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However, dont let these statistics mislead you, gang violence is not limited to California and or big urban areas - that

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"However, don't let these statistics mislead you, gang violence is not limited to California and or big urban areas - that might have been true a while ago but it is no longer the case today"

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This quote by Bob Filner is stressing that gang violence is not restricted to California or huge urban areas, as it might have been in the past. He is recommending that gang violence is now an issue in many different locations, not just the ones that are normally associated with it. He is alerting individuals not to be deceived by stats that might recommend otherwise. He is highlighting that gang violence is an issue that requires to be resolved in all areas, not simply the ones that are normally related to it. He is motivating individuals to be familiar with the concern and to take action to avoid it from spreading out. He is likewise recommending that people need to not be complacent and must take actions to ensure that gang violence does not end up being a problem in their area.

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This quote is from Bob Filner somewhere between September 4, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.
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