Dallas' Crime and Controversies: A Closer Look

Dallas has been experiencing a significant increase in crime. The numbers don't lie; the city's population growth is accompanied by rising crime rates. Dallas now ranks fourth in crime per capita among the largest U.S. cities. This is a concerning trend that should alarm everyone.

Residents Demand Transparency

The city's residents recently voted to hire more police officers. However, the results are yet to be seen. The police department needs to be more transparent about crime statistics. People want to know what's happening in their city. As a wise friend once said, "People do what is inspected, not expected." This holds true for the police department as well.

Questionable Decisions by the Trump Administration

The Trump administration has made some questionable decisions lately. They removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free admission days at national parks. Instead, they added June 14, which coincidentally is Donald Trump's birthday. This change was made so quietly that there has been little public reaction. It's hard to see any valid reason for this change, other than the obvious one.

Attorney General Ken Paxton's Controversial Move

Attorney General Ken Paxton has also been making some questionable moves. He opened a tip line for people to report transgender individuals using bathrooms not aligning with their sex at birth. However, state law prohibits photography or videography in Texas bathrooms. Paxton did not respond to queries about this discrepancy. It's unclear what his position is on this issue.

Trump's Name Plastered Above Kennedy's

President Donald Trump has wasted no time having his name plastered above former President Kennedy's at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. This move is questionable and has reminded many of the debate between two vice presidential candidates in 1988.

A Young Woman's Column Sparks Thoughts

A young woman's column about her first big race has sparked some interesting thoughts. She mentioned that traditional markers of success, like buying a house or having kids, are becoming more out of reach for young people. This is a sad reality for many in today's society. It's a reminder of what has happened to our wonderful country.