Allentown's Race For The Drain

Allentown will be funding a mentor program for the tune of $1.5 Million, that pairs former bad boys with current bad boys, hoping to make them good boys. In former days, Allentown would instead invest such money in a few more police officers. However, we are now progressive enough to try the programs that have failed in the larger urban centers. This year the city will use its American Rescue Plan dollars, while Ce-Ce Gerlach hopes that in the future years, it will a routine item. 

The Credible Messengers Program will be administered through a division of Promise Neighborhoods.  That organization and administrator represent the Defund The Police mentality.  For this mentality to be endorsed by the mayor, and condoned by the police chief, is a sad indicator of Allentown's future.  In my opinion, both of them might themselves need mentors.

Years ago such youth were helped by Big Brothers. Now everyone, instead of volunteering, wants to be paid through supposed non-profits. Bad behavior has become a growth industry.

With posts like these I won't be invited to the Community Pat On The Back Fests.  But, someone has to wave the Caution Flag.

ADDENDUM DECEMBER13,2022: Bernie O'Hare visits mentor program.