One point I must make. Just because most homicidal thugs are black males, does not mean that most black males are homicidal thugs. Location and surroundings have much to do with that, despite the efforts of the media to export the thug lifestyle to the most rural corners.
@Smokin Joe VERY true!
As are your other comments. I was coming from a "General Overview" and hoping for comments like yours to flesh it out.