Attack on family in Compton latest incident in wave of anti-black violence

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

If ya move to da ghetto, you'll find out what it's like in da ghetto.

I left North Hollywood in 2001 after having lived there for a decade because I had 2 stray bullets in my bedroom ceiling. I wouldn't want to live in L.A., Chicago, or any other cess pool.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

If ya move to da ghetto, you'll find out what it's like in da ghetto.I left North Hollywood in 2001 after having lived there for a decade because I had 2 stray bullets in my bedroom ceiling. I wouldn't want to live in L.A., Chicago, or any other cess pool.

I don't always agree with people's POV on here, but the statement in bold, is exactly what I've been saying about guns in the hood. All the people that claim giving everyone a right to carry a gun doesn't know what it is like to live somewhere getting shot is a hard reality.

[Harsh_77 718]

And maybe they banned mentally ill people. Fact remains that they took 7K guns off the streets and crime dropped significantly. There goes the more guns = more safety nonsense pushed by the gun nuts. It's BS.

Most poster know here whatever u don't agree u would claim it as BS.

Tell me why did media not cover all the incidents that happen right after sandy where gun was used to protect lives?

As you would only believe the media and media tells u guns are bad u get on bandwagon guns are bad...

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Happy and safe Angeleno here! I've been here almost five years and experienced ZERO crime. I've seen a cop or two slapping people in cuffs, but anything else? Nope. Last year LA was America's safest large city. Does crime happen here? You betcha! But it isn't "Welcome to the Jungle" here, in many, many places. I'm not a moron or a hick. I grew up in a city and have only ever lived in cities, with the exception of two lost years in suburbia which I will NEVER repeat. I know how to assess a situation and a neighbourhood. Pretty much every dangerous part of LA is not a place I have any business in anyway. People who have any nous also abide by this. Why would you want to go to Compton for anything when there is so much wonderful stuff elsewhere?

Downtown used to be a no-go area until as recently as a few years ago. Now it's vibrant and full of some the most fantastic restaurants and bars around, with a refreshingly low level of Hollywood douchiness. I go there once a week to meet a friend, and walk around alone at night. I might even move there one day. It isn't sanitised and it has a lot of rough edges, which I happen to like. Other people might get freaked out, but it's by and large safe, well-lit and well-patrolled.

Neighbouring cities like Compton do have a big problem, I won't deny it. And I know people who have been burgled, or had their car broken into. But no more so than people I know in other cities in the US or UK. City life isn't for everyone. If it isn't for you, cool. Honestly, I could do with fewer tourists visiting at times.

The most violent thing I've ever seen in SoCal is two cops tasering a clearly distressed man on a street in Santa Barbara.

Edited January 29, 2013 by the maven

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I learned a new word! Thanks maven.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

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I learned a new word! Thanks maven.

It's all part of the service. I'll send you the bill on the 1st of the month.

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It's all part of the service. I'll send you the bill on the 1st of the month.

I tried very hard to work my new word - nous - into this response but failed.

I plan to withhold payment until I can use it in a sentence.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

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I tried very hard to work my new word - nous - into this response but failed.

I plan to withhold payment until I can use it in a sentence.

You should have had the nous to utilise it successfully.

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You should have had the nous to utilise it successfully.

i haven't paid you yet or i'd demand a refund!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I don't always agree with people's POV on here, but the statement in bold, is exactly what I've been saying about guns in the hood. All the people that claim giving everyone a right to carry a gun doesn't know what it is like to live somewhere getting shot is a hard reality.

Getting shot where I live is a reality. If you break in your neighbors home.

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I tried very hard to work my new word - nous - into this response but failed.

I plan to withhold payment until I can use it in a sentence.

All this time on VJ and I finally learned something

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

All this time on VJ and I finally learned something

You and AJ both. AJ has no use for what he learned, though. Do you?

[Danno 1,228]

I'm thinking they need a "Diversity Parade" like once a year.

Just to remind the folks that their greatest Strength "IS" diversity if they will just embrace it.