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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:43 PM, 12/15/2009

Maybe some day Philly will be first for something, else like trading volume for the local harbors. This is a matter of political will to solve. Michael Nutter are you up to it?

— Peter of Manassas

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:37 PM, 12/15/2009

This is a towering achievement for the Inquirer. This detailed and well informed reporting of the degeneration of the justice system in Philadelphia could truly be the best contribution this newspaper has made to its readers in more than a decade. Now, watch the people in power take stabs at discrediting this magnificient report.

— DonQ

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 7:52 PM, 12/15/2009

People get what they vote for. I think we should change the Constitution.

— DeGaul4

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:10 AM, 12/16/2009

Excellent reporting job-- much like the old days when the Inquirer mattered. As to the conviction rate, the DA should be forced to report to City Council every 6 months on this issue, and the report should be made public and covered closely by the Inquirer. As to "stop snitchin'", look east (to Camden) and south (to Chester)-- that's where Philadelphia is headed. If that's what you want, keep "despising" the police and undermining your own safety and the future of your children. New York does not have this problem (non-conviction issue, high rate of gun robbery) on anything like the level we have in Philadelphia, why?

— rossinkrantz

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:34 AM, 12/16/2009

Don't forget the ACLU which has made it impossible for law enforcement to operate in this city. To them, the rights of criminals are above all else. Almost everyone who posted here is filled with outrage. Do you think a conventional solution can fix this? Perhaps martial law is in order. A suspension of the "rights" may be necessary. Perhaps "Star Chamber" time is here. If 10,000 or 20,000 could be rounded up in a single week, professional criminals and parasites who have done nothing by horrific acts to society, this city may have a chance to right itself instead of sinking. And a total reformation of politicians ( parasites themselves) judges, defense attorneys, and the other assorted scum of society must be given their walking papers. Martial Law for 10 years. When asked if we have a Constitution, Franklin replied, "Yes, if you can keep it." Obviously, we have have failed. But the real problem is that no civilized society was designed to bear up under such an onslaught of so much criminal behavior. One out of 32 Phila. residents is a fugitive. I'm sorry, but only a violent purge that will be accompanied by much wailing and gnashing of teeth can reverse this.

— Yermak29

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:36 AM, 12/16/2009

Great Article. It makes you wonder how hard the city is actually trying to find the fugitives, as they don't have any place to put them anyways. One billion in bail owed? No computer records of who owes? The DA and Philly court system seem to be completely mismanaged and incompetent. An embarrassment for the city. Appalling that crimes can be committed with no fear of conviction.

— Raz

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:13 AM, 12/16/2009

Philadelphia is one big cesspool!

— helen t

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:27 AM, 12/16/2009

First, in cases like these why isn't bail set high. I understand jail crowding, but clearly police and prosecutors knew of his danger to the public. Bail at $12500 is extremely low. Second, the city should get Federal or State money to fund a focused group to get recognized high serial felons (burglars, DWI, armed robberies) prosecuted speedily and expeditiously.

— westsideratsalem

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:46 AM, 12/16/2009

And, gun control will never solve a problem like Gessew. All gun laws do is make the rest of us more vulnerable to thugs like him! If we all had weapons in our homes, thieves would think twice before breaking in because they would understand that at least one of those homeowners might use their weapon. Seriously - who are they going to burglarize? The guy who has a stash of guns (legally) and isn't afraid to use them or the little old lady next door who can't harm a fly?

— SJ Cynic

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:52 AM, 12/16/2009

I agree with hopdevil - ever since the push on the "war on drugs", the prisons are overflowing with people who often have no previous criminal records, but who were found in possession of some sort of drug. It has become a source of revenue for the police - to confiscate vehicles just because they find drugs on the passengers and then to sell those vehicles for more funding even though the person whose car it was may have never made a penny selling drugs, but who was only using them. Their focus is heavily on the drug trade and the violent criminals walk. Change the focus, people. Go after the TRUE criminals (both the ones on the streets and the ones in office!)

— SJ Cynic

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:09 AM, 12/16/2009

No second chance and no third chance, Ramsey. This trash needs to be removed from society. When someone sticks a gun in your face and threatens to kill you for whatever the reason, charge them with attempted murder and put them away for life. They don't deserve a second chance, let alone a 44th chance. I'm just glad the Inquirer has posted this POS's picture all over the web.

— Philatonian