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March 16, 2006, 4:05 pm PST

What goes on behind closed doors?

I watched today's show and I have read some of the messages people have written. I am appauld that people think that she is a murderer, I beleive it was an accident and that she had a bum lawyer that just didn't represent her properly.  But because she was a minor it was up to her parents to provide the best defense they could, and they failed her, not the justice system.  As far as Daniel's parents and sister not giving Brandi a chance, I think Daniel's mom just won't give an inch in this case.  Brandi has stated that Daniel abused her, did his family know he was doing that, does Brandi's family have any information on that?  Many questions that can't be answered and even if they could it won't change the fact that he is dead, and even though Brandi is in prison she is also dead.  Were there police reports filed on Daniel for abuse, probably not.  It's unfortunate that this has destroyed two families but each is suffering in their own ways.  People need to forigve and move on, to Brandi's parents, she may be locked up but you have a son that is headed for trouble and needs guidance, look at h im and help him deal with his feelings or you might end up losing him as well. 
 
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March 16, 2006, 4:18 pm PST

lvoing parents

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I don't understand how the girls parents can believe her story.  It makes no sense at all.  She signed a plea, pled in open court, didn't sue her attorney for malpractice, and now that she's served some time she doesn't like it.  The only way out for her is to blame her attorney and claim she was misinformed and coerced.  I'm sure she figured out this story after socializing with some experienced cons for 4 years. 
How in the world can you call Brandi's parents stupid for belieiving her story.  You weren't there, you don't h ave all the facts in front of you.  Are you a parent and if  you are I feel sorry for  your children because parents are supposed to support their children, where is your support if your child gets into trouble?  If anyone is angry its Daniel's mom for not being the best mom she could be for him, she feels guilty and that's why she is lashing out at Brandi, for her own stupidity of being a stupid mom and not loving her son unconditionally.  mom doesn't know all the story either, she wants her son to be the victim and nothing else.  I am sorry that Daniel is dead but I have no sympathy for the parents, there is more to the story than meets the eye.  Look at the wh ole picture and don't be so judgemental, two sides to every story.  But every one has their own mind and opinion I just believe yours is out to lunch.
 
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March 16, 2006, 4:19 pm PST

agree 100%

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Dr. Phil, 

  

I watched the show on "Cheerleader Scandal" and I must say and this may sound callous. But, Daniel's mom's crying and grief almost seemed fake and over the top. I had a relative who would act like that when she wanted all the attention or wanted someone to fell sorry for her. It just brought back memories. In your jail house interview with Brandi, she mentioned Daniel beating her. Could it be they knew he was abusing her physically/verbally and never did anything about it? Could it be they are angry at themselves? and what better way but to direct it at Brandi and her family. Don't get me wrong, this was a tradic incident. I wasn't there and don't know all the details. But, it was apparent from Daniel's mom and her words and posture that this is about getting back at Brandi and her family and not about justice for her son. They do have alot of anger, I just wonder really who they are angry with? Their son or themselves. Should Brandi be punished? Yes! But to what degree? If it truely was an accident, should not the truth come out? I have to say with today's justice system though, it would not surprise me if Brandi got bad advice from a public defender. Dr. Phil are you going to help get the truth out, to help mend these two families? 

I agree with you, someone else who thinks like me, AMEN!!!!!!
 
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hopeful
January 19, 2008, 8:40 am PST

parents accountability

I believe the parents should be held accountable, these girls are obviously minors and just because they did something stupid doesn't mean they should pay the price for their actions.  A prank is a prank, shouldn't happen,  these young adults know right from wrong, they did something bad and think they shouldn't be responsible, NOT!   Having fun and laughs at someone else's expense isn't  appropriate and consequences should be administered, why slap them on the hands and say  WARNING, it doesn't teach them anything except, I got away with it, not ok in my book.  One way of stopping things like this is not to allow cell phones at school, it can be done, or only use at breaks or lunchtime, grab hold and prevent this from happening again....
 

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