Gun violence has plagued Chicago for years, but one of the city’s most influential liberal leaders made light of the problem during a recent speech. During remarks at conference of union activists earlier this month, Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis said that pension negotiations can feel like a street shooting.
“‘Take this cut or nothing’ — that’s not a choice,” Lewis said. It’s like being asked “you going to shoot me here or here?” she said.
“I’m still shot — this is Chicago,” she said.
The Windy City suffered 415 murders in 2013. While violence is down slightly this year, NBC Chicago reports that 9 people were killed in shootings and another 35 injured this past weekend alone.
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