Comments on: D.C. Man charged in murder of gay principal killed

By: Jayson

Jayson — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:26:13 +0000

Whereas trolling might not be illegal, it does have consequences, as shown by the crux of this story…..Hello!!!

By: Stephanie Donald

Stephanie Donald — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:02:05 +0000

Holy mackerel! Does your editor smoke crack? “D.C. Man charged in murder of gay principal killed” is the worst headline I’ve seen in 42 years of journalism! Why not just D.C. Many Charged in Murder of Gay Principal”? Then further down: “During the course of the struggle, the DECENDENT was fatally shot. The other suspect fled the scene,” the statement says. I have had the utmost respect for the Blade since it’s resurection but the qualty of the stories lately has plummeted like bucket of cement going down the well. This industry-wide lack of respect for the English language and content for stories makes me wonder if we’ve all gone just plain stupid.

By: Carol Kain

Carol Kain — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 03:27:10 +0000

I live in Adams Morgan, a single Lesbian own my own home. I recently have been stalked, a neighbor in my building has been very “difficult”. It appears that I have drawn unwanted attention. However, I feel unsafe and now have to rent and move elsewhere. I do not know the cause.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:54:42 +0000

You dont know the circumstances or the nature of the situation “”scumbag”" before you start talkning about my cousin Joel stop and think about yourself first everybody makes mistakes my cousin was a bright intellegent young man smart and innovative with a personality of gold he just tend tdo hang around the dwrong crowd unfortunateldy we have lost the lives of two men and for that Joel has paid his det to society and for that our family must suffer just like the Mr. Betts family. So you ignorant person be careful what you say about the dead he was still somebody’s son,brother,cousin,grandson and friend. Known you take it up the ass- asshole

By: Darren in atl

Darren in atl — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:13:46 +0000

“Doofus” trolling isn’t illegal. Robbing and killing is illegal. Being a doofus shouldn’t get you killed; being a killer has its own poetic justice in this case! Well done, Johnson. Well done! And “buh-bye”.

By: CC

CC — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:21:24 +0000

I think the doofus is the one who trolls the internet for young men of “questionable character” and arranges a liaison with them in his home. Engaging in high risk behavior does have its consequences.

By: JB

JB — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:11:20 +0000

Karma’s a bitch, ain’t it Joel?

By: Cole

Cole — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:19:26 +0000

I’ve never invited anyone over to my home I met on a chat site, and I am still alive. I’m not sure you can call the initial comment “blaming the victim”, it’s just giving a warning. Let’s speak the truth, personal responsibility and accountability must return, or we are all doomed.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:42:11 +0000

What a doofus, literally blaming the victim.

By: Kevin K

Kevin K — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:42:47 +0000

Finally, some good news. One thing that should be noted is Brian Betts was attacked by four males while this home invasion was two against one. Heterosexuals don’t want the possibility that a gay man beats them so they make sure that the odds are incredibly stacked against them.