So yesterday my school went on lock-down because an individual ran away from the cops who wished to serve him a warrant. I could really think nothing of it - he is entitled to his freedom as long as he doesn't kill anyone. But it sent the school into a panic. And it was then that I realized how true it was that people have been taught so well not to care about others. All of my peers just concerned themselves with their own safety (which I presume is the logical idea) and disregarded the all the possibilities. I was shocked by what I heard coming from people's mouths during this time - from people overreacting to people being willing to sacrifice others for their own safety. My Facebook page was filled with people freaking out over nothing and adding their own little anecdotes to the main event.
And I will admit that I was a little taken aback by the event, but not really concerned with my own safety as I can take care of myself. But rather I was heavily concerned with the well-being of my friends and classmates stuck in other buildings and possibly in harms way.
Now it is the next day and so far everyone is fine. The day has gone by normally and all there that has happened is an increase in gossip and an unsavory taste left in my mouth by the actions of my peers.
-Ehahlil.
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