CH> Excellent topic, Tom.  What do you think about a "Task Force" 
CH> strategy whereby the task force would move into such an area before 
CH> the gang has a chance to take over?  The task force could organize 
CH> and inform the citizens while taking police action to discourage the 
CH> gang members.
RB> So, basically, the police would just be another gang,
RB> starting things out with  an adversarial, aggressive
RB> attitude? Sounds horrible, but *very* feasible. 
My suggestion would be allowing every adult in the area
to carry a concealed weapon.  Let the gang know that
they are in danger if the try to commit a crime.
                      Remember:  Freedom isn't Free!
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