Everyone is all up in arms over the shooting that took place in Kevil, Ky late last night, and rightfully so. What happened was a horrible tragedy, and could have easily been avoided.
Here is the full story of what exactly happened. Go read it and come back. I'll wait...
First of all, I have to say, the homeowner was EXACTLY RIGHT in what he did. His door had been kicked in, there was a stranger in his house being threatening, he had his wife and two small kids to think of, gave FAIR WARNING, and did what he HAD TO DO. That man did a great job of protecting his family from a dangerous situation.
As for the kid that busted into the house, he was so high he didn't even know WHERE HE WAS. He has been drinking, smoking pot, and eating mushrooms. Just trust me when I say the kid was in another world. Really.
The story says that the other kids who were at the party he had attended tried to get him to stay, THEY DIDN'T TRY HARD ENOUGH. True friends would not have let him leave if they were truly worried about his condition OR would have gone with him to make sure he was ok. Of course, from the sound of it, they were out of their minds as well, so were probably unable to make a clear decision.
One thing to also think about is that true friendships are not formed when drugs are involved. It may seem that way to the people involved, but when it comes right down to it, the bond that is made is over dope. Not over feelings for another person. Remove the substance from the equation, and see how long that so-called friendship lasts.
But, these people were young, and learning things like that is something that comes with age and experience. Although, sadly, it is a lesson that the young man who was shot will never have a chance to learn. One lesson that the others involved will learn, is that the "fun" of getting high has a price. They are all in jail.
This is a risk that anyone who does drugs of any kind takes. The 18 year olds risk losing their entire future, 25 year olds risk their new careers, 40 year olds risk their houses, and so on. Most importantly, ANYONE who is a parent risks NEVER SEEING THEIR CHILD AGAIN. If there are any parents reading this that think "it's just a joint" - ask yourself, is that couple hours worth of bring in a pleasant little fog REALLY worth going to jail and being separated from your child? Really?
As far as these kids in particular go, they are just BARELY legal adults. Perhaps they had plans on going to college, or going to work. That felony on their record at age 18 will haunt them for the rest of their lives and close 99% of the doors to their future. Wal-Mart won't even hire them now.
And, they are haunted by the loss of their friend for the rest of their lives. Those kids will question letting that guy leave, and the role they played in that situation FOREVER.
This is not just a tragedy of a kid getting shot. This is multiple tragedies all rolled into one night. First, was the failure of the party-goers to protect their friend. Second, that guy kicked in a door and threatened a man and his family. Third, he lost his life because a homeowner acted in self-defense. Fourth, a bunch of very young adults have lost their futures due to various drug charges.
And it ALL could have so easily been avoided.
They could have just said, "no."
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