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The general public loves to think kids nowadays are sweet little angels. A lot of things have changed and the age of kids knowing about mature topics has declined over the years. Adding to what you said... The real issue in society is that children are exposed to emotional scarring and mind altering things at younger and younger ages. For instance, growing up in 1999 we had Turok and Golden Eye to be our violent video games. These days, children are exposed to call of duty, borderlands, dead space and violent music- lowering their sense of moral self control. They simply view life from some of the gameplay as one game, and they can hit reset in a sense for a do over. There is no coincidence that violent crimes are being committed by younger and younger perpetrators these days- they have been desensitized by society and their age prevents them to fully comprehend the consequences of their actions. An adult kills someone, and he immediately starts to worry about the victims family and what he has done. A child does it, and it's almost a "You shouldn't have tried to stop me mentality". They simply can't realize the consequences as a whole. Which is why I almost argue that children are the worst violators of the law as a whole. A adult is in fear of being caught and what happens if they keep going. A child doesn't know any better, and will just keep going. Not to mention if they kill at 16, they can possibly be free by 21. I don't agree with different laws anymore for those considered an adult and a child (From 12-18), as kids don't fear the police or the consequences of their actions. Here's a video of dead space- it's scary as sh*t, but just one example i can find .

Is that guy insinuating that, since they were in a relationship, he could not have raped her? Well, I think the question, at least in this particular situation, is whether it were rape or statutory rape. While there is no justification for visitation rights in the case of [regular] rape, statutory rape is more of a morally-equivocal social-construction-y type of thing, so there could be more of a discussion there. What TheU said is accurate, but I think my point has at least some merit. I think that's absolutely the question, I agree. The guy I was refereeing to seems to think it is a settled fact that it was not [regular] rape, which seems like a huge jump to make. What is it that you don't understand about my view? I believe there is a difference between Rape and Statutory Rape, but they are both rape. The emotional scars are similar, but to be raped by a stranger is a horrible event and scary on it's own merit. To be raped by your pathetic 20 YO boyfriend is a different story, as he knew him and let him into her life. It's still traumatic to be attacked by him, but not as traumatic as riding the subway at night and getting raped by the bum in the corner of the subway cart. You get the difference? She's been traumatized by him, but she allowed him to be a part of her life at one point- the mothers being dramatic calling him "Her Rapist", when their relationshit was consensual. To not call him by his name, inmate number, or by anything other then rapist- is simply the mother trying to enact her will on the courts and public opinion. She could have simply said "He" instead of "Her rapist". He was sentenced to 16 years probation, this case isn't even logical to begin with. What judge in his right mind would let a rapist go free with 16 years probation if there weren't other mitigating circumstances (which we obviously don't know about).

She's either 17 or 18 now, though [not much better ...] - says the rapes occurred in 2009. Still, though. You bring up good points. That changes it a bit, but the real motives will come out when she's old enough to care for herself and her child. I hope the family court decides against it, but the fact he's paying or is willing to pay child support kind of ties there hand. They can't deny him parental rights if he's willing to handle his responsibilities. I say do away with the child support, and tell him to pound sand. Hopefully someone with a nice chunk of change can just give it to her so she won't have to rely on his "support".

I hate this team. Such a bunch of dramatic ass clowns. Watch it, when you say something negative about the team you are label a Troll. You are what you are, and It is what it is. But using revisionist history to justify something that didn't exist at the time is laughable-

The jogging with concealed weapon tale is pretty hilarious You have seen people jogging with sticks haven't you? Same concept. You protect yourself with what you feel comfortable with. He has a gun, why carry a stick. Either way, I don't like his ass- but I find it pretty sh*tty to question him without proof it's false. If it turns out to be false, ban his ass! I don't think it's at all sh*tty to question him without proof it's false. It's a crazy story, and we have absolutely no proof it is true. Also, jogging with a gun strapped to his leg doesn't fit in with his purported persona of a liberal lawyer; not saying it's impossible, just that it's suspect. He also has a track record of exaggerating even his alleged accomplishments. So, it's totally justified. True, thinking back to his story about the love of his life, small cottage in France, and his doctorate at 14, I can believe you mystikol. Ban his ass- so he can come back as FishWoman

The jogging with concealed weapon tale is pretty hilarious You have seen people jogging with sticks haven't you? Same concept. You protect yourself with what you feel comfortable with. He has a gun, why carry a stick. Either way, I don't like his ass- but I find it pretty sh*tty to question him without proof it's false. If it turns out to be false, ban his ass!

