tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post3165034993575230267..comments2024-03-28T10:26:20.408-04:00Comments on Ponderings on a Faith Journey: Gangs in Lompoc -- Finding SolutionsRobert Cornwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04581876323110725024noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-3639368646129329652007-06-27T17:18:00.000-04:002007-06-27T17:18:00.000-04:00I don't live in a big city so it is hard to relate...I don't live in a big city so it is hard to relate to this, but I do think this is a core issue in our society. The point is that we as a society don't do a good job dealing with the violence that results from lack of education and poverty. We can't try to solve this in Iraq when we are not doing a good job here in the U.S. It seems to me like it is the same problem. When there is economic injustice and a lack of quality services and education, then violence always follows.<BR/><BR/>I think this will continue around the globe until we realize that it is the responsiblity of all of us that prosper as a result of our economic systems to be proactive about ending injustice in all places before the violence starts. We should use our own inner cities and other high gang-membership areas as a prototype for solving this problem around the globe. The answer is NOT to beat down violence with more violence. The answer is to provide clear alternative ways of living that are within reach for these people..Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15978997781556741350noreply@blogger.com