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Thats cheered me up I was thinking of going there next year to see the Camarillo air show and take in some sights, but I had something else in mind rather than turf war shoot outs.
The main reason why I choose to never live in a big city and why I have no desire to go to the **** hole of LA.
Thats cheered me up I was thinking of going there next year to see the Camarillo air show and take in some sights, but I had something else in mind rather than turf war shoot outs.
What kills me is the reaction to the Police. There's bitchin when they pull someone over for broken tailgates (as in one of the blogs) and then scream when they're not there to stop the murders. Its crazy!
Philly is getting bad in places. On pace to record the most murders in a decade. Very select areas I go to anymore.
I hate to say this as I'm in no way a racists but its a culture of violence that they feed upon. The neighborhood pushes that you don't snitch and when something happens, they clam up. And then complain the Police aren't doing anything. You should hear the cries in the Philadelphia Mayor's race where one of the canidates suggested "Stop and Frisk". What an uproar.
I work with alot of Police and they're frustrated with how they're percieved and cautious when doing their job. Doesn't help reduce crime.
While Camarillo is a nice show and I am sure you would enjoy it, Chino is the show not to miss, in May.
The main reason why I choose to never live in a big city and why I have no desire to go to the **** hole of LA.
Most corrupt police department in North America? Where did you read that?
And for the record, I have lived in California for 20 years now and have yet to see a spider than big. The biggest spider I ever saw was in the Middle East.
I think you will find street gangs have existed in most major US cities for a number of years. It's like anywhere other large city, there are good and bad neighborhoods.
Plus, where else but LA can you give a big star the finger!Yes, I have done that! I won't say who, but the dumbass stepped right in front of my car and I had to slam on the brakes. I gave him the finger after he gave that look like "You have to stop for me, I'm a star".
There were several officers indicted for corruption about 15 years ago for shaking down gangs. There were also officers convicted of violating people's rights, excessive force, and tampering with evidence. All in all, the LAPD is no more corrupt than any large North American police department, just more in the lime light.I don't remember where I read it... I just remember reading that the LAPD was the most corrupted police department in North America.
The street gangs of today cannot be compared to the "mafia" of many years ago. The street gangs today want noterity, respect and make their presence known. The old mafia was stealthy, low key and avoided the limelight. The old mafia was run more like a business. Gang bangers today think they fit the same mold, but they are nothing more than uneducated lowlifes.I know, I was refering to "street gangs" as we currently know them. It all started in LA a few years back. But of course, there was "older gangs" like the Italian Mafia who were mostly on the East coast (Chicago being the most famous Mafia city).