What the hell is up with all the idiots and deportation? Hellooo? You're immigrants too. You don't own this country. Geesh. @!$%#en people these days

WOW, I am STUNNED by the number of bigots and prejudice idiots in this country..

Im sure the boys in prison are going to LOVE his curly hair and long eyelashes .......he's going to know EMBARASSMENT in short order! Unless mommy and daddy buy him his own cell (thats SURE to make the inmates happy) NOT!

This kid will have to LIVE with the consequences of his actions for the rest of his life! And money will NEVER hide GUILT!

When Ravi's mother pleaded for leniency, I was struck by the fact that her statement was about had Ravi had already suffered enough and never once did she acknowledge the tragedy to the victim's family or apologize for the pain and suffering over the loss of their son. I realize it is not a crime, but the whole family seems lacking in compassion...perhaps why the son Ravi was inclined to act so callously toward his roommate.

I think this whole discussion has become more of a sexual preference and racist matter to all of you . Just know you are losing the point . It is not a matter of race or anything else is a matter of respect and I think that the people involved in this have done something wrong . 1st , the kid shouldn't have had sexual encounters with that guy in a room that he shares with another student . Also , you just don't commit suicide because someone put your business out there , this kid was weak and he was going to do what he did for any other reason an the truth was going to come out sooner or latter . Regarding what Ravi did , it was very immature of him and selfish for not thinking about what kind of problems he was causing to the other person , but I'm pretty sure he never thought that the consequences where going to be so critical , and he got what he deserved 30 days in jail . At the end of the day , he did not kill him , he made a bad choice as well as the other kid did . which one was more stupid .. well I guess you can tell .

When Ravi's mother pleaded for leniency at the sentencing, I was struck by her statement about how Ravi had already suffered enough, though she said nothing to acknowledge the tragedy suffered by the victim and his family, nor did she offer condolences or express sadness. I realize it is not a crime, but the entire family comes across as lacking compassion for other humans...perhaps why Ravi was inclined to act so callously against his roommate.

Some guy says he doen't read the responses, and suddenly this becomes the focus of the discussion? People, grow up. What are you... in high school?

Besides, he's right. Ravi is getting the shaft. Not on the 30 days mind you... but on the prosecution's insistence that he somehow caused the death of Clementi. The guy threw himself off a bridge, and because he was guy, al of a sudden a whole lot people look for the proverbial escape goat. Ravi was stupid in invading someone's privacyy, and then displaying the result. But a criminal Ravi is not. One of you guys made the statement that shoplifting a DVD will get you more time in jail. That's because stealing IS a crime. Being stupid, thankfully, is not.... Otherwise a lot of people (you and probably me) would have done time already.

Do you honestly want to be prosecuted, or have you son or daughter prosecuted, because someone who was clearly emotianally unstable, offed himself, and it so happen that you or your son or daughter called the "suicidist" a bad name? Bullying used to be a process, a repeat offense. Now, you all are trying to make it so we can claim we're being bullied every time we have a less-than-agreeable encounter with another human being? You serious? You're wanting to criminalize "being offended"? And, God forbid, the "offense" leads to someone CHOOSING to off himself? C'mon... grow a pair, for God's sake. Even Jesus was tough and "offensive" from time to time.

simply said...guy is a douche. wonder if the guards will protect him?????

im a 57 yo man.i was sexually abused by a boss when i was 15.male.bj and just 1 time.i never told anyone about it especially my parents.i was too ashamed.i used to be really homophobic after that and i held gays in digust for many yrs. bcuz of what happened.too bad my first bj couldnt have been from a girl.us guys at that age were always dreaming of just putting our hands on a girls boobs and home plate would have been actually touching a girls vagina let alone penetration.i hated gays for yrs. after that but with age comes mellowness i guess.my exs nephew is gay and ive known him since he was 4.hes always been a sweet kid and is now in his early 20s.acts gay,sounds gay and i have no problem with him.hes still a sweet kid to me.but this indian dude violated that young,confused mans rights by invading his privacy.he humiliated that young man who just came out.who was afraid of his own sexuality.ravi was a peeping tom and should get at least 6 mo. in my opinion.how would you like him peering in YOUR bedroom window?and then show all his buddies to snicker with them over?it was probably one of the kids first sexual experiences.thats confusing enough.we all know that.but we all managed to stumble through it and learn from our partners the joy of sex.too bad that young,gay boy/man will never get to experience life and love with someone of his choice.ravi shamed him because of his sexuality he couldnt even deal with himself and drove him to his death.just my opinion and if anyone doesnt like it,well.too bad.

