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Why are certain groups committing violent crimes and how can the system correct the problem? What do statistics indicate as to which group or groups commit the most violent crimes? Is it reasonable to believe the judicial system is so prejudiced?

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This solution provided examples and statistics on which groups are providing crimes the most, and if the system is prejudiced as well as ways to correct the problem at hand.

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Why are certain groups committing violent crimes and how can the system correct the problem?

Certain groups are committing violent crimes because of the lack of resources they have as well as the fact that the majority of them are minorities. In the United States, discrimination takes place immensely amongst them, and they are not allowed to get ahead like the Caucasians. As a result, many of them choose to go to crime in order to make ends meet. The system can correct the problem by giving these people work to do. This will keep them out of trouble, and discrimination will decrease. In the end, everyone will have employment and ...

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