Gang members behind rising crime driven by fame, status: Former gang member
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Violence intervention specialist Armando Alvarez unpacked the psyche of the modern American gangster Saturday on "Watters' World."
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Being on top in the criminal world comes with rewards, including "nice cars," jewelry, and romantic success, Alvarez said.
" … I think humanity has been striving [for a decadent lifestyle] from the … very beginning," he continued. "When God created Earth, … everybody's just striving for power. Everybody's striving to be a part of something bigger than themselves."