I often see situations in the community that would often be seen as a hookup, looking out for someone or help I often ask is that what it really is. I know or knew of situations where I would walk Into a store where someone maybe selling their link card for cash. Aside from the obvious..it's illegal. Yes the person on the receiving end just got a come up but the person selling it, if you look like you use drugs, alcohol, your children are dirty or the only food in your home requires a pot and water only, was it worth it?
If I'm driving down the street and I see the police creeping up through the alley on some dudes selling drugs and I tell them, I am looking out for someone, or am I adding to the community problems and social ills? What happens when someone overdoses and passes out and dies in the street or a child at the park picks up a bag or dirty needle?
If I over hear a relative who I KNOW is an unsavory character say they committed a crime and I allow them to live with me and my home gets shot up or my loved ones gets violated, or a child in my home accidentally shots themselves or someone else, was I really looking out for family?
If I witness a shooting outside of my home or anywhere else, and I don't report what I've seen (especially if I wasn't seen or can provide information anonymously) and a week later me or one of my loved ones is hit by gunfire meant for retaliation, am I NOW rethinking my position on snitching?
Some of OUR problems WE cause. In a time where pretty much everything is on the internet and television people cannot say what they can't do. Again pride keeps a lot of people from making strides in life, but so does impatience (I don't want to go to school I want to get paid now), and arrogance (I don't have so I'll take yours that you worked hard for) and last but not least I would rather struggle on a hookup and complain about how things are, then work hard get my own and look around with PRIDE at my accomplishments.
Is it worth it?
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