There are actually posters who believe that he should get a pass simply because he's poor and a good football player. So much for individual responsibility, eh? This country is in deep kim-chee, with the number of people who refuse to accept responsibility for their own life, and believe that the government is here to take care of them.....except when it comes to enforcing the law! He's eighteen, he's charged with a felony, and he should be treated EXACTLY the same as any other accused adult.