The Street Fight: An Allegory

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Warning: Violent subject matter

My name is Eduardo and I am a Westsider. I was walking down the alley minding my own business when I heard a woman’s scream. Generally, I mind my own business, but I thought maybe I recognized her voice. Sure enough, it was Maria. She was with her husband, Duke, and their little kid. Some jokers from the Eastsiders were roughing them up. Maybe because Maria…