Chapter 1 : "But then, as a wise mane once said, the "Lost causes" are the only ones worth fighting for". (Rodriguez 29). This quote is calming when one has nothing else to fight for, that should be the reason for one to fight for what they believe and want to become. This quote is important to me because it makes me think of never given up because when one is in their lowest their is no way else to go but up. People who think they have no more reasons to fight for life always end up finding do something to fight for that is important to them. This quote makes me feel like nothing isn't worth fighting for, no matter what others believe one should always have a say in their own lives.
Chapter 2: "First we must recognize that our battle is with a society that fails to do all it can for young people- then unjustly lays the blame on them"(Rodriguez 45). People are blaming the wrong people for our problems, as a community people should first find the real reason things are happening in order to find a solution for their problems instead of pointing figures at all the wrong people. This quote is important because it is always important to dig up the real reasons why things are happening if people want to make solutions for a problem. This quote makes me question the law because people who are making the laws aren't thinking in the perspective of others but them selves and they can come up with solutions that can become a bigger problem.
Chapter 3: "to many people have given up"(Rodriguez 50). Many people are not standing up for their own believes but are going of others judgements. People are not doing anything with themselves because they believe that they cant do anything good for themselves and their future. This quote is important because many people give up at a young age and do want a change for their lives. This quote makes me really sad because their are so many people that can do many things with their lives but end up doing nothing because they believe that they cant do anything because they were always told they were nobodies.
I agree with you on how people tend to blame people for our problems without prove. I agree with you on the fact that people should first find the real solution for problems instead of just of pointing figures at all the wrong people!
ReplyDeleteAnother point that I agree with you is that many people tend to give up very fast just because one told them they were nobodies.
The response I thought was best answered was the chapter two quote, because I agree with your explanation and thoughts. I like that you question how the law chooses to deal with criminals and how these laws can affect them negatively.
ReplyDeleteNow my question to you is what ways do you think the government should deal with gang related criminals? Or what do you think would be the best solution to alleviate this issue?