Comments on: Brewton Man Shot To Death Near Jay

By: William

William — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:53:15 +0000

Comments on this story are now closed. In 300+ comments, most everything that could be said has been stated.

If you choose to read the comments below, do so with an open mind. You'll find there's a lot of hatred and, at the same time, a lot of understanding in the communities involved.

As the comments continue on this article, nothing new is really being said, and many, many comments we are unable to post due to foul language and various threats.

We made the decision to allow these comments to run for a couple of days for one simple reason -- the only conversation taking place between the people of the two communities (Brewton and Jay) was here. Some conversation is better than none.

Again, we will point out that the only official information released to date on this crime is in the story above and in the press release linked above.

We will continue to follow this story and post any other information as it becomes available.

By: for my classmates brother

for my classmates brother — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:00:47 +0000

I will say this… There was a life lost. Whether it be because he was black. Whether it be because he was uninvited. Whether it be for whatever it was. A LIFE WAS LOST. I think that black ppl are mad because he is black and he was killed by a white guy under these circumstances. I think that whites dont understand because it was not their child that was lost. i also think that everyone has a little racism in them. Whether that be because of the way you were raised or because of the way you have been treated by the way that ppl were raised. I think that racism had a lot to do with it. I think that black, white, brown red, yellow… we have all come tooooooo far for things like this to happen. It doesnt hurt so bad until it hits so close to home. And it hurts….it could have been my brother it could have been my cousin it could have been anyone that I loved and it hurts. There is nothing that can been done that already isnt being done. Yes i do believe that the guy should go to jail for the rest of his life because knowing or not knowing he took someones life. If he wasnt racist then why didnt he want the guys at his party? Ppl are saying alot of hateful things on here, and not thinking that maybe his mother brother sister is looking at the comments. If its not about race then ppl we are not proving our case. Ive cried a million tears for Gus its so sad when anyone dies young ESPECIALLY someone you know. And yea I am mad as hell at the guy who did it but making racist comments on a website that is being seen by most ppl both families included isnt what was up. What is it proving? I made a comment the other day and I guess it was the racism coming out in me that no ALL white ppl are not racist and yes he is the only white person that pulled that trigger but there are alot of white ppl that are happy that he did and I have been proven right. And black ppl white would we want to put someone thru the same thing that someone we love went thru? Yes like I said i hope he goes to jail for life but I think that a black guy that does the same thing to a white guy should too. That is the non racial part of me. I have white friends…white family…and a white step child… but its not easy to forget what I have been thru with white ppl. I am not defending the ignorance of ppl that think that revenge is the answer. IT IS NOT!!!! Killing ppl that kill ppl is not teach us not to kill guys. It is 2010 we need to come together as a ppl. If you are racist whether it is in your home or not you need to try to do better. Dont lose sight of what is important someone died bc of stupidity and more stupidity will only land more ppl dead. I am praying for the Benjamin and the Lane family. I am also praying that God has mercy on “Robby”. He does need our prayers because the devil had control of him. Whether thru hate or not but i pray that he releases him and he assumes responsibilty for his actions. To the Floyd family…may God be with you HE WILL SEE YOU THRU IF YOU JUST BELIEVE. This has taught me a big lesson… Let something good come out of a bad situation…..Not more bad things

By: Atmore just commenting

Atmore just commenting — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:44:09 +0000

seem like now we are getting on the same page.what happen to love thy neighbor,my grandgather is over 70+ years old and majority of his friends are white people.they sit at each other table and drink coffee. help with each other farm,go fishing together..they are like the best of friends and i have never once heard them comment on black and white.i was raised not to harm or hate anyone.if you cant help anyone y harm them.on my job we have white people that are simply the BEST,they will give the shirt off their back,and we are the same with them,it doesnt matter what color you are the problem is we cannot give along and we should be able to to..jay,,,yeah everybody black has heard of the ole saying about jay..im not sure if it true or not but if their is any truth to the only people that can fixed that is them or die and go to hell hating some one for nothing,im black and i have said i would date a white man,indian,mexican as long as he treats me right,where did this color bull start from….its sad to think that black people are beneath every one else bc that is not true,we have accomplished some of the same things as any other race if not more…but that is besides the point..we all accomplished anythang if we pull together,i know alot of you have read the last 2-3 statement and said to yourself oooh i was wrong for saying or thinking like that..those are some one kids,,what if that was me or my child or brother or sister,,,i promise you wouldnt be able to take it,,this is a hard situtation..just like other deaths,,no mom should or want to wish on no one..i dont know that reason why the trigger was pull i just wish it didnt hit this young man and went in the woods somewhere..my 5 year old comes old each day talking about his little friends in kindergarden..some white some black and he so happy that he has them as his classmates..and that is the way it should be…looking at what was written on the blog is the reason why we cannot expect no better from our kids..what ever is in your is also in your kids..hate,,hatred,,cruel words,violent acts,,threats,judging,,being prejudice,pointing the figure.Our kids see and hear this and take it all in and then when they do something like this what can we say..Find it in your heart to say and do kind things and if you cant do that dont say it all.Words can tear a person life to pieces.I have heard the stick and stone story but that is so untrue.Words stick with people,the good and bad.I cant blame the person that invited these young men to go to the party..IT was a party,im sure their was others that was there that was not invited.All things happen for a reason,just keep the faith.To the mom that lost her son,I am so sorry this has happen,words cannot express how so many people feel about what happen.No matter how hard things may get with the your lost just look to the hills,he will help you and guide you thru this.For the parents of the shooter,pray that he did not mean to kill this young man and that this is not a racist issue and also look to the hills.White or Black come together and Pray,if any one is out for revenge what is that going to solve.Just another grieving mother,it still want bring benjamin back.Since i see i have a couple of people that are on my level i want be commenting anymore about this.This has just taken a toll on me,I cannot believe we live in a world that GOD has given us and people are so cruel about it.I will say i will review other comments and hopefully there will be some praying people on here instead of arguing and judging.

