User profile: sagitta74

First of all, it isn't fact that Matthew made advances...it is an allegation! Just because someone says it or it's in writing...does not make it fact...it makes it opinion. And now that Matthew is gone, he cannot give his side of the story to dispute or confirm these allegations. This is why our country and society is in so much ruin...because everyone believes what they hear and what they see printed.

And so what if he was gay or not? What if this were a female teacher with the two boys...would that be okay then...just because the teacher was straight? How do we know that it wasn't the 17 year old that made the advances? What, because he said so? I'm not apt to believe anything this murderer says for the simple reason of that fact...he is a murderer...whether it was meant or not! Killing is killing!

People are people...doesn't matter their race, religion, gender, creed, height, age, occupation! Grow up, have compassion for your fellow man, and help this society become better than what it is...PETTY!

First, I apologize to Matt's family for the BS that has been blogged about on this site...please stop reading these posts because for the most part, they are by ignorant people in the West!

Wow...and we wonder why our society is as diminished and failing as it is! People on here are saying the stupidest, most thoughtless, insane things. Seriously...think before you post something on here...use the brain God gave you...and use common sense!

Since when is murdering someone a mistake? Oh wait...that's right...It's not a mistake...it's a mortal sin and a felony! Plain and simple...that's it! This is why parents/society need to take responsibility...

As for "so what that he died?" WTF!! Think if that was someone you cared for? So what? Really...are you that uncaring of a person...I can tell you there are THOUSANDS of people who care...and to say that kind of thing knowing that his parents read these posts? Unforgivable!

And I can understand loving the two boys if you know them or are related...however...to say that because you know them and loved them doesn't make them wrong? Plain and simple...taking the life of another person is against the law!!!! Punishable by death! GROW UP AND PLEASE THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK AND MAKE A COMPLETE HORSE'S A** OUT OF YOURSELF!

Dear jfnance,
let's see...public school DOES NOT expose children to bad music, internet, tv, movies, and the many other things you are proposing. You are part of the problem of the nonsense going on in these posts.

I teach 2nd grade in a public school in Michigan. They are low income, come to school with many problems, and often time...no sense of right and wrong. That's where I come in...it is not only my job to educate them about academics BUT also to educate them on life! It is a tough job, which I have been doing for ten years. Yes, I could go to a cake school where all the parents are wealthy, white, caring...however, I stay where it is hard, stressful, and under-appreciated. WHY???? Because I know that I am making a difference in these young lives...and I know this because they come back and tell me so. Kids who would have normally gotten pressured into gangs, who would have been in juvi at 10. I make sure that I remain a part of their lives even after they leave my 2nd grade class. I see them on the streets...I stop and talk with them...it's a rough neighborhood and I'm white...I often am scared. But if I die because of one student...just think of ALL the other lives I have helped save, redirect, and change. Public schools are for everyone, but they are there for people who can't afford to send their kids to private, charter, or religious schools. I am a servant of the people...and I would have it NO other way!

So before any of you chastise the public school system (which yes, does have flaws!) ask yourself...what are YOU doing to help change our future? If you aren't...stop talking!

OK... to Matt's family and friends...and no one else.

I am deeply sorry for your loss and the suffering you are experiencing right now. To lose someone like Matt makes this world a lesser place. I am also sorry that you have been affected by these posts that are overshadowing the most important thing which is the loss of Matt.

I went to WMU with Matt back in the 90's. I was in the women's music fraternity and got to know Matt through our interactions through both music frats. While I was not the closest with Matt, we did know each other and said hello in the halls or at fraternity functions.

I did get to see the wonderful heart that he had. He never had anything bad to say, always looked on the rosier side of things, and always put his all in everything he did. I got to experience his leadership as the music director, I saw him perform in the musical group VII, I heard him speak positively about his peers, and saw his devotion to his brotherhood, music, and career.

Those of us that knew him at WMU are saddened by this news and offer you, his wonderful family, our support, our love, and our deepest sympathy.

I am AMAZED at the ignorance of many of the people who are posting things on this site. Why blame parents for not parenting when we can blame the education system, right? The discipline of schools is not to blame...it IS that of the parents and society as a whole. Educators have their hands tied. We can't even hug a child who is hurt for fear that it may be used against us. DO NOT blame educators for the lack of caring and discipline that ALL parents must instill in their offspring. We are educators and while we do teach subjects of math, science, and social studies...we can only teach so much about discipline if it is not enforced at the home level. Before you start making statements about not sending your child to public schools...get all of your facts straight...and until you have spent one day as a teacher in a low income school...DO NOT pass judgement!