Jason Whitlock column on Taylor

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

I actually agree, but some of the stuff coming out of these reporters' mouths are a bit reaching in trying to create a link to Taylor's death.

I get a sense when I hear some of this stuff that Taylor committed a crime or was guilty of something.

I don't think they're making him seem guilty at all. I think they're making him look like a victim of a senseless act of violence. And that violence can occur to anyone, rich or poor.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I don't think they're making him seem guilty at all. I think they're making him look like a victim of a senseless act of violence. And that violence can occur to anyone, rich or poor.

Some are suggesting his past, upbringing, and those he associated with - are direct and indirect causes to his death.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

Some are suggesting his past, upbringing, and those he associated with - are the blame.

I've read that too. Like he couldn't escape his past and I think they're not giving ST enough credit. He wasn't some hardcore drug dealer or some thug. He ran with the wrong crowd for awhile and made some bad decisions. Every kid does that. He was 24 not 44. Anyone in the media who criticizes him for making stupid juvenile decisions, when he actually WAS a juvenile, is pretty hypocritical cause everyone makes bad decisions sometime in life.