SO: Shocking video of woman thrown in pool...

Update on OP's post: NBC: "Broward Teen Gets Home Detention After Seen in Video Throwing Woman Into Water at Pool Party"



At least he turned himself in. Perhaps there's hope.

quit baiting people

gina

this video pisses me off

I think the people important to the situation recognize that him coming forward is his first step to making amends, that is why he didn't go to Juvenal Hall but instead is on home detention so, seems to me he is being justly rewarded for doing the right thing even after doing the wrong thing.

As for "having this discussion"...I'm not sure what you're talking about.  I was commenting on the follow up to the incident. 

I do agree with you though, but I'm not sure what to do about it other than speak out against it when I can.

He faces one count of battery on a person 65 years of age or older.

The penalty for this if convicted (and it is almost certain he will be due to the video evidence alone): a minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years and fined not more than $10,000 and shall also be ordered by the sentencing judge to make restitution to the victim of such offense and to perform up to 500 hours of community service work. [more at Source]

It isn't as though he's getting off with ONLY house detention, it's that the judge is allowing him to stay at home with a bracelet on his ankle while they go through the court process.  He's in deep shit and he will be punished for it...but don't you think it's a good thing, especially nowadays, when someone who does something like this actually steps forward to apologize and take ownership for their wrong doing?

I do.

you're right...i'm out

it's not the subject that i have such a hard time with

and it is coloring my replies

gina

You don't know anything about me. Much like these women. I won't pretend to know anything about you and don't pretend to speak for every black woman. What exactly have I said that you disagree with. I don't blame white people for anything that has happened in my life. I am who I am. Very proud of the life I've made for myself. It saddens me that just because I've shed light on the nastiness of your little happy place you then jump on the bandwagon and force me to qualify my being here. My story is an amazing story of triump. Lifetime worthy. No one black or white can stand in the way of what was meant for me. I'm just not going to stand idle while shit like this happens. If that's what you'd like to do fine. You can continue to play barbies with people who have shown you their character if you'd like but don't go accusing me of speaking for you because Dani we don't even speak the same language. I can assume that we don't share the same dialect because you've told me "how I come across" ummm I've called out a group of women who think black Boys don't deserve the same stamp of innocence as white Boys.

Note: Dani mentions Gina's comments make her feel embarrassed to be black. Obviously if I wasn't around Gina could be less of herself thus making Dani comfortable as a pea.

Here @dani  speaks for all black women. I disagreed when I read it then and now that I know Dani is embarrassed to be black sometimes I vehemently disagree now. I still would never attempt to silence her or accuse her of speaking for me. I'm editing and adding because I don't want to bump the thread

Dani, as someone who recently went head to head with Olan, I feel embarrassed that my posts would have made you or any other black person here feel uncomfortable. I am deeply regretful for that. I agree that she tries her hardest to get a rise out of people, but the onus is on each of us to not engage or to respond respectfully. I decided that I will choose not to engage Olan because I don't feel like it's productive and it usually degenerates into a pointless argument. (You're racist! No I'm not! You're racist! No, YOU'RE racist! etc.)

And I understand what you are saying in terms of some people who share your race making you feel embarrassed. I would imagine you feel the way I feel when I see people waving Mexican flags while attacking America and other Americans. I always feel like I'm straddling a line between two groups, neither of which really wants me. I'm "too white" (in thought and action), according to many who share my ancestry, but I'm too brown to really be American in some people's eyes. It's a weird limbo that we live with/in.

Again, I apologize to anyone my comments have hurt. I've been given a lot to think about.

How did I know that everyone's least favorite troll would weigh in on this?

Yup. I insulted Annabella. Not because she's black, but because she has a history of being an insensitive, moronic twit.

Before anyone responds to you, I'd encourage them to check your posting history. You insult EVERY woman here practically every time you post. You use pejorative language to describe white people. You are a prejudiced, combative troll.

And, while I hope I didn't hurt Dani, I also didn't apologize with any expectation of how (or even if) she will respond to me. I saw myself in a different light through Dani's comment. I know the concept of acknowledging fault is foreign to you, Olan.

And what "truth" did you point out? That I attacked an idiot who was engaging in victim blaming? No. what you tried to imply is that I attacked Annabella because she's black. Because that fits the sad little narrative in your head.

And with that, I'm officially done with you. You add nothing of value to this board.

How many times will you say you are done with me? Ignore me pointing out the absolute truth. Someone says something and then I REPEAT IT. Nothing more. I am not handing out hoods or anything. Merely holding a mirror in front of your face.

You've held one in front of mine. So far we've got I hate white people, I have some tragic story where one white person stood in the way of my greatness so now I hate them all *white savior syndrome all up and around this joint* and I am just here to point out racists. Can't go having that you hear, who taught her how to read *laughs* I will own every bit of that if each one of you own your shit behavior. Look at what you've said. Click my name and follow the trail. Everything you believe about me is true as long as everything I believe about you is true too! Fair is fair

Dani believes if you ignore me you'll stop being racist. She likes it here *shrugs* 2peas....where everyone knows your name....or nah