Mariama McGhee
Sophomore
UPREP High School
Hugs Not Bullets is a campaign led by young people who want to celebrate New Years Eve without hearing any gunshots. It’s important for them to have fun and hug their loved ones without having to duck every time a neighbor pulls the trigger. Unfortunately, there are people who do not think of the kids. They only think about themselves.
This campaign is also for the communities residing in metropolitan Detroit. Gun violence has affected our happy homes in more ways than one. Some adults are using guns irresponsibly, while teens are using them to solve their problems. Seeing all of this would make you think that everyone here has lost their mind. Apparently, some have while the rest are simply troubled.
There was a time when we solved problems without having to use violence and now that kind of solution no longer seems to exist. A few months ago a group of students were shot by someone who also had help from the son of a police officer. One died while the rest were wounded. Apparently there was some kind of “beef” going on and the boy decided to gun down his enemy. Even the children of heroes are hurting others.
As you can see this campaign is our bright light to the future. We want to create a world where our children can live happily. If we don’t start convincing people to lower their weapons, then there won’t be a future. I’m part of the next generation so it’s still my duty to help build everyone’s future. If you ever read this remember that there are people who care for your well being.
Hugs Not Bullets is a campaign led by young people who want to celebrate New Years Eve without hearing any gunshots. It’s important for them to have fun and hug their loved ones without having to duck every time a neighbor pulls the trigger. Unfortunately, there are people who do not think of the kids. They only think about themselves.
This campaign is also for the communities residing in metropolitan Detroit. Gun violence has affected our happy homes in more ways than one. Some adults are using guns irresponsibly, while teens are using them to solve their problems. Seeing all of this would make you think that everyone here has lost their mind. Apparently, some have while the rest are simply troubled.
There was a time when we solved problems without having to use violence and now that kind of solution no longer seems to exist. A few months ago a group of students were shot by someone who also had help from the son of a police officer. One died while the rest were wounded. Apparently there was some kind of “beef” going on and the boy decided to gun down his enemy. Even the children of heroes are hurting others.
As you can see this campaign is our bright light to the future. We want to create a world where our children can live happily. If we don’t start convincing people to lower their weapons, then there won’t be a future. I’m part of the next generation so it’s still my duty to help build everyone’s future. If you ever read this remember that there are people who care for your well being.
2 comments:
I love your passion for the future of our city. Continue to be a great role model!
i agree with your dad... you have a great passion and a strong determination. if we had more people like you in the world things would be so different.
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