John,
What we are witnessing in Chicago is very disturbing. The perpetrators behind the violence, looting and rioting are criminals engaged in a coordinated criminal enterprise to terrorize citizens, damage property, enrich themselves with stolen merchandise, and destroy family-owned businesses.
One thing is clear, John, we are at this point because of a failure of leadership. When President Trump offered to aid Chicago by sending in reinforcements to stop the violence, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded with over the top foul language in her refusal to accept the help.
There has been a failure at all levels of government in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker also continues to make one bad decision after another, and Cook County Prosecutor Kim Foxx has failed to prosecute the criminals behind the rioting and looting. The lack of support for police who risk their lives every day is incredibly disappointing.
We need federal help to get the city under control. President Trump is ready to take action to restore order in Chicago.
Lightfoot, Foxx, and Pritzker had an opportunity to get a handle on this situation, and they have failed miserably. If our local and state officials are not willing or able to stop the looting, then It is time for federal involvement.
The answer is clear, John, it is time to DEFEND, not defund, our police and stop the dangerous rioting and looting. We cannot allow Chicago to become another Portland.
That’s why I am writing to you today. If you agree that we need our police officers to keep us safe, please sign our petition and pledge to support our police departments.
Thanks for your support,
Jim Oberweis
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