31. Bane and other group members insist they are not a bunch of bleeding hearts who think horrible crimes should go unpunished. 32. Because solidarity group members are generally friends and neighbors, social pressure makes repayment rates high, Trujillo explains. 33. Before starting, Risemberg warned the group members to make their choices prudently. 34. A confrontation with police officers escalated into an armed standoff after group members refused to leave the building. 35. A study group member said the leadership and morale components of the attrition problem were recognized, but the group decided that others should evaluate those issues. 36. Acceptance and getting on with life is how another group member, Tom Lowenstein, defines reconciliation. 37. Actually fingering other group members would be a capital offense under gang rules, informants have told investigators. 38. Broadcast and cable industry representatives are to meet with parent advocacy group members later today. 39. But early on, all five group members knew they were onto something special. 40. But group members find a kind of relief in embracing forgiveness, Bane said. |