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Gated communities are a perfectly acceptable part of the answer. Increasing the economic base of the community is another. Decreasing the types of drug-related activity that causes people to commit violent crimes is another. Increasing police presence and effectiveness is another. Getting kids to finish high school would help.
There are systemic problems going on that undergird crime, especially violent crimes. I think addressing those problems would be a very good idea. But simply stating that as a goal isn't going to make it so, and in the interim, protecting myself and mine seems like a perfectly appropriate middle ground. I really don't see how increasing my families safety decreases anyone else's rights.
And what the hell does South Africa have to do with anything?
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