I am somewhat of an idealist. I want to ask what the best thing to do in this situation would be. I want to say that there is an opportunity here somewhere because in everything there is a polarity. I would first ask all the cops that still live there if they would volunteer to help bring the city to a safer level. These people would be paid in points that they could exchange for food, clothing, supplies etc in stores that also volunteered to accept them. This would probably mostly be local stores and shops. I would try to have a town meeting where we got everyone together and decided what they needed. Most would want food, clothes, good school, and things to do in the town etc. I would then get all the volunteers I could to start growing food that would be rationed to the people that volunteered in the garden. I would ask each and every person what they were willing to do to contribute. Perhaps some would teach, some would build, some would farm, some would repair etc on and on. I would go to the thugs and ask them what they want. Why do they do this. What is their purpose in thugging? I would try to help them get their needs met and give them some suggestions of what to do to fill up their time. I know that they would still thug if they wanted drugs but I think if they helped people or started to farm or build, help some one, volunteer then they might begin to feel something good inside ..and that there is a way to live, contribute, build up a life that is fulfilling. I cannot go into great detail here. There are many details to fill in the spaces here but I know that humans are capable of anything. Being an idealist I see it as a perfect opportunity to bring everyone together to make their own unique town that could make history.