Comments on: Shots Fired at DeKalb School Just South of Decatur, No Injuries Reported

By: TOK

TOK — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 23:28:26 +0000

Read the following about her on Slate. "In what may be the most incredible moment in a tape full of them—one that comes after Tuff has convinced Hill to surrender and shortly before the police come in—the school clerk tells Hill that she loves him. "It's gonna be all right, sweetie," she says. "I just want you to know that I love you, though, OK? And I'm proud of you. That's a good thing. You've just given up. Don't worry about it." It's only later, after police have Hill in custody, that we hear Tuff's voice waver. "Let me tell you something, baby," she tells the dispatcher. "I've never been so scared in all the days of my life."

By: Revenue Neutral Household

Revenue Neutral Household — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:32:26 +0000

Yes, the bookkeeper is definitely a hero. I was also stuck by how much her faith in God came into play during the ordeal. She talked very openly about praying for the gunman and recalling a recent sermon by her pastor as giving her strength and focus. Amen to that!

By: Cranky Old Timer1197: A New Hope

Cranky Old Timer1197: A New Hope — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:15:16 +0000

The Ed Show radio show just played the conversation between Antoinette and the police as she made them promise not to shoot the boy if she walked out with him.

By: Husband won't clean the floors

Husband won't clean the floors — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:09:55 +0000

These comments by Nellie just reaffirm all of what I believe about this city. I live in Decatur, and my son goes to DHS. As soon as he graduates, I’m outta here. I’m tired of all of the smug Decaturites who think they know more than everyone else – particularly when it comes to the issue of how to govern a city. Despite what all “true decaturites” may profess from attop their ivory towers, this place is no better than any of the surrounding neighborhoods. It is riddled with crime, poor city planning, and floundering businesses. And, frankly, downtown Decatur is ugly. Moreover, in my experience, the people here are only welcoming to their own kind. And, as offensive as it may be, I am apparently allowed to state that opinion because I live here.

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:48:40 +0000

It failed us, him (it’s not fun being that disturbed; when their illness is under control, most mentally ill folks want to be healthy, good people), the family who tried to do the right thing, the children, teachers, and staff who had to experience a fear no one should have to experience.