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Originally posted by Mean Mr. Mustard@Feb 9 2005, 09:10 PM
I don't agree 100% with racial profiling, but at the same time it must be recognized that gangs which consist of minorities are at the root of a large number of the different stabbings, and drive by murders that have happened in Calgary in the past few years. If you want evidence look up to our neighbors to the north where they have seen an epidemic (and I don't use the word lightly) of asian gang activity in the past 10 years.
If you are looking for statistics which show this is a problem, here are some from Correctional Services of Canada.
Here is a quote from Criminal Intelligence Service of Canada
" AOC will continue to pose a major threat in Canada through its multiple, sophisticated criminal activities, its significant criminal influence in many areas across the country and its supply of illicit drugs to other organized crime groups." [AOC=Asian Organized Crime].
" A number of AOC networks across the country are involved in sophisticated, high-level criminal activities, particularly the importation and distribution of cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamine and the large-scale cultivation and distribution of marihuana within Canada and to the U.S."
"Violence continues to be a regular occurrence within AOC groups. In Calgary and Edmonton, competition between AOC groups for control of the illicit drug trade has resulted in murders, numerous drive-by shootings and assaults."
There is a problem whether you want to turn your back to it or not. Vickers is in the business of making money.... if you didn't feel safe at a club then would you go, the answer is likely no. I will try digging up some more info from members of the VICE and Anti-gang unit that I talked to. But make no mistake about it there is a problem with AOC.
Rouge your quotes there were a bit out of line... if a group of them... it obviously wasn't a racist comment... If I say a group of white guys pull up and then I state that they were able to get into the club, does me refering to them as they indicate that I hate white people?
That being said it should be based on resonable suspicion that an individual is part of a gang. If the suspicion arises then pound sand is all I would say.
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My quotes weren't out of line. They were his.
You provided ample evidence that "AOC" is an issue here in Calgary. It can't be disputed. Of course it can't be disputed that white people in Calgary are responsible for more crime than any one visible minority. How loud would the uproar be in this town if some prominent businessman refused service to white people because some white people are criminals? My guess it would be pretty loud.