Armenian Gang

I must report my dismay at the amount of time and space you allowed the Armenian Power gang articles on Aug. 17 and 18. The gang was spotlighted, and too often positively. The stories were done in such a way as to only make these gang members proud, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it boosted initiations into their ranks. It was almost as if they were being patted on the back.

What was even more alarming, however, was the way the gang was represented as being of help to the L.A. Police Department by brutalizing transvestite prostitutes at Hollywood and Normandie. I certainly do not endorse prostitution, nor do I claim to understand transvestitism; but to make light of beating people is a disgrace. Beating is wrong, whether it’s done to a dog, a baby or a transvestite. Having gang presence and intimidation in that neighborhood could not be any better than a few prostitutes.

TODD GIBSON

Los Angeles