Mr. Piazza is correct ... However, if it was, why did she say this? “He threatened me,� the girl said of the rape. “He told me that he could make my life upside down, and I wouldn’t have anybody and he would pin it all on me. So I was scared.� Or was she saying that because of the visitation issue? I think both, a visitation issue and a mother issue. The mother probably told her to say she wants nothing to do with him, at 14 your too naive to make your own mind up, and too scared of your parents. The kid had a relationSHIT with the pathetic "rapist- " but the mother insists on calling him rapist. "She got raped at 14,� the victim’s mother told Fox 25. “She decided to keep her baby. And now she has to hand her baby over for a visit with her rapist?�" I get the feeling the mother may be pressing the issue, and the kid has to play along. Either way, it's a family court issue now. The plea was accepted, he was convicted and he is serving his time. Just like a battered spouse who has children with her attacker, it's the courts decision to grant visitation and custody now. I don't see how he wins unless its court supervised visitation he has to pay for the court representive to be present. If she wants child support, she should allow him to visit the child too. It's kind of talking out both sides of your mouth to demand child support from him, yet say you want nothing to do with him. Either a clean break, no strings attached- or take his money and allow him to visit if the courts grant it. I'm not taking either side, but at 14 she very well could have had sex, got caught, and feared mommy more then him. We've seen it. Either way, I hope she gets what she truly wants- regardless of what she says in the news. Well never know what she truly wants however until she's 18 and capable of making her own decisions. Remember the student who screwed his teacher, and then when he was 18 started a relationship with his molestor. They now have a few kids, and one was from the first relationship.

Both. This year, down 10 nothing in one game feels like we're about to get swept that series.

ALL PITBULLS ARE VICIOUS AT BIRTH. DON'T BE A SHEEPS. I know a pitbull that won't bark or even bite when told to- trained that way. It's been trained to know that if it ever bites, it's catching an asswhooping. Oddly it's the only dog I feel comfortable around. Pitbulls are trained to protect (or fight) and are violent by nature, but they need to be trained properly to be submissive as well. This pitbull was attacked by a small dog, and actually had to have the dog pulled away from it. The pitbull wouldn't even fight back. I hate dogs, but I hate what people are capable of doing to them to make them that way as well. I'd be more wary of the owners where pitbull are owned. They are getting to be a sign of drug activity and a sign of status to dealers. And no, I don't own pets. Never have.

Hermida's was in the 7th, though, wasn't it? Or 8th ... Whichever. Hermidas was hit when there was hope, The only hope we have now is that this season ends when it's supposed to, on October 3rd.

They had a relationship if I read it right, and it was consensual statutory rape. Theres got to be a reason why he was convicted of four counts of rape and was only sentenced to 16 years probation. Just saying facts according to the article. I can see why he would want visitation if he had a relationship before. At 14 she's too young to have that burden for the rest of her life. She should give the kid to him. Let him deal with raising it, payin for it, and supporting it.

I love this. It's sad that the Cubs, in the same situation as the Marlins right now, not willing to give him that one at bat. I would've loved to see him do this at Wrigley Field and get a standing ovation before his at bat, but it'll be fun to see what happens. Even if it's a strikeout, I think there should be a curtain call given after the AB. Pinch hit grand slam, ala Hermida style. Down by 10. Bottom of the First. Fixed that for you.

Of course it's mostly for PR. Doesn't take a genius to figure that out. It's still a nice thing to do for Greenberg. The friggin Cubs didn't even offer! That was the saddest part. Due to the way his career was cut short, they should have given him every opportunity to get that one last AB in the Majors. No wonder the Cubs have been cursed since 1908.

Could you imagine if he hits a HR to CF?

