Are Hispanic gangs becoming a growing problem in America ?

Question

Members of a violent Hispanic street gang killed at least three people in south Nashville, shot several more and met often to plan more attacks on rival gangs, according to a federal indictment announced Wednesday.

Thirteen members of the MS-13 gang could face life sentences for the crimes, including a shooting at a Gallatin Pike nightclub and the gunning down of two teenagers on Nolensville Road
District of Tennessee, said the gang members also collected dues to support fellow gang members jailed throughout the United States and Latin America, said.

A monthslong investigation found that members of the small Nashville chapter of the MS-13, many of them in the country illegally, don't seem to be involved in drugs or criminal acts beyond violence, Morford said.http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070111/NEWS03/701110384/1001

Answer 1

in answer to IWannaRevolt.. I live in a small town in the Midwest.. population 8000 and I happen to work for the police dept. the gangs we see are unfortunately all Latin..Norteños, Sur 14, Latin Kings, Latin Jokers, I could go on and on. We had no gang or random violence problems until the Hispanic gangs started to form. You used to be able to sleep with your doors unlocked.. now you can't even leave your car running while running in to buy a soda at the convenience store. Purses stolen out of cars, etc. It is not a racist thing. I myself am married to a Hispanic man (although not the same race as those that are here) It is however a sad truth.

Answer 2

Yes MS-13 is the most dangerous gang in the world.

Answer 3

All gangs, Hispanic and otherwise are becoming a growing problem in America.

Answer 4

I like Hispanic gangs. They help keep the yuppies in L.A. in check. When you see some Hollywood exec in his Boxer get rolled up by a carload of cholos at any given intersection, it's fun to watch the sell-out squirm and pretend he's on his cellphone. The cholos enjoy it too. :)

Answer 5

MS-13, Neta, Latin Kings, Mexican Mafia - these groups are now all through our country. They have been a problem, but with the rising numbers of illegals coming in their numbers are increasing at an alarming rate. It doesn't look to get better any time soon.

Answer 6

Becoming..is an understatement, Hispanic gangs are the most prominant and dangerous. Honestly, not because they are Hispanic, it is just a proven fact. Ofcourse there are other ganngs in the U.S, but they are the most organized.

Answer 7

mara has been getting alot of attention recently and is suposedly right now america's worst gang.

Answer 8

Your ignorance is showing again. Why is it only the hispanic gangs that are the growing problem in America? Oh wait, it's because they're here illegally.

Gangs overall, regardless of their race/ethnic background are dangerous, singling out the hispanics simply because some of the members of that local chapter are here illegally reeks of ignorance and racial profiling. One reason that all gangs are becoming more and more rampant is due to the rise in violent crime ever since Bush took office. He underhandedly cut funding for the police that would increse the number of police on patrol and also the funding for many organizations who work with at-risk people to help them get a better life which they deserve to have to begin with.

Answer 9

Hold it don't paint all of them with one paint of color. Remember, there are not just one type of race that are gangs on this planet. There are all kinds of gangs of color, but gangs in general are a growing problem on earth.

Answer 10

Hispanic gangs are indeed a problem that is getting worse here in America. Our government is not protecting us from illegal aliens so what is the American citizen supposed to do? Obviously we're going to have to protect ourselves.