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Inaction
INACTION
How Lack of Communication Breeds Gangsterism
an open letter to the South Asian Community & the Community At Large of Metro Vancouver
by Mani Amar
It is not the inability to take action, but instead it is the comfort found in inaction that has truly plagued the South Asian community of Metro Vancouver in regards to youth and gang violence.
A community that has thrived in so many aspects continues to be befallen by lack of communication. This lack of communication extends beyond the boundaries of families. It has taken its toll on how effectively law enforcement can perform their duties and continues to put innocent and non-innocent lives at risk for serious injury or even death.
Since early March, over 30 shootings have occurred in Surrey & North Delta. More than half are suspected to belong to a turf war between two rival gangs. It is prudent to note that these young men are far from being involved in organized crime. This so called gang war is linked to low-level drug trafficking, tit-for-tat brazen shootings, and the desperate showcase of bravado.
KRPI 1550AM Sher-E-Punjab Interview
With the recent influx of gangland activity in Metro Vancouver and specifically Surrey, BC, I’ve decided to once again reach out and bring awareness about the issue.
Thank you to Kiran Aulakh for the great interview and ongoing support.
More to come…
mani
In self-reflection; I can honestly say all that is good in my life has been a direct result of my artistic expression. Be it through writing poetry, prose, or philosophy, through painting or photography, or through filmmaking, art saved my life and it can save yours.
