The country (Monroe and West Monroe, LA) used to be a great place to live. Life was considered to be slow and easy in our area, where people often bragged that they could get anywhere in 15 minutes or even leave their homes unlocked without fear of an intrusion. With the change in times, much has changed, including the safety of the area. Safety has certainly dissipated as younger generations show a lack of respect for life. Without love, life takes on a different meaning. This may be the reason for the shootings that are now occurring more frequently. According to police reports, on May 30...