Gang members beating up on an honor student kid is a sad metaphor for our current society; not only do we encourage mediocrity, we now enforce it.
I don't quite get your point.
Who's the "we" and ...well, I just don't get your point.
My take on the video...
Violence in our country is an epidemic. It is such a part of our culture, I'm not sure we can even pull out of this thuggish abyss.
We need to start prosecuting violent crime differently. I am aware of the hardships of poverty and the appeal of gangs to the poorer, but this shit's gotta stop. And it can.
Here's how we do it:
1) De-criminalize drugs.
Not just pot. All drugs. Believe me, anyone who wants to take heroin is already taking it. Very very few are deterred from taking drugs because of the legality. Overnight the income for gangs dries up and much of their appeal as well.
2) Release non-violent criminals from jail to make room for ....
3) Prosecute violent criminals severely.
First offense, depending on circumstances, a smart slap on the wrist. (this one's your chance to turn it around, kids)
Second offense, once again, depending on circumstances, 7-12 yrs. Yep that's right. Law abiding people don't end up with 2 violent felonies.
And if you get a third, well you have no interest in society, 25-life.
This gang mentality can not and must not be allowed to prosper in our slums or anywhere else for this matter.
And now here's my liberal side....
This will work if in tandem we start really funding schools. I mean REALLY funding schools. And bring on accountants to make sure money goes where it needs to and is not wasted. More of our tax dollars must be used for education. It's the key to our future as a nation.
