This is what I think about gang-bangers

[injector]

I posted this on the pro site, and I'll post it here too:


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Sorry, but I have to vent. I live in a seemingly nice neighborhood that is relatively close to the hood. We are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing presence of gang activity. There is a drug house about 50 yards from my house, and drugs are sold in the ally behind my house. I hate how gang-bangers all hang out on their front porch trying to look intimidating. I hate having to worry about being robbed when I walk to the corner store (which almost happened to me in January. they pointed a gun at me and demanded my money, but I fought back and yelled robbery and they ran away). I hate having them stare me down when I walk past. I hate when they give threating jesters to me or my girlfriend. I hate when they loiter in parking lots waiting for the opportunity to sell drugs or commit other crimes like muggings. I hate the fact that they bring guns and violence to our otherwise friendly environment. I hate how I just drove by them minding my own business and some thug made threatning hand signals. I hate how they are blatantly disrespectful in general (playing loud offensive music for everyone to hear) I hate how they think that the laws and common courtesy don't apply to them. I hate when people try to intimidate me for no reason. I hate that they think that they can send my neighborhood to hell. I hate seeing them*deleted*ily strut down the sidewalk acting all macho. I hate them. We currently have a few petitions going around the neighborhood asking the alderman to address the issue and close the drug houses. I am not alone in this, and the whole neighborhood has noticed the increasing impact of gang activity in our community. I miss living in my hometown in the woods of northern MN. I also hate the fact that I live in a non-DP state and that if one of those worms killed my girl or myself they would not face the needle. Sorry for the rant, but its cathartic.
« Last Edit:Today at 1:54am by Agaveman »

[Mo-DAWG]

injector said:

I posted this on the pro site, and I'll post it here too:


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Sorry, but I have to vent. I live in a seemingly nice neighborhood that is relatively close to the hood. We are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing presence of gang activity. There is a drug house about 50 yards from my house, and drugs are sold in the ally behind my house. I hate how gang-bangers all hang out on their front porch trying to look intimidating. I hate having to worry about being robbed when I walk to the corner store (which almost happened to me in January. they pointed a gun at me and demanded my money, but I fought back and yelled robbery and they ran away). I hate having them stare me down when I walk past. I hate when they give threating jesters to me or my girlfriend. I hate when they loiter in parking lots waiting for the opportunity to sell drugs or commit other crimes like muggings. I hate the fact that they bring guns and violence to our otherwise friendly environment. I hate how I just drove by them minding my own business and some thug made threatning hand signals. I hate how they are blatantly disrespectful in general (playing loud offensive music for everyone to hear) I hate how they think that the laws and common courtesy don't apply to them. I hate when people try to intimidate me for no reason. I hate that they think that they can send my neighborhood to hell. I hate seeing them*deleted*ily strut down the sidewalk acting all macho. I hate them. We currently have a few petitions going around the neighborhood asking the alderman to address the issue and close the drug houses. I am not alone in this, and the whole neighborhood has noticed the increasing impact of gang activity in our community. I miss living in my hometown in the woods of northern MN. I also hate the fact that I live in a non-DP state and that if one of those worms killed my girl or myself they would not face the needle. Sorry for the rant, but its cathartic.
« Last Edit:Today at 1:54am by Agaveman »

Hey Agave,

ok just dunno where to start replying to ya thread but i´ll try...i know a bit about gangs so i´ll try to tell you some things:
you say you hate how gang-bangers are sitting on their front porch trying to look intimidating: i can tell ya they not trying to look intimidating to scare people off..you FEEL intimidated by that..ok....them guys just have a certain look the way the dress or get tattoed or they way they look in general, no need to feel intimidated by their looks; if they wanted to intimidate you they´d do it other ways....i guess you might interprete their looks a bit wrong..its just LOOKS..like rappers have their typical looks, or punks, or rockabillys etc.....
you hate them staring at ya when ya walk past...just ignore it..they just observing everybody since they rarely trust people and just feel better obeserving..that doesnt mean they stare ya down..just dont stare back, actually its not important if they stare again ya just FEEL threatened by them staring at you..honestly what did ya or ya girl do to make them threaten ya with gestures..ususally they dont do it just for fun...
another thing is who tells you they´re selling drugs or commit other crimes while loitering on parking lots and stuff..is that what ya know or just an assumption? and about the music: be honest ..how many young people love to hear loud music in their cars..thats not only a gang member thing....maybe u just see too much of a thrreat in them and their behavior just cuz u hate them in general or have prejudice?? i can tell ya what..i never had ANY trouble with any gang although i got to know SOME..i guess i didnt reply to all parts of your thread but i´m very willing to if ya wish me to...ask me whatever ya want to.....as i said i know a bit about gangs and i can surely tell ya things...ya can also PM me if ya want to.....
always
Mo-DAWG
P.S: please dont get me wrong on anything in this post..i´m not judgemental about anything...i just think that some things might be avoidable if there is knowledge about the "other side"

[gill]

Injector,
OK, this is a fair post. I understand your concerns. We all want to live in a peaceful society and this needless intimidation is disgusting. You get it anywhere. Try writing to your local council expressing your concerns and fears, and your alarm that they should be carrying guns, protect your property with alarms or dogs. I always carry a rape alarm with me. If someone attacks me, I just pull it, it's so loud it scares the attackers off. Concentrate on your protection and safety rather than on hate. These gang members are on a status. Their efforts to intimidate you are immature. Avoid eye contact with them, ignore them as much as possible, and take measures to protect yourself. Gill. x