Michael Brunker
Michael Brunker
Michael Brunker is the projects team editor for msnbc.com...
concerned crime gang violence violent
They see a lot of violent crime and a lot of gang violence that's what I'm concerned about.
admirable loss reduction though
Even though it's admirable that there is a reduction (in homicides), when it comes to loss of life, 51 is still too high.
advice assess good great knows listener move quickly situation thoughtful
He's a great listener who can assess a situation very quickly and come up with some good advice. He's very thoughtful in the advice, because he knows that a little move right now can make a bulls-eye down the road. He's not going to go for just a quick fix.
hear joe kids literally miles older people school six speaks talk walking
You hear about older people who talk about walking six miles to school through the snow. Well, Joe literally did that. So when he speaks, he speaks with authority. Kids know that.