Hello Ladies of AKA,
I would just like to add my opinion to this topic.
Discogoddess, I also watched BET last night and saw what you saw. I agree with you. I also wanted to add that some people said that Nathaniel just "snapped". His father said that is not true. Well, if the child didn't just snap, then there had to be some signs of unhappiness or trouble that someone (especially his parents, since they know him so well) should have picked up on. My own mother can tell when I have something heavy on my mind, so I'm sure there were signs. Just with those Columbine students,(sorry to get off the subject), their parents noticed their odd behavior/dress but thought it was just a phase and didn't want to harass them. Well, sometimes parents have to get nosey. Not with just the child, but the teachers, friends, and other relatives. I hate to see this child be tried as an adult, but enough is enough. There is another mother that doesn't have her child to see everyday, as Nathaniel's mom does. At 13 years old, I'm sure he's been to at least one funeral to know that death is final.

[This message has been edited by c&c1913 (edited June 14, 2000).]