Argus Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 An interesting interview in Macleans with LAPD (former NYPD) Chief William Bratton. Bratton talks about the uselessness of political correctness in combating violent gangs, and says the Toronto police should go after Jamaican gangs, and not be concerned about accusations of racial bias. I was a bit startled that Macleans would allow a suggestion that 80% of criminal gangs in Toronto were Jamaican. Macleans: So you know a little bit about our city? You know about our problems? A 27-per-cent increase in the number of homicides from 1995 to today. A Boxing Day slaying where a 15-year-old innocent bystander was gunned down during a gang shootout on a major shopping street. Can I tell you -- it would be nice if you were our police chief. Bratton: Well, thank you. Tell me, the gang violence that you are experiencing, what is the racial or ethnic background of the gangs? Macleans: That's a refreshingly blunt question. Some say it may be as high as 80 per cent Jamaican. But no one knows for sure, because people here don't like to talk about that. Bratton: You need to talk about it. It's all part of the issue. If it's Jamaican gangs that are committing the crimes, well then, go after the Jamaican gangs. And don't be afraid to go after them because they're black. That's the last thing you need to be concerned with. Macleans Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
cybercoma Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 Well no crap. All of this tip-toe bs is what's killing people. You know what, if it's 80% Jamaican gangs committing these homicide.....then this isn't rocket science, you go after the Jamaican gangs. What's wrong with that!? Quote
Wilber Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 Terrific article. Nice to hear someone tell it like it is without pandering to any segment of society for a change. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
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