Chicago can NOW focus on addressing its culture of violence, as is (hopefully) the rest of us

Chicago losing the 2016 Olympic bid in favor of Rio is certainly NOT the end of the world. It may be to its mayor, but it may be a blessing in disguise.

Maybe, its mayor can now focus on stopping the corruption at Chicago's City Hall, stopping the runaway taxing-and-spending, or better yet...here's a novel concept...stopping that runway violence that is plaguing that city, my hometown.

Sure, I think the Olympics would have been a good thing for the city. But I know for my former neighbors, being able to walk down the street to the bus stop or train station without looking behind your shoulder is more important.

Mayor Richard Daley has work to do. Let's hope this is a wake-up call for him to get busy and address the out-of-control culture of violence. And let this be an opportunity for all of us to address the culture of violence in our society and root it out of our persona.

Wrap your hands around your children this weekend and tell a child you love him/her.

Happy Friday.

E.C. :)