It is such quotes that MTV knows will send chills down the viewer's spine and emphasize the violent anger behind these fanatics. Even more chilling, however, is how this anger is organized to spawn incidents of brutal violence. Dees, like many other writers, quickly points out that skinheads often come from dysfunctional families, many disenchanted by what society holds for them both economically and socially. It is for these purposes that skinheads turn toward violence. Violence defines their image, not to mention their purposes.
Skinheads fight brutally, but only in numbers that overpower their victims.
It is this gang-like mentality that generates the savage nature of their crimes. Even more alarming is how skinheads organize and plot assassination attempts in hopes of starting RaHoWa, as exemplified last July with the seizure of four skinheads in Los Angeles who were plotting to assassinate worshippers in a black church, Rodney King, rabbis, black entertainers, and sports figures. Certainly, this violence has spawned a critical concern for American society. Not only is public safety an issue, the rising number of skinheads is a dire consideration as well. Many have called for action, hoping to extinguish the fervor behind skinheadry.