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Nine Charged in Bullying of Massachusetts Teen Who Killed Herself

I'm confused. Who has charged these kids with homicide?
 
I'm confused. Who has charged these kids with homicide?

Well the media has done a damned good job of it.

But that's not even remotely close to the point here.
 

I think I'm coming from a similar but slightly different position. I think the bullies should be responsible, criminally, for any behaviors that were against the law. Legally, they have no responsibility in the girl's death. However, one cannot dismiss that the bullying was a factor in her suicide... that does not mean LEGALLY. This kind of behavior comes from many sources, and I would venture to guess that the girl was depressed for many reasons. However, the bullying was a factor in her emotional state.
 
Wow, amazing. I happen to have a 15 yr old daughter. Whenever we watch a movie depicting nasty high school girls, she always informs me how unrealistic that is, that it never happens at her school.
Doesn't happen that often really. And as bad as it sounds (and it is bad), the girl obviously suffered from mental illness that contributed to her killing herself. A mentally sound person wouldn't commit suicide because someone calls them a slut or throws an energy drink at them. Obviously her issues went way deeper than the bullying.

Nevertheless I think the bullies should get charged with a crime.

I thank God she attends a school where this sort of stuff doesn't occur.
I thank Zeus, but hey Yahweh's cool too I guess.
 
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When I grew up we just had one bully on the block and he was managble.

Today the bully has found there is strength in numbers and calls for help with his cell phone. 16:1 is a crime. Pounding on there head until there braindead or made into a cripple, is no longer uncommon where I live.

Like I said society needs to rethink how to punish kids between 10-18 years old.
 
Bullies like that deserve to burn. I don't care if some are underage. They should be tried as adults.

No.

Redneck justice doesn't exist in Massechusetts.

Those who are under age WILL be tried as minors.
 

Once again, the good Cap's crystal ball tells no lies. :mrgreen:

Was there any doubt that Chaz was a star football player?

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