Dear Foxy,

It may be instructive to look at what was done over the decade where it was primarily Vietnamese gangs who were conducting the vicious home invasions, especially in Sydney.

"4.62 These trends are most notable in Sydney and particularly in the Cabramatta district, where one such gang has the name '5T' - a reference to a tattoo worn by some members. This gang has become prominent in the distribution of very pure heroin in the district, but also in systematic extortion, home invasion robberies and other offences. Its members are frequently armed, either with knives or firearms. There are indications that the group is extending its operations outside Sydney."

"5.11 There are many media reports of 'Asian gangs' in Sydney engaging in violent robberies including 'home invasions', and in extortion from small businesses, in addition to drug trafficking."
http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Former_Committees/acc/completed_inquiries/pre1996/ncaaoc/report/c05

You wrote of the problem at the nightclub where fighting resulted in a young man being struck by a car and ultimately losing his leg.

You will probably remember the Salt Night Club incident in Melbourne where a confrontation between two Asian gangs left three dead, one being hacked to death with swords. It resulted with 7 men getting life in prison.
http://www.theage.com.au/national/guilty-verdict-in-salt-nightclub-killings-20050920-ge0wdb.html

Hanson at the time secured a seat in our parliament calling it an Asian Invasion and citing Asian criminality. However it is not something she raises at all now.

Our Victorian state election may well be decided on the Sudanese gang issue. I see many Sudanese people in jobs, including as security at the Melbourne Cup if you watched it. My hope is that we will be able to work through this through both community and police resourcing and that in 10 years it will hardly rate a mention.

Dear Steelie,

Fingers crossed that what you're saying comes true.

cont'd ...

I forgot to add that I did watch some of the Cup.
I didn't notice the security - but what a magnificent
show it puts out every year. It just keeps getting
better and better. Next year I'm going to go. By that
time my hair will be shoulder length - so I'll do something
special with it - (and dress up) -I can't wait.

Sorry - I didn't mean to waffle on again. But Cup Day is
exciting.

Young African refugees a problem only in Melbourne, why?
Henry L,
They're increasingly problematic everywhere because that's the whole point of them being sent out into the world to gain absolute power by exploiting Christian stupidity.

Youth crime as many other issues needs a good mix of the carrot and the stick.

Programs to integrate these Sudanese youths are a good idea, but stiff conditions for bail and jail sentences should be waiting for them if they turn to violent crime.

The Victorian Justices and the feeble Andrew's government are no match for this task.

SM,

Not sure how good Liberal Leader Matthew Guy would
be - he's known as the "cut guy" in Victoria. Cuts
to schools, health care, hospitals, ambulances,
transport, TAFE, the list goes on. Under his
leadership there would be less programs for youth,
less police, less of everything.