“Gangs exist when there are lots of empties in a person, in family, in community. It points out how we need to do more to bring real art, passions, teachings, caring, and resources into the emptiness of young peoples' lives.” NeedsPersonsArtRealYoungPassionCommunityTeachingResourcesCaringEmptinessGang Author:Luis J. Rodriguez
“We need more leaders among our gente - more teachers, politicians, businesspeople, organizers, and such. Turn the energy that many young people are putting into "war" and "death" and put it into life and true justice.” PeopleNeedsWarYoungTurnsEnergyJusticeLeaderTeacherPoliticianOrganizerTrue JusticeWar And Death Author:Luis J. Rodriguez
“Men need to be strong, but not bullies. They need to know how to not get emotionally lost in situations, but not be cold and emotionless. They need to know the full variety of emotions as well as thinking and acting. Not just the most limited ways of doing things.” ThinkingKnowsMenWayNeedsWellsLostStrongActingEmotionSituationKnow HowColdVarietyBully Author:Luis J. Rodriguez
“We [people] all need each other. Gangs do try to fill that void - but they can't do what healthy, balanced, and coherent families and communities can do. Let's strengthen our core relationships from the start - and all the way through a young person's life. This is the best way to avoid the growth of deadly and crime-involved gangs.” PeopleWayNeedsTryingPersonsYoungGrowthCan DoCommunityCrimeInvolvedHealthyCoreBest WayVoidBalancedGang Author:Luis J. Rodriguez
