I was just sitting here listening to KMEL’s moment of silence and then they came back playing that oldschool song, “This Is For My Homiest” and they got me fighting a losing battle to keep my eyes dry.
We all become numb to death and violence around us and overseas, but we are losing good people everyday. FOR NOTHING! That’s some really sad shit and we all need to do our part to make sure calmer heads prevail. These cowardly acts of killing people don’t just affect the people involved, it affects mothers, brothers, children, co-workers, and friends. Life ain’t no movie or video game and we don’t get do-overs. Only God has the right to determine when we must die. Not some guy who doesn’t like the rag in your back pocket or is jealous because you have a nicer whip than them.
Last week a 14 year old boy was killed in Oakland after he recently buried his 16 year old brother. Reports said that when his mother arrived she collapsed and needed medical attention. My heart goes out to her and any other mother who has to go through this. I can not imagine how she could go on. Growing up in Oakland, I’ve seen many comrades die from senseless violence and known a few people who’ve grown up to be killers. We all need to stop and think. Take a timeout and STOP THE VIOLENCE!
