Greensboro Is Lawless
Dear Editor,
Greensboro is no longer a city that is fit to live in!
Police Chief Brian James and Mayor Nancy Vaughan have destroyed our city. There is no respect for the law or law enforcement because these two has chosen not to effectively and aggressively enforce the law. They need to go.
I am out and about during the day, don’t dare venture out at night for the fear of my life. I have never seen so much disrespect for the law in our city in my life.
Guess what, Nancy and Brian, this is a result of both of your refusals to enforce all laws equally. You are a disgrace to a city that I once loved, and now want to leave. What is impetus of my comments? Unfortunately, I had to drive down Wendover Avenue today and the lawlessness of the drivers on this road as absolutely absurd.
You are a disgrace for not protecting the safety of our law-abiding citizens of Greensboro.
Jim Donaldson
I have to disagree. Chief James and his troops are doing the best they can during unusually different and difficult times.
I have to disagree, too. Chief and troops are giving it their best shot, but there ain’t enough of’um. And, the polys interfere with their job description.
Are they though? What have they been doing that’s any different than how they have always operated? For a while, they had detectives answering radio calls a few hours a week, but that has since been abandoned. Despite being down 100 officers, it’s business as usual at GPD under James’ “guidance”. Meanwhile other cities have begun eliminating specialized units and reducing the types of calls they respond to while bumping up starting pay and adding attractive incentives to bring in fresh recruits.
GPD’s current rookie school is down to 16 cadets when they need to be graduating classes of 40 twice a year just to keep up with attrition. GPD does not even have a full time recruiting team, which is ridiculous for the third largest agency in the state. That’s how unimportant staffing is to James and company. Even if they did have a full time team of recruiters, what incentives would they offer to potential hires that can even remotely compete with other agencies in the state?
You have your council to thank for our lack of competitive incentives but James needs to be more vocal about how that lack of support for police is killing our young black men and making our city less safe for everyone.
Hey chief, I thought your motto was “Making Greensboro safe for all people” or some nonsense like that? Either live up to it or get rid of it. Maybe change it to “Doing the same crap we’ve always done so I can make it to retirement right after I promote the next wheel spinning lackey to take over.”
Gangs have taken over the City. Basically a shooting everyday. The Police deal with an out of control person on drugs who they try to help. He dies and the City pays millions to the family. The family should have gotten him help. The Police cant do everything and when they do they get the bad part of the deal. What sense is that? Get out and vote the Democrats out starting April 28th (early voting) and May 17th Primary. These folks have had there chance and look where we are at.
Traffic laws are but one example. Wait until you experience a personal loss of all your possessions while police and council ignore your pleas for assistance. Then you’ll know what “absurd” is really about.
I happen to totally agree.
People regularly drive 65+ miles per hour in 35 zone on Cornwallis and Cone Blvd . Why have speed limit if it is not enforced. Somebody is going to be killed on city streets.
Story this morning the story on a loaded pistol in a book bag at Page High School came across as routine. Anything but.
What has happened to Greensboro ?
That’s because the speed limits have been reduced to absurdly low levels. 30 years ago the speed limit on Cone was 55mph. It’s a 4 lane divided highway. It has been progressively reduced to a ridiculous 35mph because of political pressure by well connected residents – nothing to do with traffic engineering.
So – as with all absurd laws – people ignore it.
It’s democracy in action.
“What has happened to Greensboro?”
DEMOCRATS – same as any other crime ridden city in this country.
Tom, spot on! I surely hope the next election see major changes in leadership.
Greensboro has for the most part been a liberal city. And as the north comes this way , because of how they voted , we will again battle for fair voting districts .
This ” he said she said ” diplomacy just ain’t getting anything done for my perceptions..
These folks vote a certain way, resulting in cities overrun with crime, high taxes, and corrupt government. Then, they decide they can no longer live in those areas, so they move to places like Greensboro, or anywhere else in NC, and vote the exact same way they’ve always voted. Perfect explanation of what’s happening to Greensboro, and North Carolina.
Jim, I second everything you said!!!!!
Ok boomer!
Careful who you make angry marvel we may not be as young as we once were but we didn’t get to be a “boomer” by being stupid.
Ok Boomer
How nice of you to put your total ignorance on full display!
Idiot!
Thank you marvel….
I’m personally proud to be a boomer!! Your comment just proves how disrespectful young people are.
U know you have nothing to add to an adult conversation when all u have to say is okay boomer !!! I am not a boomer but over it . If u think u know better offer up some sage advice. Oh that’s right u don’t have any.
The systematic underfuding and morale busting actions of Mandate Mayor and her cabal of nonprofit grifters and donor class untouchables has left our police force in shambles and woefully understaffed. Everyone should remember the special treatment our council members and their families receive including house parties with underage drinking and no charges, officials asleep at the wheel of a parked running car in a high drug traffic area and no charges, or speeding with illegally purchased and concealed handgun and receiving a minor slap. As long as Mandate Mayor can protect her performance Arts Palace downtown for her donors she will continue to preside over a crime ridden downwardly moving city.
I hope this one hurt.
I agree with Mr. Donaldson’s observations. I feel as if we are all in wild west where lawlessness is rampant. However I do appreciate the efforts the police make. It seems our city leaders have made this situation by restraining the police from proactive enforcement. Let’s remember to vote and replace every eligible incumbent with law and order candidates.
I agree with all the people who replied to Jim’s letter other than JP. They have the money. they just do not have the proper direction and cannot follow what they know is right.M
You’re correct!
We need strong leadership who obeys the law and prosecutes criminals.
Dear Mr. Donaldson, unless you are a traffic cop, why is it your business how fast other people choose to drive on Wendover Avenue? As long as traffic is moving and not running over anyone, what difference does it make if they are going 35 or 65? People are starving in Bangladesh, getting hit by rockets in Ukraine, and being tortured in China, but the traffic in Greensboro compels you to write to the Rhino Times? Give me a break!
Wayne l assume you are one of those that think rules and laws are for everyone but you. How nice when you or yours get killed by a speeding driver then you and yours have a beautiful funeral. D$$k wad
Wayne, many years of experience on this planet have given me the understanding to realize there is a difference between 35 and 65 and so disagree with your assessment. Yup crusty old boomer said that.
Stay in your homes & cars. If you HAVE to go out; go during the daylight, stay out of downtown and more dangerous neighborhoods. Don’t forget your protection.