Topic : 03/16 Cheerleader Scandal

Quote From: queenred

Have you ever said something stupid?  Maybe in anger you said something before you really didn't mean, and maybe felt bad about it afterwards.  I'm sure everyone of us has at one time or another.  Just because a kid said he would kill himself if his girlfriend left him sounds more like a guilt trip not a promise.  Listen to kids these days. 

Quote From: jayleigh

Dr. Phil stated that Daniel threatened to commit suicide if Brandi left him. She made it clear it was over and, while LEAVING HIM he stepped out in front of her car. It sounds like a suicide to me!  She has served more time than child molesters, child rapists and murderers. Let her go home.  Daniel got what he wanted... her and her brother's lives virtually over, and forever scarred, and he wanted to be dead. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but that's what I heard on the show. It's a sad, sad story.

Quote From: audrabrown

I think most people missed the whole idea of what Brandi's family was trying to say. They're not saying that she did not kill him, even she admitted that she did. They are, however, saying that they believe it was an accident. Think about it...if your child was in an accident, and killed someone, would you really think they deserved to do more time that rapists and child molestors? I'm not saying I think she's innocent. Personally, I don't believe it matters what I think. God will judge both of them. I was just trying to set the record straight. And Daniel's family does have closure...Brandi has been sentenced to 12 years of jail time. This will follow her for the rest of her life. They Know she was the one that killed him. And she did kill him (accident or no accident). I believe his family has got to try to forgive her. As Dr. Phil said, forgiveness is about them, not Brandi. Even if Brandi was to admit that she purposfully killed him, Daniel's family would still be in the same place they are in now. They are the only ones who can change how they feel.

Quote From: jmh1954

Poor girl was only trying to break it off with this obsessive and possessive guy but he couldn't handle it.He was immature and insecure and again it was his own stupidity to jump out in front of her. She is innocent in my book and I hope she is exonerated.

Quote From: arthur44

How do you know that Daniel did not purposely through himself in front of the car just to cause pain for both families.

Quote From: knv1979

If you read between the lines of what each family stated on the show today, you would have to believe Brandi's version of the story. Apparently, Daniel had some issues because he was sent to live with his father. Add a resentment for women (due to the relationship with his mother) to his other problems, mix it with being 18 (changing hormones etc.) and you have a controlling, stubborn, and invincible (as Daniel probably felt) young man who would step out in front of a vehicle. I also would have like to seen Brandi's mom defend herself when Daniel's mom trashed her in her statement. It was totally unnecessary, and Brandi's family did not sink to that level. I wish Brandi's family would have been more assertive.

Quote From: blake1

Remember why we have a judicial system I think Brandi's perfectionistic mother and unsympathetic father need to wake up and realize that what another 12 years (really a small price to pay for taking a life) will accomplish is what we call "punishment" to the guilty and "justice" to the victims (Daniel's family) in this country.  Every criminal guilty of killing in the heat of passion and emotions has the same story.  They are not helping Brandi by not allowing her to be accountable for her actions.  My heart and sympathy goes out to Daniel's mother, father, and sister.  It pained me to see them sitting there on the show with little support.  Stand strong and DO NOT allow this (Brandi's) family to think they are above the law and most importantly the justice you deserve.  I truley believe that if they showed more remorse and respect for your family, it might make it easier for you to forgive Brandi.  They need to really think about their actions and the impact they are going to have on their daughter.  My main worry is that she will get out one day and not having ever really taken ownership for her crimes - who knows what will happen the next time she is in a tough spot.  I wouldn't want anyone I care about to be her next victim.

   

Daniel's Mom, please do not stop going to Brandi's Parole - 12 years is not long for someone this young.  She has to stay in prison - she has shown no remorse.  You and your family hold true to your son's memory and know that you are not alone.  This show only brought out the worst in Brandi's family and they made themselves out to be the Tree not far from the apple. 

Quote From: missjane2

We are talking about TEENAGERS.  NO I don't think Brandi did it on purpose.  Absolutely not.  I think one thing that is double hard in this situation is that Daniel is a TWIN.  You have this one in a million or whatever of the statistic... that any place you go the world stops when twins walk in the room to admire and say Oh How cute....  There is no word to describe how TRAGIC this is.  But EVERYONE KNOWS that American Jails leave much to be desired and are not the proper place for Brandi.  IT WAS AN ACCIDENT.  Now Brandi does this accidentally, and the suffering is OVER for Daniel.  I am not saying get over it because I don't think you can.  But Brandi hurts Daniel and his family ACCIDENTALLY and Daniels family PURPOSEFULLY TORMENT Brandi by insisting she pay in a prison cell that is probably not even fit for animals.  Who has the real malice here?  I think you have to build the Biggest Memorial to Daniel that you possibly can.... BUT THE PAST CAN'T CHANGE.

Quote From: supergirl

  I couldn't agree more. I can't believe that she would even be sentenced to 12 years.  It was an accident. How can Daniel's family actually believe that she went over to their house with the intention of killing Daniel.  If this was about Daniel beating Brandi to death this would not have even been on tv.