I disagree completely. There is nothing identifiable about the child in this picture and I wouldn't put it here if there was, trust me. But showing this photo adds a very powerful visual element to this story that hammers home the severity of the situation that words just would not be able to do. I say that as someone…

I would urge all the people who feel rage to consider using that anger to try to make some difference in kids' life. I've worked on enough custody cases to tell you that this level of abuse is not uncommon. If you have the resources to do specialized foster care, consider it. If not, work at volunteer at Boys and…

I keep going back to what it must be like for that teenager to have to try to find the strength to speak up and fight back in that situation. He was literally fist fighting his stepfather when cops showed up.

I can't with these stories anymore. Child abuse is horrific and barbaric. I hope child endangerment like this carries a life sentence, but I'm not hopeful. I hope this boy finds a good home.

There are not enough horrible things that can happen to these two people.

But you need a license to catch a fish. —my friend Bill

I love this comment more than I could ever say.

especially when her friend in the picture is clearly wearing a sign that says, "Die, Tumor, Die"?

Whiteface is weird and a little creepy, but not offensive to me. Maybe other white people find it offensive, and it's not my place to say how white people feel. I enjoy the trend of making fun of white people. We really, really deserve it.

I think he's primarily a husband at this point.

Good god. Do you really want to take the time after you wake up (hungover, in my experience) to get out your trusty tin & put all that shit together? Girl, all you need to pack the night before is a handy pair of shades. Slip those mothers on, bid the dude adieu & take your fabulous ass home. People stare & snicker?…

It's totally the "Stride of Pride". Or it should be. :-)

Just bring back Zachary Quinto.

the DC local sports radio station 106.7 the Fan has a free vasectomy giveaway to coincide with the tournament...