chiguy77

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You can't say "Citizens should not be afraid to go to the mall. ... Everyone takes a lot of precautions for a safe city and citizens should not be afraid to shop," without people getting upset. Most people are not stupid. Shots fired in the mall is very good reason to be afraid to shop. Not to mention all the crime in the parking areas. Pass please.

November 16, 2012 2:04 pm on Hobart police to tighten security in U.S. 30 corridor due to holidays, not shooting
People are upset because the PD is telling us to go shop as if nothing happened. That's what is drawing the fire here. But people have to realize there isnt anything the PD can say but that. The PD knows better than we do what situation they have on their hands in that area. I am also sure they are doing everything they can to fix it. My business is going elsewhere until they do fix it.

November 16, 2012 2:02 pm on Hobart police to tighten security in U.S. 30 corridor due to holidays, not shooting
svillechris - Have you been around Whitcomb and 73rd? Section 8 and a very, very bad area.

November 16, 2012 1:51 pm on Hobart police to tighten security in U.S. 30 corridor due to holidays, not shooting
For those that read my post below here is a follow up. So I several people I know have posted comments to the Malls facebook page. Anyone want to guess where they are? All removed and removed quickly.
Why would anyone support this mall when they refuse to respond and censor?
Very sad.

November 16, 2012 1:45 pm on Police: Dispute over basketball game led to fight, gunfire at Hobart mall
First and foremost. We do have power! I would ask that everyone that has an opinion on this share it with Westfield. They have a facebook page that you can comment on, email, etc...
https://www.facebook.com/Westfield.Southlake.Mall

They also have an email address for the Mall:
southlake@westfield.com

Here is their US corporate office number, fax and address:
United States Head Office
11th Floor
11601 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90025
Phone: (+1 310) 478 4456
Facsimile: (+1 310) 478 1267

Here is a list of their Sr. Managers for the US:
http://www.westfield.com/corporate/about-westfield-group/management/#FAQanswer4

Bottom line here is that if WE want change this is the way to do it. Call, email, comment, fax, do something. You want your mall back? This is how you do it.

Im a father of 3 young children and often visit the mall during the day with them. They love going on the Merry Go Round and getting a cookie. We play at the playground in the mall as well. Normally its no issue and I havent seen a lot of what others describe here however after recent events I will no longer going to the mall. My children and their safety are more important than any pride I take in supporting our community. I will have little comfort in saying to myself "I supported my community and I didnt give in to violent people" when Im laying one of my children to rest. I grew up in South Chicago and I knew where to go and where not to go. There is no pride lost in choosing to not shop at the mall but there is pride in protecting my family as well as myself. Its very sad that this area is not protected adequately. It is far too often that I hear about crime in or around the mall and I simply cannot subject myself or my family to it. I will be avoiding that area at all costs.

Reach out to people I included above and demand action. We can do this together.

November 13, 2012 11:22 am on Police: Dispute over basketball game led to fight, gunfire at Hobart mall