Male teenagers and young adults are very impressionable. There are many factors: violent TV shows and movies; video games of war; absence of a male father figure. If you fall into these categories and feel like going out in a blaze of glory, despising school or your friends, how about doing something positive in your life? Take a positive path to fulfill that need for glory and command respect and possibly be a hero – now that’s class. Strongly consider becoming a firefighter. If it’s a gun thing you possess, join law enforcement or America’s military, where not only you will learn the responsibility on handling a firearm but also be rewarded with a free college education. You can have it both ways if you play your cards right and command respect from others. Good luck.

Collin Miller

Durango