Why should we not classify all gang members as scum or worthless?

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The Answer is Classifying all gang members as garbage, scum, or other such epithets denies their humanity. It is clear that most of the youths who join gangs are "the people society gave up on-the bottom of the barrel." Yet they are "also people who want love, respect, responsibility and friendship. They are like most young people, growing up with many of the same personal needs. For most, the gang is the only real family they know; the gang is survival, protection, recognition, education".

Why Should We Not Classify All Gang Members as Scum