“Anthony Escobedo’s murder I just read the article about Anthony Escobedo’s murder [“Anthony Escobedo’s murder is not just another ‘gang-related’ statistic,” March-April 1999]and I was very moved. I think it’s great how the community helped out the victim’s family with money and gave them much needed support. I could not believe how arrogant the murderers […]
“Anthony Escobedo’s murder
I just read the article about Anthony Escobedo’s murder [“Anthony Escobedo’s murder is not just another ‘gang-related’ statistic,” March-April 1999]and I was very moved. I think it’s great how the community helped out the victim’s family with money and gave them much needed support. I could not believe how arrogant the murderers were about the whole situation, but at least they got what they deserve. My sympathy goes out to [Anthony’s] loved ones.
Christina Adam, 16, Verdugo Hills HS
I just read your article on Anthony Escobedo. It was breathtaking, but it did not amaze me at all. Things like this happen every day unfortunately. When you stop to think about it, gangs are claiming a city or a street name as a hood name when it really doesn’t belong to them. Why die for a street/city name?
What are gangs? Is it the parents’ fault? Some will say their homies are down for them, will be there whenever you need them (sure they will). How can you teach your younger generation when you have older people, brothers, sisters, uncle and so on, living that life? Practice what you preach, but to change we first have to make the first step for them to follow.
Cynthia Ramos, via e-mail
Stabbed in the back
I read your article called “Stabbed in the Back.” It kind of hit close to home. I also understand what it feels like to have the few friends you do have turn around, and for no reason, stop being friends. However, in my case, it has happened more than once. Each time it was like a blow to my self-confidence and it hurt more every time. Finally I dropped the superficial nonsense and decided to be myself. Since then, I have developed many true and life long friends. I was glad to see an article that was, well, so “me.”
Leah Nelson, 15, Verdugo Hills HS”