Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2024/05/28/guess-why-the-manager-of-albuquerques-anti-violence-program-wasnt-a-good-hire-after-all.html
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Is this another one of those community-supported crime prevention programs underwritten by Gustavo Fring?
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New Mexico – Land of Enchantment
Really?
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Albuquerque: “We understand that you have considerable experience in things that explode – which must mean that you can stop things from exploding. We’d love to hire you for that job.”
Stick of dynamite: “I’ll take your money, but I only know how to explode.”
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“Land of enchantment“ is a perfectly cromulent state tourism slogan. It’s certainly less of a head-scratcher than Nebraska’s (“Honestly, it’s not for everyone.”)
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He joined the Violence Intervention Program and he staged a violent intervention. I’m not seeing the problem here. Sounds like the guy was just doing his job.
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The Ghadaffi-Saddam-UN School of Violence Perfection only holds so many at once?! Chokeholds at the Magic Sammich Shop were going so well until someone unordered a wrap?
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It’s a magical place.
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NM has a bit of a split personality here I think. On one hand it’s a gorgeous state with a rich history and deep culture. On the other hand it’s ranked consistently worst in a number of “livability” metrics: (violent) crime, education, economy, etc.
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“We’ve been contemplating background checks,” Ruiz-Angel said. “We know that they’re not going to pass them, but it would give us a perspective on what we’re working with and who’s coming in to work with us.”
What the actual fuck. I can’t even volunteer for my kid’s halloween party without a backround check.
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