Getting stabbed in the head. It's all the rage -- all the cool kids are doing it.
[Note -- in light of the news stories referenced in today's post, I will accept criticism that the image I've added is in poor taste. In my defense, it seems the second attack was with broken beer bottles. And hey, I'm a smart ass. That shouldn't be news to anyone.]
First, a victim was found near the IHOP (just around the corner) with stab wounds to the back of the head. Then, two kids got stabbed in the face with broken beer bottles near the el just one stop away (allegedly as part of a cell phone grab).
It's a sign of the times, I guess, but in light of the shootings that happen elsewhere in the city, I guess knife fights are a little less scary in some way (meaning the perpetrator has to be up close to complete the act, and the offense seems less random). And no -- I'm not going to comment on "knife control" or try to make an analogy to *that* other hot button topic. I'll just say -- particularly late at night when the bars close, particularly in a crowd of young strangers, and particularly when alcohol is in the mix -- be safe out there!
THE ATTACKS AS REPORTED BLOG STYLE:
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130623/lakeview/two-men-stabbed-head-lakeview
OTHER FUN KNIFE BLOCKS:
http://www.designswan.com/archives/9-creative-and-unusual-knife-blockset-design.html
ON "KNIFE CONTROL":
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/10/news/la-ol-knives-gun-control-20130410
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