Tuesday, June 22, 2004 :::
There's a BankOne outlet on the south side of Chicago -- the meanest side of town, or so I gather from my brother and Jim Croce -- and they have a serious security system, including a metal detector. Metal detectors are not standard at BankOne branches, but neither is the need for them. Some people are claiming that this is racist, because most people living near the BankOne in question are black.
I try not to use the word "stupid" for people I disagree with, but sometimes it's a challenge.
"When Bank One only enacts such restrictive access and displays such offensive signage within this African American community, then this policy becomes demeaning, disrespectful, and discriminating," said Ill. Sen. Jacqueline Collins, 16th District. I don't think Bank One should be held responsible for the inability of the Illinois legislature to control crime.
Incidentally, Dean, 81st and Cottage Grove is about a mile due south of where you used to live, right?
UPDATE: Apparently, my brother already commented on this.
::: posted by Steven at 8:06 PM
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