Ravi deserves more than 30 days in prison. What Ravi did was despicable. What Ravi did was just another form of bullying. Seeing how Ravi would not apologize for his actions and thinks he did nothing wrong, maybe the 10 years the judge did NOT impose would be the proper sentence.

The Judge is acting dishonorably. The very manner in which he delivered Ravi's sentence was demonstrative of personal bias. He selectively went against what would be considered standard protocols of judgment and sentencing, even so far as to reduce it, and all in the presence of obvious malicious intent to harm. His actions were premeditated, and the fact he did this in secret (knowing it was wrong), and actively circulated private matters covertly recorded of someone else, egging others on to watch and mock, to taunt and humiliate, and his behavior, (which he takes no responsibility for, and which the Judge never dispensed)... This is a clear miscarriage of justice letting Ravi walk. It's a slap in the face of the victim and his family, it's an insult to them, and it sends a message to the world that this kind of behavior will not be punishable by law, and that enforcements will not be imposed. This Judge should be embarrassed and ashamed. He should be deported.

Since he caught a break and got a candy ass for a judge~ His community service should be working in an aids hospice where he is required to actually show compassion and take care of those dying.

The punishment does not fit the crime. Tyler Clementi is still dead.

What comes around goes around....it appears to me from what i can see is that Ravi will now not be able to undo what he intended to do to his roommate....all of the stress of what Ravi is to experience from his family's indian culture will be on his shoulders...just like what ever cultural preasures were on the suicide victim from his own family. I only say this because I am a gay man, and the preasures from my family were pretty intense. I wanted to die as well. Someone stated on an earlier post that being gay was nothing to kill yourself over. Of course not, but then why are so many unable to cope, and end up doing it? Strange how things like this backfire. Ravi can justify all he wants to...in the end it was his action that started the ball rolling.

Monkey@Keyboard if your avitar is any indication of high minded thinking you had better take another look! This Ravi rat bastard needs to pay for what he did because his bad idea cost someone their life and the majority of us do not see that as a laughing matter or one that is easily forgiven. I personally hope that he has the good fortune of running into some members of a skin head group that decide it would be a good idea to make an example of him. The guy is scum and I am tired of hearing all the bleeding hearts making excuses for him and what he did. He simply needs to pay!!! After that I hope they still kick him out of the country and send him back the the mother land where he can play jokes on people all day long. Get over this scum.

I am always amazed and disappointed when I read comments from blacks like God's Favorite1 supporting gay bashing or discrimination, whether in the Clementi case, the marriage equality issue, or gay rights in general. If you examine the data, most black children, nearly 75 percent, are illegitimate in God’s eyes – born out of wedlock, and a significant percentage of black fathers are unknown, absent or uninvolved in their children’s lives, or in prison. How a gay relationship, a gay marriage or a gay family threatens this abysmal failure of the black community escapes me.

How would African Americans would fare if the rights now enjoyed by the black community were put up for a popular vote with majority rule?

It is an ongoing disappointment to me that the black community in America continues to deny, and in fact actively campaigns against, rights and civil liberties for the gay community. The rights enjoyed by the black community in America were fought for and achieved with the support of many other groups in America, including gays. The gay community has advocated for numerous black causes through the decades, from the black community’s right to ride a bus, vote, marry, qualify for a mortgage, live in the neighborhood of their choice, receive preferential treatment in hiring – the list goes on.

