How can we stop gangs shooting innocent people?
In most places these days, we have a very harsh penal code regarding terrorism. I believe it to be prudent to use these shiny new laws to prosecute those who terrorized a community. gangs are terrorist organizations, and should be treated as such. They should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and have absolutely zero chance of every seeing the outside world again. I realize nobody joins the a gang, and commits crimes with the intention of being caught, however they do get caught from time to time and we should be making an example of those who do. This should also be coupled with outreach programs for youth in at risk neighborhood. Provide them with alternatives, and means to get out of their situation. Start young. Every child has a dream, and I am willing to be it would be hard to find a young child who dreams of growing up and joining a gang. Use this youthful idealism, coupled with guidance and off the streets programs to give kids choices, opportunity and tools to cre
There is a very small number of shootings every year where people die. Unfortunately, the gang shootings (which make up a majority of deaths by firearm) give a bad name to the 80,000,000 (yes 80 million) firearm owners of America. The only way to stop the gang shootings, is to get to the kids when they are young. One needs to learn the value of family and honor, and not rely on a gang for family and honor. The post above to raise bullet prices, is nonsense and is a violation of the 2nd amendment as it limits peoples access to protection. We need to work toward promoting stronger families with more involvement in children’s lives. People who commit violent crimes must be locked up for a long time, no matter how young. Many gang members locked up short term during youth, WILL commit again as soon as they are released. Again, you cannot take the crime of a very few, and punish the 80,000,000 law abiding citizens for it. *USA should also adopt “right to carry”.