<i>That in turn got me to wondering how much gang violence is due to a lack of access to the conflict-resolution procedures common in the rest of society.</i><p>This scene from Goodfellas has always stuck with me and you have just reiterated its key point:<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=dNW-HMonRoU" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=dNW-HMonRoU</a><p>What was Paulie all about? &quot;A police department for wiseguys.&quot;<p>It resonates with a lot of what goes on in The Wire, especially with a character like Prop Joe.