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Title: "So, I ... looked at it and was, like, you have to be kidding me” Post by: Chechem on January 21, 2012, 06:21:12 AM Quote It’s been a tough stretch for Bama fan Brian Downing: First, there was the whole genitals thing, then video of the assault made it’s way around the entire globe. There’s nothing like having your sexual assault caught on video. Next, he became subject of a man hunt, but lucky him, his “second cousin” is Russell County Alabama sheriff Heath Taylor: Although he’d heard about the video — which has created a firestorm on the Internet — for a couple days, Taylor said he watched it Thursday morning at the prompting of other people who suggested the University of Alabama fan was his relative. The man in the video indeed appeared to be Downing, he said.... http://tidebits.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/so-then-i-went-out-there-and-looked-at-it-and-was-like-you-have-to-be-kidding-me/ Title: Re: "So, I ... looked at it and was, like, you have to be kidding me” Post by: SUPERCOACH on January 21, 2012, 12:22:22 PM Quote There’s absolutely no defense for Downing’s actions other than to say he was a stupid drunk. And through Downing’s stupid actions, I’m reminded of many of the stupid, stupid things I’ve done. As I look back on my life, I can see that in many of those stupid incidents I created, God showed me much, much mercy. So, based on that, while I can’t in any way defend what he did, it’s also difficult for me to say hang him. Hopefully, the judicial system will operate in such a way as to punish and teach Mr. Downing without being excessive. And hopefully, Mr. Downing will learn his lesson. Title: Re: "So, I ... looked at it and was, like, you have to be kidding me” Post by: Terrie1959 on January 21, 2012, 05:27:41 PM I agree Coach. I actually feel sorry for this young man. Yes, what he did was stupid wrong. But to possibly have the title of "sex offender" tied to him for the rest of his life?
He's lost his job, lost the respect of his family and friends. This is something that will go with him the rest of his life. Yes, he deserves punishment because being stupid drunk isn't a legal defense, but I hope they can reach a plea and let him get on with his life. People have GOT to start THINKING with their brains. There is NOTHING sacred since You Tube... NOTHING. If it gets done, it gets posted. Should be a great object lesson to all. Title: Re: "So, I ... looked at it and was, like, you have to be kidding me” Post by: Chechem on January 21, 2012, 05:33:07 PM I agree Coach. I actually feel sorry for this young man. Yes, what he did was stupid wrong. But to possibly have the title of "sex offender" tied to him for the rest of his life? He's lost his job, lost the respect of his family and friends. This is something that will go with him the rest of his life. Yes, he deserves punishment because being stupid drunk isn't a legal defense, but I hope they can reach a plea and let him get on with his life. People have GOT to start THINKING with their brains. There is NOTHING sacred since You Tube... NOTHING. If it gets done, it gets posted. Should be a great object lesson to all. Amen. But I can't help thinking this is all about some New Orleans policemen who are LSU fans. |