drive by shootings, page-14

As an old Bankstown boy I can say you are spot on Rabbito.

Particularly about a weak Government, any attempt to address this seriously is howled down as racist.

Ethic gangs and enclaves are not limited to Australia but we do little to provide an a path for migrants to become proud Australians.

The Cronulla riots were 25 years in the making and what should have been a protest was taken over by drunken rednecks.

Back in my day the youth of the refugees from lebanon and vietnam were not exactly welcomed by the youth of the day, and I am pretty sure that was part of the problem.

The old punch up took a serious turn with the introduction of the knife (seen a guy run through in Bankstown Square)

Anyway guns knives its now engrained. to fix it you'll need a cultural change and new laws and penalties.

Carry a knife - 1 year in jail
Carry a gun - three years in jail

Police powers to stop search and sweep with metal detectors.

New laws for 12 to 17 year olds.

That would be a good start.

Of course the bikes have kept up with the jones.

Oscar