Judge denies crash offender's Grammy request

Yes, I agree the disconnect may be aided by the digital age. I see it with my own teen. I have to remind him to put down the Iphone sometimes. I did not see my other two grown kids be that absorbed, because these things like Xbox, Iphone, etc were not around. Ok the original Nintendo had come out, but they still got out and rode bikes or something.

This young man in this article obviously has money and lots of it. When you hand over the keys to a Ferreri to someone that young, it may be the sense of entitlement. Sure we all want to give our kids nice things, but hey lets teach them the art of earning it first so they will gain something of value, like responsibility.

Yes, do an article. I think a lot of good parent's that are perplexed by today's young people's attitudes, would find out they are not the only parent's going through this. Finding out the causes would certainly be worth the effort.

Viki, I think the digital concept makes perfect sense. Throw in the music videos(ala MTV), the x-box as a babysitter and the"obsessive texting", you have a recipe that at worst, creates a socio-path, at best,a self centered, spoiled rotten brat that would walk right past someone suffering a heart attack on the street. I never fail to be amazed at the disconnect in the young. I will add that not all youth is like this. There are some well raised, responsible and caring young people out there. :)

I will add that not all youth is like this.

True! But when they hit adolescence, and puberty, it's a struggle. I tell my soon to be 16 yr. old, we went in this together, we will come out of this together. I can see the frustrastion in him. He is trying to struggle with making his own decisions without Mom and Dad's help, but worries if it is the right decision. His first vehicle this summer will be along the lines of an old worn out farm truck, not a Ferreri.

Vicki, I do believe we helped create it in some ways. To me it's a fine line on that. There are many kids that their parent's cannot afford Iphones for their kids, and these kids feel left out of the circle that is important to them. Those that do get phones, or the lastest new shoe, or hollister sweat jackets feel like they have confidence, because they are a part of everything. It's a hard choice to make.

I wonder if, ten years from now, we'll realize that we've got a huge socio-pathic population, and that we helped create it. Or are we powerless to stop it? Viki, that's a very good question. It is for sure that many walking the streets are "socio-pathic zombies" with tunnel vision toward seeking out their next "form of gratification". It is nice to hear that you have two "good kids". :) I see some good ones every now and then myself. It is refreshing when I have a "sighting". LOL I really think the whole thing is a "run away train". Corporate America is a powerful entity and will go to any length to keep the stranglehold on the public, both young and old.

......just in case there is an impending sociapathic zombie invasion.

I think its already occurred. No kidding. Not just the kids either. Anywhere you go now you see a cell in someones hand, or a laptop bag on the shoulder. It's like it has become a body attachment. No kidding, I have been observing at my son's basketball games, (I am guilty also) that everyone in the bleachers is playing games, or texting during halftime. I thought wow times have sure changed. Now this is the topper here. My husband and I will go fishing on the lake bank. My husband props his pole up against a tree stump, with the line in the water, then sits in his lawn chair and plays games on his phone. I tease him badly about that. lol.

Snort, Snort!!! :) I'll meet you in the hills. LOL Don't forget the "fruit cake". You could break the seal on that(after a nuclear explosion) and it will be intact and just as edible(although I always thought it tasted disgusting). :) sociopathic zombie invasion. Did we just coin a new phrase?? :^) If so, I'll start the copyright paperwork, you have a check in I'd say, ohhhh, about 4 weeks. LOL

Lol Defense Counsel, a new phrase has indeed been coined. It is a perfect description too.

I will look forward to your article. I think your seeing the family completely ignoring each other says it all. There are certainly pro's and con's to this new generation of social media.

I would be interested to know how the couple that was injured in the accident felt about the attitude of this young man. Do you think they also view him as spoiled with entitlement?

They are very lucky to have survived. It is also sad to see that Sayeed would not have gone to them, or written to them on his own without being told to do so by a court order. The fact he was told by a Judge to do that and still did not comply says volumes about his character. I would find it meaningless for him to do so at this point.

