A quick note on some ways to improve your posts and debate skills follows. Everyone has their own posting style, but better formed posts get more respect. Consider these tips:

WAIT to respond to any post that hits an emotional trigger. When responding fast out of emotion, most of your critical thinking and skills are bypassed. Sometimes a few minutes are enough, sometimes a day or more will be needed.

AVOID anything that is either a direct personal attack or an...

Most bullies' lives don't turn out well. It is easy to pick on people when they are young; the only consequence is possible discipline. In life though these people don't retain jobs. People just don't want to work with them.

Even though I applauded (softly) I really wish the story had a happier ending.As a bankruptcy lawyer I take pride in giving people second chances and in rehabilitation. And in many ways I am sad to hear Charlie died of drug abuse. I would rather he would have...