Even if the charges do stick, it's very unlikely he'll get more than a token slap on the wrist. Public opinion is so far on his side, and for excellent reason. I'm so sorry.
Yeah, that would be my guess -- but really just a guess.
Bester: Mal. Whaddya need two mechanics for? Mal: I really don't.
'Out Of Gas'
Natter 59: Dominate Your Face!
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Jul 11, 2008 5:15:47 am PDT #7490 of 10003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 11, 2008 5:17:50 am PDT #7491 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Oh my god Allyson! I am so sorry. I have no words.
Steph L. - Jul 11, 2008 5:18:10 am PDT #7492 of 10003
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Even if the charges do stick, it's very unlikely he'll get more than a token slap on the wrist. Public opinion is so far on his side, and for excellent reason. I'm so sorry.
Yeah, that would be my guess -- but really just a guess.
If it had been a case where someone was assaulting your brother directly, and he punched them, wouldn't that be self-defense? What about when you're defending your 4-year-old kid, who clearly isn't physically big or strong enough to defend himself against an adult?
....I guess I think in terms of what's fair, not what's necessarily legal.
Burrell - Jul 11, 2008 5:19:46 am PDT #7493 of 10003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Oh shit, Allyson. I'm sorry. Yeah, I am not the type to hit another person, but I can totally understand your brother's response. I think most people can.
And boy do I get your own reaction--I'd want to be with my family too at a time like this. But perhaps wait to see what they need, and to see what you can best do for them.
Aims - Jul 11, 2008 5:22:21 am PDT #7494 of 10003
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Oh Allyson. Honey, I wish I could do something to help you.
If going home to Boston right now would help, I say catch that plane.
Beverly - Jul 11, 2008 5:22:23 am PDT #7495 of 10003
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Public opinion counts, and the public is going to be outraged on behalf of the child and sympathetic to his father.
I just regret that any of this has to be public, but if it gets that old menace away from the possibility of doing it again, in whatever measure, it may be worth it.
Laura - Jul 11, 2008 5:25:16 am PDT #7496 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
Oh dear, Allyson! I can't imagine how any parent would do anything else. If it had been DH I know he would have beat the crap out of the creep.
Miracleman - Jul 11, 2008 5:26:53 am PDT #7497 of 10003
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Damn. I'm with everyone here, Allyson, I would've beat the guy until he couldn't eat solid foods, like...ever.
Good on your brother.
Nilly - Jul 11, 2008 5:29:54 am PDT #7498 of 10003
Swouncing
Skipping in order to post that, according to Nutty "If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me" Jul 11, 2006 5:17:21 am PDT today is Dillo's second (already?) birthday.
Happy day, little guy! Also wishes for your big sister and mom (and aunt!) and all your family.
Also, according to the Buffista Calendar, it's Abby's birthday today. I haven't seen posts from her in quite a while (though I'm so scarce around these parts these days, it may all be just a me-issue, of course), but I hope the well wishes find their way to her, somehow.
Sparky1 - Jul 11, 2008 5:30:15 am PDT #7499 of 10003
Librarian Warlord
Allyson, if you want to go home to Boston I think you should. And I'm willing to back that thought with some cash to help get you there.