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| Gang control funds sought |
| By Sacramento Bee |
| Published: 10/23/2007 |
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CALIFORNIA - Another anti-crime initiative is about to hit the streets on its way to the California ballot, this time targeting street gangs and setting aside nearly $1 billion for local law enforcement to fight them. State Sen. George Runner and his wife, Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, both R-Lancaster, submitted the initiative Monday to the attorney general's office for review. They're hoping to qualify the measure for the November 2008 ballot. "It's time to solve the gang problem," Sen. Runner said at a press conference outside the downtown Sacramento County courthouse. "It's time to send a message to gang members and street thugs that Californians have had it and their violent crimes and lawless ways must end." Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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Coming from a gang infested area of town, I know what it feels like to go to the local park and find nothing but bangers, slanger, and smokers. I would have given anything to go to the park and join a pop warner football team or league basketball, or anysport. We should look into investing into community programs as much as Law Enforcement. Give a kid alternatives and be surprised what they choose.