Well, some people can't help their personalities. Ever think you're falling victim to Fundamental Attribution Error concerning your friend? He's not hurting anyone, and sometimes people feel so alienated as a societal minority that they automatically attach themselves to stereotypes presented on TV. I'm pretty sure every kid from the ghetto that happens to act tough and angry and bitter and materialistic and violent wasn't born that way, it's just the way they identify with what's already judged upon them.

I think people need to up their tolerance levels but :P that's just me.