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BeyondGeography

(39,339 posts)
68. Yeah, probably right
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 07:36 AM
Dec 2014

It was a little bit of a prayer. Some people believe it's possible. I hope they're right.

Of all the people to view this thread and that comment, you're the only one with the absolute lack of taste and decency to make a comment like that in response to what I wrote. Make my expression of grief and condolence about the lad's death (make that his fucking death) a stage for your awesome grip on reality and your tiny little football point.

Walk with pride.

God, I hate these stories BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #1
Same here, BeyondGeography. Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #3
And I am glad you persevered BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #7
Same here. PsychGrad Dec 2014 #52
And individuals like that VP BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #57
Agreed. PsychGrad Dec 2014 #60
Most school admins are cowards who would be too terrified of angering that boy's parents. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #63
Oh, narnian60 Dec 2014 #69
And those same shitty parents blame the teachers' unions for schools going to shit. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #71
Agreed. PsychGrad Dec 2014 #73
And - as an adult who works with kids.... PsychGrad Dec 2014 #74
He's not in "a safe place." He's fucking DEAD. jmowreader Dec 2014 #67
Yeah, probably right BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #68
Well said. narnian60 Dec 2014 #70
... Mnemosyne Dec 2014 #2
.... Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #4
I'd say it depends on how he died before we can say if he killed himself or not. randome Dec 2014 #5
The police seem to be treating it that way. Throd Dec 2014 #6
Those were just the means to finish the job.... daleanime Dec 2014 #44
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I just wish these kids would be protected from the monsters who drive them to do such things. nt Ykcutnek Dec 2014 #10
It begins in the home. Kids hear, see and learn how to be monsters at home...i don't care what the kelliekat44 Dec 2014 #66
Are we seeing an uptick, or are we just seeing more of what's always been happening? Posteritatis Dec 2014 #14
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I sometimes wonder if there was one in my town when I was about that age Posteritatis Dec 2014 #24
I agree.. whathehell Dec 2014 #54
We're seeing an uptick in reporting on bullying-related suicides jeff47 Dec 2014 #15
I just wish ALL people would hold BULLIES responsible for their behavior, chervilant Dec 2014 #42
I had just moved to a new community after three years in Europe… regnaD kciN Dec 2014 #53
What would be nice is if a young person didn't have to excel in sports to be "popular" Fumesucker Dec 2014 #65
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I have a friend here in Georgia, RebelOne Dec 2014 #9
i think social media is making it worse for some JI7 Dec 2014 #11
5 years is an eternity to them. jeff47 Dec 2014 #19
Yep. To a twelve-year-old, five years would be about half of their full life's memories Posteritatis Dec 2014 #22
Even making them see that they're, well, seen can help. Posteritatis Dec 2014 #20
FUCK! I can't look at that smiling young face, so full of hope ... 11 Bravo Dec 2014 #12
I hear you Bravo nt Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #27
Poor, sweet little boy. smirkymonkey Dec 2014 #13
This stuff makes me sick...I hope the parents of the bully know what they allowed... MadDAsHell Dec 2014 #16
Right on, MadDAsHell. Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #30
Sadly Stargazer09 Dec 2014 #61
The parents probably think it was OK to bully the boy because... Odin2005 Dec 2014 #64
Heartbreaking mcar Dec 2014 #17
There's more here helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #18
12 years old. progressoid Dec 2014 #21
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"And this boy had even left school to avoid the bullying so the problem had been solved." Posteritatis Dec 2014 #26
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No the problem wasn't solved. Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #28
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Keep talking BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #35
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... shenmue Dec 2014 #36
The protocol is: "Boys will be boys." longship Dec 2014 #38
Kudos to your mother! Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #40
I'm so sorry for this beautiful boy and his family. Too sad. Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #39
Thank you for the supportive and kind words! Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #45
A powerful story, the love of-from-for mothers is grace and beauty. You are lucky indeed. Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #49
So sad.. Poor kid. SunSeeker Dec 2014 #41
I feel for his family. TxDemChem Dec 2014 #43
this is heartbreaking -- poor little guy Douglas Carpenter Dec 2014 #46
I have the most awful memories of 12. My heart breaks for this child and his family. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #47
... Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #56
America loves bullies. HomerRamone Dec 2014 #48
Hey HomerRamone! Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #51
:( sakabatou Dec 2014 #55
Absolutely heartbreaking. City Lights Dec 2014 #58
Charges should be brought against the administrators and teaches involved, as well as the students RKP5637 Dec 2014 #59
FUCK BULLIES!!! Odin2005 Dec 2014 #62
It's past time to do something about bullying. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2014 #72
School bullies learn it at home. They are the victims of someone else and they take out their McCamy Taylor Dec 2014 #76
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