Rising Crime Rates Among The Youth
Hanan Allen
Karolyn Elizabeth Spillman
English 015
Proposal Argument What is the first thing that pops into your head whenever you hear about a crime? Think about it. Most people would automatically say urban communities because they are the most commonly known neighborhood to commit violent crimes. “Black on black crime” exemplifies any other type of gang violence today. Crime itself is classified to be an illegal act that harms the public welfare or morals. I am interested in gang violence because I have had family members and friends die because of it, so I can relate on a more personal level. This is becoming a rising issue in urban communities whether we fail to recognize it or not due to the fact that innocent lives are being taken away. How can we expect to progress as a country if our youth is dying every day? However, whenever there is a problem, there is always a solution. My proposal applies to Nike Inc. sponsors to fund money towards creating more recreational sport programs in Rochester, New York. Sports will give these “troubled teens” a chance to work together as a team but in a more positive way.
Homicide is still the leading cause of death for young, African American men, and much of that killing is related to gangs. Routine gang violence almost exclusively impacts those living in poor and minority communities because they are seen as the “easiest targets”. According to the FBI, “Street gangs, outlaw motorcycle gangs and prison gangs are the primary distributors of illegal drugs on the streets of the United States. Gangs also smuggle drugs into the United States and produce and transport drugs within the country.” Illegal drugs have been the high-risk but high-return investment that gangs can monopolize in their neighborhoods. With billions to be made in the illegal drugs market, the relationship between the two is quite evident (Kingsbury, 2010, pg.1). Nonetheless, even though drugs are a part of gang violence it doesn’t necessarily mean
Karolyn Elizabeth Spillman
English 015
Proposal Argument What is the first thing that pops into your head whenever you hear about a crime? Think about it. Most people would automatically say urban communities because they are the most commonly known neighborhood to commit violent crimes. “Black on black crime” exemplifies any other type of gang violence today. Crime itself is classified to be an illegal act that harms the public welfare or morals. I am interested in gang violence because I have had family members and friends die because of it, so I can relate on a more personal level. This is becoming a rising issue in urban communities whether we fail to recognize it or not due to the fact that innocent lives are being taken away. How can we expect to progress as a country if our youth is dying every day? However, whenever there is a problem, there is always a solution. My proposal applies to Nike Inc. sponsors to fund money towards creating more recreational sport programs in Rochester, New York. Sports will give these “troubled teens” a chance to work together as a team but in a more positive way.
Homicide is still the leading cause of death for young, African American men, and much of that killing is related to gangs. Routine gang violence almost exclusively impacts those living in poor and minority communities because they are seen as the “easiest targets”. According to the FBI, “Street gangs, outlaw motorcycle gangs and prison gangs are the primary distributors of illegal drugs on the streets of the United States. Gangs also smuggle drugs into the United States and produce and transport drugs within the country.” Illegal drugs have been the high-risk but high-return investment that gangs can monopolize in their neighborhoods. With billions to be made in the illegal drugs market, the relationship between the two is quite evident (Kingsbury, 2010, pg.1). Nonetheless, even though drugs are a part of gang violence it doesn’t necessarily mean