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[quote=Anonymous]It's disturbing that the principal is refusing to take action. The police are also being bureaucratic about this. Of course they know there is a gang problem. I commend the Post for shining a light on this and forcing the authorities to take action. Even if the authorities do develop a will to fight this, it won't be easy.

It's likely that many of the gang members are citizens. It's not just a matter of deporting them. The schools needs to be sure they don't go to the opposite extreme and start harassing students for wearing the wrong color or accidentally talking to a gang member like other schools have done. And potential gang members need serious help. Part of an effective anti gang initiative is making sure there are resources for the community, and alternatives to gangs, jobs programs, etc.

If students don't feel like the community at large cares about them, and they don't see any action taken against the current gang members, they are much more likely to drift towards who they see as being in charge. (being prodded with death threats doesn't make the choice any more pleasant) [/quote]

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