I agree Viki, but it seems they have "bottomless pockets", and the way the medical field has gone of late, "money" is good??

I certainly hope he doesn't get into a med school. I hate to wish that on someone. Perhaps he needs to be really held accountable for his bad decisions by suffering the consequences. Look at it this way. People are now being held back from jobs, bank accounts, etc, just because of a low credit score. Surely something like this would have an impact.

I agree with Defense Counsel though. Money has become the deciding factor now-days.

Maybe they should make the kid give the victims family free health care(with a malpractice attorney present at all times)for the rest of his life?I can hear it now........"go ahead doc...do you feel lucky ,punk?"...

Glad you like Viki !!! :) Now if I see someone get rich from this I'm going to get ill and take them to court. :(

Patent and copyright paperwork are already in teh mail, DC. :D

OK Queenie you better share and/or put the three of us on there as well. That's it, a quad partnership.....no more!!! LOL If these demands aren't met, I'm going to put my earphones in and text until my thumbs fall off!!! <stomps away and enters Best Buy for next quick fix).... :^)

Defense Counsel @ #4, That is hilarious.

Snicker,Snicker mon!! :O>

Queenie, yea but if it stops me from texting, I'll still have my thumbs!!! As Marve Albert would say (when not biting his girl friend) ..... YES!!!!!!!!:^)

LMAO, DC! OMG, I forgot about him biting his GF. He ranks right up there with Charlie Sheen - They're WINNING!

Yes that was quite the fodder for late night comics back in the day. I hope I made you break out the baby wipes to clean your keyboard and monitor. :) heh heh heh.......

DC, my computer is equipped with the "Newsvine Condom".

Ewwww queenie.......you just freaked me out....:( LOL

Hahahaha, DC! I've been told I"m good at that! :D

Payback is a .............ahem....you know what I mean....LOL Just kidding my dear friend, you are "good at that" :)

That's not ALL I"m good at, DC. :D

Nervous and jerky,sweating profusely, the floodlight has burned out my retinas, shaking violently, a spastic fit of euphoric proportions..........ummmmmmmm I'm scawed...vewy vewy scawed now.... :O)

Don't be scurred, DC. I promise that it will only hurt for a little bit! :D

Ducks in to say hello to Viki and mon. Surveys the room, the coast is clear, Queenie is gone for now......mops brow........exhales and waits for darkness to cloak his escape route....:O)

DC, you can run, but you can't HIDE! muahahahahahaha!!!!!!

Sanctuaryyy!!!! Sanctuaryyy!!!! my eye!!!! my seeping eye!!! heh heh heh....

LMAO, DC! OK, you are granted sanctuary this one time. YOu must be careful tho, there will come a time when you will no longer be granted sanctuary. :D And then you will be forced to deal with me.

Queenie, I'm right now working on a concoction that will render you powerless over me. My ulisi gave me strength by naming me waya(wolf in Cherokee). Tonight is a full moon, I will seek my revenge and be free of your "evil hold" by morning!! heh heh heh......

Sorry Viki, this became an afternoon of much needed humor and my friend mstanley and I were talking about the wolf and full moon. Actually, I think the "sociopathic zombie invasion" had something to do with as well!! :) Thanks for accepting the FR. :)

My ulisi gave me strength by naming me waya(wolf in Cherokee). Tonight is a full moon, I will seek my revenge and be free of your "evil hold" by morning!!

I and my sisters have already placed a curse on you and your ulisi so that you will NEVER be able to escape the hold that I ahve on you. You will always be within my powerful grasp.

Viki, I hope you will forgive me and my derailing of your article this afternoon.

Thanks Viki. I was due for a little childish humor session. Work is a mess and most of my Vine stuff deals with very serious subjects. It was fun to giggle and get those good chemicals running through the mind. I checked you out a bit and I'm very impressed and honored to become friends. Talk to you soon Viki!! :)

Well then welcome back !! :)

Viki, thank you for accepting my friend request, and for forgiving my derailing. Pleasure to meet you, btw.

That is an understatement cyn!!:)