Crime and Gangs
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7/16/2007
I have lived in Santa Rosa for many years after living in New England and the South. The crime is not as bad as other parts of the county especially for a city of this size. However, the gang problem is a result of so many wineries bringing hundreds of Mexican (Legal and Illegal) citizens in our area. Their children and their culture glorifies the Macho attitude which in turn make the gang problem worse. Also, with the local climate in California of not hurting anyone's feelings and social workers adding to mix of creating every program under the sun, it is like dry brush feeding a fire. What is lacking is a zero tolerance program. However, because they will feel racist, that will never take place so the gang problems will increase because of politicians either ignorance or cowardice to act like a leader. There definitely should be a hefty tax put on these agriculuture companies that pollute an area with immigrants because of the burden they add to the cities and local towns. In the 80's this was not the case in Santa Rosa and the 90s with increase of wineries the gang problems became a problem and have increased. However, once we get a leader who has the strenght to give muscle behind the police force with absolute zero tolerance for gang children and their PARENTS
Abhd | Santa Rosa, CA