Report Retort

The Bakersfield Californian shared some of the results of a recent report made by the Kern County Network for Children in the paper today.

Here are a few interesting facts found in the report:

“Black children under the age of 1 suffered abuse more than children from any other major ethnic group in 2003.” (How sad.)

“Drug abuse and single parenting are two significant factors that may contribute to the high rate.” (Ya think?)

“Overall, child abuse rates in Kern County have risen slightly since 1998.” (These people need to be shot.)

“High School drop out rates have also taken a nose dive in the past 10 years, dropping from 7.2% in 93-94 to 3.6% in 02-03.” (Wow – I’m surprised by this one.)

“The average Kern County resident has a per capita income of about $16,000 compared to the average Californian with $24,000.” (Dang – we’s po.)

“Calls to law enforcement involving domestic violence had jumped 31% since 1998.” (That’s probably just me calling the cops on my ghetto neighbors.)