Race Not A Factor

I have to agree with the LAPD on this one that most
of the cities homicides have been either black on black
or latino on latino. The homicides that have been committed
between races have been blown up by the media coverage
that they get. I live in a latino neighborhood and the two
rival gangs here have been keeping the local funeral homes busy.


Has racial hatred between African Americans and Latinos played a role in this year's rise in Los Angeles killings? Absolutely not, LAPD officials said earlier this week as they cited an analysis and statistics of the more than 90 people who have been slain so far this year. As has long been the case, the vast majority of homicide victims were likely to have been killed by someone of their own race or ethnic group, according to the survey (read to the end for the stats).

The statistics and statements by Police Chief William J. Bratton have not swayed many African American leaders and residents. Betty Pleasant, who writes the Soulvine Column for the Wave papers, echoed the feelings of many who say their concerns are being ignored as Bratton and others downplay the role of race in the killings of blacks.

I’m certain that he’s sitting up in Parker Center earnestly believing I am inflaming a situation that could make his job of keeping the peace that much harder. I can’t help that. It is what it is regardless of what he says it is. I’m not "taking on the chief," I’m taking on what the chief said, if that makes any sense.

-- Jesus Sanchez

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