In my old stomping grounds of Aspen Hill, MD - about a block from where I used to live - a gang banger was stabbed after he encountered other gang members and they exchanged signs. Apparently his was the wrong sign and he's now in "extremely grave condition". Call me callous, but if he's a gang member I'm not wishing him well.
It has gotten so bad that back in November an MS-13 gang member, Hector Mauricio Hernandez, shot up a bus in the community killing a 14-year-old honor student and wounding another 14 and 15-year-old. The three wounded were not in a gang and Hernandez shot indiscriminately into the rear of the bus.
At a recent press conference the Police Chief, J. Thomas Manger (seen above receiving an award from the illegal alien community), sounded like a freakin' idiot stating that the gangs are targeting each other because they have a "mutual hatred". Wow really? This guy must be a brainiac.
The real cause of the increase is that Chief Manger and county officials have made Montgomery a "sanctuary county" over decades. Illegal aliens join gangs roam free among the citizens threatening, attacking and generally causing mayhem. And in interviews officials and Chief Manger sound like they aren't really concerned about it.
In the most intelligent quote in the article below, Brad Botwin founder of Help Save Maryland said this regarding the increasing gang violence.
“What a shock, I’m falling out of my chair”
I laughed and laughed, because apparently Botwin is the only one that can truly see what is occurring while the leaders in Montgomery County keep playing games with the issues of gangs like MS-13 and illegal immigration. When questioned on what the police were going to do about gangs Chief Manger declined to comment saying it was too confidential for public discussion. Well judging by his past record his solution is probably along the lines of "dodge and move" whenever questioned about it and avoid actually do anything worthwhile.
I mean after all bleeding hearts may call him a racist for cracking down on gang bangers who happen to be Hispanic. In their eyes it is OK for people to be violent, threaten and kill people as long as they are Hispanic. To these racists, posing as bleeding hearts, being Hispanic instantly means you have family values and a unique culture that is superior. You are a "protected class". Also according to these "bleeding hearts" Hispanics are just too stupid to do anything right and therefore should be given a pass on everything wrong they do - even if that includes murder and violence.
Washington Examiner
Botwin said Manger and the county’s elected officials had made the county so inviting to illegal immigrants that it was an attractive place for violent gang members as well.
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Manger said he didn’t know how many Hispanic gang members were illegal immigrants
Does it matter if gang members are illegal aliens or if illegal aliens are gang members? Does it matter if a gang member commits a violent crime or not? Apparently so according to Manger. As for most other thinking people being an illegal alien is a crime. Being a gang member is a crime. The "violent" portion is irrelevant.
Manger said the larger Hispanic gangs “are all over the county,” but the majority of gang activity occurs in Wheaton and Silver Spring.
There are about 40 active gangs in Montgomery County with 1,150 members, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office.
Good to see the police chief is doing his job... doing his job in favor of the gangs and the criminal element in the community, not for the law abiding working people.
Tipped by: Brian Ledbetter at Snapped Shot
TEACHING THE VALUES OF PEACE
By: Mike (Ali) Raccoon Eyes Kinney
As a Cherokee Native American Activist and a former member of the Richmond California Violence Prevention Movement, I have seen close to 515 homicides in the City of Richmond from 2001 to the present.
The declaration of a 'war on violence' by the Richmond city government was not the panacea, instead it failed miserably.
I have often stated in town hall meetings and on television, the best way to win the 'war on violence' in Richmond is to 'TEACH THE VALUES OF PEACE'.
In the killing fields of Richmond, most of the victims of homicides are youth or young adults. Teaching the values of peace begins with our youth and young adults. From a Native perspective, winning the war on violence begins in the home with a strong, spiritual belief and value system.
We believe that Creator made all generations, past, present and those of the future, holy people. This is what our Elders teach us from the time we are born.
Our families and Elders teach our young people that they must tear away the images and stereotypes that mainstream society has placed upon them as Native peoples.
Violence and killing is not traditional in Native culture, it is a learned behavior from mainstream society.
We teach our youths not to attack, punish or beat themselves up for crimes that they have never committed in regards to racism. Our Elders and families teach our young people to have good self-esteem, self-worth and self-value, for as the original holy people this was Creators plan.
Native people know that it is both family and community responsibility to teach the values of peace to our young people.
We teach our young people honesty and accountability concerning violence. It begins with accepting responsibility for self and acknowledging any past use of violence.
Admitting any wrongdoing, communicating openly and truthfully to renounce the use of violence in the future places our youth on the right path. We place a heavy emphasis that all life is sacred.
The final lesson in teaching the values of peace is quite simple. It is helping young people understand their relationship to others and all things in Creation.
Be responsible for your role, act with compassion and respect, and remember ALL LIFE IS SACRED. Native culture is prevention!
Mike (Ali) Raccoon Eyes Kinney
Posted by: Mike (Ali) Raccoon Eyes Kinney on August 3, 2009 10:47 AM
