When coming to Memphis do we think we are safe? The truth is how we can; Memphis is number one in America for crimes. Memphis is filled with gangs, violence, and many other criminal actions and affiliations. So we must ask ourselves what is happening. We are a city of worries we can’t even walk down the street, go to school, or live our daily lives without worries.
The University of Memphis is a prime example of how things are going out of control. The University of Memphis is surrounded by the ghetto. Inside the campus walls it is a peaceful place where a student felt safe, at least so we thought. In the last several months the crime has started to increase and move into our safe area. Just a few weeks ago a girl almost go rapped on campus but luckily she was able to get away. Another situation was that a guy got shot and killed on campus. We also get a lot of theft on campus too.
We can’t even drive or walk down the street without seeing crimes being committed. Just the other day I was driving down the road and saw a car stopped in the middle of the road with two girls on the outside of the vehicle, where they then turned and got into the back of the car and started to fist fight in the middle of the road. These things are common now. We also see gas stations get robbed and many other things like that.
You might say to yourself well that is normal and I say must reply to such an ignorant statement as to so what. Just because you say that doesn’t mean it is right. What stands Memphis out is the fact that it is number one in America because of this. So what should we do about this? Should we find new strategies, well the answer to that is yes and we should also get firmer with the ones we have already too. We need to not worry so much about speed or parking tickets but other things. Yes, those are important and should not be over looked but we need to figure something out. We need to get more programs and friendly things to do around town too. We need to get together as a community and all put our opinions on a “What to Do” card. I hope with reminding you of some people are scared and concentrate it will make you want with your help and the help of the community people. I hope we can make Memphis a place where we could be proud t say to people who come in “Welcome to Memphis”.
1 comment:
I couldn't agree with you more. I think that the problem comes in when it comes down to punishment. The punishment that people are receiving really isn't a punishment but a pat on the back. You harsh consequences were applied to all the crimes, the crime rate would go down. Me personally I try to stay on the right side of the law and most people that I know do the same thing. I saw this movie once and this guy was selling weed and he was smoking it. The guy that he was selling for asked which hand did he roll with. The guy showed him and he got his hand cut off. I know that it's cruel but it works. Punishment is suppose to be cruel.
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