Invitation

In my class called Rhetoric, we have been working towards a people's assembly. This is pretty much a gathering of people to discuss issues that affect the community. We are trying to get the candidates running for mayor to come to this. If people saw these politicians showing up for this they will know then that it's more than just a project and an actual chance to change Chicago. This is an invitation to people to try to get them interested in this. I focused on gang violence which is a major problem the citizens of Chicago and John Kozlar has a plan to change this.


 

This is an image from the Boston massacre. This was when British Army forces fired on innocent protesters. The rumors about this is a shot went off from somewhere and this sparked the massacre. I think this relates to gang violence in Chicago. The reason I think this relates so well is that I feel like that gangs are the redcoats and the innocent people are the same. I also feel like gang violence This uphill battle just like the colonist verses the British. This is an example of allusion. I am alluding a modern issue of gang violence back to an issue that happened in 1770.


Before I say what John Kozlar can do for this I want to state some basic facts about the unfortunate matter. This is the most lethal year for the city in 20 years, There are nearly 82 shootings a week in Chicago, There is a "revolving door" of felons who repeatedly commit gun crimes in Chicago (repeat offenders), President Barack Obama's Department of Justice has been soft on felons who commit gun crimes. The really bad part is I feel like no one is safe.

I think every human in the city should care because everyone is in danger, not just other gangsters. A lot of the time when bullets fly others get hit like kids. Also misunderstanding it an issue. This one guy who was deaf and he was using sign language and he got shot and killed because of some guy thinking he was throwing up gang signs. This needs to change. It is ridiculous how a man got killed over a misunderstanding.

What John Kozlar wants its to change this. He wants to make more programs for young teens at risk. I feel like this is a great idea for teens to have a positive outlet like this to improve themselves and not get into gang life. There are already some programs which have been proven to help but there should be more we can't let more innocent people die for a reason that doesn't make any sense.

Personally, I think John can definitely make a vast difference in gang violence with these programs. He also wants to "fix" the police force. This will but a much more difficult task because Chicago has a past of the cops have some"get out of jail free card" but Kolzar still wants to challenge this. I respect him because he knows it's an uphill battle for him but he will keep fighting it until he goes out of office. If he doesn't get elected I know he won't stop he will keep fighting for change.