Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Copperline Date:   4/21/2016 10:18:10 PM

It's like what we tried to do during the war on drugs.  We tried to convince farmers in Latin Amrica to grow carrots instead of cocoa because it was more moral to grow carrots.  But that meant nothing to them - they got more money for the cocoa - for them it was not a moral issue, but one of economics, because cocoa put the food on the table and paid the rent.  We wanted them to grasp "self fulfillment" when they were still down at the physical level of Maslow's Law. 

It is true that crime levels are highest in those areas where poverty is the highest. But not everyone who is poor is committing crimes. I believe that committing crimes is more socially acceptable in some cultures than in others.  And wouldn't you agree that black insistence on being called "African American" (when in fact, most of them have never been to Africa and have not have any ties to Africa) and starts groups like "Black Lives Matter".  (well, yes they do, but so do all lives).  They are attempting to create a racial divide.  You do not find Hispanics doing that, which is another group that is no stranger to poverty. 

But knowing that you have been a social work professional, perhaps you have a better view of all of this than I do.