By: cglaize=beast

cglaize=beast — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:18:17 +0000

Jgirlie your an Idiot. How in the world could you call someone who would kill someone a peacemaker? Gus didn’t even have a gun on him that night it was one of the people he was with who just showed off the gun after they were verbally assaulted by Mr. Redneck. If the kid who was had the gun was shot it would still be murder becaue of all the stories I’ve heard, not counting the ones Ignorant people have posted on this site, There was not a shot fired until Floyd shot at the Black kids car AS THEY WERE LEAVING. I don’t think that you can say he was acting out of self defense or trying to get trespassers of his property if they were leaving the property as ordered. I didnt mean to sound to harsh in my comments but I knew Gus and he was a good guy. He might’ve made some bad decisions but those decisions don’t make him a bad person. He was a good guy with a great sense of humor. I’m very sad he’s dead and it really makes me mad that some people are saying its his own fault to get killed or he deserved to die. There is no excuse fo rkilling someone who isn’t trying to harm you or someone you love.

By: Broken heart

Broken heart — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:07:43 +0000

It’s a sad time for both sides Life is about choiceswe make good ones and bad ones but we have to live with the one’s we make good or bad .May God be with both sides of the family for God is who they need right now .Not all this other stuff.

By: NOT SO IGNORANT.

NOT SO IGNORANT. — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:31:43 +0000

Wow. It is so incredibly embarrassing to even say I’m from the tri-city area. Some of these comments posted are just ridiculous. Instead of placing blame, and coming up with excuses, for either of the guys, we should all be saying prayers for all friends and family involved. No amount of excuses or speculation is going to reverse what happened that night. All there is to do now is let the law handle it from here, and be there for the families and loved ones of all that were involved. Just try to put yourself in their position. Nobody would want to hear that their child has been killed, just as well, nobody would want to hear that their child has taken the life of another. How would you feel? And how would you feel if the majority of the comments posted were full of hatred, instead of sympathy? I can’t imagine that Gus would want it to be this way. Nothing good has ever come from hatred, it will only make a bad situation worse.

With that being said, my thaughts and prayers go out to both families, and all that were involved.

By: concern Office

concern Office — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:29:20 +0000

You know I would hate to see someone going to prison because they were taking up for me. I work there and I know what goes on. So I hate to see a young guy going in there. I hate this happen and I hope and pray for both familes

By: Atmore just commenting

Atmore just commenting — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:25:44 +0000

ANN I AGREE,,TURNED THAT ANGER AND HATE INTO SOMETHING POSITIVE AND WE ALL CAN GET ALONG

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:00:51 +0000

Lets all think about these young mens families and not bash anymore. It is so hurtful. I am sure that both of those young men did not wake up that morning thinking that they would get killed or kill someone. It is very true that America is full of racism rather, your black, white, Mexican or Indian. It does not matter what community your from. It is everywhere even in BREWTON. I can say this because I have lived in both towns. The sick thing is that everyone is saying some really hurtful and nasty things. Lets all put your nasty thoughts into prayer to get both of these families through this horrible time in their lives. It is horrible for both sets of parents. One has to bury their son and the other gets to set back & watch as their son goes to prison for the rest of his life. Both parents our helpless here and it really breaks my heart. When you raise your children you raise them to the best of your knowledge. You never imagine or would want to image what both of these parents are living now! It has nothing to with how you have raised your child. It has to with circumstance and the choices you take as an individual. You know right from wrong rather you was the one who pulled the trickier or the one who talked some individuals into going to a party. That you know they where not welcome. If it was out of wanting to go have a good time or to make someone jealous. It is your choice in the end and as a parent we hope that you make the right choices in life. Unfortunately, there where five young people who made a wrong choice that night. All we can hope for is that the four that are alive can all make peace with what happen that night. I am sure there is one that is really having a hard time with this. The shooter for whatever reason he had. It has to be hard to make that choice. I pray for all that was involved in this horrible tragic invent! May God Bless you all and help you find peace with this and not hate.

By: Just Curious

Just Curious — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:22:02 +0000

Most people don’t get this; but it not one no not one Black person who would venture off to a party by another race uninvited. The Black person would crash a party in his hometown but never a strange area. That’s not good looking out. So, they were invited but obviously not by the shooter. Another point is that, they did not have a gun; nor would they start a fight in at a all White party… that’s suicidal. No, they were asked to leave and when they saw the young man was serious, the Black young men decided to do just that. Another point – hmmmmmm…. was he just showing off and did not realize the outcome. Shooting at a car leaving…hmmmmm. Why not shoot the boys when they were out of the car. Did he have to go get a gun and come back which is why he shot at a moving target? Hmmmmmm– that’s premeditated. Just curious!