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In reply to the discussion: Sunday Shooting Review [View all]Chico Man
(3,001 posts)74. I'm interested in finding solutions
I happen to think gang/organized crime is a major source of violence and gun violence in America, both directly and indirectly.
It is the indirect affect I am most interested in, and this is probably nearly impossible to measure.
I see first hand a major increase of criminal activity in my own city, and I know it is repeated across the country.
I believe this is fueling gun purchases and non-gang related gun deaths because of negligence.
Reporting gang related homicides is no perfect science; the Feds rely on local data that is often inaccurate. How do you identify "gang related"?
That is my position. If you want to somehow convince me my concern is not appropriate, you are going to have to try again.
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Preacher, wife and 3 children dead, many guns including assult weapons in home
Care Acutely
Jan 2013
#96
Why is gang violence of such a pressing concern to you? Unless of course, you are in a gang
Number23
Jan 2013
#61
Maybe your neighbors hate you and are trying to get you to move by breaking into your home
Number23
Jan 2013
#73
Yes, but at least I can read those volumes. Which is far more than I can say for you.
Number23
Jan 2013
#78
I wonder is this is a record. I've never seen so many hidden by one person on one thread
Katashi_itto
Jan 2013
#99
I'm pretty sure the 2 and 4 year olds were part of rival gangs. Thanks for your concern. n/t
A Simple Game
Jan 2013
#24
A question that seems to be a constant NRA talking point to minimize the lives of urban victims
MightyMopar
Jan 2013
#35
I was snarkily pointing out that I don't think it matters how, who, where,
A Simple Game
Jan 2013
#36