Generally Poorer. Already had a developing Criminal Underbelly following the rise of the drug trade in the late 60s into the 70s. Lots of communities left with devastated economic prospects by the King Assassination Riots.
Community was demoralized. Crime was already rising by virtue of a growing and thriving drug trade. Lingering resentment. Activities by various Marxist groups that only fueled resentment. There was a whole host of factors that made them an easier target. Then say Suburban Whites.
Generally Poorer. Already had a developing Criminal Underbelly following the rise of the drug trade in the late 60s into the 70s. Lots of communities left with devastated economic prospects by the King Assassination Riots.
Community was demoralized. Crime was already rising by virtue of a growing and thriving drug trade. Lingering resentment. Activities by various Marxist groups that only fueled resentment. There was a whole host of factors that made them an easier target. Then say Suburban Whites.