Comments on: Canton middle-schooler pointed gun at a classmate

By: Juana Padron

Juana Padron — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:46:07 +0000

That is not what happend i was there for the whole intire thing he didnt point the gun at the girl he just asked for a peice of gum

By: kid in that class

kid in that class — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:13:51 +0000

he iz my friend and i didnt c anything or hear any thing about killing for gum or c the pistol so i belive he didnt point the gun at the girl i think he only told her bout it

By: Jaime

Jaime — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:04:58 +0000

i dont belive that this kid would say give a piece of gum or i will kill im mean human life for GUM!!!!No body in this world would be that desperite for gum they would be smart enough to ask for sum or steal it im not saying stealing iz a good thing cause it is not but just saying he would be better off stealing it

By: Pissed off parent of the girl sitting next to him in math class

Pissed off parent of the girl sitting next to him in math class — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:28:01 +0000

first of all, the letter that was sent home tues. did not inform me my daughter was sitting next to the boy in 2nd period math (he was caught in 3rd period) infact, the letter didnt even say what grade he was in. it was very vague. my daughter informed me from her cell phone wed. that the police told her he was sitting next to her in math with the gun and bullets BEFORE I WAS INFORMED. and she was questioned by the police before the school informed me she had been questioned.. i am amazed that i have not heard one other parent bothered by the fact the police questioned our children without asking permission. it is against ga state law to question children without a parents knowledge or consent, as they did wed. that was plenty of time to inform the parents of the kids that had direct contact with the boy. my daughter had no knowledge of the gun, and i was informed she “was under no suspicion” i would still prefer to be present. my daughter was scared enough just knowing the boy had a gun and bullets on his person sitting next to her for an hour that day.it is my right as her parent to be there. she needed me she was so frightened. for the record – the boy did not “hold up” the girl for bubble gum. the poor girl that told has not been back to class and has the parents have informed the school they are moving. and not that it matters, but by the way the boy was Hispanic.

By: My Opinion

My Opinion — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:37:59 +0000

Why does the demographic of the child matter? It could have been a purple child with a great home life and it doesn’t matter because it was still breaking the law.
The Admin at DRMS is wonderful! They handled the situation quickly. The teachers at DRMS are also very good at what they do, and the teachers of this specific child are some of the best in the school, and I know that for a fact!
I wish parents would stop blaming everything on the school and take responsibility for their own childs actions.

By: Sarge

Sarge — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:20:55 +0000

8th Grader: Thank you for your thoughts. How would you go about helping your friends; your classmates to think about some of these issues before doing something which might result in someone getting hurt. I would assume you have a student government body in your class. Maybe you could bring this topic up with the student leaders and your teachers.

By: A 8th grade Student at DRMS

A 8th grade Student at DRMS — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:48 +0000

Our school is not that bad. This is the first time in years, if every a kid has brought a gun to school. I not understand why he did, you’re just going to get in trouble and showing it of to people is stupid. But bring the gun was even dumber.

By: majii

majii — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:39 +0000

As a retired educator, I can tell you that you’d be surprised at how a lot of things at schools are covered up. Why? I don’t know the exact reason, but I do know the decision usually comes from the head administrator and/or the BOE. An amazing thing is that many crimes committed on college campuses also get swept under the rug in the interest of protecting the reputation of the colleges. I would advise parents of any student(s) in any school/college to demand to know what is actually going on at the institution. Attend BOE meetings and ask questions, make impromptu visits to the campus(es), schedule meetings with school/college administrators, and don’t back down. These institutions owe their stakeholders answers to these and other issues.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:56 +0000

Someone’s panties are in a wad.

By: BlackGirl

BlackGirl — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:55 +0000

Forgive me, I meant being, not using being!