Hooray For " Operation Blue Crush"

There has been a recent initiative in Memphis law enforcement called "Operation Blue Crush". This has long been what is needed to thwart crime, in our community. This mornings raid netted the capture of 28 suspects, out of the 51 they were after. The confiscation of four cars and closing of three properties. To close the books on a six week investigation. It's a move by police to stamp out drugs,gangs, and guns. If Chief Godwin doesn't do anything else in the city of Memphis, he can list this as an accomplishment. In an effort to fight rising crime, this is a good thing. In my opinion a ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure. Get to the heart of the matter, get the ones committing the crimes. Instead of focusing so much on the vendor, let's eradicate the market. There should be no such thing as being on paper. A predator shouldn't be able to pay for his freedom. A comfort zone many career criminals have discovered. You really can't combat some idiot killing someone, over a video game. All you can do is remove them from the civilized population. You can combat an atmosphere of crime though. Gang activity, breaking in houses and drug ridden communities. That's what "Operation Blue Crush" does.

I know it's just a matter of time, before the public outcry begins. The same thing happened during the crack epidemic, with what the Sheriffs dept. called the infamous "Jump and Grab" . You can't have your cake, and ice cream too. This is beyond the stages of playing around. It's time to get serious. Just a tip, if you have a grown man living in your house, and he has money. If you didn't give it to him, how did he get it? If he doesn't work or get a check, or have a guardian angel. He more than likely is doing something illegal. Don't be surprised,"Operation Blue Crush" may be visiting you.