Community Chat

[terrier3]

On 1/25/2014 gig2750 said: Terrier3, I had just submitted my response to you when the boards went down! I asked why the kids shouldn't be held responsible for the damages that they incurred? That's outrageous and ridiculous IMO ! Also read that two of the cats were so traumatized that they stayed hidden for two days after the family returned home! And btw, I'm in OP.

Did you read the posts after the stories? They are a hoot!

[Gidge]

Are you reading them online on the Bflo News site? I haven't read but I guess I need to!

[terrier3]

On 1/25/2014 gig2750 said: Are you reading them online on the Bflo News site? I haven't read but I guess I need to!

Yes...the comments are priceless! Binder & Binder must have been some kind of a nasty law firm.

I'm even in there...same nic.

Since I went to Nardin and my son to Canisius, it really interests us...

[chrystaltree]

I do want to know where the bizarre idea that rich or upscale kids are better than any other kids. Having said that, the cat sitters family owes nothing to the homeowner. Not one red cent. Anyone who gives a teen unlimited access to their home deserves to come home to a mess. What? He never watches the news? Stories like this are fairly common now. The girl is minor, so good luck to him in getting restitution from her. But her parents shouldn't be held responsible...unless they were the party.

[Gidge]

I'm trying to re-read the article online, but I keep getting kicked off! I never connected the homeowner and Binder & Binder! Regardless of their reputation, those kids still need to be held accountable .

[terrier3]

On 1/25/2014 gig2750 said: I'm trying to re-read the article online, but I keep getting kicked off! I never connected the homeowner and Binder & Binder! Regardless of their reputation, those kids still need to be held accountable .

If you get the BN delivered, you need to register to view the articles...there is a firewall.

You get free access even if you just get the Sunday paper delivered.

That is probably why you are getting kicked out.

[sidsmom]

Binder & Binder....it that the guy who wears a cowboy hat? He's a ""We Will Fight For YOU"" type of dude...funny.

[terrier3]

On 1/25/2014 sidsmom said:

Binder & Binder....it that the guy who wears a cowboy hat? He's a ""We Will Fight For YOU"" type of dude...funny.

I think related to him...but a different attorney...there is a local office in downtown Buffalo where the dad worked.

[Marienkaefer2]

On 1/25/2014 Ford1224 said:

I don't know about paying for the trip, but they certainly should pay for the damages to the house and at least get sentences of community service. This is happening more and more and needs to be punished.

Yes, ITA.

[Marienkaefer2]

On 1/25/2014 Allegheny said:

I look at things very basically. Right is right and wrong is wrong. Since the cat sitter is a minor her parents will be responsible for her actions. As for other kids involved, I feel if I was a parent of one of them, I would feel terrible and expect my child to apologize and also insist they do some kind of community service and provide financial assistance where possible.

Asking for payment for the vacation is uncalled for. I wouldn't want to gouge anyone., i.e. expensive replacements.

I agree, but I will say this.

If those kids could do that, that, then they come from families where the parents aren't responsible. They fear no repercussions, either from their own parents, or anyone else.

But I still agree with Ford's post. They do need to be held accountable by the community ...law enforcement.