The Toronto Star had a fascinating piece from 2006 about gang life in Toronto. One successful drug dealer said the teens he sees are uncontrollable. "It’s going to be very hard to reach them," he said. "Somebody has got to create more programs for kids. They’ve got to keep them busy. They’ve got to teach [...]
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The root of gang violence
Sean Shaw writes about Mayor Don Atchison’s recent comments on gang violence. To suggest that gang violence in Saskatoon is near the point of “drive-by shootings” is irresponsible on a number of fronts. First and foremost, such a statement plays on the fears of safety that many Saskatoon residents have. Secondly, it grossly overblows the [...]
