for clarity; I know Hadley, and I personally do not believe he is either advocating, condoning, promoting and/or glorifying gang-banging.

He is a man who is “out to make waves” in our youth today. Someone who cares about the future of our generation.

I personally do not like gangs but have many friends who were or are in gangs. The reason I don’t like gangs is because many good friends have passed and many great families have been torn about because of it. But I agree with Hadley that not all gang activity is completely negative.

I am also completely aware it’s an element surrounding us in every area of our beloved city. but we need to focus on a more serious issue at hand. we should ask, why youngsters are drawn to joining gangs instead of immediately ostracizing them from society simply cuz they chose a gang by default.

as far as the writing goes, I love gang writing. some of the best fonts and calligraphic characteristics have come from gang writing.

my two cents