The mythical beast "free-market capitalism" could never exist. The handful of haves require bureaucrats to defend their stuff, or we the have-nots would just take it.
The gang members don't worry me as much as the fact that many of these young folks who are engaging in house to house urban combat, with varying degrees of mental distress, will likely be able to walk on as the cops of the future.
Greetings from a long-time lurker who finally broke down and registered so I can see the pretty pictures. There's so much information here, it may be awhile before I need to ask a stupid question.