Adolescents are suppose to be the key to the future not the problem. Why risk your life in the street which leads to no where, but death, get wounded or end up in jail. Gang Affiliation is a tragedy not only in Chicago but in our world as well. Everybody is fighting for a "hood" which belongs to no one. Instead of falling down why can't one simply rise and have big hopes for ones future? Try making someone better out of yourself. Bring out the best not the worse of you. You can truly show society that just because you come from the gutter it does not mean that you won't get out and set tremendous goals. Success & Dedication is all, just invest time things will go the way you want smoothly just give it time.