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No, you're right. There were no specifics reported. It's mostly just speculation based on logic and common sense. Frankly, I would be shocked if it didn't go down pretty much like I implied. I hardly think it was a sinister attack without an apology. What hospital did they take the victim to? Was a bandaid required? PTSD maybe? What damage was done that couldn't be atoned for, on-the-spot. LOL
Not condoning his actions but it definitely could have been handled another way as a student ,whether an athlete or not . These are kids and should not be arrested for these miscellaneous acts. These are students on your campus and this is your way of handling on the spot justice by arresting the kid ? I’m sure he would have rather been arrested than have Coach or his parents find out . That’s who you inform and let the real justice be handed out, but arrested ? Maybe he was disrespectful but with the campus police dept’s record probably not. The punishment doesn’t fit the crime . Dropped or not the arrest is on his record as an arrest . None of us should be surprised if you have seen them on high alert all hands on deck . Marked units , 4 wheelers patrolling on game day protecting the campus from some elderly tailgater from setting his chair on the grass before 7am . Well done UGA , well done .
To expound a little on my “ back in my day” rant lol. Most people wouldn’t have called the law on something that insignificant in the first place. Secondly even if they had called the law in the cops would have done some heavy scolding and let him go !! No formal arrest. I mean it was just a souped up water gun right ? Now had he pointed a Real firearm at someone I could see that as worthy of much more serious action by the law enforcement. But gosh a souped up water gun ??!!?? Ridiculous. About my rant, our home was broken into by a violent person when I was about 10 yrs. old, long story. Then much later in my life after I got married and had children of my own a guy Tried to break in our house, a stranger that was on some heavy drugs. Another long story. Just my Having a firearm ( Didn’t have to use it just Display it ) might well have saved mine and my family’s life that night. We called the law immediately as he was trying to break in. Thirty Five minutes later they arrived !! So he had time enough to kill All of us several times !! So YES I Fully support the 2nd Amendment, and the Ga. Stand Your Ground Law as well. Law Enforcement simply cannot be Everywhere, All the time !! If you don’t like firearms and don’t want to be around them less alone Own one then that is certainly your right. But don’t try to stand in the way of My right to own one And use it should that be the last resort to deter a criminal from harming me or my family. When it comes down to the end of the string, YOU are responsible to protect yourself and members of Your family. Ironically the Same people trying to deter private gun ownership are the ones trying to defund law enforcement !! Down vote away lol !!
I got shot by the neighbor kid with a BB gun at 10, It hurt a little, I cried a little, and then dad took care of the rest, if you know what I mean, but no one called the cops. Everyone is so sensitive these days, as long as it's not on women or children, but I can see where today you don't know immediately if it's for real or just a prank, it could be disconcerting and scary. Too many drive-bys that are real.
College kids have to know their limitations and the repercussions. THis ain't Jr High.
We don't know the exact circumstances of this incident, but IMO we shouldn't be blaming the police or even the alleged victims.
Can we agree that 20-something year olds shouldn't even throw anything at strangers on the street -- much less take shot at them? Yes, gel balls are painless (usually). And yes, he allegedly thought they were friends. But we don't know the circumstances. Did they think this 300-pound stranger was attacking them with real gun? Did it hit someone in the eye? Did he apologize and stick around, or did he flee or mouth off to them? Did tempers flare? Was there an argument or a threat of some sort (i.e. related to the stalking charge)? We just don't know.
But it IS pretty likely that once the complaint was made -- and assuming that the evidence backed up the alleged victims' story -- the police were obligated to file charges. They didn't convict him. They just did their jobs.
Also, he's not just any 20-something. Yes, he's young. But he represents the Bulldogs, he's on scholarship and he receives a lot of character-building coaching precisely NOT to do this sort of thing. In general, I'm really impressed by the way Georgia players comport themselves (@MikeGriffith alludes to this by pointing to our stellar Outland and Bednarik winner). But sometimes 20-year-old young men do boneheaded things, and they need to understand the consequences. If it doesn't reveal a serious character flaw, it usually helps them grow up. Charging him with two misdemeanors -- not convicting -- seems fitting given that there was a complaint.
I hope it works out amicably, which often happens in this sort of case. I hope he has a great season because he really does seem primed to contribute. But police have a difficult job. IMHO, we shouldn't be faulting them for his poor judgment.
Agree for the most part, but College kids have been throwing and dropping water balloons and snow balls since they began. It's part of the culture and harmless shenanigans. Nothing more. So, technology upgraded water balloon delivery, what's the big deal? LOL
Can't believe I'm commenting on this stuff. LOL.
Bravo !! This is one of if not The most reasonable and well thought out comments on this matter. Much better than My comments to I might add. When I’m wrong about something I don’t mind admitting it. I Learn from my mistakes and being wrong or at least I Try hard to. It’s the Way that someone shows me that I’m wrong. I’m not so thin skinned that I can’t take Constructive criticism and I actually appreciate it. But it’s when someone gets all snarky and attacks my character in criticizing me that I get bent out of shape. I really like how you try to look at All sides of this issue, and ask very relevant and pertinent questions. Keeping a cool composure and being level headed is a Vary valuable personality trait. That attitude will carry a person through life in a very positive way. I’m still Trying to keep that sort of attitude but will readily confess the older I get the less patience I seem to have, and the more ornery and cantankerous I seem to get. To put it in a simple way I ain’t liking this old age gig lol !! I did more than my fair share of bone headed things in my younger years. But my Plea to younger folks is please take a hard Look at this incident and similar ones that have occurred before and Learn from them !! And Know that these kind of things can get you in a Ton of trouble !! Sometimes ruin your life permanently !! We Do live in a vastly different world now and even things that were considered “normal” ten years ago are considered abnormal now. I Know it’s hard to reign spontaneity in, but Try, try hard, Stop and Think before you Do things. In this world now what might have been started off as a harmless act of spontaneous fun can cost you dearly depending on the circumstances. Sad that’s it’s that way, but it is what it is. God Bless & Protect our young people they live in a Much more challenging time than I did !!
You are playing a little loose with the truth bro. But that doesn't surprise me. As for what happened with demonstrations and riots, much has not yet been resolved through the judicial process. As a parent of a UGA student you want the Athens/campus police to be diligent and vigilant in protecting students. Students are always easy targets for crime. You cannot have guys driving by, sticking a gun out the window and shooting at people. Period. Those 2 young women were injured. Wonder what they were thinking, before they knew it was a gel gun, when they saw a stranger aiming a gun at them in drive by? Ya think maybe terrified? THAT'S why we have rules that EVERYONE needs to follow. So we can enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It is the rules. You want them to bend the rules for a UGA football player because they are football players. That mentality is part of the problem. You can bet that CKS will be having some teaching moments w/Mr. Brinson and the team in the near future. It has also been reported that the victims were pressing charges. That means it must proceed legally.