http://my.journaltimes.com/open-thread yes yes http://my.journaltimes.com/post/open-thread/gangs_culture_of_crime_day_8__working_for_change.html <font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Dyland Weathers has devoted his life to helping wherever he can. To read more click on Day 8 at <a href="http://www.journaltimes.com/gangs">www.journaltimes.com/gangs</a>. </span></font> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">What are you willing to do to help?</span></font></strong></p> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:48:42 GMT 0 http://my.journaltimes.com/post/open-thread/gangs_culture_of_crime_programs_look_at_making_a_difference.html In Racine, several people have started programs geared at keeping youth from joining gangs and helping adults escape the cycle of crime. Every success is celebrated. To read more click on Day 6 at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.journaltimes.com/gangs">www.journaltimes.com/gangs</a>. <p><strong>What kind of programs do you think make the most difference?</strong> </p> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:26:44 GMT 0 http://my.journaltimes.com/post/open-thread/gangs_culture_of_crime_day_5_two_former_gang_members_speak_o.html <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Sammy Rangel and Damian Dolley were in gangs when they were young. Both credit prison with helping them turn their lives around. The two now work with Racine-area youth, trying to keep them from the destructive lifestyles they led. To read more click on Day 5 at <a href="http://www.journaltimes.com/gangs"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 10, 255);">www.journaltimes.com/gangs</span></a>. <p><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">What do you think can keep kids from joining gangs?</span></font></p> </span> </div> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:52:21 GMT 0 http://my.journaltimes.com/post/open-thread/day_4_in_prison_gangs_keep_going_but_the_system_tries_to_hel.html <font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">When gang members are sent to prison, they don’t stop their activity. Gangs members find each other in prison, but it is rare for them to cause any significant trouble. The prison in Sturtevant is about to join in a program that aims at helping gang members being released back into trouble-prone areas of Milwaukee to become productive members of society, even if they don’t renounce the gang. To read more click on Day 4 at <a title="http://www.journaltimes.com/gangs" href="http://www.journaltimes.com/gangs">www.journaltimes.com/gangs</a>. <p><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Does being in a gang automatically mean someone is a criminal?</span></font></p> </span></font> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:19:44 GMT 0 http://my.journaltimes.com/post/open-thread/gangs_culture_of_crime.html This weekend, the Journal Times launched a series that examines gangs in Racine. What do you think is the best way to get gangs off of the streets of Racine? <br> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:18:30 GMT 0 http://my.journaltimes.com/post/open-thread/need_help_with_your_flooded_basement.html <P>Are you without a sump pump&nbsp;as your basement is under inches of water&nbsp;or are you struggling to remove water-drenched items from your basement? Please use this blog to convey your needs with others that may be able to help.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:46:00 GMT 0 http://my.journaltimes.com/post/open-thread/drinking_habits.html Has the economy and high gas prices changed the way you spend money on beer? &nbsp;&nbsp; Thu, 15 May 2008 15:43:02 GMT 0