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"MILWAUKEE -- A change in the American Red Cross policy has some city officials saying it looks like racism. Under this change, volunteers in Milwaukee will no longer provide on-site response to disasters but only in ten ZIP codes. That's getting the attention of some city leaders.At the scene of a disaster, the same groups respond: police, fire, and paramedics. In Milwaukee, the Red Cross might still be there too -- it just depends on where that scene is in the city. "We're still coming into these ZIP codes. Our volunteers are simply changing where we're meeting with the people," said Red Cross Regional CEO, Patty Flowers". - Source
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"MILWAUKEE -- A change in the American Red Cross policy has some city officials saying it looks like racism. Under this change, volunteers in Milwaukee will no longer provide on-site response to disasters but only in ten ZIP codes. That's getting the attention of some city leaders.At the scene of a disaster, the same groups respond: police, fire, and paramedics. In Milwaukee, the Red Cross might still be there too -- it just depends on where that scene is in the city. "We're still coming into these ZIP codes. Our volunteers are simply changing where we're meeting with the people," said Red Cross Regional CEO, Patty Flowers". - Source
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Milwaukee is my second home. I don't live here anymore but I come here at least once a week. I grew up here. I don't like their public school system which is one of the main reasons I originally moved up north. I've seen it listed nationally as being prejudicial and racist. I don't see it, never had. However, this announcement by the Red Cross is dredging that up locally.
While the Red Cross will not publicly state this, the high amount of theft, robbery and assaults done by people living in the predominantly black section of the city is so high, no one wants to volunteer anymore...black or white. Are the volunteers prejudice? No, but they now fear for their safety which is a completely rational response to the crimes that have been committed against them, while volunteering.
This comes on the heels of a recent incident where street repair contract crews were openly carrying guns, which is allowed in the city and the state. The crews stated that in the past, there were too many incidences of area people attempting to rob them of their tools and vehicles. The city politicians stepping in, bemoaning the need for guns, yet do absolutely nothing to stop those crimes the workers are trying to prevent.
Damned if you do. damned if you don't.
While the Red Cross will not publicly state this, the high amount of theft, robbery and assaults done by people living in the predominantly black section of the city is so high, no one wants to volunteer anymore...black or white. Are the volunteers prejudice? No, but they now fear for their safety which is a completely rational response to the crimes that have been committed against them, while volunteering.
This comes on the heels of a recent incident where street repair contract crews were openly carrying guns, which is allowed in the city and the state. The crews stated that in the past, there were too many incidences of area people attempting to rob them of their tools and vehicles. The city politicians stepping in, bemoaning the need for guns, yet do absolutely nothing to stop those crimes the workers are trying to prevent.
Damned if you do. damned if you don't.
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