So many of these events happen in low income areas. Areas that are known to be filled with criminals and violent people that have been raised to hate authority. People who have been raised living in poverty, on welfare, stealing to make it. When will we shift our focus to helping these people make something of themselves? Get out of the 'hood & make a better life for themselves?
Plenty of people have done just that. Don't blame your shitty life on how you were raised. When you hit 18, you're an adult and you make your own choices. If you don't want to repeat that cycle, do something about it. It won't be easy and it may take half your life but, you don't have to be that person that lives in poverty, feeling the need to steal and commit other illegal acts to get by.
Parents, stop teaching your children that living like this is acceptable. It's a vicious cycle but it needs to be broken. Too many people are content to live their lives in poverty, dependent on the government for their next "check". You can change things.
Get a job, learn a skill, move up! You may not have a high school diploma but you can get a job and make something of yourself. Stop being a victim. The only person keeping you down once you become an adult is yourself. Everyone else is sick of hearing you complain about being harassed by the cops when you're purposefully putting yourself in situations where illegal or, at least, questionable activities are happening.
Find a better crowd to be around. Stop doing drugs. Stop breaking the law. You can get a 2nd chance and make a better life for yourself but you have to try. Stop depending on others. Own up to your shortcomings and do something to fix them. Stop whining! You are NOT a victim.
