McInerney's Lawyer: I Won't Gay-Bash

Despite the fact that it was wrong for Brandon to murder his classmate, I think that it is time for the LGBT community to take a step back and acknowledge that tolerance works both ways. There are some elements of the LGBT community, these days, that enjoy promoting over exposure, decadence, and values that disregard the feelings of others. Some gay males in particular believe it's OK to sexually harass "STRAIGHT" males to the point of insanity. If that kind of behavior is unacceptable from "STRAIGHT" people, why then should it be any different for "GAYS"? I'm a gay male and the things that attract me to men do not involve make-up, high heels, or flamboyance. Kids these days need to learn that the spotlight does not shine on just them and that they have to consider the feelings of others. Let the judicial system sort this out, pray for all those involved, and everyone take a look in the mirror.

Allan I am not gay and I do not agree with the lifestyle. But to each his own. Before I found your comment I was hoping to find it. It is a pleasing to see your someone from your commuity take this stand. I agree with everything you said.

As soon as I read William Quest say that he wasn't going to use the "gay panic defense", I knew that is *EXACTLY* what he plans on using. This is a quintessential defense tactic. His comment that he has a gay brother further confirms that he is trying to soften the atmosphere so he can indeed use the "gay panic defense". The guy should have been challenged more by The Advocate because I guarantee this is what is going to transpire.

There is very good reason to put this kid away for life. He walked into a classroom and slaughtered a classmate! That little demon spawn should never see the light of day! At 14 he knows good and well that murder is wrong and there is a punishment for it. Why should he be allowed to roam the world with the rest of us law abiding citizens when he didn't see fit to leave that poor boy alone? This was not a spur of the moment decision on that kids part. He knew just what he was doing and with no qualms carried out his plan. They need to stop him now and prevent him from hurting anyone else for whatever reason this little bastard can justify.

It goes as far as right and wrong for me. What McInerny did was wrong, no doubt, however, his life will ultimately be changed forever because of this; and personally, I don't believe any EXTRA jail-time will bring little Larry back. McInerny needs to learn that gay people are not second class citizens. It is OK to be gay. What I hope can happen is people of the LGBT community can stand up with ONE voice and say just that. Nothing more, nothing less. If we're fighting 'hate crimes', don't HATE those who do it! How does that make you any better than them? I feel that I have a strict responsibility to respect everyone for their opinions. I by NO means agree with the injustice committed against Lawrence, however, it's just as unfair to HATE someone for their beliefs. We can't blame a 14 or 15 year old for their beliefs. At that age, are they really THEIR beliefs? Maybe the issue here is education, not hate... Please, spread love and peace, not hate... FOR ANYONE!

FRY THE LITTLE MONSTER AND HIS PARENTS TOO!! More proof of how useless our LGBT orgs are. When do we fight back? As far as they're concerned, NEVER. We're just poor pathetic litrtle creatures who should be grateful for the hand-outs straights deign to give us. Sometimes I think Intwernalized Homophobia is worse than AIDS.

A lot of national and state GLBT organizations have issued statements saying that they hope that this trial is conducted in juvenile court. I'm gay and I agree. Under-16s do not belong as defendants in adult court, no matter the crime and, yes, I've thought about "what if it was my son or brother who was killed." It just does no one any good, least of all society. If that forces us to deal with how so many children have become murderers, then that is a good thing, and that is what we must do. Warehousing a child for 50 years is equal to a life sentence without the possibility of parole, and that is illegal.

There is not a good reason for treating children in the justice system the same as competent adults. Putting 14 year olds away for life is shameful, regardless of who they shoot. The recidivism rate for murder is very low, the only reason for keeping McInerny in prison until he is 65 is pure spite on behalf of Lawerence King. You can't honor someone's memory by acting vengefully on their behalf.