Viewers to Ken: Blame the girl
I just don't see how people can blame a victim for being a victim.
But that's the case with people who think the 15-year-old girl beaten by a now-fired King County sheriff's deputy provoked the attack by being snotty and antagonistic.
I also attributed that public attitude to the fact the teen is a minority.
Blaine Shaffer writes: "Your comments (are) racially dividing and...not helpful to the community...Her color was not the issue. It was her behavior."
Patrick Patterson: "I don't condone the deputy's actions in that jail cell. I do, however, understand them...Blame the girl, her parents and the officer."
Richard Campbell: "If it wasn't for the fact she (had been arrested for suspicion of stealing a car) maybe she wouldn't have been in the situation she was."
Sean Heath: "Had the girl been brought up to show others respect, especially her elders, thing would have most likely turned out different."
And finally, from James Munn: I...assume that you never had to contend with a mouthy, snotty, little brat. Perhaps you should think about going into the priesthood."
Only if you promise to let me hear your confession James.
Thanks for writing everyone.
I hope you have a great weekend.
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But that's the case with people who think the 15-year-old girl beaten by a now-fired King County sheriff's deputy provoked the attack by being snotty and antagonistic.
I also attributed that public attitude to the fact the teen is a minority.
Blaine Shaffer writes: "Your comments (are) racially dividing and...not helpful to the community...Her color was not the issue. It was her behavior."
Patrick Patterson: "I don't condone the deputy's actions in that jail cell. I do, however, understand them...Blame the girl, her parents and the officer."
Richard Campbell: "If it wasn't for the fact she (had been arrested for suspicion of stealing a car) maybe she wouldn't have been in the situation she was."
Sean Heath: "Had the girl been brought up to show others respect, especially her elders, thing would have most likely turned out different."
And finally, from James Munn: I...assume that you never had to contend with a mouthy, snotty, little brat. Perhaps you should think about going into the priesthood."
Only if you promise to let me hear your confession James.
Thanks for writing everyone.
I hope you have a great weekend.
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Have something to say to Ken? Login or signup below to post a comment. Just be sure to read the rules and keep things civil. You can also e-mail him at kenschram@komo4news.com.