Are teens getting more violent? Tue, September 16, 2008
OSHAWA, Ont. -- A Grade 11 student slain outside his school Tuesday was remembered as a friendly athlete whose only enemy was the young man accused of killing him.
It was about 2:15 p.m. when what police called "an ongoing dispute" between two students came to a head at a bus stop across the street from Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School at Stevenson and Rossland Rds.
While police said it wasn't clear whether one of the two students involved instigated the fight that broke out, witness Samantha Passero said the dispute was "mutual."
It wasn't long before 16-year-old Michael "Biggie" MacDonald Jr. collapsed with stab wounds near the bus stop. He died in hospital before his parents had a chance to say goodbye.
An 18-year-old classmate was arrested nearby "within minutes," Durham Regional Police spokesman Dave Selby said.
It is really sad to read in the newspaper about our youth shooting each other, can't something be done to stop all this violence. Is it possible to hire special security guards to patrol the hallways and the exterior grounds so this doesn't happen ever again.
Jenn, 2008-09-23 15:50:33
The thughuggers need to read Mindelle Jacob's column today.She says it all.
Brigand, 2008-09-23 15:31:47
I think it's the simple fact that teens realize they are never held accountable for their actions. The young offenders act has to be done away with. It's more of a joke than the rest of our justice system!!
denzil, 2008-09-23 12:40:16
Ceckmate in your own head.
How many people have died for nothing under the Cons Canada so far,14,20,100, 150???????
Some $200,000.000 spend for keeping Canada as one Strong-Coutry is a good thing for sure!!
It is the job of all governments to stop violent people.True enough which begs the question,how come the thughugging Lieberals have done nothing for decades to stop crime?? House arrest,not naming young offenders,short and shorter prison sentences,lazy lawyers,soft judges,gun control for law abiding citizens but none for thugs,druggies,rapists and murderers and finally so many rights for criminals and zippo for their victims.That is the legacy left us by the lieberals.
Brigand, 2008-09-22 22:34:23
It is the Job of all Governments to stop violent people. It is not only a Lberal Job,you Con crapping Hitler-morons.
Ontario, 2008-09-22 16:42:34
""As a liberal party supporter I take offense to all these people here saying it is the liberal party's fault. It is not and I can prove it.I rest my case. ""
OKay prove it. But when you try just remember who was in power for 12 years. Can you say liberal. What opposition party stops Harper from doing anything concrete , can you say Liberal.
""We don't need more jails, we need more programs to turn these innocent teens around.""
INNOCENT teens give me a break most of the kids killed at the Jane and Finch are in Gangs. Innocent in a pigs eye.
Mydnite, 2008-09-20 09:33:01
I am not an avid church goer but do have my beliefs. One of those beliefs is the fact that Christian morals are no longer being taught in schools, mainly the "Ten Commnandments". The Ten C's contain all the high points of how we based our society and believe we as a society should function. That is one main difference between us and the rest of the world and why, along with Europe and Australia, enjoy a superior standard of living. North America as a whole was founded on Christian teachings and standards. Canada especially was first explored by Missionaries who also started many of the first settlements. Many of the first to come here came to flee religious persecution and live with others who had different Christian beliefs but still followed the Ten Commandments. They should be re-instated in our schools to give those kids that don't have direction at home have a guideline to live buy.
Those out there that says it is against their religeon, well if it is against their religion not to steal, kill their fellow man, jump their neighbours wife, etc, then we don't want them here anyway. Those people are the ones who's kids are starting the fights, carrying the guns and terrorizing the good kids and adults. They feel they can walk with impunity. their day of reconning is coming.
You can believe whatever you want but most of those who have immigrated have come from non-Christian countries and moved here to provide their families with a better life, to that I say good for you. But they should relize if the teachings of their religion is so wonderful why is it you had to leave your country of origin?
Kids, need some basic rules to follow and believe in. Also to be held accountable for their actions and not able to hide behind race or religion, I am so sick of that.
Redneck Larry
Larry H, 2008-09-19 17:39:52
they're only more violent when they think nothing will happen to them or they'll get away with it. 'You can't do anything to me..' is their mantra..corner one or more of the little vermine & they're screaming for the cops like little girls that have had candy stolen from them...THEN the parents want to get involved...you can't retalite...you're in the wrong...regardless of their actions instigating the reaction. A theme that is all too commonly played out in the news...groups or individuals who repeatedly go outside the law with their actions & sentiments, only to scream the loudest when a law abiding citizen has been pushed too far..we're supposed to take it & not do anything because they are " " and we aren't...the laws are setup to protect the criminals...thanks Fiberals..your legacy of seperatist, reverse discrimination against the true Canadians lives on in your law making decisions decades ago....thank you sir, may I have another...
Observer, 2008-09-19 12:56:58
Are teens getting more violent?
Jenn, 2008-09-23 15:50:33
Brigand, 2008-09-23 15:31:47
denzil, 2008-09-23 12:40:16
How many people have died for nothing under the Cons Canada so far,14,20,100, 150???????
Some $200,000.000 spend for keeping Canada as one Strong-Coutry is a good thing for sure!!
Go! Liberals Go!!!!!!!
Ontario, 2008-09-23 09:48:52
Brigand, 2008-09-22 22:34:23
Ontario, 2008-09-22 16:42:34
http://www.bcrevolution.ca/liberal_crime_syndicate.htm
Checkmate, 2008-09-21 16:16:30
OKay prove it. But when you try just remember who was in power for 12 years. Can you say liberal. What opposition party stops Harper from doing anything concrete , can you say Liberal.
""We don't need more jails, we need more programs to turn these innocent teens around.""
INNOCENT teens give me a break most of the kids killed at the Jane and Finch are in Gangs. Innocent in a pigs eye.
Mydnite, 2008-09-20 09:33:01
I am not an avid church goer but do have my beliefs. One of those beliefs is the fact that Christian morals are no longer being taught in schools, mainly the "Ten Commnandments". The Ten C's contain all the high points of how we based our society and believe we as a society should function. That is one main difference between us and the rest of the world and why, along with Europe and Australia, enjoy a superior standard of living. North America as a whole was founded on Christian teachings and standards. Canada especially was first explored by Missionaries who also started many of the first settlements. Many of the first to come here came to flee religious persecution and live with others who had different Christian beliefs but still followed the Ten Commandments. They should be re-instated in our schools to give those kids that don't have direction at home have a guideline to live buy.
Those out there that says it is against their religeon, well if it is against their religion not to steal, kill their fellow man, jump their neighbours wife, etc, then we don't want them here anyway. Those people are the ones who's kids are starting the fights, carrying the guns and terrorizing the good kids and adults. They feel they can walk with impunity. their day of reconning is coming.
You can believe whatever you want but most of those who have immigrated have come from non-Christian countries and moved here to provide their families with a better life, to that I say good for you. But they should relize if the teachings of their religion is so wonderful why is it you had to leave your country of origin?
Kids, need some basic rules to follow and believe in. Also to be held accountable for their actions and not able to hide behind race or religion, I am so sick of that.
Redneck Larry
Larry H, 2008-09-19 17:39:52
Observer, 2008-09-19 12:56:58