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Lori Drew Did NOT Kill Megan Meier!
May 16, 2008 | 1:35 PM
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First, I am not going to sit here and say what Lori Drew did was right in any sense of the word.  It was wrong.  But are we right to hold her responsible for the death of Megan Meier?  I'm sorry, but a girl who kills herself because her on-line boyfriend broke up with her and told her the world would be better off without her probably had issues to begin with.  From what I understand, she suffered from depression and her parents were going through a divorce.  What about those issues?  Not to mention anything else we might not be aware of.  Also, I don't think Lori Drew set out to drive Megan Meier to suicide.  She just wanted to find out what she was saying about her own daughter on-line.  And that's an angle we haven't heard -- what made Ms. Drew suspect that she was saying anything malicious about her daughter on-line? What was being said about Ms. Drew's daughter?

But what about us?  How many of us have shouted or said anything we later regretted?  How many of us have peaked into someone's e-mail, voice-mail or pc activity?  I know people who have created false on-line personas to harass me and cyber-spy on me but none of them have been indicted in a Federal Court!

What about Megan's mom and dad?  Did they have any idea what was going on?  Did they know about their daughter's on-line relationship?  I actually talk to my kids quite often about their on-line activities.

Lori Drew should not have done what she did and, at the very least, it should not have gone as far as she did.  But to blame her for Megan Meier's death?  I think that's taking justice a bit too far.

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Legolas read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 2:52 PM

It's up to the courts at this point...if they establish her "intent" was to harm or cause distress...I think her goose is cooked...
Tsw2065 read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 3:19 PM

This isnt justice! This is lets blame someone else for our problems....... Maybe if Tina spent as much time with her daughter as she has on tv, her daughter might still be here.
sarcasticdragon
May 16, 2008 | 3:27 PM

There is NO proof that Megan even cared about the myspace thing. Her mom says so but how does anyone really know for sure. She didnt leave a letter behind.

For all we know she was upset over gaining a few pounds, her hair, too much homework or better yet her parents pending divorce.

A jury will ask for solid proof and the ramblings of a bitter, angry, revenge seaking mommy wont be enough.

Especially since mom admitted she had had a huge fight with Megan right before she hung herself. Maybe that made her feel so alone and misunderstood she killed herself?

Her home life may have been awful and mom and dad are just not talking about it. Instead putting all the blame on Drew to avoid taking any responisibity for Megans suicide.

Charge Drew for making up the fake boy in myspace but nobody killed Megan, she killed herself. On her own. It was her choice to take the easy way out.
ladytbonesteak read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 4:00 PM

Megan Meier should at least be held responsible for her actions on myspace. I thought there was some protection against adults doing things of ANY sort to CHILDREN on the internet.

I dont let my children (teenager) play around on the internet....we go to the library or play family games.

The entire situation is just sad. It wont bring their daughter back whatever the outcome.
Speedy62269 read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 4:59 PM

I don't think anyone disagrees with your blog. That's why the State of California is not pressing for murder charges. She will be tried on charges of conspiracy and fraudulently gaining access to someone else's computer.

So, absolutely she contributed to this minor's death but to what extent will be the jury's decision. If I were on the jury I'd say GUILTY and look at the 20 years.

Lucky for her.
k1i2m3 read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 5:13 PM

I HAVE TO AGREE IT WAS A TRAGIDY AND A YOUNG LADY IS GONE..BUT MAYBE THE PARENTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN WATCHING WHAT SHE WAS DOING ON THE COMPUTER.BUT AT THE SAME SENSE LORI SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE MATURE TO KNOW BETTER BUT WHO WOULD HAVE KNOW THAT MEGAN WOULD HAVE DONE THIS..ME ONLY THOUGHT IS THIS LORI SHOULD NOT BE SENT TO PRISON FOR 21 YEARS IF SHE IS FOUND GUILTY BECAUSE NOW DAYS YOU DONT EVEN GET THAT LONG OF SENTENCE IF YOU ACTUALLY PULLED THE TRIGGER AND SHOT SOMEONE..I KNOW THAT THEY ARE ONLY TRYING TO PROVE A POINT THAT THE INTERNET IS DANGEROUS BUT IF YOU HAVE A TEEN OR YOUNG KIDS JUST WATCH WHAT THEY ARE DOING ON IT..LIKE I SAID BEFORE IT IS A TRAGEIDY
Legolas read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 5:30 PM

It will be interesting to see how the Courts handle this one...it could be a second degree case...regardless of the internet or not...the suicide happened right after this incident...true their should always be parental monitoring...and maybe she was depressed...but as I stated on the other blogs the timing is suspicious...I think the Federal Prosecuter has an excellent case....Justice has to be served .....
Speedy62269 read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 5:38 PM

There's no second degree anything. The conspiracy and fraud theories will hold true and felony convictions will be handed down in due time.
TheShan2007 read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 9:07 PM

I agree with your post. Megan Meier is a murderer. She murdered herseld, which is a crime. And what Tina Drew did, IF she did it (she denies it) was wrong. It's very sad, but no one kills themselves over ONE thing. And Tina Meier made it crystal clear that she had no time for her daughter the moments leading up to the murder. She was busy trying to get out the door.

