Slam Poetry Blog Post #4

Crime

The criminal system is corrupt,

Releasing convicted criminals that are about to erupt.

It’s an issue around the world, which needs to stop,

But many don’t act on it, I hope those people rot.

Criminals wander the streets and are very discreet,

They are dangerous and act like villains on the streets.

Criminals are an issue because they cause crime,

Crime a social issue that’s very important to be worrying about every night,

Crime causes deaths, destruction and an unsafe environment,

Crime arises in around the world,

Its value to be solved is as precious as a pearl,

We need help in solving such issues to prevent the rape of poor girls.

Crime consists of weapons,

It consists of the loss of innocent lives,

Leaving a family distraught because of the government trying to help, but they know they full of lies,

Crime is an issue,

Let’s take a stand and make the headlines of the new issue,

Put away these criminals, put away the crime.

Blog Post #3

Social Issue: Crime Blog Post #3

Video Relating to Social Issue

http://globalnews.ca/video/1749245/torontos-crime-statistics-of-2014-reveals-big-jump-in-shooting-deaths

Why I selected this?

            I selected this video because it was a very informative video on shooting deaths and other types of homicides, which are increasing in the city of Toronto. This video explained how teenager and children deaths are increasing, due to the fact that people are not acting up on the situation or don’t know how to. In addition, I selected this article because my book is about a crime that is set in Toronto; therefore some features of the video were very relatable to my book and Duncan’s activities in the book and that was a piece which made me select this video.

How it relates to my book and Social Issue?

            This video related to my book because it was very relatable to Duncan’s situation in the book, where he was ambivalent to going to the police for help on the serial killer or to keep the information to himself. As a result, the video gave advice, in terms to Duncan’s situation; a man in the video was talking about the fact that many citizens in Toronto will witness a crime or know about it; however they won’t act on it. He said that the citizens should report the situation to the police or somebody who can help and not keep it to themselves, where either they’ll be hurt or some else will be. In comparison, Duncan is keeping the information to himself and he shouldn’t because of consequences listed in the video.

            This video relates to my book because the video was talking about the social issue of crime increasing in Toronto and the actions needed for it be reduced. The video talked about shooting deaths in Toronto, listing the fact that there are about 2 deaths a week resulting from shootings. The video also reached out to the fact that many don’t know how to cope with issues that cause deaths, for example, abuse, anger management and family issues. As a result, the video represented the social issue of crime in Toronto.

Slam Poetry Representing Social Issue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPZzknNpGP4

This slam poetry video talks about crime.  The poet in this video talks about crime and how people don't act up on it. For example, he says that he has seen a boy struggle and he didn't help him and now he realizes that. his life (the boy) will be even more struggling. All in all, the poet demonstrates a good understanding of how crime should stop through his artistic, humorous slam poetry.