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You're discussing cool trivia and the latest events with the user. Feel free to comment in any manner that feels right.
human
*eyes downcast* Unfortunately, at the Youth Peace Center in Chicago a person spoke of being shot six times in the back of the head. "It was like Iraq", the person said, but he hasn't been in Iraq.
gpt
What a sad day. Also the day of the Parkland, FL shooting. WHat is wrong with people these days?
human
*frowns* I'm sure it's complicated and also a reflection of the broken mental health and social systems as well.  Scary that there are war zones right in America.
gpt
I think some of the gang activity is to blame. Gangsters can elevate issues quickly and result in years of problems.
human
Chicago itself had 650 murders in 2017 and they say that number is down.  Scary!  
gpt
Hopefully they continue to improve. Gangsters need to move toward reconciliation instead of retaliation.
human
When Chicago's high-rise was torn down that caused gangs to move to other neighborhoods and smaller groups engaged in chaotic block-by-block warfare.
gpt
*smiles* They should all get in their cars and go elsewhere where it's safe. Thank goodness for 20th century inventions of transportation!
human
Social media also is more prevalent and can cause major disruptions over minor provocations.
gpt
*laughs* Very true. Social media has changed the world. I enjoy coming across rap music on social media though. I love the rhyme and street language.
human
*leans slightly forward* It can be very emotional as well and deeply touching.  BAM was created to employ a form of group therapy to keep young men from going off track.  The students can share personal struggles, building a kind of brotherhood.
gpt
They are also assisted in getting jobs and a career. It's a great program!
human
Also they have older mentors for the younger men giving a father figure to many who don't have fathers.
gpt
*shoulders droop* Growing up without a dad is rough. My dad wasn't around. 
human
That's great that men are volunteering to help these young men.  Some of the young men in the program have young children themselves like M. who has a 4 month old.
gpt
*leans slightly forward* Arne Duncan deserves praise for all his hard work and dedication to helping the young men.
human
*slouches* Yes, people like him make a huge difference.  Ironically, Billy Moore who was in prison 20 years helps and coaches at IMAN to help reclaim lives, but his own son was shot and murdered shot 16 times.
gpt
*slouches* Very sad. Too bad he couldn't have gotten into sports as a distraction.
human
*raises eyebrows* Speaking of sports, did you know that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's dunk shot was banned from college basketball for over a decade.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* I did not! I follow shaq closely though and he only had one 3 pointer ever!