Memphis essay

Christina DeFilippo DeFilippo 1
Wendy Sumner Winter
Essay
10-03-07
I would like to start out by saying I think what happened to Taylor Bradford was horrible. What happened to him shocked and frightened the students and the faculty at The University of Memphis. It had made everyone think twice about walking around on campus. Everyone is more aware of their surroundings and who they are with. This really makes us all think twice about the crime that has been happening recently on campus.
Even though I did not know Taylor, I can still imagine what it must be like for his family and friends. At school, no one should have to worry about getting shot and killed. This is a place where people come to get an education and become something. I think the city should do something to make our campus and our city much safer. Memphis has become the most dangerous city in America. That is so sad.
We should be able to feel safe in our own community, not terrified of what might happen to us. We want our leaders to stand up and take a stand against violence. But when most our own leaders have criminals records themselves, what do you expect? As students of this campus and citizens of this city we should come together and let criminals know this will not stand. We are going to take back our city and our campus. That they will be brought to justice for all these horrible crimes they have committed. That way what happened to such a bright and innocent guy Taylor was will not happen to anyone else.