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In reply to the discussion: Florida, boys age 12 and 13 destroy a school library [View all]stopdiggin
(14,423 posts)27. +1. And thanks - for being one of the few on this thread questioning the 'national news' narrative
(and why we're featuring it here on DU?)
Kids have been doing this kind of crap for years. And, all in all, it's really kind of humdrum - and ho-hum.
And perhaps the most significant part of this whole affair - is that the moms turned the little sh*theads in. Thumbs up for moms walking the walk, and insisting on some 'consequences'.
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Let's hope responsible parent makes damned sure those boy NEVER have access to firearms.
Attilatheblond
Sunday
#24
+1. And thanks - for being one of the few on this thread questioning the 'national news' narrative
stopdiggin
Sunday
#27
Part of your post kind of felt like that to me, when you mentioned what you and your friends did.
NoRethugFriends
Yesterday
#40
It wasn't something I or my friends did to be clear - just kids (of an unspecified gender) in my class.
meadowlander
Yesterday
#41
Aren't the identities of juveniles supposed to be protected? Are these their actual pictures?
Midnight Writer
Sunday
#15
Extreme anger in youngsters needs to be addressed nationally. It is ALL our problem.
Attilatheblond
Sunday
#29
The mom's saw their pics in the news. Had no choice but to turn them in
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Yesterday
#44