Street Gangs (Honolulu: violent crime, neighborhoods, construction)
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Of course, considering the nefarious activities of some of the local politicians and businesspeople, one can argue that many former gang members probably found more lucrative vocations.
I opened link #1 and when I saw it was 85 pages it stopped me in my tracks. If it was all about Hawaii Gang Activity in the 80's and 90's I'll take your word for it.
To be fair to Hawaii - I've not come across "gangs" in Chicago, San Francisco, Japan, Australia, or Europe where I've lived previously. I've managed to not come across gangs period. Go figure. For all of you that do, stay safe.
Of course, considering the nefarious activities of some of the local politicians and businesspeople, one can argue that many former gang members probably found more lucrative vocations.
Of course, considering the nefarious activities of some of the local politicians and businesspeople, one can argue that many former gang members probably found more lucrative vocations.
I was here during the 70's, 80's and 90's (i.e. my entire life). I was in the ripe "youth gang age" in the 80's/90's and have not experienced any kind of real gang activity. And I was heavily exposed to and hung around some rugged groups in Waimanalo/Kailua/Kaneohe. My peer groups were in very low income demographics; many of my friends spent time in jail and a few still remain incarcerated.
I get a good laugh when anyone on this forum talks about gang activity on Oahu. Simply put, they are either ill-informed or clueless. Yes, there is some ugliness in certain pockets including public housing, parts of Waipahu, industrial Kalihi, etc. But the average person living in a non-poverty stricken area will likely never experience any kind of gang activity on Oahu, much less be physically threatened by it. You'll have a better chance of seeing our state bird than real gang activity here.
We have gang activity, not Bloods and Crypts though. Chinese, Japanese, Samoan, etc.....
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So basically any group of surly and threatening looking men is a gang? That's the official definition?
No. I am referring to organized crime / gang activity.
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Gangs in Hawaii are the equivalent of bullies in middle school who take your lunch money.
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