Re: Local Vandalism...what do you think?

JustJules · ‎06-25-2013

On 1/25/2014 terrier3 said:
O.R. - One of the reasons that the News gave for not publishing the names of the kids who posted their misdeeds on Twitter and FB is because they said they didn't want to mess up their lives - and ruin their chances to get into prestigious universities.

Even the cat sitter's name and family are being kept private - because no criminal charges have been filed.

Sounds like the case with the ex football player - he had to go to the media to get the kids charged.

Affluenza seems to be spreading!

Ahhhh yes, the key. Heaven forbid those spoiled rich kids should have their lives messed up. Kids will be kids, they were just having fun..... PHOOOEY! They deserve to be publicly shamed so everyone knows what they did and are capable of, and their parents deserve it too. The problem with our society is that money covers up a lot of sins. These kids need to be held accountable or they will go on to become self-absorbed adults that perpetuate this type of behavior. I would have some mercy for any that came forward and offered to make restitution, but for the cowards that are hiding under their parents skirts, I would hope their prestigious Universities would rescind their acceptance. People need to stop making excuses for bad behavior and be accountable. Change begins at home.

SydneyH · ‎03-10-2010

On 1/25/2014 occasional rain said:
I think the homeowners should make Yale aware of what sort of student they plan to accept and request that Yale withdraw their offer.

If no criminal charges were being filed, I would definitely consider contacting the prospective schools. Individuals that would engage in this type of behavior unchecked, will do it again......maybe even escalating to more serious offenses.

adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/25/2014 terrier3 said:
O.R. - One of the reasons that the News gave for not publishing the names of the kids who posted their misdeeds on Twitter and FB is because they said they didn't want to mess up their lives - and ruin their chances to get into prestigious universities.

Even the cat sitter's name and family are being kept private - because no criminal charges have been filed.

Sounds like the case with the ex football player - he had to go to the media to get the kids charged.

Affluenza seems to be spreading!

If these were kids from poor families, I suspect their names and faces would be on the news and they'd more than likely be charged with crimes.

It's always a victory for me when I remember why I entered a room.

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

On 1/25/2014 adelle38 said:
On 1/25/2014 terrier3 said:
O.R. - One of the reasons that the News gave for not publishing the names of the kids who posted their misdeeds on Twitter and FB is because they said they didn't want to mess up their lives - and ruin their chances to get into prestigious universities.

Even the cat sitter's name and family are being kept private - because no criminal charges have been filed.

Sounds like the case with the ex football player - he had to go to the media to get the kids charged.

Affluenza seems to be spreading!

If these were kids from poor families, I suspect their names and faces would be on the news and they'd more than likely be charged with crimes.

There should be some punishment for these people. Money isn't going to do it because their parents will pay, or insurance will. They have to be punished for what they did, IMO. It was deliberate and disgusting.

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

betteb · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/25/2014 terrier3 said:
On 1/25/2014 SydneyH said:
Why are they suing for the cost of the vacation?

They say that when they came home...their trip was "ruined."

That is the one over-reach, IMO.

It's overkill. Standard practice in law suits. Ask for the full moon and settle for a slice.

I do think the kids, including the house sitter, should be prosecuted and make restitution.

ETA. They may technically be minors but at 17, they could easily be charged as adults.

It's God's job to judge the terrorists. It's our mission to arrange the meeting. U.S. Marines

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

On 1/25/2014 adelle38 said:
On 1/25/2014 terrier3 said:
O.R. - One of the reasons that the News gave for not publishing the names of the kids who posted their misdeeds on Twitter and FB is because they said they didn't want to mess up their lives - and ruin their chances to get into prestigious universities.

Even the cat sitter's name and family are being kept private - because no criminal charges have been filed.

Sounds like the case with the ex football player - he had to go to the media to get the kids charged.

Affluenza seems to be spreading!

If these were kids from poor families, I suspect their names and faces would be on the news and they'd more than likely be charged with crimes.

You couldn't be more right. The same thing happens when parents are inattentive and their children die from drowning or some other accident. Sympathy goes to the rich and prominent and jail for the poor.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

On 1/25/2014 mgm2 said:
No, the teens should not pay for the vacation costs.

Yes, ALL of the teens should not only pay for the damages but help clean up anything that can be painted/repaired.

Forget about any vacation costs. They should pay triple damages for the stress caused this family. Imagine coming home and seeing your house in that condition? Replacing and repairing isn't the half of it.

The parents better pay whatever the home owner wants because if it goes to trial any jury will award them millions. I would.