On Wednesday May 6, 2015 there was a video taken at a restaurant that showed an attacker smash a wooden chair over a gay couple resulting in knocking them both to the ground. It was said that the beating came just after the attacker had slurred several comments toward the gay couple. The attacker fled the scene and hasn’t been caught yet, however the incident is still under investigation. This altercation was much like how Jeffrey Dahmer began his murders. He targeted mostly gay African American men and would, at places such as gay bars, and takes them back to his house to have sex with them and kill them. Targeting gay men was very common over the decades because people were tired of them having the same rights as everyone else. However, I believe that some people target them because of a fear of power. Much like several other serial killers, the attacker and Jeffrey Dahmer were obsessed with power and they are worried that someday the gays could overpower them. If anything is threatening a serial killer’s level of power, the person is going to die because power is the ultimate idol in serial killers’ lives. Although I am mostly conservative I, I don’t agree with targeting someone or something, by any means, especially based on something such as them being gay. Today society is making it okay for that group of people to be targeted because the media and society have an interest in the issue and have arguments about gay rights. People like the attacker in the restaurant shouldn’t have any more or any less punishment than if gay rights and issues weren’t present in the encounter.
The death of Freddie Gray has sparked extreme rioting and outrage in the Baltimore area. Freddie Gray whom “always said hello and seemed like a nice guy.” Was apprehended by police and later died from injuries he gained, either inside or before getting in the police van. Freddie Gray was arrested on a weapons charge, which is reported to have been legal. He went with police without fighting back, and placed into a cop paddy wagon. Before entering Freddie is witnessed to have asked for an inhaler. From there on what really happened to Freddie Gray is a mystery. After 4 stops Freddie Gray emerged from the van unable to breath and walk. The cops did not buckle Freddie in to the van, he was handcuffed, and shackled into the van. Freddie has injuries to his head that match a bolt in the wagon. There is speculation on how Freddie Gray obtained his injuries that resulted in his death. It was told by cops that Freddie was in the back of the wagon banging and carrying on repeatedly hitting himself in the head. There is another story, which depicts that Freddie Gray was injured and obtained his injuries outside of the cop van. There is an ongoing investigation to see what really happened to cause the spinal cord injuries to Freddie. Since the fatality 6 officers have been suspended from their duties. The release of a video of Freddie Grays arrest riots have filled the streets, quickly leaning violent and resulting in many arrests. The Mayor of Baltimore, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has spoken to the press and people of Baltimore and has said that “there will be justice” for Freddie, his family, and the people of Baltimore. She has also said that she will do what ever she can to continue to keep the streets and society equal under the law.
I believe this case can be related to juvenile delinquency. As Freddie was matureing he was influenced by his surroundings, his schooling, social class, and his community was reflected his arrest. Freddie's schooling lead to his presence on the streets, Freddie’s social class and community impacted the way he obtained money, in any way he was able despite the legal claims, Freddie’s community contributed to his drug and gambling dealings and ultimately resulted in his arrest. Freddie shows us that juveniles are highly susceptible to being modified by their surroundings. There is no way to solve crime, it is a portion of every community in every part of the world. Juvenile crime can not prevented, instead of the media, specifically Holly Wood, portraying drugs, underage drinking, and illegal actions as they really are in real life. Juveniles should be able to go outside, to school, or even to the park and be equal to everyone and not have to commit illegal acts to support their family. If this is the only way one can support their family then there is something seriously wrong with our system.
I believe this case can be related to juvenile delinquency. As Freddie was matureing he was influenced by his surroundings, his schooling, social class, and his community was reflected his arrest. Freddie's schooling lead to his presence on the streets, Freddie’s social class and community impacted the way he obtained money, in any way he was able despite the legal claims, Freddie’s community contributed to his drug and gambling dealings and ultimately resulted in his arrest. Freddie shows us that juveniles are highly susceptible to being modified by their surroundings. There is no way to solve crime, it is a portion of every community in every part of the world. Juvenile crime can not prevented, instead of the media, specifically Holly Wood, portraying drugs, underage drinking, and illegal actions as they really are in real life. Juveniles should be able to go outside, to school, or even to the park and be equal to everyone and not have to commit illegal acts to support their family. If this is the only way one can support their family then there is something seriously wrong with our system.
The area of substance crime has been an evolving issue for decades, but recently the United States has begun a revolutionary movement. Twenty-three states have legalized recreational marijuana in some form, which is a major step in American history. What used to be a negative and illegal act is now making its way into the homes of thousands of American homes. While the legal limit is still incredibly low, it is still legal. Most states limit the amount of pot to one-two ounces and roughly 6 plants are allowed in the possession of one person at a time. There is still great debate on the issue and many areas that need further discussion, but either way it is a huge moment in American history and one that will affect the future immensely.