how can we solve the problem with gangs in the youth of the african americans?
352712
I could be that 69% of black families are born out of wedlock. 62% of Black families (up from 23% in 1967) are now headed by single women.
304528
Mob mentality has a lot to do with their behavior.  People will do things in a group they would never do if alone.\n\nThe immigration issue is a difficult one.  What needs to happen is that workable, enforceable laws must be established and supported that allow LEGAL access for those wanting to work in our country, but they must work within the system.  If they don't, and we allow that, it's an insult to every immigrant who waited and worked to get here legally.\n\nWe simply cannot allow our laws to not only be disrespected and disregarded, but to have to financially support those who are breaking our laws as well.  That recipe will lead to disaster for our state and our country.  So change the laws.  Establish a win win situation for both sides.\n\nOur neighbors across the street worked three jobs each to get enough money to legally bring their relatives to the United States.  Is it fair that their hard work and sacrifice be dismissed, and the same rights granted to those who flaunt the laws of our land and "sneak" in?\n\nIt's a difficult situation, but we cannot abandon the rule of law.
863542
You're right. Do you want the honest truth?? We're scared. We figure one of them has a gun, or they're going to start a fight, or they're going to try to grab someone's purse. I'm sorry, I don't think anyone wants to feel that way, but we've been socialized by the media to think that black men are dangerous. The violent lyrics of rap music that glorify crime don't help that stereotype either. Another possibility for why they might look disgusted is that whenever I've been on the subway, groups of black youth talk so loudly and use offensive language that is inappropriate, so it is disappointing when a group of them come on the train because then you know that's the end of the conversation you were having with your friends. I don't mean to be offensive, I'm just trying to be honest since I think that's what you wanted.
641001
THIS ISSUE HAS TO DO WITH ALL KIDS NOT JUST BLACK AND HISPANIC.THE PROBLEM WITH KIDS TODAY IS THAT THEY WOULD RATHER DO THINGS THE EASY WAY THAN THE HARD WAY....BEING IN A GANG MORE PRESTIGIOUS THAN BEING IN SCHOOL AND GETTING GOOD GRADES. HAVING BOYFRIENDS AND GIRLFRIENDS AND HAVING SEX IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN JUST BEING GOOD IN SCHOOL OR LIFE IN GENERAL. WHAT KIDS HAVE TO LEARN IS THAT WITH ACTIONS COME CONSEQUENCES AND YOUR NOT INDESTRUCTIBLE IN FACT YOUR VERY VULNERABLE. REMEMBER LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT NOBODY EVER SAID IT WAS GOING TO BE EASY!!!
981436
Thats right own my alley... ya 6 gangs is a bit too much, but it depends on the race of the gangs, email me, and I can tell you what gang is what, and who's doing what?
266703
You will first need to decrease the poverty gap and the social acceptance gap.\n\nIf you want african americans to start consume and produce technology, they will need money to consume that technology and they will need knowledge to produce that technology.\n\nThey will need to find jobs which will require for them to have the knowledge and to have the education.\n\nThey will also need to be accepted by society as equal opportunity employment. Many employers still discriminate against blacks.\n\nSo education and social acceptance is the key. Affirmative action was an attempt to fill in the gap.\n\nWe also need to LOWER the standard of living for the blacks and let them live in affordable housing on affordable land so they can save more money to pay for education and technology.
446611
im black and i would say a lot has to so with there up bringing.  alot of them were born into single parent home with out a male or should i say a positive male role model or not one at all, they became the man of the house utilizing the survival skills known on the streets in order to survive with perhaps good intentions to move there families out of the hood which work for some and others got caught up in the game, getting high off there own supply falling victim to there own self destruction and down fall.  then you have those whom were abused or raised by the system whom developed anger and hostility and there way of coping was to and is to punish society for failing them etc... all races committ crimes! yet the black race has a higher rate due to poverty and ignorance as a result of illiteracy and poor education and up bringing and discrimination does play a key factor in the scheme of things when it comes to jobs, education and housing do to profiling.  yet blacks feel cheated and robbed by the white man and want to hold them accountable for actions taking before there time which in facts effects their future as well as their children and childrens, children.  i teach my children that you can not change the past you can only grow and learn from its experience as well come up with an alternative sollution to evolve and grow from others mistakes and remember that famous quote from rodney king "can't we all just get alone?"but the problem here today is that you have ignorant parents from both sides of the table brain washing children to hate and discrimate and once that seed is set and planted it blooms doom, gloom and hatred against others, therefore blame the parents.
