November 30, 2005

What gang problem?

On Monday afternoon in Charlotte, NC, there was a gang confrontation that resulted in a shooting. But you'd never know it from the news reports.

12 men were "shopping" in the mall. Does anyone believe that, even for a second? It's rare you'll find 2 men shopping at the same time, much less 12. That's a gang, for those of you who need a clue.

There was an argument and a fight. One gang member pulled a gun and fired. Everyone ran away. The one who got shot ran away. When he was admitted to the hospital, the police questioned him -- he is absolutely refusing to name anyone or provide any assistance to the police in the shooting. This IS gang violence.

But in the PC news stories, it's "an altercation." It's a "minor brawl."

Charlotte police have a "Public Information Officer." This officer send other officers to stores "to reassure customers and employees following the incident."

In other words, the police are being dispatched to tell people that there was NOT a gang fight in the mall! George Orwell, how right you were.

Also, for those not familiar with the area, this is a mall where fights and gunfights are actually commonplace. There are a number of gangs that use public transportation to meet at the mall.

In the words of an employee at the mall, "You'll see fights every other day. The guys, they usually take it outside."

Yeah, there's no crime problem in Charlotte. Nice clothes, emperor.

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