These "thugs" as some have called them, are only a product of their environment and upbringing. I don't consider them "thugs", but lost children looking for ANY form of acceptance/family. Unfortunately, gang life is what some kids turn to b/c of their desire to belong to something. These kids need our help, not a slap in the face. I fault the parents for their lack of parental guidance. We need to make sure our foundation is solid (financially, emotionally, spiritually, etc) before we bring innocent children into this world. But since these kids are here, we have to look forward and provide a venure/out for these kids. What they see day in and day out does not paint a bright future for many. They fall victim to their circumstance/environment b/c they don't see any other way. It's sad and unfortunate.