Originally Posted By ecdc Dan Rather had an interesting and disturbing report on his show about how, as the military increases recruitment in poor neighborhoods, more gang members are joining the military. While it might straighten some out and give them a new start, others are returning from Iraq and resuming their old ways, only now with more training and access to better weapons than police. He showed photos of gang graffiti showing up on buildings and vehicles...in Iraq of all places. He interviewed gang unit officers who see the problem as growing into a huge threat. Perhaps it really is time for a draft so our military doesn't have to be so desperate about who they recruit. While I know this probably isn't the most pressing issue from the war, it seems like there's dozens of "little" stories out there like this about the consequences of the actions our country has taken.
Originally Posted By thenurmis "kilroy was here" vs the "crips" ? There have always been been a "gang" ideal in the military, be it inspired by the courts, or by peopele looking for a new way. Frankly I would be less concerned about the "bloods" being in the army, than I would with them being in my "hood". Good place for them , and they might learn some good ideals
