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2. Is Kansas City finally admitting to having a gang problem? For over a decade now elected officials and the media have ignored the local gang activity and never linked any of it to the violence. This of course was done to play down how violent this city has become.
3. Being a member of a gang isn't illegal. Saying that they are going to crack down on gang bangers in this city still will require people to commit crimes and witnesses to testify. Are we to believe that the Tips hotline is going to suddenly be ringing off the hook? Give me a freaking break.