Sometimes, people take a joke a little too seriously. The article “Halloween Prank”, by Greg Bluestein, on MSNBC illustrates this perfectly. A man in Atlanta went a little crazy after a 17-year-old boy egged his Mercedes. He shot and killed the boy as he was running away. That shocks me. I don't understand why the man reacted so violently, and it really surprises me.
First off, shooting a 17-year-old child for vandalizing a car is way too drastic. According to police reports, the driver of the Mercedes “shot a 17-year-old in the neck and leg as the teen tried to run away.” All the boy did was throw a few eggs at his car! Of course, nobody appreciates someone vandalizing their car. This is especially true if your vehicle is a fancy, expensive car such as a Mercedes. But shooting at the vandal? That’s insane. The article also states that “the driver confronted the teen”, so the teen must have done or said something after the incident to provoke the man’s anger. Even so, what the man did was terribly wrong. Murdering a teenager over some exchanged words and an egged car, albeit an expensive one, should never be done.
Next, this man’s reaction sends a message to me. I love Halloween, and all the mischief that comes with it. Now, I’ll be a little more wary to do things that may anger someone. Or, at least, I’ll make sure I don’t get caught. The thought of being shot and killed for some Halloween prank is frightening.
Teenagers are going to get into trouble on Halloween. Not all of them will, but it’s inevitable that many will find a way. Hopefully, though, people will be able to control their anger, and nobody will be killed. That is quite an awful way to spend your Halloween.
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