Gun violence can take a variety of forms beyond an actual shooting. This form of violence, as a result, lends itself to symbolism, as is evident in the Boston, Massachusetts, case illustration. Tombstones represent the final resting place for victims and a place where loved ones can go and gather to pay their respects. Graveyards, unfortunately, have started to be places where gun violence can transpire, even without firing a weapon. Destroying a gun victim’s tombstones introduces a new dimension to gun violence by disrespecting the victim and their family and friends. This case illustration highlights how the arena for gun violence has expanded beyond street corners. Stealing a headstone and using it as a prop to make fun of a victim hurts those who still have a memory of the victim, introducing a new dimension to urban gun violence.

错误:搜索内容不能为空,请输入英文关键词
错误:关键词超出字数限制,请精简
高级检索

Boston, Massachusetts (Cemetery: Tombstone Destruction)

  • Melvin Delgado

摘要

Gun violence can take a variety of forms beyond an actual shooting. This form of violence, as a result, lends itself to symbolism, as is evident in the Boston, Massachusetts, case illustration. Tombstones represent the final resting place for victims and a place where loved ones can go and gather to pay their respects. Graveyards, unfortunately, have started to be places where gun violence can transpire, even without firing a weapon. Destroying a gun victim’s tombstones introduces a new dimension to gun violence by disrespecting the victim and their family and friends. This case illustration highlights how the arena for gun violence has expanded beyond street corners. Stealing a headstone and using it as a prop to make fun of a victim hurts those who still have a memory of the victim, introducing a new dimension to urban gun violence.