Violence in America has a major impact on my life. The violence that takes place in my urban community on a daily basis makes it hard for me to enjoy my childhood. I have to be aware of my surroundings to make sure that I am safe. I do not like the idea of having to think about leaving the house and not making it back in. I can’t go outside, check the mail, or go to the store without a violent act being committed. Children can’t go outside and play in the front yard because people can’t handle having a gun on them, and sometimes the shooter doesn’t have aim which causes them to miss the intended target. In the week of February 11th, Chicago lost three loving children along with a man to violence. 11 year old Takiya Holmes was shot in the head
