Philadelphia has seen some incidents similar to those in London, where “flash mobs” of teenagers are beating and robbing innocent bystanders.

In a speech at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter,as Rich Lowry puts it, “zeroed in on the true root causes -- irresponsible parents and their ignorant, slovenly, and undisciplined kids.” He didn’t mince words and placed the blame where it belonged: "We have too many men, making too many babies that they don’t want to take care of, and then we end up dealing with your children."

What a breath of fresh air, hearing a politician saying it as it is.