Dad -- The Actor is Acting

16. I agree with #12 - Petite.

Though it doesn't make what Lane did right by any means, his parents need to take some of the responsibility on themselves.

It's called an accident for a reason too, Lane didn't take out a gun and intentionally shoot this kid. They were ALL drinking and what they ALL did was SO stupid and irresponsible.

I personally know how someone who took out a gun and just starting shooting at people randomly, and because the people he shot at weren't killed, the 19 year old got less than a year in county jail, with 5 years probation. His mommy and daddy had him out on bail within 12 hours and it took 3 more months to get him back in jail. He works at a local grocery and was heard multiple times bragging about how he got away with everything he did. Not once has he apologized to anyone.

At least Lane 'acts' like he's sorry.

Posted at 2:00PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Tammie

17. I trully agree with some of the previous posts, its a tragedy what happen to these families, but where were the parents, when all of this was going on. A 17 year old has no business, being out partying with alcohol, at all hours of the night, so how dare you judge another person for a bad judement, they made, what about your childs bad judgements, first of all he should not have been drinking, and second of all if you taught your child anything in life, they would have known better than to get in a vehicle with someone drinking. I agree Lane needs to be punished for his actions, but its not only his fault, and that is what the families have to realize, your child was not forced into the vehicle with someone under the influence they chose it.

Posted at 3:13PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by alicia

18. You people that are trying to make a 17 year old BOY at fault for his own death are reprehensible and to try to blame the parents is even more ridiculous! Thnk back to WHAT YOU DID at 17... Lane Garrison was the ADULT in this situation. HE and HE ALONE is at fault... Perhaps he is sorry - but he is the ONLY one to Blame....

Posted at 4:14PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Trace

19. apparently none of you have teenage children

Posted at 4:26PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Abby

20. Trace: All of us make mistakes, especially as teens. However, that doesn't mean we're clueless. We know what's safe or isn't safe and right from wrong, but take chances. How is pretending he didn't know any better helping...helping anyone? The truth may hurt, but it's important...to learn from it. What did I do at 17? I took a risk too, but a different one. I became pregnant, so I was working and raising my son. I have no regrets, because I love my son...but I do hope others learn from it. I don't blame my age or ignorance, I knew better...just didn't listen.

Posted at 4:40PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Me

21. Um, actually my son is 16. So, yes..I do have a teen.

Posted at 4:53PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Me

22. It would not make a difference what Garrison said or did after this tragedy. The father would hate him every bit the same. If he says something or apoloigizes he is an insincere actor jerkoff. If he doesn't say something he is still an insincere jerkoff. It happened, it was horrible and maybe he is sorry. These kinds of things can happen to most anyone of us. I know that I have had drinks and than drove before. Maybe this victims father has done the same thing. Who knows? I have learned from others big mistakes and because of them I have changed my ways. Maybe there should be no alcohol served anywhere but at your own home and maybe you shouldn't be able to supply alcohol to others anywhere any time. How can serving alcohol be legal?. When you start drinking it you get buzzed and than your suppose to be able to be rational. Some people can do that, but I think most people cannot. Most just get away with it. When was the last time you sat at a bar and saw everyone leave after one or two drinks?

Posted at 4:57PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Me

23. Gee, I wonder if those kids wouldn't have gotten in the car if it weren't a celebrity? And now you know the parents are looking at dollar signs. It's sick.
They are all kids, even Garrison. This was a tragic accident for all involved, I agree, the parents need to accept reponsibility. Let's be honest, I'm sure there's not one of us who at one time in our lives that has driven drunk! We could have been in that same situation, including the people pointing the fingers. Move on and make it better not ruin another young life.

Posted at 9:34PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Stylin

24. #22 is a different "Me".

Posted at 5:00PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Me #18, #20 & #21

25. Its sad for all parties but please do not blame the victim. How many of us attended parties in high school where there were older folks drinking. Its easy to critisize the victims parents and the victim but the point is you don't think the same way nor have the same attitude towards being responsible at 17 than you do at 25. LANE should have never had a bunch of kids in his car, he's older he should have known better. Why is it everytime a white man commits a crime a sob story of abuse or molestation comes into play. PULEEZ, if Lane Garrison was a black or hispanic male his ass would have gotten at least six and none of this crap would be in discussion.

Posted at 2:41PM on Aug 3rd 2007 by Naima