Not stiff enough. These are killings for profit nothing more, they're fighting for territory and for underground business. These are rational kids making a decision to take out their competitors or threats to their profit. Any and I mean any gang related crimes that involve a weapon should be a minimum 20 years without possibility of parole. Right now with these gangs, going to jail is almost a badge of honor it gives them automatic credibility.
Gang violence in this country are getting out of control, we have to focus on deterrence and community safety first.
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