Interesting things about line and lineages:
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/ps/ ... px?id=1805
Most exhibit 5 out of 6 signs of gang mentality and behavior, but as this organization states:
"These particular behaviors are not displayed all the time. Collectively, these behaviors build the gang mentality."
Probably should start calling these storied, refined, respectable "lineages" what they actually are.
A few highlights:
"Gangs normally project an arrogant and defiant attitude in an attempt to intimidate others, especially in a public place and while in the presence of other gang members. Attitude is displayed when an impression can be made, to create fear and intimidate others. Attitude helps enhance the individual gang member’s reputation and, in turn, helps create the gang’s reputation within the community. Most gang members are opportunists who take advantage of a situation that will allow them to enhance their reputation."
"Gang members have a misguided sense that the gang they belong to and they themselves lose respect if any insult goes unanswered. This belief causes gangs to respond, often violently, to minor incidents."
"If a member of a gang is attacked, the gang responds, usually in an escalated manner. An attack on an individual gang member is viewed as an attack on the entire gang. The attack itself is a form of insult and the street gang mentality is that no insult goes unanswered. Retaliation attacks can cause a cycle of violence to develop between gangs."
On a related note, cities with high levels of gang activity are undesirable cities to visit and/or live in. Generally, they become impoverished and struggle to exist.
Oh! Don't forget Wolfe. I think they're still a lineage, closely related to St. John.
