Violence... What if...

What if you were in school instead of wandering around the Bronx? What if you were in your classes rather than cutting? You wouldn't be stuck in a hospital in intensive care now would you?

When I first heard, I thought it was a joke. I thought it was some sort of silly gag. But alas you are in fact at risk of losing your life from your injuries. I suppose I still feel that at this age, students are entitled to an irrational sense of invincibility.

When students fall victim to senseless violence outside of school it's always tragic. No matter who it is. I mean it's one thing for students to end up in jail, they screwed up and they're paying the consequences, but to fall victim to vicious violence is different.

This kid's life is hanging in the balance now. I hope a full and complete recovery is forthcoming...