A Violent Pattern

Mariama McGhee
University Prep High School/Youth Initiatives Project

Over the years, gun violence in Detroit increased at an alarming rate. Gun violence is caused by adults and young people. The youth are either the victims or associated with gun violence. To me gun violence is a pattern that must be stopped. Too many young people use guns to solve their problems. Problems, if not corrected in time, can turn around and "bite you in the butt".
We are now seeing trends involving youth, who may be twelve or fourteen, using guns to resolve conflicts. This is a revolving pattern. If no one is courageous enough to stop gun violence, our generation's future can be bleak. We must learn to sympathize with each other's pain and learn to listen. Maybe, all of our misfortunes will stop. That is why we must support the Hugs Not Bullets Campaign.

Before I go, let me say this, "Violence is an untamed force. Don't try to calm it. Instead, learn to prevent it".