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mythology

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24. A parent is probably not the most effective character witness, particularly not a grieving one

Reply to damnedifIknow (Original post)

Wed Nov 26, 2014, 08:30 PM

Nov 2014

Did his parents know he was willing to commit robbery including manhandling the clerk?

For example, Susan Klebold said her son "Dylan was a gentle, sensible kid", a description most people would probably disagree with given his final actions.

http://www.oprah.com/world/Susan-Klebolds-O-Magazine-Essay-I-Will-Never-Know-Why

After suicides it's so common that it's cliche to say that nobody saw anything was wrong.

I'm not comparing Brown to Dylan Klebold or to somebody who is suicidal (although I'm sure some will think so), but that parents rarely know exactly what their kids are up to, or who they are with their friends.

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Michael Brown's parents react to Darren Wilson interview: 'It sounds crazy' [View all] damnedifIknow Nov 2014 OP

Why didn't Wilson file an incident report??? grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #1

Where's Wilson's drug test??? BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #4

Good point. grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #9

Why did the DA lie and say Wilson never stood over Browns body? Rex Nov 2014 #5

DO you have a link to the statement - that would make a powerful pic of the day.... grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #10

It is in another thread I will post it here when I find it. Rex Nov 2014 #11

Here ya go, it was in a thread posted by WillyT Rex Nov 2014 #13

It does sound crazy UglyGreed Nov 2014 #2

"He didn't do what he had to do, he did what he wanted to do." Rex Nov 2014 #3

Yep, Wilson is acting like a spoiled brat damnedifIknow Nov 2014 #6

It sounds crazy because it is a LIE BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #7

Assuming The Prosecutor Wanted An Indictment SoCalMusicLover Nov 2014 #8

Yes, there is ZERO doubt that the D.A. wanted a "No Bill." Now that he has lost 5 for 5 and there Dustlawyer Nov 2014 #23

Yeah, makes no sense he azmom Nov 2014 #12

Hadn't he also already been shot once? loyalsister Nov 2014 #14

Post removed Post removed Nov 2014 #15

There was no traffic. logosoco Nov 2014 #16

What robbery???? BronxBoy Nov 2014 #17

that IS LAME!!!!! heaven05 Nov 2014 #18

get out Kalidurga Nov 2014 #19

Suburban apartment complexes are not known for their traffic. arcane1 Nov 2014 #20

When was he walking "in the middle of traffic"? uppityperson Nov 2014 #21

From now on every questionable shooting by cop Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #22

A parent is probably not the most effective character witness, particularly not a grieving one mythology Nov 2014 #24

Yes you are..... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #25