[Zippy]

Originally Posted by MTVN

And no I'm not saying that being poor is an excuse for crime, I'm saying there's a very clear relationship between the two, poverty and crime are inextricablly linked

My references on this thread are mostly regards VIOLENT crime. That is the real specific worry about black culture. That is more than just about poverty.

There is a cultural leaning towards violence that has nothing to do with the goverment or other outside sources. Its an influence and peer pressure that comes from within black culture itself. It seems they are sucked into a negative way of life at a very young age. Before theyve even had time to start thinking of a career or gaining qualifications.