What does Randy understand about the hopelessness of the Greasers situation?

Randy is Bob's best friend and takes his death very hard. Before the rumble, he has a talk with Ponyboy about all that has happened. He has decided that violence is wrong because "it doesn't do any good." He stays out of the rumble and later comes to visit Pony when he's sick. His words lead Pony to realize that "the other guy was human too." He is more empathetic and rational than most Socs. He knows that it doesn't matter who wins the rumble: Socs will still be rich and Greasers will still be poor.