Posted on 06/26/2005 1:31:53 AM PDT by Pro-Bush
Gangs are as old as America itself and a part of our historical and popular culture. However, fueled by the global nature of the drug trade, gangs are increasingly international operations, with many of the largest and most vicious gangs operating in America hailing from South America. With the infrastructure in place to move and distribute drugs from across the border, the danger exists that they will use their network to, for the right price, traffic terrorists and weapons into the country. For the first time, gangs are presenting a growing threat not only to our personal safety, but to our national security. Since combating gangs will ultimately require a strong local effort, it is essential that Americans learn about the threat and demand strong action from all levels of their government.
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Like gangs, international terrorists derive much of their money from the drug trade. The terrorists who engineered the Madrid bombings were involved in trafficking. And just as rival gangs in the United States have put aside old rivalries to maximize drug profits, there is a growing danger that international terrorist groups will target gangs as potential allies as a source for protection, transportation, money, and weapons. After all, why wouldn't two groups — one working on greed and the other working off of hatred — collaborate to further their goals?
The seed network already exists to facilitate this organization. Gangs increasingly have international roots. Called "supergangs" by law enforcement officials, these gangs often rely on the network of associates outside the United States (often from their home country) for drugs and money laundering. The El Salvadorian gang Mara Salvatrucha — or MS-13 — has over 80,000 members in Central America and a rapidly rising presence in the United States.
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On the Gangs' side:
STEPHAN YAGMAN, Civil Rights Attorney
TOM HAYDEN, former FONDA husband
ANTONIO VILLAGEROSA, next L.A. Mayor
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It was a good show. Nothing too new, but a well done story by Newt.
Turn the marines loose on them.
Watching it now. So far it has been pretty good.
Including any American citizens who might be so stupid as to work for them. It is a National Security problem.
The Gitmo guys look brighter than these home boys!
Better yet, let government run the gangs...
Helluva idea!!
Better yet, let government run the gangs...>>>>>>>
They already do.....The Senate Gang, The House of Representatives Gang, The ATF Gang, The IRS Gang, the list is endless!
Well of course the gangs will have every right to organize gang unions to champion the rights of those who work in the gang industry.
They have certainly effected the quality of life in my neigborhood. After five broken windows and stolen items witnessed by by neighbors, and reported by the police to in the hands of Mexican Mafia members I decided to play the Mexcican Mafia a vist, reminding them that I know where they live also and if I felt the need to return i would not feel the need to knock either since we have become so close.
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