And now that he's an adult there's probably even less that anyone can do to help him. I'm so sorry.

Social Services didn't do anything even after the school reported it?! Wow. I'm used to hearing about family service agencies being incompetent here in the states, is it really bad in the UK too? Is there a lot of red tape and hassle involved or are we just talking garden-variety ineptitude?

"It is not illegal to make your kid stupid." Well it ought to be! Your poor nephew, I can't even imagine. :(

I love how many of them immediately look to their owners. "Mom, Dad, NOW WHAT?! I mean, did you see what this guy just DID?!"

Aw, Amanda Bynes DOES look good. Best of health to her.

Mmmhmm, I'm sure that your officially approved and sanctioned DPRK tour wasn't also filled with utter BS. You do know that you saw only the things they wanted you to see, right?

Monstrous. Hopefully the baby is young enough that she won't remember seeing her mother murdered.

A true visionary and pioneer, that man.

That's a fantastic answer provided to a person who isn't looking for one. Kineada is a troll, not worth your time.

We could fill many books with the shit you don't understand, dippity.

"Education needs to be a safe space," she said. "If schools walk into this and aren't fully aware that Chromebooks that google donated' to kids in the 9th grade are collecting data on those kids. . ."

. . .and? I know very, very few people who would claim that gender identity and roles are entirely social. It's what we do with those tendencies, and how we encourage and discourage certain behaviors in our children.

". . .without the knowledge or consent of his original partner(s)."

That was delightful!

Poor kid. At this point a different school would probably be the best option. After the national news dust-up the bullying is only going to increase. Hopefully he can get back in class soon and not fall further behind because of this.

"When his editors wanted him to broaden his beat, he refused and was let go."

Hell, not even cheating, how many divorced people hate on gays?

This is good general advice, but certain types of beers like IPAs will need to be poured a bit differently...better buy a six-pack, practice makes perfect!

Really? I have something nice to say - Fred Phelps is dead. That's nice, ain't it?

"I ask you to retire me at a reduced rank and not punish my family, depriving them of benefits they have earned," he said.