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Most of the work that I do on a daily basis is with this district and city, so that's why I choose to defend them when people put them down--like I feel that those Pikes did with their "Straight Outta Compton" party.
I never said it was a better city than any other, and I even said that it does have problems. All I said originally is that it is NOT AS BAD AS PEOPLE MAKE IT SEEM.
Some of the good things about this city are its many dedicated teachers (who do things like go to a student's home to follow up on them, etc.), long-time residents who are activists for change, and kids who are excelling in academics, sports, and service. Of course, this can be said for MANY CITIES, but what I am saying is that Compton is not as bad and vile as people make it seem, and I don't think it's right to throw parties that try and perpetuate stereotypes. There are other good things that happen in this town that I don't think everyone will understand, such as neighbors pulling together and having yard-sales or selling baked goods so a family won't lose their home. People look out for each other's children, and the word "family" includes much more than just those who live in a particular household. I like that. Also, many people in Compton are grateful for what they do have, whether that may be a lot, or just a little in someone else's eyes. When I go to Compton, I know where I stand with people. I don't encounter anyone who is "fake" towards me. When I lived in Brentwood, I couldn't go anywhere without someone acting snooty or disrespectful.
Some of these things can be found in other places (and I keep feeling the need to say that because some of you don't get it), but don't put down a city if you don't want someone to put down yours. And please don't put down a place if you have never visted.
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