Hindsight being 20/20, I would not have bought a Heath Bell game jersey. PS: Sorry I have been out for a few weeks. I've been recuperating from a vicious attack by a pitbull, and have been too focused on the therapy to care much about following the game. I was visiting some relatives and went out for a jog at night when a loose pitbull came from behind and bit me on the right leg, then went for my throat. I managed to put my left arm up, and it did quite a number on my arm before I could draw my concealed carry revolver and shoot it dead. Needless to say, I haven't been doing much typing for a while, but I'm much better now and should be back to normal soon (minus a few souvenir scars to my left arm.) Jesus, glad your relatively ok. Did you empty your cylinder into the dog? I would have left one, for the person who asked why you shot their dog.

And is it just me, or does St. Claire always have a sour f***ing look on his face when he is around fans, players, or cameras? He just looks like an asshole.

I was really hoping Don Cooper would come with him. What we really need is DB Cooper... I'm sure Heath Bell could use a few tips on how to disappear into thin air.

My sleeper pick for manager if Oz gets fired.......Mike Mordecai :ninja Mike Piazza

Better he's in Houston then interviewin' for Miami

I'll be following, but won't be watching. Duty Calls. Hopefully I catch the final innings after I get done with hockey.

I hope he gets caught in bed jacking off, and it somehow voids his contract since he did it on a road trip with the team. Could his contract be voided for conduct detrimental to the team? I think this and his April performance would qualify.

Yes, that's exactly why I'm calling you a troll. THANK YOU Your a troll because your an ass. Who gives a sh*t if you didn't renew your season tickets two years ago, we all knew the schmuck from Boca Raton wouldn't be renewing his season tickets when the team was moving to Little Havana. It's revisionist history to suit your argument. Anyone with half a brain can see through it. You hate the Marlins? Go watch the Boca Bombers. We have a baseball team in Boca? It's been years, but there is a traveling league team of that name. Players are around 15-18, a few friends played for them while I was caught up in playing hockey in HS and college. A few players of there's would always get drafted.

Yes, that's exactly why I'm calling you a troll. THANK YOU Your a troll because your an ass. Who gives a sh*t if you didn't renew your season tickets two years ago, we all knew the schmuck from Boca Raton wouldn't be renewing his season tickets when the team was moving to Little Havana. It's revisionist history to suit your argument. Anyone with half a brain can see through it. You hate the Marlins? Go watch the Boca Bombers.

If you had a favorite restaurant that you loved to eat at and they got bought out by a new management group and changed the menu around, hired a new service staff that sucks, and put out a bad product, would you continue to eat at that restaurant? Not the perfect analogy but that's pretty much how I feel. That's a horrible analogy, simply because the front office has been the same at this restaurant for 10 years. Not to mention they also made sure the restaurant wasn't moving to a new location in San Antonio when they FINALLY built a new location in a historic location. But this restaurant has not been very successful for 10 years because of poor management. The restaurant happened to inherit a "best restaurant" award in 2003 because the previous management had put the framework of a pretty decent restaurant in place, but after a few years the restaurants reputation began to slip. And before the restaurant was in a bad location and business was failing, so they worked out a deal to get tax payers to pay for a majority of the new location. But even though the restaurant has a nice new location, the management still sucks and people are starting to realize that a new location is not going to change the fact that the ownership of the restaurant still sucks. But you loved this restaurant for years before it changed owners twice. Isn't your loyalty to the team, not the people in it? Isn't it always? You can always protest by watching a few games at home, and passively paying attention. I've done that with the panthers. The easiest thing thing to do is to wash your hands of the mess, but you know deep inside you'll keep checking in on the progress. Besides, I think this year is a aberration. Next year will be better.

ask an (ex)Expos fan what they think of Loria. hell, ask any fan of the MLB who isn't a Marlins fan what they think of Loria. I've read enough about Loria and the Expos. Obviously either you haven't, or your just too stubborn to realize when your wrong. Montreal killed the Expos. They knew Loria was looking for a ticket out of town when the stadium bid failed and the minority owners refuses to kick in money for operating expenses of a team they partly owned. MLB offered him a chance to jump ship, and he did. Not to mention the Canadian dollar at the time had a 60 cent exchange rate to the US dollar.