Gangs of New Zealand
As I drove down to the Mad Butcher in Onehunga, I came across two Tribesmen gang members who hold a significant presence in communities such as mine. I feel as though these gangs such as Black Power, Tribesmen and the Killer Bees degrade communities and bring a number of negative amenities like crime. Everyone knows that gangs such as these are bad, but no one really knows how to get rid of them as they hold such a strong grip on youth and the unemployed. Therefore I believe we must look at the root of the problem and stop role models who glorify gang affiliations, which younger generations may see as cool. Younger gang members have gone from small time thugs to career criminals and end up participating in organised crime such as the drug trade with methamphetamine and assault.
This is unacceptable and degrades communities a tremendous amount to the point where some are held ransom by their local gangs. Intimidation and violence usually results from the presence of these groups, and no one likes seeing the Armed Offenders down their local road. Therefore we must deal with this issue directly and stop taking such a light stance when trying to rid our communities of these individuals and groups.
Ideas from: (Police Association: 2007. Available: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0707/S00115.htm)
Video from Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOWF6eIVqqI
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