Maybe releasing repeat offenders charged with gun crimes is part of the problem?
"Supporters of legislation to crack down on repeat gun offenders continued to tweak the measure Wednesday to try to win over reluctant African-American lawmakers who fear the proposal will land more minorities in jail without addressing underlying causes of violence."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...524-story.html
""The gang members know that when it comes to judges, the courts and the sentencing, it's a joke, and that should not exist. They are very smart. They understand what's happening, and they know where the system is porous," Emanuel said. "I fully support lowering sentences for minor drug offenses, but I support absolute, tough, certain sentencing for repeat gun offenders. I don't understand what it takes for legislators … the repeat part is your first signal that they don't belong on the streets terrorizing kids and families who can't just sit on their front porch."