JUST A THOUGHT - ON HOW DEALING WITH DRUGS, KNIFE AND GUN CRIMES, IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERYBODY, AND NOT JUST A 'LAW ENFORCEMENT PROBLEM.' THE END......

Probably the worst thing anybody can do for anybody, or a people, is to tell them that their fate is in the hands of others. That they/we cannot do more to gain control over their/our fate. That racism and poverty are holding them/us back. And then to perpetuate those explanation for their disadvantage. This is not what should be being preached to the black and minority ethnic populations of our neighbourhoods, our villages, our towns and our cities. The message should be one of self-empowerment, of empowering people. By telling our fellow citizens, of whatever ethnicity, religious persuasion and cultural affiliations, that your/our fate lies in our own hands and intellect. And our ability and capacity to engage with and cooperate with others to achieve desirable changes. We need to 'disown' and hold to account people who commit serious crimes and hold them to account, appropriately for their ages, and irresp...