Too many, living in Los Angeles is by far one of the best cities to.

             grow up and become extremely successful. Whether it's in Hollywood,.

             becoming a doctor, or even opening your own business. Yet, as much as it.

             carries great advantages there are certain areas that still struggle with.

             these opportunities. Such areas, as South Central L.A., lack tremendous.

             problems of low income, eminent domain increase, color tension, etc.

             Recently, the Los Angeles Time's blog had a minor debate amongst two.

             community activists, Joe Hicks and Earl Hutchinson over the problems facing.

             this city. Thought both men stand firmly on either of their points and.

             beliefs, by surprise they come to an agreement.

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             In the first article, "Serving South L.A." both activists make their.

             different points on how or how not the political leaders have served the.

             community. Joe Hicks begins by using different categorical statements,.

             implying that there can be no argument about black leadership still acting.

             like they are in the past. "I think it would be difficult to argue that.

             South L.A. has been well-served by either its elected leadership or those.

             who have claimed the mantle of community leadership." Hicks feels that.

             there is no need to dispute the topic due to the past history. He then.

             begins to generalize the way black leaders handle situations or their jobs.

             as a political leader."black leaders continue to function as if their job.

             is to represent and speak for blacks as opposed to performing the actual.

             job of legislating and representing the community they were elected to.

             lead." He directly attacks the individual instead of the government like.

             Hutchinson does. Hicks argument is quite deceptive due to his remarks on.

             blacks leading the community based on the past. On the other hand,.

             Hutchinson leans on blaming the government for the problem and yet.

             personally attacks Mr. Hicks. In his first sentence he states, "Joe, you're.

             as predictable as the sun rising in the Sahara in July.