By Nicolle Amyotte
Jason Van Rassel’s article from November 19 pertaining to Calgary gang member, Roland Chin, illustrates a side of gang warfare that is not often considered, the quality of life that gangsters have after serving time in jail. The article almost invokes sympathy for the criminal in the sense that it gives personal details about his life and encourages the reader to look at the world from his perspective.
A conversation back and forth between Chin and a parole board official is also mentioned, including the quote, “I just want to preserve my life”. Chin speaks of wearing a bulletproof vest and doing maneuvers while driving to test whether or not he is being followed.
Adversely, the article suggests that Chin’s decision to return to Calgary after imprisonment shows a lack of change in the individual. He has not distanced himself greatly enough from his previous gang activity, and therefore the parole board does not feel he should be released.
This article was probably published to inform from both sides of the issue. I feel that it performs this function quite effectively.
Reference:
Van Rassel, J. (19 November 2009) Calgary gang member feared for safety outside jail. The Calgary Herald. Retrieved November 26, 2009 from http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+gangster+feared+safety+outside+jail/2237412/story.html
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