Street Gangs: The New York Times has an interactive feature on Latino Gangs. I'm not sure if I should be thankful it isn't that bad here in Chicago, or fear that this is a sign of things to come. By the way, I'm registered with NYTimes.com (free registration), so my cookies always let me in. I'm not sure what happens if someone follows this direct link to the feature if they aren't registered. Anyway, if you aren't registered with NYT, why not?

These gangs actually threaten the national security of some Latin American states. The police response has been so firm that even having a gang tattoo can lead to imprisonment. In a sign that such measure are having an impact, men are undergoing painful back alley tatt removal that leaves 2nd degree burn scars. They often have to undergo this for years. Check out the feature.