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On the article Family of Boy, 13, Wants Another Look at Death Investigation
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On the article Family of Boy, 13, Wants Another Look at Death Investigation
Michelle Storey-Daniel
1:02 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013
Perhaps it is time to take your story somewhere with a bigger audience. Have you thought about using the iReport feature on CNN? http://ireport.cnn.com/
How about Congress and other representatives in our state?
You know how very pro- 2nd Amendment I am so even considering this leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The Brady Campaign has a huge following and you could write about Rob's story on their Facebook page. I bet they would also direct you towards a supporter in our area to maybe get the ball rolling on a better investigation. You can find all that here: http://www.bradycampaign.org/
http://www.democraticunderground.com/ has a huge head count. Wouldn't hurt to share this there as well.
My only advice is to not type in caps or use so many ellipses. I can step in there and draft up something you can copy and paste. I know that you're hurting and grammar/punctuation is the last thing on your mind, however what and how you post is the only first impression you will make on a reader. You want to keep them interested by making it simple and showing us who Little Rob was with your heart and not your caps or exclamation buttons. It will have a much bigger impact if the reader doesn't know what's coming in the story. People's eyes are automatically drawn to the capitalized portions and not the entire story. They are more likely to skim and you don't want that. You want them to see your pain with word choices. I can help.
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On the article Alleged 'Spice' Robber: 'I'm About To Do Something Really Shady'
Michelle Storey-Daniel
7:37 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
ReplyI am so confused. I thought it was illegal to even have it TO sell. Am I wrong about that?
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On the article Man Allegeldly Twice Tattooed Minor Girl
Michelle Storey-Daniel
7:19 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
ReplyTyler is one of the best tattoo artists I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is clean, he listens, and his skill is undeniable. I don't think he would knowingly tattoo a minor. He wouldn't tattoo my 18 year old niece because all she had was school ID and he felt that was too easy to counterfeit and that was with him knowing me and me vouching for her. Sounds like someone lied about their age or had a fake ID.
I can tell you that Tyler is an amazing guy, he's a professional, he's patient, he's kind, and very meticulous. I hope this has been cleared up and all charges have been dropped against him.
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On the article Should Cornett Face a Stiffer Charge? Was the Teen at Fault?
Michelle Storey-Daniel
8:54 pm on Sunday, January 6, 2013
Okay. Let's assume that no one can see who hit who on the video (which is false, by the way).
Cornett CLEARLY paused, the girl CLEARLY spoke with someone, and Cornett blew past her. How hateful is the woman that no other parking space was good enough --- only the one being saved by a concerned teenager trying to help a new mom.
Cornett doesn't understand how to take NO for an answer. You could see that there were other spaces available. Instead of being a decent human being and showing a little respect and human kindness --- she wanted THAT space. The ONLY space being held. Why is that? Why did it have to be THAT spot? Why didn't she just pick another spot.
CORNETT escalated this. Not the teenager. There is no reason on God's green earth for Cornett to demand that spot and try to forcibly take it.
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On the article What Are They Saying About Angie Cornett?
Michelle Storey-Daniel
2:04 am on Sunday, January 6, 2013
I have seen "recorded phone conversations" mentioned all over the place. Is there a website that has it available? I am just curious what the hubbub is about.
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On the article Should Cornett Face a Stiffer Charge? Was the Teen at Fault?
Michelle Storey-Daniel
1:00 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
It is not illegal to stand in a parking lot and hold a space for someone. The need for people to constantly blame the victim has gotten out of control. The girl was not breaking any laws. She TOLD Cornett what she doing and why she was standing there IN PLAIN VIEW. In broad daylight. Instead of taking the parking space right across from where the assault took place, Cornett decided to play chicken with a young pedestrian who can't be more than 100 lbs soaking wet. The girl was minding her own business and simply trying to help her sister in law who had recently given birth and was having trouble walking very far. That tells me that the teenager is a good kid who cares about others. On the other hand, the road raging Cornett Hornet behaved like a child. Cornett wanted to get her way and this was one of her tantrums. It wasn't about getting the parking spot, there were several open spaces nearby, this is all about Cornett's entitlement complex. It's about controling people and forcing them to bend to her will. .
