Chicago Dem mayor-elect condemns teen chaos, but says don't 'DEMONIZE' the youth

Chicago teens took over parts of the city, ravaging the neighborhood, jumping on cars and causing chaos. The new mayor-elect, a Democrat, says he does not condone any of the incidents that took place this weekend, but that it's not useful to demonize the people responsible for all the crimes. Actually, sir, it is perfectly fine to demonize the people who caused all that chaos and maybe it's time for Chicago to be tougher on crime. Yahoo News, via Fox News, had the quotes from the Democrat mayor-elect:

"In no way do I condone the destructive activity we saw in the Loop and lakefront this weekend. It is unacceptable and has no place in our city. However, it is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities," Johnson, a progressive who defeated moderate Democrat Paul Vallas earlier this month, said in a statement on Sunday.

"Our city must work together to create spaces for youth to gather safely and responsibly, under adult guidance and supervision, to ensure that every part of our city remains welcome for both residents and visitors."