I recommend reading a piece at City Journal by Rafael A. Nangual about the death of Adam Toledo in Chicago. Here’s the conclusion:
In the end, Adam Toledo’s tragic death was caused not just by a police officer’s bullet but by the forces that introduced him to gang life—influences that won’t go away unless steps are taken to target the incorrigible violent offenders who reduce the chances of kids like Toledo living long and productive lives. That mission will require a groundswell of support to carry out.
Read the whole thing.
The truth is that nobody who could change things gives a damn.
Send them U-Hauls and suitcases, and then, move them to white progressive neighborhoods. Of course, white progressives will flee.
If it were easy to fix gangs I think it would have been done a long time ago.
Watching the video hard to fault the officer for shooting the kid, but I think he shoots him even if he didnt have a gun. They way the kid turned you couldn’t see the right hand until he was all the way around. Guns are so common that police need to shoot more often. Other countries dont have that issue.
Steve
A journey of 1,000 li begins with one step.
Problem is, if you have the balls for it, gang life is very profitable. Gorge yourself on life’s pleasures, great while it lasts.
Real truth is, if anyone really cares to help such young people, you need to offer them something better that still satisfies their need for excitement.
Anyone else remember when for boys in trouble it was reform school or the Army?