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78. I'm not sure what you are looking for, from me.

Tue Sep 9, 2014, 03:38 PM

Sep 2014

I've pretty much explained my point of view. I never
suggested they should be given a pass, or have no
consequences. And I don't pretend to know an alternative
that would be more effective than prison. I just don't
think prison, as the system stands today, is effective,
for practically anybody, not just kids. But especially
kids. Even if they are sociopathically inclined high
schoolers.

Every single person is redeemable. I'm sorry if you
don't believe this, but I do. This is an interesting
relevant video, if you have the time, around ten
minutes long. Listening to these inmates' stories
was an eye opener.

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Heinous ASL prank moves Drew Carey to donate 10,000 reward for catching pranksters [View all] Omaha Steve Sep 2014 OP

What? 80 views and no comments? riverbendviewgal Sep 2014 #1

I have no words. Still Blue in PDX Sep 2014 #5

Chill out. Not everyone comments on every post. arcane1 Sep 2014 #6

Okay prank bad and reporting/editing bad whistler162 Sep 2014 #8

Not just an isolated incident either RufusTFirefly Sep 2014 #15

ABC online is often just as bad. whistler162 Sep 2014 #29

When someone does something good, MADem Sep 2014 #11

Correct or incorrect, Drew Carey is a Rightie®. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #25

A plus for Drew Carey Lifelong Protester Sep 2014 #2

Agreed sakabatou Sep 2014 #21

WTF redwitch Sep 2014 #3

WTF is wrong with people?? arcane1 Sep 2014 #4

I was wondering the same thing. Initech Sep 2014 #27

And people wonder why parents of autistic kids are Ilsa Sep 2014 #7

I love Drew Carey. Sounds exactly like something he would do. 7962 Sep 2014 #9

I don't love him--he supports Republicans and Libertarians. He did a good thing in this instance, MADem Sep 2014 #12

Judging someone based on their politics is a feeble measurement. Psephos Sep 2014 #20

No, it is not "feeble" at all. You don't think I judge George Bush on HIS politics? MADem Sep 2014 #23

I literally don't care at all. BlueEye Sep 2014 #30

Drew Carey is a political operative. He works in support of Libertarians at a Libertarian MADem Sep 2014 #34

No, I read what you said and I agree. BlueEye Sep 2014 #44

His speech isn't "free" though. MADem Sep 2014 #47

"Free" has multiple definitions, obviously. He still *chose* to work with ReasonTV... BlueEye Sep 2014 #49

Well, I'm not paid by any political party for my opinions or my work. MADem Sep 2014 #50

An eloquent statement. Psephos Sep 2014 #54

Thank you Psephos! You are absolutely right. BlueEye Sep 2014 #67

Judge politicians on their politics, judge artists on their art... LanternWaste Sep 2014 #68

This guy is functioning as a political operative. MADem Sep 2014 #71

I see no character or decency from Republicans. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #28

+1! nt MADem Sep 2014 #37

He should think twice about siccing police on pranking teenagers. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #14

So just let them be. Kids will be kids, huh? 7962 Sep 2014 #45

Pranking teenagers? Sorry, these teenagers were more than pranking. alp227 Sep 2014 #46

dumping biohazardous waste on someone is pretty fucking far from being just a prank frylock Sep 2014 #51

Then what do you think he should do? AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #58

you're right, it's horrible. I don't think they should be given any kind of a pass. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #72

I truly appreciate the civil response -- thanks. AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #83

These aren't 'pranking teens', they're vicious, cruel criminals who belong geek tragedy Sep 2014 #59

The "prank" was crude, juvenile and simply stupid. Archae Sep 2014 #10

The "prank" involved biological WASTE. It was assault/battery. nt MADem Sep 2014 #24

OK these are poorly raised heinously pranking teenagers. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #13

your opinion is sorely misguided frylock Sep 2014 #52

How so? Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #74

what you're saying is that minors shouldn't face any punitive action ever.. frylock Sep 2014 #75

no that's not what I'm saying. your interpretation is preposterous. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #76

so then spell it out for me.. frylock Sep 2014 #77

I'm not sure what you are looking for, from me. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #78

i do believe that people are redeemable. i went through the juvenile court system myself.. frylock Sep 2014 #81

I am fine with your suggestion, if it were to turn out that way, and not incarceration. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #82

They deserve jail for what they did... Oktober Sep 2014 #53

This was an assault, a crime, they are criminals and yes they should be treated geek tragedy Sep 2014 #60

I think teenagers can be real assholes, without being psychopathic. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #73

Not much to say about something like this except "Jesus wept". LoisB Sep 2014 #16

The perps thought nothing of recording it on the VICTIM'S cell phone? rocktivity Sep 2014 #17

Everything about this stinks oberliner Sep 2014 #18

Good on Carey. That poor kid. The Mama Lion in me would want TwilightGardener Sep 2014 #19

It's on YouTube rocktivity Sep 2014 #22

UPDATE: An attorney for the family of an autistic teenager rocktivity Sep 2014 #80

First of all VA_Jill Sep 2014 #26

As someone with an autistic son, how do you feel about Autism Speaks? oberliner Sep 2014 #38

Not real familiar with them, to be honest VA_Jill Sep 2014 #65

As I said upthread, it was assault/battery. MADem Sep 2014 #48

Where are the parents? tooeyeten Sep 2014 #31

Might want to fix the typo. ALS vs. ASL. HERVEPA Sep 2014 #32

Not the OP's typo whistler162 Sep 2014 #36

OK. Still maybe could use a mention in the body of the message, HERVEPA Sep 2014 #39

Does not speak well for that site oberliner Sep 2014 #40

Yep. Everyone is much of a rush to get things out there that there is no editing. HERVEPA Sep 2014 #42

Yep. Nobody pours urine on people over Codeine Sep 2014 #41

Yup. I read that as "American Sign Language prank"! KamaAina Sep 2014 #79

Sick. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #33

This is, by FBI definition, a HATE CRIME. Find them, try them as adults, lock them the hell up. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #35

Yes--these aren't "pranksters". They assaulted this kid on the basis of his disability. TwilightGardener Sep 2014 #43

Why would anyone refer to this bahavior as a prank. Doesn't seem like a "prank" to me. Judi Lynn Sep 2014 #55

It's battery. Period. AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #57

Other students organized a support rally this week for the boy. JohnnyRingo Sep 2014 #56

Dude, it's ALS, not ASL!!!!! Nitram Sep 2014 #61

Maybe it is the SLA Omaha Steve Sep 2014 #62

revolting. those insensitive morons need to be put through the prison system samsingh Sep 2014 #63

Jenny McCarthy and her husband each upped it $10k marym625 Sep 2014 #64

I was about to post Ratty Sep 2014 #66

yeah, can't stand her either marym625 Sep 2014 #70

This is outrageous. City Lights Sep 2014 #69