NFL Star Taylor Dies After Gunshot

91. The idle cruel pontification by many of the know-nothings here sickens me.
If you didnt KNOW Mr. Taylor perhaps you should keep your misguided musings to yourself.
While I don't know the details behind the incident, neither do you, but
I will pass along a little logic for the know-nothing dip-shts here: If you're out to kill someone, YOU DON'T SHOOT THEM IN THE LEG!

Hail Sean.

Posted at 12:24PM on Nov 27th 2007 by SkinFan

92. Hey camille43........get back to work. And keep your posts to under 2 sentences.

Posted at 12:27PM on Nov 27th 2007 by i hate novel writing posters

93. You are correct Camille, you do not know what happened and neither do the rest of us, which is why you should not speculate. Sean is no longer with us, be respectful of that and let his family, friends and fans grieve in peace. Remembering the Sean they know and love, not the Sean you have come to know or at least think you know through the MEDIA. The bible says, let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Are you that person Camille?

I am sure that even you have 1or 2 enemies out their, someone who is not particularly found of you. Does that give them the right to come into your home and kill you? NO!

Posted at 12:31PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Longtime Family Friend.

94. The truth going to come out............it's live in girl-friend set him up

Posted at 12:32PM on Nov 27th 2007 by sunflower

95. Something's not right here, this wasn't a high crime neighborhood, this was a targeted crime. They say he just turned his life around. Turned it around from what? How much you want to bet this was a black-on-black crime?

Posted at 1:32PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Anne

96. to BigLNVA
You are SO missing the point in all of this. This is not about forgivness. He never did anything to me so I have nothing to forgive him for. And arent you doing the judging if you assume that I know nothing about forgiveness just because I am looking at the facts in this case?
NO ONE is saying that he should not be forgiven for what ever he did at least I am not saying that, and for the last time I am not saying that he deserved it or that this situation is not tragic. But part of the tragedy is that it probably could have been prevented if he had not made certain choices about who he associated with. Those choices may or may not have been criminal in nature, like I said before, it could have been a jealous lover situation. It does not change the fact that there is more to this than meets the eye. It saddens me when any child looses a parent. I am a parent and I would not wish this on any child.

And yes the holidays will be difficult for the family from now on. You talk about opening presents, well I am sure that presents are the LAST thing that the family is thinking about right now. If you are focused on Christmas time being about presents then you are already unqualified to speak on matters of Christianity and forgiveness. How about the fact that the little one will have to go through her teen years without her daddy to protect her, much less not being their for the opening of presents? Get your priorities straight. Which is why the whole situation makes me even more upset because it did not have to happen.

And you talk about forgiveness. Its the family that will show what they are made of when it comes to forgiveness. Because they are the ones who will have to find it within themselves to forgive this intruder for what he has done to their loved one. Can you wrap your mind around that? Why dont you ask YOUR pastor about forgiving someone who has murdered someone you love. Jesus did die for everyones sins past and furture INCLUDING the murderer. We should be praying for this person as well as for the family.

Being a Christian does not mean that I should have a blind eye to why things happen. And just because I am a black woman it does not mean that I wont hold our black athlethes and entertainers accountable for the way they live their lifes.

Being at the top of you game in sports or entertainment does not automatically make you a role model.
And for the record all "thugs" are NOT of the black race. I have never said he was a thug.

Posted at 12:51PM on Nov 27th 2007 by camille43

97. Camille, you are too bright for this board. Please leave before the rest of the uneducated drag you down to their level.

Posted at 1:50PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Pay Attention

98. Snoopy Dog-

So what if he had a kid without being married! Have you looked around lately? Obviously not because you made that ignorant comment. And by the way his home had been broken into before and the people left a knife on his bed. Obviously this wasn't "random". Before you start typing make sure you get your facts straight!

Posted at 1:14PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Chrissy

99. STOP being an azz hole.

Posted at 1:08PM on Nov 27th 2007 by SkinFan

100. Roz, what is your definition of a "THUG"?

Posted at 1:12PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Monica

101. I bet he was one of those "hey look at me" players when he made routine tackles and knocked down possible receptions by the other team. I bet he even had his own little dance when he did those things. Or he shook his head no no no no. Or he looked at his own teammates with the "where you you" look when he blew a coverage for long yardage.

RIP dude!!

Posted at 1:20PM on Nov 27th 2007 by ethic football grandstander

102. Why is it?

As long as the "thugs" are making tackles, touchdown passes, home runs, shooting threes and dunking they are heros and ya'll are walking around in their jerseys. But as soon as a smudge appears on their uniform they are not worth breathing.

Please teach your children that the same people that build them up definitely TEARS them down. You reap what you sow.

Also, when you attend your family or friend funeral/memorial do you discuss the candybar stolen out of the cornerstore, the drugs that shot up or the neighborhood friend that he/she beat up.

RIP Sean. (I don't know him from Adam, but I do know if he was a thug, I honestly don't think he would be playing football. Despite what you heard, it is hard work)

Posted at 1:27PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Kelly

103. You know the world has become a messed up place when a person that is the victim of crime is blamed for their own death. WOW! And this is America? If this site was in UK they would have been shut it down with all the nasty racist comments. Americans seems to tolerate this. Maybe showing their true colors?

Posted at 1:44PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Don

104. Death
Life is something we should appreciate and adore
because there comes a time in life our services are not needed anymore.

A time in life when we are the next step closer
and if you have done what He asked, the struggle is over.

A time when one passes from this world to another--
a time when we lose a family member, friend or lover.

This has been happening long before our existence,
but some think it's a joke until they are convinced.

A time in life that we rejoice and have sorrow, so we
must change our wicked ways,
because that time can come tomorrow.

To have on pass away can leave you emotionally scarred,
but you must maintain your composure and keep your faith in God.

So we must stop the hate and seek forgiveness for our sins,
because whether you know it or not,
death is what we must face in the end.

Written by my son Joseph Lee Alexander/ aka: Lil' Joe
Murder on December 27, 2005, his age at that time was 22.

May God keep the family strong.
He is one of God favors; don't forget.
We have more generations in Heaven then on earth.
Love

Posted at 1:46PM on Nov 27th 2007 by love and peace

105. Ann.... What does balck on black have to do with anything?!?!? Some of us non-black people really have NO clue!!!!! Black Minorities are not the only people who are criminals... Look at Columbine, MOST serial killers, unibomber, MOST child kidnappers and rapist, MOST teachers sleeping with students, MOST school shooters are WHITE MALES!!!!! Get over it people this man has died show respect or shut up!!!!! SO tell me why is it now that he is a thug... Save your comments for the real "THUGS" or im sure they would just be called mentally ill by you!!!!

Posted at 11:57AM on Nov 28th 2007 by Alana Perrilox