I'd say its a little bit of racial targeting mixed in with a bunch of one-sided propaganda from the media, but I guess that's just how they operate. TV, newspapers, and almost any other source of news these days like to focus on the paranoia of life, rather than the positive things that happen, which I believe happen in greater numbers than negative scenarios like gang violence. The media spins a negative light on alot of issues, and consistently overblows newspieces to add money-making sensationalism. It's sad, but society thrives on dramatic incidences like this. If I can remember correctly, only about one out of every 10 papers prints the front-page with a heart-warming or positive story.
As for the incident itself, I've seen Asian gang members come and go, and I'm really not surprised. It doesn't take alot to p*ss these guys off, especially when they're trying to impress their fellow members. But for those of you safeguarding your house and walking around with pepper spray, RELAX! Anyone who lives in ANY city should know streets smarts, and as long as you do, you're doing yourself a favor by avoiding these kinds of things! It is so rare to be in the wrong place at the wrong time with regards to something like this, anyone who becomes perpetually scared over it is overreacting.
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