Gangs Quote by Carter F. Smith

“Gang members have joined the military since the mid-1800s.”

— Carter F. Smith

“Military Veterans have become gang members since the late 1700s.”

— Carter F. Smith

“The first gang members who joined the military were known as the Hounds, a group of former New York gang members.”

— Carter F. Smith

“Members of every major street gang, outlaw biker, and domestic extremist group have been found in a number of military branches.”

— Carter F. Smith

“Keep in mind that without the law, we’re not a military, just an armed gang that dresses alike.”

— Marko Kloos

“Besides, it ain’t an accident that gangs are made up of young men who have nothing. We value our lives little enough to risk…

— Scott Meyer

I never got into the gangs. Gangs are for followers.

— Edgerrin James

“Here are some reasons kids join gangs. You tell me which might be applicable here.” The list included: looking for a sense of respect…

— Kathryn Shay

My family had been involved in gangs since the 1970s.

— Richard Cabral

“When you get right down to it, militaries are essentially legalized mafias.”

— Michel Templet

And what is needed to prevent them from joining gangs was ample recreation for boys as well as girls, jobs and internships for training…

— Bobby Scott

I came to the U.S. to have opportunities. I saw a lot of people in gangs. I just didn't understand that - you live…

— apl.de.ap