Are You A Snitch?

Many rappers,entertainers,athletes,and regular people have adopted this "stop snitching" thing but have really never had to deal with it in real life. It has turned into a badge of honor,to uphold this code of the streets,even for people who are not in the streets.
I was reading a story on Roland Martin's facebook page about this kid in Chicago who was shot in the chest. Once the determination was made that had wouldn't make it to the hospital,authorities asked did he know who shot him. The 17 year old Robert Tate said "I know,but I ain't telling you s*^t." Now instead of making sure the people who shot him are arrested,the kids in the community are "celebrating" the fact that this dude didn't snitch. When does this homeade genicide end? If this is going to be tolerated,why should the city waste taxpayers money by having police officers patrol these neighborhoods? It may sound harsh,but if I were the chief of police or Mayor,I would say,"if you don't start helping us solve these murders,we will cut back on the number of officers in your neighborhood." Many people have TRIED to do the right thing(SNITCH) and met a horrible fate.I know,it's dangerous being a snitch,but there are hotlines people can call to give information and not give their name. It's time to take back our communities.It's time to hold rappers,athlete's,entertainers and yes even PARENTS who promote this foolish lifestyle accountable. It's time to START SNITCHING!