Gang Leader

While reading the Gang Leader story I had thoughts running through my head especially when he went into the projects and asked a generic question which most people would not ask today. The fact that I was shocked to see him go back the next day because it was his own choice is usually the kind of response most people would have when reading, but is this a bad response? More people today are so caught up in their own little world and have not experienced the world around them. Some people turn their heads because they feel so uncomfortable when walking past someone who is homeless downtown Chicago. Why are these our first instincts? Should more people be like the guy in the story who is willing to experience other people that are out in the world that may not be in our comfort zone? America today is growing to become self- centered and judge people by the way they look, not there true feelings deep down. While reading the Gang Leader, I have to admit I was star struck that he would even step foot in the projects, but after I finished it I had respect for him because not many people today would even think of crossing the street without someone they know next to them.