CNN: Set afire, teen now struggles for survival

bluealien01 · 11-02-2009, 07:31 PM

Set afire, teen now struggles for survivalBy Rich Phillips, CNN
November 2, 2009 5:30 p.m. EST

Miami, Florida (CNN) -- He lies in a bed on a balloon-type mattress, to reduce pressure on his burned body. He is covered with bandages; a ventilator breathes for Michael Brewer because he can't do it for himself.

Continued: Set afire, teen now struggles for survival - CNN.com

This is so horrible. What in the world makes some kids so mean and cruel to do a thing like this?

BigG · 11-02-2009, 07:43 PM

If an example is not made of the "perps", then others will know it is OK to "get" "snitches".

If the article is accurate, this was not a dare or "drinking game" gone wrong.

Harambee · 11-02-2009, 07:45 PM

What's worse is that they did it to him over a video game.

I heard about it from a friend, but I didn't really believe it 'till now. There really aren't words to describe how cruel this is. I hope the kids who did this are prosecuted.