Thoughts: on violence in the community

Where is most of the violence occurring?  The violence in Albany is mostly happening in poor communities that are not properly represented or fairly helped. Many feel as though their city has neglected them and have acted out outrageously. This is not justified, but very understandable.

Violence can increase due to jealously, competition, anger, insecurity, and entitlement issues among other reasons. Usually, violence occurs in an individual’s home due to broken families before it is taken out on anyone else. Individuals of the homes, both children and adults, then begin to release their frustration and anger on others and this is how violence spreads.

Violence in Albany is an everyday thing, just like in any other city. It affects the communities of Albany and the citizens should step up and make a change for themselves. Violence mostly occurs in communities that are less fortunate and do not feel support is coming from their city. Now this can be true, but they must make a change. To continue violence will absolutely not solve the problem, but only increase it.

Contributed by ZI, age 16