In Denial

Schools, Children and Families Secretary Ed Balls denied there was a crisis of gun and knife crime among Britain's youngsters.

Yeah, what were people thinking to suggest otherwise?

In one important observation he's right, though, as is demonstrated in our own "hot spots." The problem with violence--via gun use and otherwise--is disproportionately represented by certain concentrated populations.

But we don't want to talk about that, because then the enabling factors guaranteed by our entire dependency and control system will become obvious.

OK, somebody in comments make a joke about his last name. You know you want to.