It's also because the gang life is glamorized in rap videos and lyrics. The simpletons who watch these videos see themselves with all the cash, cars, boats, dope and beautiful women. In actuality what they will end up is either in prison or dead. What was instilled in most of us growing up by our parents was the value of hard work. Todays thugs being raised by granny since mom and/or dad are either dead or are in prison want a quick easy buck. Good luck with that.