Gang Violence

This is a picture of a sign that says violence crossed out in read.

 Febuary 9th, 2011                                                                                                                                                                                Gang violence is an issue in urban youth culture. It can result in death, brutal violence and even trauma. A few years back my brother was shot in his back over gang violence.   Soon after he was released from the hospital he was sentenced to 2 years for selling illegal drugs and having an un- registered gun. Brothers in Arms is a novel I am currently reading. It is based on a teen named Martin Luna, he happens to be in trouble. Just months before his 8 year old brother was shot dead. Now all he can think is he’s next. My advice to teens is that no in the world decides your future except for the decisions you make in life so make the right because the wrong one will decide your future. If you are reading this paper I hoped that it inspired you or touched you in any way. If it didn’t I understand because my way of writing literacy is not for everyone. Your decision might not be as bad after all. Gangs often provide the family you never had, the money you always needed, and the respect you always wished for.