History, people, fables and critical essays on the 24/7 life of the French Quarter. "Those who live somewhere should be allowed to decide how a place should exist; it should not be determined by how it can be sold."
Armed citizens form group to keep eye on French Quarter
Well, eyes on the street are one thing, but gun-toting citizens without any training or anyone to answer to are another thing. Let’s hope this is done with sensitivity and tact but I am not reading anything that tells me that is likely…
How about offering to fix streetlights or offering FQ shift workers scooter or pedicab rides to their cars?
Works as an independent researcher, trainer and analyst for public markets and on larger community food systems. Also works in her home of New Orleans LA on sustainable civil society issues through blogging, community organizing and networking.
