Dubious Distinction

There were four more recorded homicides in Philadelphia over the weekend, bringing this year's total to 104. As the Inquirer reports, this total is higher than some larger cities (which the Inky does not name in the article, but which includes New York and Los Angeles). Speaking last night at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in West Oak Lane, Bishop T.D. Jakes exhorted

This mounting death toll and murder march has got to stop. Enough is enough.

Amen.

On Record Pace. Again.

This morning brings the news that the City of Philadelphia has recorded its 100th homicide for the year. The city is well on nits way to shattering last year's record number of homicides. In 2006, the 100th murder in Philadelphia was not recorded until April 14th. Simply put, the level of violent crime in Philadelphia is out of control and getting worse. And it is no coincidence that the explosion in the homicide rate took place on Mayor Street's watch. That is his legacy. It is a legacy of uncontrolled violence and failure. He cannot leave office too soon.