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Quote by: gr8fuldaniel Yes, he did. In SEVERAL books (book club). He has turned away a multitude of kids, from gang lifestyle. Quote: |
Quote by: Cephus Sorry, that's untrue.
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I believe Co-Author is the proper term, unless you have a reliable source that shows otherwise. It must be nearly impossible to get anything published from "inside". From Death Row. Think about it. His co-auther dealt with publishers and agents and charities etc.
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Quote by: C Secondly, there's no evidence that his books have had any significant impact on gangs or gang violence. |
Evidence? Like this (from Tookie's
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Quote by: C In fact, gang violence has increased since he has been in prison. |
I thought the gang activity had decreased. I live in California, I believe it is down (per capita)Are you blaming the increase in free societies crime, on a guy on death row?
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Besides, exactly what does writing a book have to do with atoning for murder?
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If you will look at the post again, that was in response to Zealots question......
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Did he say he was sorry for founding such a destructive organization?
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I have since then, found a better response to that question
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Quote by: Tookie So today I apologize to you all -- the children of America and South Africa -- who must cope every day with dangerous street gangs. I no longer participate in the so-called gangster lifestyle, and I deeply regret that I ever did. |
But I still think those kids books are the best apology.
Cephus, are you such a violent person that you will not accept a verbal apology, because it prevents you from your pleasure of seeing even MORE death?
An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. Are you without sin? If so I retract any misperceptions.
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Did he give the proceeds to the families of his victims?
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He is donating proceeds to several non-profit organizations, including Mothers Against Gang Wars, located in South Central Los Angeles, California. All donations and grants given to The Institute For Prevention Of Youth Violence, a nonprofit entity, will go toward funding a diverse group of programs that will assist children in becoming responsible, successful and self-confident people
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Did he ever even say he was sorry for gunning down four innocent human beings?
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No, he maintains his innocence.