| Banyon,
What I was getting at (and I admit that I did a poor job of expressing what I wanted to say) is that I wish the PD and SO would take a "harder line" to squelch gang activity. Believe me, it's not a slam to the officers, but rather to the commissions that sign their checks (city or county). I have nothin' but respect for the men who serve the citizens everyday (I'm an ex-cop myself). But the enforcement of those laws is also served by reinforcement from the city/county fathers. They can direct the funds, if available, to focus more thouroughly on this prevailing problem. Citizen input will also go a long way to help the Departments make a difference. That's where you and I (and all of us) come in.
You weren't the only one confused by my choice of a word. When I reread it myself, I was confused too! Thanks for pointing it out and giving me a chance to clarify. |