I feel sorry for the parents of the dead girl.
rosie read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 9:24 PM

dont think anyone ever accused lori of killing her
bkrq58
May 16, 2008 | 9:42 PM

Did anyone ever think of putting themselves in this girl's shoes? She was THIRTEEN. I challenge someone to find a thirteen year old with the maturity to cope with such remarks as "The world would be a better place without you." The girl made an immature decision based off immature behavior by an ADULT. I realize this may be too complicated to fathom for you sitting at your desks but that was not normal or acceptable behavior for an adult. I have seen more mature reactions to similar situations from third graders. She rectified the pain inflicted on her daughter by hurting another person's daughter. This "eye-for-an-eye" mentality is irrational and another turn in this vicious cycle. Also, when did it become a parent's job to settle their children's problems? Is she going to follow her little girl around for the rest of her life and "get" those mean people who talk bad about her? You all need some serious perspective.
Bluejeans1234
May 16, 2008 | 9:50 PM

Lori Drew is not responsible for the suicide of Megan Merier. Where was Megan Merier parents at. Another thing Megan Meriers parents shouldn't have let Megan use the computer in the first place. If Megan wasn't on myspace she would still be on earth.
gck49 read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 10:09 PM

BLUEJEANS , I AGREE WITH YOU 100% The Lori Drew was not right doing what she did and will pay for it for the rest of her life. At least in her mind. But I have not heard one person talk about "MYSPACE" as a place for children to play unattended without adult supervision.
It was already mentioned the girl had mental problems. Where were her parents? NOW the question that keeps going through my head is why did they all of a sudden pick on poor little Megan Merier, could it be possible that she was not as innocent as everyone is trying to make her out to be. Could it be SHE started something she did not know how to get out of. This whole case never did add up. Once again, just because a parent will not take care of their own children they want to punish the entire world, and change the second Amendment. Free speech is not always FREE! ASK ANYONE IN HE CHANNEL TWO TEAM. Not one of them don't know they can be GONE just by saying the wrong thing or insinuating the wrong attitude. NO SIR, NOT BUYING THIS CASE, There is NO ONE guilty party.
blogsiren read my blog view my photos
May 16, 2008 | 10:32 PM

There is a lot of blame being tossed around.
It is my understanding Megan suffered from depression. Suicide is one of the leading killers in teens. Perhaps this issue isn't the only reason, but it played a part.
Megans parents should have been more diligent in watching her on-line activity. ALL parents should be aware of what their children are doing in cyberspace. It is not a safe place for anyone, especially the naive.
Myspace has specific guidelines against harassment. Lori Drew chose to play a dangerous game. Even if Megan didn't kill herself, the issue is that a grown woman involved herself in a game of bullying. She is a parent. It is her responsibility to teach her children how to work through differences, not encourage them to create them. I think she has the same issues many parents have today. They would prefer to befriend their children instead of parenting them.
If I am correct, when this first happened, Lori Drew made a ststement to Megan's parents to "get over it". If that is true, she needs a wake up call, and this might be it.
kittygoth read my blog
May 16, 2008 | 11:05 PM

I am not saying that lori should not be pushed but she is not all to blame.megans mom and dad are not just divoreced couse of megan there was more to that. mom and dad should all so be blamed and so should myspace. I see people all the time on that say they are like 110 and then I see people on alot that are 11 myspace sys you are not alowed on if you are not like 16 or 17. So why is nothing being done about these others. People are on all the time trying to find things out about me why are they not in trubble. Megans mom said that she new the girl was online talking to a guy but megan was to young to be on by herself so why did mom leave her home alone online while she took her other daughter somewhere and dad was at work? lori needs to be blamed but not that bad but also loris daughter,and friend and megans mom and dad and myspace needs to be blamed to.I am not saying that lori is not to blame but I think megans parents are trying to blame others for them not being there for there daughter
cori56
May 17, 2008 | 12:02 AM

I feel that Lori Drew is somewhat responsible for Megan Meiers death because of what she did.
Children today have such a hard time trying to cope with life in the first place, without an adult adding fuel to the fire, so to speak. This young girl probably already had issues that she couldn't deal with & Lori Drew just compounded those issue by making her feel worthless with the immature but malicious prank that she pulled on Megan. She should be held accountable for her actions to some extent but so should the parents who should not have allowed Megan to be on myspace at the age of 13. Myspace should also hold some responsibility as well. Facebook, myspace, stlpunk, etc. have all gotten out of hand by allowing filthy garbage to be posted on these sites. I've seen some of the trash on there & also know that these sites are nothing more than a place for people to harrass, make fun of
& demean other kids. I've also seen a young boy
5 years old on the site giving the finger to the camera. This is a default picture that a parent actually allowed to be put on myspace. Myspace should not allow this kind of exposure trash & bashing to go on. That's where the majority of the responsibility lies in my opinion!
ivtecboy read my blog
May 17, 2008 | 1:16 AM

My .02, If Mrs.Meier is so worried boug lorie having wrong doing in this issue with myspace, why isnt someone looking at HER asking HER why she wasnt responsible for knowing what HER kid is doing on the interent internet in the first place. If there was "harrasment" why didnt she talk to her child about this. Im sick of hearing about this. It happened, it was mean. I think authorities should be equally looking at MRS. Meier's parenting skills.
We-are-the-world read my blog
May 17, 2008 | 6:03 AM

If Megan Meiers Father spent more time with his daughter and his wife and less time trying to bed down everything in the neighborhood, his daughter might be around to see the divorce.

Have a blessed day.
becker read my blog
May 17, 2008 | 6:26 AM

How is Lori Drew going to pay for the rest of her life? As an adult, I can not imagine doing the things that she did, especially to an unstable little girl.
ktbu1964
May 17, 2008 | 9:52 AM

Lori Drew needs to be made an example of.
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I am a 44 year old life long resident of North County who recently pulled up his stakes and moved into the city (Holly Hills). I really like it so far and enjoy being close to all the action. I have four children (three of whom are teenagers!). I enjoy following the weather as well as astronomy and stargazing. I also play board games (mostly old-style war games or new style euro games), chess, and am working toward my private pilot's license. I am also an avid reader and writer.

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