Sure it can, but let's leave that and look at time.
Gangs have always been a part of urban culture.
I have not stats, nor do I need any to show that although gang violence has been a staple of the theme, it's not always been as lethal. The objectives have changed over time. It was once enough for most to inflict serious injury, not execution.
Anecdotally you can find instances to the contrary, but you cannot ignore the change in the gang culture. Or some of the other changes that I have mentioned that are post depression.
Yes, murder rates are down recently, but that reflects better economic circumstances and some other successes.
It's my belief that government often causes unintended results when it tries to control social ills.
I think we can make a case that this has indeed happened. It is certainly well worth posing this argument.
Unfortunately for me, I may be a bit ahead of the curve on this. But I take that risk responsibly.
They are right..it says there right in the Constitution...er..wait a minute I thought???...I dont see it...??? ....never mind. Ignance is bliss I guess.