Instead of advocating for discrimination against gays, why don't blacks focus on critical issues in the African American community: Relative to their percentage of the general population, the vast majority of crimes are committed by African Americans. The vast majority of welfare recipients are African American. There are thousands of little black drug babies who need to be adopted and cared for. The vast majority of food stamp recipients are African American. The vast majority of criminals in our prisons are African American. The vast majority of the failures in our schools are directly attributable to African American students. Black culture --baggy pants, rampant drug use, crack whores, rap music, welfare queens, gangs, violent crime -- is ruining our country, not gays in the BSA or marriage equality. Blacks should focus their energies on fixing these critical issues in your own community, rather than working to deny another group’s civil rights.

Don’t blacks find it disturbing that they're on the same side of this issue as Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms and their brethren? To quote Thurmond: “And I want to tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that there’s not enough troops in the Army to force the Southern people to break down segregation and admit the n**ger race into our theatres, into our swimming pools, into our homes and into our churches.” It was not that long ago that blacks were unable to marry whites, drink from the same water fountain as whites, sit at the same lunch counter as whites – the list goes on.

The Ravi guy is getting already what he deserves...Hell........i will be sorry for the Clementi guy who is now dead.......what a waste of lives.......What a waste of Life!!!......

i am a 57 yo man now.back when i was 15 i had a boss sexually abuse me.bj.i was shocked and i never told anyone about it.it never happened again and he quit soon after.i was homophobic for years after that.i hated them all.but as the years went by i mellowed out.it was just too bad my first bj wasnt from a girl instead of a man in an age when putting your hand on a girls breast was 2nd base and just touching her vagina was pure joy.that was enough for me back in 1970.in fact touching a girls vjayjay didnt happen for me till 1971.anyway my first sexual experience with a girl didnt happen till i was 18.it was a miserable experience for both of us but we got better at it and learned as time went on.my point is its hard enough to be straight and learn about our own sexuality.how much more confusing it must be for gay people.my exs nephew is gay.known him since he was 4.hes 24 now and looks gay and sounds gay.we spoken about his sexuality and hes at peace with himself but told me it was a struggle in his teens.hes a sweet human being and i love him.how terrible it must have been for that young gay kid to have his most private moments broadcast for everyone to snicker to when the poor bastard didnt even fully grasp his own sexuality.what ravi did was be a peeping tom.he meant to humiliate his roomate and take his dignity away from him.he did a great job because the kid was so embarrassed he killed himself rather than face the laughter and scorn of his peers.ravis parents are no better than juren van der sloots parents were.(not my little johnny.my little johnny wouldnt do that).the guy got off easy.maybe hell learn something from this.but truth be known.i was ravi back when i was a young man too.but my behavior towards gays never took on that level of hostility.all he had to do was move out.simple.anyone dont like my comments ,i dont care.peace people.

I bet this Judge is willing to send a lot of people to prison for pot... human life lost... eh... give him 30 days... smoke a little reefer... "you're gonna die in prison boy!"

michael.thanks for your comments.i dont dwell on that abuse.it was just part of growing up i guess.my stepdad did far worse .i was beat from 6 till 16.always thought someday he would kill me.now thats something no one should go through.that was the real abuse.i shudder to think what i would have gone through had i been gay in my familys household.i got bullied at school and at home.after i grew up i once asked my mother why she let him beat us like that.she said it was because she was afraid of him.i told her (how do you think us as children felt).she had nothing to say.what could she say?i do have 3 half brothers and to my stepdads credit he beat us all equally.i once told him that.and it wasnt a compliment.but thats life and you somehow muggle through it all.actually im lucky to still be alive.jobs i didnt get where the employees were murdered during robberies. (2),one skydiving mishap where i came out smelling like a rose.(my fault).so what i guess im saying is ive come out pretty good in this life.im not rich by any means but id rather die poor than die rich young.clementi didnt get that chance ive had in this life and thats the real shame on ravi.he took that choice away from him by making death preferable to dealing with the repurcussions of his own sexuality.yes,ravi was a bully and no amount of money mommy and daddy can throw at him can change that.ravi has to change himself just as i did about my attitude about gays.peace

he needs to be convicted as a felon,he needs to lose his rights if hes to stay in us.

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