I enjoyed DeKeseredy's article "Left Realism on Inner City Violence" because it did not just blame the system or the offender. It takes both perpectives into account in an effort to examine why the offense took place. It is clear that there are several concepts at work with Left Realism, including Marxism, Conflict Theory, and the Peacemaking Perspective. Moreover, Left Realism takes a serious look at street crime rather than finger pointing at corporate crime. Left Realists acknowledge that both issues involve criminal acts, and they examine both in realistic terms. Even though corporate crime costs society much more harm that street crime, street crime is still a real problem. Further, the victims of street crime are typically the lower class individuals, some of whom also fall victim to corporate crime.

In examining the causes of crime, Left Realists consider 'relative depravation' and discontent. They do not blame only poverty for criminal acts, as many who live in poverty choose not to commit crimes. However, poverty is a contributing factor in criminal behavior.

What makes this article more persuasive than others is the policy proposals that DeKeseredy discusses. Calls for redistribution of wealth and social equality are heartfelt. However, I do not know how likely it is that such methods would ever be considered, let alone implemented. Regardless, it brings attention to some of our current system's flaws and hopefully some may feel encouraged to being investing more in our communities and education and perhaps the return will be a reduction in crime. As DeKeseredy writes: "prioritize social policy over criminal justice."