Big City Woes

Ok OKC. Here's the deal. We are now a big league city. Have been for a few years, but this year, it truly feels like it. I know some of you who read this in other, bigger cities might not understand from where I'm coming, and that's ok. That's what makes us different from other cities. We have a A relatively high crime in this city, in OKC proper, yet I rarely feel unsafe. Maybe it's just my personality that makes me unafraid, but there are no areas in this city I am afraid to go. Sure there are some I avoid but not out of fear but rather out of no need to be there. I'll go to the East side looking for BoBo's, to the south side for a good taqueria, to the NW side for work, and yes sometimes even Edmond when I'm forced. West of Automobile Alley isnt that great, but I'll go when needed I'm not afraid of these areas, I just rarely go there. That being said Bricktown is one of the safest areas in the city. The area I live in is one of the least safest in the city, and I do not feel unsafe. I am saddened by what happened in our city after such a victorious night for us. When I saw the shots above Thunder Alley, my first thought was crazy people, that is riot central. But I never thought it would actually happen. Sure the shooting could have had nothing to do with the ball game. But 6000-8000 people crammed together in a space smaller than one city block does not sound like a good idea to me. If you are drinking down there you are breaking open container laws and flaunting it. Be smarter people. If you want to drink, go to a bar, preferably locally owned and infuse the economy with your team spirit. Stay at home with friends or family, enjoy a beer or two, maybe a brat, wear your blue and orange wherever you are, but please remember that while a win is frickin awesome and a loss sucks, it is still just a game. Don't make yourself sick, physically or metaphysically. It's not worth it. There is no reason to open fire on our brothers and sisters. Violence is never the answer. To clarify, the primary roles of LOVE are not to heal, fix, or mend. Not to soothe, cure, or ease. Not even to refresh, rejuvenate, or restore. Hardly. The primary roles of LOVE are to "Yahoo!" "Yeehaa!" and "Whoohooo!" So get your love on, people. For the wounded, our brothers and sisters, Thunder, and OKC. LOVE.