Maybe I'm weird, but I can still find some level of sadness in this situation. It's always sad when people, especially young people, decide to do stupid things and ruin their lives. I still believe in the grand scheme of things, God can use them for something good, but what a rough way to start.
As for the race theory:
You're not serious, are you?
@nikkiole:
I seriously hope not the reason. Criminals come in all shapes, sizes, colors and ages.
But as a citizen and the state of our country, I would not be surprised.
We allow government to segregate us in many ways. I see hearts not color. I know there is good and bad everywhere. It's not class, economic, etc.
We know right from wrong from an early age. Evil becomes choice.
Someone said we've all done stupid things. I will stand up and say I sure did. But I will also say, I never broke into someone's home, took a match from an open car window, or ever hurt someone for stuff.
I've worked three jobs at times to make ends meet. All while trying to sell art.
Dh and I just went through a pretty good rough patch, we pawned some things, we borrowed, and we ate stone soup. Not once did we ask anyone for anything or steal anything. We didn't go get food stamps etc., even though we've paid into a system for almost 60 yrs. And not one kind word from the very people I help out. Put a lot into perspective for us.
We struggled to pay a quarter million in debt and I will never ever allow that to happen again. I'm down to 7 grand plus cars.
Maybe it's me but I don't see anything anyone else has as something I'm lacking.