The victim has a right to stand where she wants and not be mowed down like an animal for it. Sheesh.
This was clearly an attempt to intimidate a child and for Cornett to throw her weight around as if she deserves better parking because of who she is. . In civilized communities, one doesn't behave in this fashion. I'd much rather have people well versed in civility making decisions about my tax dollars.
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On the article Should Cornett Face a Stiffer Charge? Was the Teen at Fault?
Michelle Storey-Daniel
10:27 am on Friday, January 4, 2013
ReplyYes, she should be locked up for quite a while.
Anyone who thinks differently should imagine how they would feel if they were saving a seat in a movie theater when suddenly, without provocation, the guy who wants the seat lunges at you and hits you.
I don't care who you are, whether or not you work for the government, whether or not you're filthy rich --- you have NO right launching your car at kid who was not bothering you. There were other parking spaces. That could easily be looked upon as attempted vehicular homicide. The teenager could have fallen UNDER the tire at any moment during this CLEAR assault.
Someone needs to amend the misdemeanor charges to a felony. Her road rage alone should prevent her from obtaining a driver's license for an extended amount of time at the very least.
The fact that she did it with her child in the car and allowed her child to lie for her sickens me.
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On the article Family of Boy, 13, Wants Another Look at Death Investigation
Michelle Storey-Daniel
1:01 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013
Perhaps you are right, Mr. Carswell. I know that PTSD has affected every aspect of my life. I no longer drive. I have a full blown panic attack if someone knocks on my door unexpectedly. If my husband and I sit down at a restaurant and I'm not able to to put my back against a corner wall, he has to warn me when someone is approaching me from behind. A trip to the supermarket results in hives and if I lose sight of my husband for a split second --- I just may succumb to full blown nervous collapse. The first and only attempt at the movie theater was a house of horrors for me and we had to leave before the coming attractions were even finished.
Rob's story hits fairly close to home. We lost a child we were set to adopt when the parents failed to keep up their end of things. While that child is alive elsewhere, it felt like a death to us. When Veronica approached me about her son's story and the hell they were going through, I confess that my heart and soul went out to them. It always will.
As someone who was victimized (assaulted, which caused the PTSD), I have a vested interest in seeing justice prevail. I have a vested interest in the Taylor family being able to find a modicum of the safe peace of mind I keep chasing and failing to catch. As a simple human being --- I feel compassion for a child who never got to experience life because it was snatched from him.
If I overreacted, perhaps it's because my scars are still infected and I can relate.
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On the article Family of Boy, 13, Wants Another Look at Death Investigation
Michelle Storey-Daniel
1:01 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013
If I have gotten a detail wrong, I apologize to both families. It is impossible not to feel passion when a child has lost his life.
I know what Little Rob's parents want to know because it's the same thing I would like to know.
Why did this happen?
Why was the case solved within 24 hours?
Why was the gun accessible to the child who shot it?
Why was it loaded?
If it wasn't loaded why did the child know where the bullets were?
Had the child gone through Eddie Eagle or any other gun safety program?
Had the child shot the gun before?
Were the children left alone in the house?
Why were they unsupervised long enough for the gun to be retrieved?
What happened in the minutes leading up the gunshot?
Why were there no charges of negligence when negligence was present?
How were the boys acting that day?
Had either boy made any calls?
Did either boy have any text messages?When you boil away all the fat and look at the bare bones --- as a citizen of this community --- we have the right to know that we are safe. Little Rob should not have been killed. Someone left a gun in a spot where a child could get it, load it, pump it, shoot it and kill. What is being done to make sure that never happens again? What is being done to ensure that OUR kids are safe?
Am I passionate about a child dying? Yes, very passionate. It would be morally reprehensible to NOT be passionate about a child's death.
Michelle Storey-Daniel
1:02 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013
And ----- that was supposed to be a private message. I can't multi-task worth a dang. Sorry. Might as well leave it up since everyone who has subscribed here will have the whole thing in their email notes.