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Old 08-20-2004, 01:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
Pearl Harbor
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Re: Urban Slums: A Breeding Ground for Gang Violence

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Originally Posted by Tombstone
Great question! I'm afraid to touch this one. I'm curious to see what plazul has to say on this topic.

Riddle me this:

1. Why do many people *successfully escape the slums?
2. Why are there a great number of very successful folks who make it out and go on to lead productive lives?
3. Why is this misery concentrated in very distinct areas?

I'm inferring one main thing. I'll post my "I'm sure it'll be controversial answer" a little later today. Back to work I go!
I'll take a bite at this one. Are you referring to education?

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