Call 911

So I opened my email this weekend looking for some good news when I read "IMPORTANT:PLEASE READ." And what I read after that was tragic. This past weekend there was a shooting on 13th street. When reading this my first thought was how many people are hurt, who helped them, and were any of my friends were there? Because we all know what is happening on 13th street on weekends. But then I read on and while it helped a little that only one person was hurt I was appalled that he had to walk himself all the way to the Medical Center with a bullet in him. While I was not present during the incident, I can bet that there were other students around that could at least have at least called 911 or told another house to call. And I understand the risk in doing that because the shooter might somehow have resources to find out who called, but Charlottesville is our home for the time we are in school.

My point is bringing this topic is not to criticize those who witnessed but have not or will not come forward but to bring to attention that we are all part of the Charlottesville community. And to bring up a point we discussed in class that as part of a community we are expected or have a responsibilty to look after others in our community. It also brings up issue of American creed and the ideals that as citizens of this country of equality and freedom we also hold true to moral obligations as human beings. While your first priority is to your own safety, another priority should be to help or human race because your positions could have easily been replaced. But back to the subject of Charlottesville, we are all here to live our lives whether that be to go to school, work, or at home. The Charlottesville community like al others is diverse and while you should look out for dangerous situations if you expect help or asistance in time or crisis, I feel that you should also want to give it. Yes always avois dangerous situations, but you happen to be in one or witness one do the smart and moral thing. Call 911.