[farmfriend]

However, I would also point out this: at other times, there is a kid who is basically a bully, and finally, he goes too far.

This is true, there was such a case here in Sac. recently. A kis blew a gum rapper projectile at a boy and put his eye out. The father was trying to portray it as an unfortunate accident until the neighbors came out in force and told what terrors these boys were. They received 9 days in juvy. This could be one of those cases. I don't discount that at all.

There are many times when I will pass judgement based on what I read or surmise. I don't feel comfortable, and I admit this is solely based on my feeling, in doing that this time.

[summer]

No problem. And, I appreciate your thoughtful comments. I am also willing to say that while my gut feeling tells me I am right, I could be wrong here -- but, I don't think I am, only because whatever excuses this kid and his dad have would have been included in this TIME magazine article. And, so far, they are batting ZERO with me. Thanks again for your posts. :)