The assault has understandably generated strong reactions, particularly since it was captured on video and has been circulating since. But it’s important to remember that this is just one extreme example of a much larger problem.
But we’ve seen signs of the right kind of local growth, with start-ups launching, new construction in neighborhoods like Overton Square and the Edge district, and mid-size companies and our homegrown global corporations swelling to record levels of employees.
It is our duty to address these disparities. It’s also in our interest to do so, if we want to create a community where families can raise their children without the toxic stress associated with poverty, crime and violence.
