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The "scumbags" aren't the ones being killed, that's the problem.
They should go to some type of school to help them improve their aim and handling of firearms, so they don't shoot innocent people.
So then it sounds like gangs and gang violence are the real problem, right? Why don't people focus their efforts on curbing gang violence in cities rather than passing restriction on inanimate objects?
So then it sounds like gangs and gang violence are the real problem, right? Why don't people focus their efforts on curbing gang violence in cities rather than passing restriction on inanimate objects?
The answer is "how". Short of following alleged gang members to their apartments, using unauthorized surveillance techniques, and busting down doors, apprehending suspects, confiscation of firearms, etc., without violating constitutional rights. How?
I don't have the answer. I'm not sure anyone does, but I'm open to suggestions. People, who have witnessed these crimes have a code of silence, it's called fear.
The answer is "how". Short of following alleged gang members to their apartments, using unauthorized surveillance techniques, and busting down doors, apprehending suspects, confiscation of firearms, etc., without violating constitutional rights. How?
A lot of places seem to have opted for gentrification.
The answer is "how". Short of following alleged gang members to their apartments, using unauthorized surveillance techniques, and busting down doors, apprehending suspects, confiscation of firearms, etc., without violating constitutional rights. How?
I don't have the answer. I'm not sure anyone does, but I'm open to suggestions. People, who have witnessed these crimes have a code of silence, it's called fear.
Diversion programs and legal aggressive prosecution of the drug lords has worked. You have to get the kids off the streets and involved in other things and those that try to recruit and prey on them get sent to jail.
It takes a lot of effort and it's not cheap though....blaming guns is free and politically expedient.
If you end the Drug War you cut the gangs biggest source of revenue. Nobody's gonna "just hang out" if there's no money to be made.
The problem with that though is your unemployment problem in those communities greatly increase and you could have some issues as communities transition.
But you gotta do something.
I'm not for restricting anybody's Constitutional Rights.
If you end the Drug War you cut the gangs biggest source of revenue. Nobody's gonna "just hang out" if there's no money to be made.
The problem with that though is your unemployment problem in those communities greatly increase and you could have some issues as communities transition.
But you gotta do something.
I'm not for restricting anybody's Constitutional Rights.
I'm ok with legalizing weed, but some of the other stuff.......not so much.
You hit the nail on the head though. Without employment and other options they will merely transition to another illegal source of income once drugs become legal.
Work and opportunity will kill gangs and crime faster than anything else.
I'm ok with legalizing weed, but some of the other stuff.......not so much.
You hit the nail on the head though. Without employment and other options they will merely transition to another illegal source of income once drugs become legal.
Work and opportunity will kill gangs and crime faster than anything else.
Agreed.
I won't share my business idea for those communities but if I ever get the investment capital I'll jump. My plan would keep the money in the community, rather then flowing solely back to the investors.
While there are a ton of issues in those communities, there's also a ton of opportunity. And despite what people believe, there's some great people in those communities. I got my start on the Southside, The 90's through the Wild Hundreds. Brand new to the city and the people were still some of the best people I've met.
People often don't think about the law abiding citizens in those communities because of the high crime rates. But there are still people they're trying to make an honest living.
We have a huge issue of certain areas of our major cities being overpriced. Why not take advantage of the low prices and really work to improve those communities. I know a ton of Millinials who could really use lower home prices. It's already happened in some neighborhoods, we just need to keep up the effort.
The answer is "how". Short of following alleged gang members to their apartments, using unauthorized surveillance techniques, and busting down doors, apprehending suspects, confiscation of firearms, etc., without violating constitutional rights. How?
I don't have the answer. I'm not sure anyone does, but I'm open to suggestions. People, who have witnessed these crimes have a code of silence, it's called fear.
I love how you say things can't be done to stop gang violence because it is illegal/unconstitutional but then want to violate the same bill of rights in the form of further gun control and it is OK.
I love how you say things can't be done to stop gang violence because it is illegal/unconstitutional but then want to violate the same bill of rights in the form of further gun control and it is OK.
Good post.
My natural, legal, & Constitutional rights to defend myself & family have nothing to do with criminals who are generally coddled or ignored by the legal system in large urban areas.
I agree that we should go ahead and legalize drug use, but that won't get rid of the gangs... They will just change their attention to other things.. Gangs are older than the drug culture we currently have in the US... They have been around a lot longer..
Do you have an economic response as in what will be their income stream worth fighting over?
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