During their journey through the most volatile neighborhoods and public schools in Chicago, they need to figure out the problem and begin to work on solutions. President Obama should sit down with members of the Black Gangster Disciples, Four Corner Hustlers, and The Folks Nations to understand why black teens have developed such venomous hatred for each other. Our elected officials need to determine why 37 students were killed during the 2008-09 school year and why three students have already been killed since the start of the 2009-10 school year. While most teenagers are concerned about passing exams, graduating and preparing for college, the teenagers in Chicago are worried about being killed before receiving a diploma.
The murder of Derrion Albert has caused a national uproar primarily because it was captured on video. But who will take the initiative to prevent the next teenager from being struck down by murderous villains? As President Obama and Mayor Daley attempt to sell Chicago to the world, the two leaders must come to the realization that the city has a problem that can’t be solved by an international athletic competition.
–amir shaw
