The Police's decision to mediate talks between warring gangs has raised eye-brows in some quarters.

Some people have questioned whether the process would legitimise a dubious underworld.

Dub poet Ras Mykkal has queried whether the Police will now turn a blind eye on criminal activities that might land non-gang members in court. The Royal Gazette took to the streets to find out what the general public thought, asking if Police should be hosting talks with gangs? Sarah Cowling: "No. I think it's stupid because if they host talks they are saying we accept what you did in the past but they shouldn't be saying this.

The gang members are probably laughing behind their backs.'' Trina Smith: "No. It seems like they are arguing over drug territory. If we locked them up there will be no gangs and they can't be arguing about drugs and where to sell them.'' Nicole Burchall: "I think it's good but also a waste of time because they are still going to carry on because people are bullheaded.'' Deshion DeShields: "Of course I think it's good. I don't know what will happen if the gangs make no peace but at least Police can get information out of it.'' Dennis Richardson: "I think they should hold talks but if there is going to be any animosity gang leaders will get revenge anyway, no matter what. The attitude is an eye for an eye. If someone steps on their feet they will take them out, that's the attitude now. Do I think it will work? No. Do I hope it will change things? Absolutely.

Henry Dallas: "I don't see how it can do any harm if you can talk them out of it. It makes better sense than locking them up at public expense.'' Stephen Castree: "I think it's good -- anything the Police can do to halt the gang warfare. I wish they did this a few months ago. Now people are avoiding certain streets.'' Sarah Cowling Trina Smith Nicole Burchall Deshion DeShields Dennis Richardson Henry Dallas