Why did they have to kill Unser?! Why? He was the only decent character left.

I tend to agree with you in theory, but damn if she doesn't rub me the wrong way. You're right though, sounds like she's had a rough life, and it is sexist to blame a mother for her son's criminal activity. At least, I hate how its the default: screwed up kid? It's the mothers fault. Not the fathers, not rape culture,…

Mods, approve this. She deserves the kudos.

Surprisingly, yes!

So how'd this comment work out for ya? Not so good, eh?

Then you are a profoundly compassionate person. I wish I could be half as compassionate.

It means "I'm fucking crazy".

Anna Merlan, you played a big part in making this a national story and putting pressure on Norman police. You should be proud.

Sorry we are all so unenlightened, vapid, and shallow. I shall flagellate myself while thinking of both Ferguson and the Middle East. I see now that I'm a callow asshole for finding this short piece of writing mildly amusing.

At least they tried.

"i hope one day people will admit how vile most humans are. and stop being judgmental."

Could you add more question marks please, I'm not clear if that's a question.

Why are you still reporting about this woman's every action? Enough already, we don't need to know about her every shit.

I can understand that, and respect that. It was just the way the comment was written, as though the poster was capable of similar actions, that rubbed me the wrong way. Although he/she has since clarified that is not the case, and their point was merely that they know better than to work with kids since they have a…

I understand. Sorry to get aggro, but this story just enrages me. I think I understand what you were trying to say though. You have a short fuse so you don't work with a population that would try your patience (e.g. all children). At least you have the self-awareness to know that and act accordingly.

I agree with dogzilla, I think forgiving and letting go of anger are two different things. The anger is a burden you should never have had to carry. I had let go of the anger long before I forgave my father for his abuse (physical and emotional). Forgiveness is something that comes to you, at least in my experience, I…

I'm glad to hear that you took the necessary steps to do what was right for you and to not feel "obligated" to have a relationship with them.

Well, you didn't say it, you said this is how you might react. I'm not a mind reader. And yeah, people judge you based on the words you use, especially when describing yourself.

The reason the girl didn't want to swim is irrelevant. And the fact that you can't "muster" much sympathy for a 14 year old girl who was dragged across a concrete floor by a grown man and authority figure, while begging him to stop, and while her top was coming off, in front of a room full of her peers kind of makes…

That's what I'm so flabbergasted by; he got 2 months paid leave and got to keep his job (albeit at another school), but he shouldn't be working with children ever. I don't understand why more commenters aren't outraged by this fact.