Pubdate: Mon, 28 May 2012
Source: Bakersfield Californian, The (CA)
Copyright: 2012 The Bakersfield Californian
Contact:  http://www.bakersfield.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/36
Author: Eyvonne Gonsalves

TREAT US STREET GANGS LIKE HOMELAND TERRORISTS

Now that supposed terrorists can be detained indefinitely, why are we 
not treating vicious street-gang members as terrorists?

These thugs are terrorizing the whole country. They are kicking in 
the doors of innocent people, holding them at gunpoint as they ravage 
their homes for what little they have, traumatizing children and 
adults alike. They strike at the elderly, knowing their victims 
cannot defend themselves.

As you know, an innocent little 2-year-old was killed playing in her 
own yard recently when a gunfight broke out on her street. She was 
the only casualty. How sad is that?

Putting them in prison for short periods only helps them learn to be 
more vicious. So detain them indefinitely.

We need to spend more money on gang violence and none on the fight 
against marijuana. Marijuana doesn't kill. Thugs with guns do.

Gangs are the very definition of homeland terrorists.

Eyvonne Gonsalves

Bakersfield
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