieves flag down cops" or Two Wheatfield men flag down cops
"Cop agrees to pay for vandalism" or St. John police officer agrees to pay for vandalism
"Police drug sweep uncovers drug paraphernalia in car" or Valparaiso Police drug sweep uncovers drug paraphernalia in car
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