Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2008 homicide rate a bright spot after dark past Here are the murders from the 26 year period 1983 to 2008: 1983 - 54 1984 - 48 1985 - 73 1986 - 85 1987 - 95 1988 - 86 1989 - 116 1990 - 165 1991 - 168 1992 - 153 1993 - 164 1994 - 144 1995 - 142 1996 - 138 1997 - 122 1998 - 107 1999 - 124 2000 - 121 2001 - 127 2002 - 108 2003 - 107 2004 - 88 2005 - 122 2006 - 103 2007 - 105 2008 - 71 data source: http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/mkemurders2008.html Between 1990 and 1996 the average murder rate for Milwaukee, Wisconsin was 153! In 2003 there were 107 murders which was 2.4 times the national average per capita according to this website [media] which cited a "2003 FBI Report of Offenses Known to Law Enforcement" as its reference source. Both quite large figures. Considering this history, Milwaukee's reported murder rate of 71 murders for 2008 is remarkable. Even as the economy was being revealed as unstable violence in Milwaukee was dropping. Chief Edward Flynn of the Milwaukee Police Department was cited in this article [media] as attributing the downturn to increased aid from Federal Agencies in taking down gangs, more police patrols and visibility, work done by community groups and more. I started out to write an article on unsolved murders called, "Getting Away With Murder", however I changed the topic on seeing the bright and positive development which took place in 2008. I may not be part of the media officially but it does get blamed for not reporting positive aspects of the news. Allow me to report that the murder rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for 2008 was a bright spot with 34 fewer murders than in 2007. Let's hope this trend continues and that we are able to improve on this figure even more.

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Amen You were made in the likeness of a peace that nothing can disturb. Reclaim your peace that you may attain to your reason for coming into existence-the enjoyment of life. Ausar Your nature is an unconquerable peace, therefore nothing or no one in the world can be against you. All experiences come to you to promote your reclamation of peace, that you may in turn, acquire wisdom and power. Tehuti When all of your thoughts, feelings and actions reflect the Word of God, then the power of God's spirit and a peace that nothing can challenge will flow through your being. Sekher When the emotions of Man manifest in response to the Word of God, they have the power to influence the course of any and all events in the world. Maat God needs you in order to come into the world. Fulfilling God's need is the highest act of love, and only through your love for God can you fulfil your love for others. Become the Love of God in the world for the protection of the world. Herukhuti Know that God neither punishes nor rewards nor protect, that you will have the comfort of controlling these for yourself. Heru You have the power but not the right to ignore God's Law. Choose to follow the law of God with the love and joy that grows out of understanding and the wisdom and power of God's spirit will flow through your being. Het-Heru It is not what you imagine. It is why is imagining. Are you a human or a divine being? Sebek It is not what you think or what you affirm. It is who is thinking and affirming. Are you a human or a divine being? Auset Prepare to sacrifice everything to become the vessel of God on earth, and you will, in turn, receive everything. Geb Know that from heaven you came and to heaven you will return, seek not enduring works on earth. ( from MAAT The 11 Laws of God - written by RA UN NEFER AMEN)