It is probably some sort of masochism that forces me to read his column, but also it is an attempt to familiarize myself with how the media might be influencing public opinion.
Today, I read his column about the gang injunctions, which basically supports harsh crackdowns on gangs. The unfortunate affect on this, is that harsh crackdowns don’t get at the larger underlying issues which contribute to gang activity.
This is of course, Nevius’s style.
He repeatedly fails to give community organizations a balanced and fair chance to speak for themselves, and in the meantime rallies the population of San Francisco that is looking for simple solutions and gives them ‘a voice.’
I gave a little cheer for Chris Daly, who, as Nevius made sure to include at the end of today’s column, told Nevius that he had no comment for him.
And maybe I should follow Daly’s example, as well as many community organizations example, and not to engage either.
Nevius claims he wants dialogue, but he doesn’t exactly facilitate a good space for it. You can’t repeatedly disrespect the community organizations and then admonish them for not engaging in your childish debates.
In the meantime, for a somewhat more inclusive background of the issue, check out Dan Verel’s coverage of the gang injunctions:
San Francisco Bay Guardian : Article : Injunction dysfunction
San Francisco Bay Guardian : Article : Defying the injunction
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