According to Pasadena Now, Pasadena/Altadena Vision 20/20, described as a "coalition of citizens and officials concerned about gang violence in Pasadena and Altadena," will hold a press conference at 1 PM today on the grounds of Pasadena City Hall to address gang violence in the area.
What this press conference hopes to accomplish is a little hard to divine at this point: Pasadena Now quotes organizer Tony Massengale:
Violence is bad. Check.
However, Altadena Sheriff Capt. Roosevelt Blow sent out an email this morning saying that Altadena law enforcement had not been invited to the conference. Pasadena Now reports that Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard has been invited but can't attend, and that Pasadena police "are aware that the press conference is happening Monday." Check out Stephanie Mojica's story for the details.
UPDATE 4 PM: Pasadena Now has a story about this afternoon's rally. Tom Hubbard reports that about 50 people attended.
Snow said…
And there are likely elements of social dysfunction in this problem, but there is research piling up pointing to biologic malfunctions as well:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090605123237.htm
Just a teaser – “Boys who carry a particular variation of the gene Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA), sometimes called the “warrior gene,” are more likely not only to join gangs but also to be among the most violent members and to use weapons, according to a new study from The Florida State University that is the first to confirm an MAOA link specifically to gangs and guns.”
Monday, June 08, 2009 at 01:38 PM
APC said…
That is baloney. The breakdown of the family is the cause for the gang problem. If women procreated with men who had the RESPONSIBILITY GENE, ya know the ones that plan on sticking around, working everyday, discipling their children and giving them affection – gangs would go away.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Ramon said…
Gotta love those self-appointed so-called community “leaders” calling for stop the violence rallies. Just a bunch of hot air. Where are they when these gangbangers are being raised by single moms with several other kids with different loser fathers.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 10:14 AM