835356
Too right there would be more of a hoo ha!\nThe problem seems to stem from an area in Glasgow called Pollokshields in which there seems to have developed a Pakistani Ghetto.\n\nThis ghetto area is effectively a no-go area for Whites. According to police chief on channel 4 news his officers "pussyfoot" around this area afraid to challenge individuals in case a riot is caused.\nLocal youths and older criminals play the "race card" to effectively raise themselves above the law.\nUnfortunately for the vast majority of peaceful asians living in Glasgow there may be repercussions for the murder of a 15yr old by three grown men.\n\nIf we live in a tolerant and equal society all citizens must be treated equally. This is obviously not the case in parts of Pollokshields Glasgow. No one should be above the law.\n\nIn my mind the fact that the three of them fled the country to escape justice is an admission of guilt.\nThankfully the authorities in Pakistan returned the Murderers to Britain to face court.\n\nJustice Has been Done!
692229
Who cares? Bloods and Crips are weak gangs anymore and are being overrun by new gangs. And the more attention you put on them, like these songs, will just give them more attention and "power".
106047
I think gangs condone violence, and further its prevalence in American society, but I'm not sure "support" is the right word.  Maybe.  Anyway, they are a little different than terrorists and need to be dealt with differently.  For starters, they are mostly comprised of younger individuals, usually minors.  These are citizens that can ideally be changed for the better before they are adult members of society.  And a lot of gangs want good things, they just go about it the wrong way. \nI am not saying no gangs are violent or that no gang member should be punished, I just don't quite agree with your statements.
992547
They need to get rid of their ghettos and shanty towns.  The city is still very segregated.  Those problems could be helped by careful town planning.
165542
The answer is greed. Organize and strike. Hit the streets in protest's. There is no other effective means for change.\nOrganized crime is alive and well in America, Some call it State, Local and Federal Goverment.
703572
Its a difficult task to undertake. Teenagers tend to identify gangs with "fitting" in. Peer pressure plays a large part in it and sometimes teenagers have problems with their own identity being part of a gang deals with those issues. \nIt also provides a little bit of respect on the street (not respect as you and I know.)\n\nSit down and talk to the kid - sometimes that is easier said than done because the answer you'll get is "what do you know". Listen to what is being said - don't get angry - think back to when you were a teen! Sometimes all it is - is a battle of wits!\n\nTry counselling maybe! There maybe underlying issues that need to be addressed!\n\nFinally find what literature you can on gangs - or ex gang members who have written about their experiences. There is stuff out there you just have to look for it! Also depending on the country you are in - some prisons run programs - look into it!\n\nBest of luck man!\n\nXx
1114576
I think you need to look for groups that exist for that purpose.  I know there are some, however I don't know the exact names of the organizations.  Do some online research or move the hell away.  It all is dependent on the gang you are in, the resources you have, and the way you go about it...of course that is a total outsiders opinion.
967717
Yes there is, but not at the level you my think of. There are military service people that claim gang affiliation. I know I was an MP at Ft Bragg for 5 years 94-99. (118th mp co (abn) and 108th mp co (aaslt) ) I personally stopped a vehicle that had "crippin ain't easy" painted on a license plate  he was an E-6!! so there are some idiots in there plus you have spring lake and Fayette -Nam to contend with.  Not to mention all the other thug wanna be's.  The Army has an active gang unit that deals with this problem. Only problem is that it's not the MP's doing it, it's the MI or post commander that assigns a task force.. we had one but it was disbanded because it was deemed a waste of man power. and if a solider off duty wore gang colors we could press the issue because they were allowed to wear the color of clothing they desired.. thanks Clinton for that one! But rest assured that they know and do watch them.. Have fun at Bragg the ole Iron Mike I said hi over by the circles.
1074115
Get off their lazy asses and actually go somewhere and do something - forget it.  \n\nNow if we dropped off video games so they could stay high AND continue their education in cop killing, ho beatin, f*ck the man, video games, that's a winner in their minds.\n\nPlus the streets would be a hell of a lot safer.
471899
i personally don't think they do enough to keep drugs off the streets. like where I'm from there are young kids as in 12 and13 yr old that walk the street selling drugs their parents even OK it. i think that our police force sucks and are scared to go into "the hood " and do anything about it. sometimes i feel that they just let most of the big dealers get away with it to keep money into the community. i may be way off base but there is something fishy going on. you get the same offenders out on the street all the time. then lets say they catch some small dealer and tell them hey if you narky on the one higher up you can go free and it wont show up on your record, well of course that's what they are gonna do. then that person will probably be the one to step up and become the big guy. they really need to sit and figure out new ways to get these people off the streets. it is killing our kids, and kids parents. i wish there was something i could do to help. good luck, and GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!1