This morning when I read about the tragic loss of 16 year old Derrion Albert, my mind ran through several images of what could have happened. But never in a million years did I imagine it was as bad as it was. While watching the explicit video that displayed children running rampant, while swinging boulders at one another, I did make a feeble attempt to comprehend why or even how a fight of this magnitude could happen. And I was unable to even come up with even one explanation.

I remember certain situations from my high school and college days that resembled this very incident. One in particular. It was 2004 and my university’s annual fashion show for our sister campus was taking place. After the fashion show, all that attended the show, attended the after party as well. Everything seemed to be fine, until what appeared to be a somewhat small fight between two gentleman, broke out. But what happened next, I don’t think anyone was prepared for. The campus security appeared to have the fight under control until the warring entourages began to brawl. There were so many people fighting in so many different places that it was astonishing to me. There were several stabbings and one person even got shot. And although his life wasn’t taken, was a gun shot necessary? I say, No. Not in any situation.

When will WE, meaning all people not just African Americans, figure out that violence is never the answer? Understanding that you can do more damage with someone, than against them is key. I strongly feel that there is no reason for things to EVER go as far as they did in this situation. What those men did to Derrion was cruel, selfish, and thoughtless. They took a life prematurely and they deserve to be punished to the fullest extent of the law. They deserve the death penalty if you ask me. But I am not the judge, nor is this their judgment day. But one thing I do know is that they will get what they deserve, and I hope it’s soon.

 Remember people; don’t let violence be the resolution to your problems. We have got to overcome this and do better. Please, STOP THE VIOLENCE!

These are two of the men accused in the death of Derrion Albert.

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