I think you are very one-sided......this boy really needs some mental help and evaluations, remeber he comes from one of the poorest areas in Balt. Co and was in a school with some of the richest. His upbringing was poor and results in manic depression that only specialists can help him with.

I know it is a tragedy but he will always have my support........

Nancy are you serious. How many people have sympathy for other poor people including the many of african americans who are in there for lesser crimes and sometimes innocent. Save it.

Aishsa - how about YOU save it? How many African Americans walk into court and plead guilty? Not many that I know. They want to blame 'it' on slavery, discimmination, etc. Makes it hard to listen to pleas of innocence. When you take the blame when it's approriate, maybe I'll listen to something else. More excuses have been made for African Americans than anyone else in this country. You've had enough support.

# 6 will answer your question
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/aboutdpscs/FAQmpc.shtml#parol

Thanks K L.

Depending on one's point of view as to whether it is a good or bad policy, Glendening and O'Malley have not given commutations to anyone receiving a life sentence. Glendening now regrets that policy, O'Malley continues it for fear of the political implications of releasing someone sentenced to life. I am sure of one thing, I will not see him released.

His life isn't wasted. I believe God works in mysterious ways. Sometimes it takes events like this to happen for someone to turn their life around. This is just what this young man needs to help get his life back on track and for him to know that he is loved. I am praying for a better future for him. God Bless.

Everyone knows where god lives. Awful mysterious work though, almost killing a child. No thanks, not my kind of god.

@FIFA Seems to me everyone doesn't because you clearly don't because you seem to assume that God almost killed a child. Pretty pathetic, don't you think.

DOAK, I am not the one who said "His life isn't wasted. I believe God works in mysterious ways. Sometimes it takes events like this to happen for someone to turn their life around." You did. My opinion of your comment remains unchanged.

PS, since it seems that everyone who goes to prison finds Him there, I guess that is where He must be? You missed the joke.

And how the hell does that idiotic, self-serving statement apply to this story? Stop watching movies and get your head out of your 4th point of contact.

I really think there are a lot of people who should be ashamed for letting this kid slip through the "system" without helping him. They are all trained to see the signs this kid was portraying long before this incident happened and rather than get on top of the real problem, they allowed it to continue. Shame on parents, school administration and counselors for not being more involved when they could have.

Why, because he doesn't conform to your "stereotypical" way of life. In a way I'm glad this happened. Now he can get the help he needs for a successful future. Maybe even be an inspiration to others to lead a better life. People do change. All this kid needs is a chance and love. Just think about the millions of chances God gives us through life. This child is no different.

Wow, all this hate for a 15 year old. Would it surprise you the victim's family doesn't feel as hateful as you do? The community reached out and embraced them and helped them through a horrible time. The shooter is from a highly dysfunctional family. I think his parents should be locked up with him so they can think about how horrible a homelife they provided their son and where it lead.

I'm sure this was the best thing that ever happened to the kid that got shot in the back DOAK (sarcasm)? He sure does work in mysterious ways. What did you get out of Sandy Hook may I ask?

FIFA - Sandy Hook made it glaringly apparent that our mental health policies and programs are woefully inadequate.

@Katie Thank you! Some people like @FIFA have no clue how to think deeper than the depths of their own pockets.

I think all you people are missing it. So what if he had a dysfunctional family. They didn't bring a gun into school and fire it. If you would have just read the transcript of the interview tape he doesn't blame his family, he blames society. If he is let out of prison he will do whatever it takes to assert his power and authority. At this point he can't be corrected. And how dare you DaugtherOFAKing tell me he isn't conforming to my "stereotypical" way of life. He can find his way of life in prison, but not in the free world.

So expecting peace and safety for our citizens is "stereotypical"? Yeah, I don't think that's a stereotype I'd mind having.

While I agree wholeheartedly that our mental health system is woefully broken, you all need to understand that there are some mental illnesses that do not have an effective treatment. Antisocial personality disorder is one of them. Robert fits that bill nicely, but they won't give a diagnosis of that to someone under the age of 18 (other criteria to be diagnosed: conduct disorder before the age of 15; that includes stealing, vandalism, violence, cruelty to animals, and bullying; repeatedly breaking the law; repeatedly conning/lying to others; being irritable or aggressive, often leading to physical fights; feeling no remorse or justifying behavior after harming someone; having no regard for the safety of others or yourself; and acting impulsively and not planning ahead) . Most people with antisocial personality disorder have no desire to be helped. You can't help people that don't want to help themselves. And again, there is no clear, effective treatment for it presently. I do hope he spends a VERY long time in jail, because he is a danger to others and himself. There are no excuses for what he did, so please stop making them for him. He was aware of what he was doing and that is was wrong. He wanted to kill as many as he could. People like that do not belong on the streets.

@Born - There's an old saying about children learning what they live. This child has lived with drugs, alcohol, firearms, and violence his whole life. It's been revealed in more than 1 news article. His mother is currently shacked up with a felon, someone she left her husband for. If the homelife didn't give free access to the firearm and the bottle of alcohol he was found with, then maybe this wouldn't have happened.

@Daughter - he doesn't belong in this society because HE TRIED TO KILL SOMEONE / MULTIPLE PEOPLE. For goodness sake, he took a shotgun into a school and used it! Enough with your bleeding heart! There are bad people out there who will do bad things, get over it!

No he won't. If he comes out alive, he'll be walking with a cane, maybe if he is lucky.

FIFA - You are obviously unaware of how they handle juveniles in adult prisons. He won't be allowed to be in general population because it would be hazardous to him. He's not a real big kid and the prison system can be held liable if they put him in a situation where he's in serious danger at 15. He's being sentenced for ATTEMPTED murder. He'll be out in about 10. Get a grip.

Oh I understand it very well Katie. I am highly educated and he will be protected as much as the system allows for it. But mistakes happen and he will only be release quickly if the judge gives a light sentence. I have a gut feeling the judge will be harsh.

Psst, I have a grip, the kid needs to stay locked up for a long time. You make it sound like "ATTEMPTED" murder is no big deal. Maybe to you because he didn't shoot at you. Perhaps if you pulled the shot out of your back you would feel differently?

Oh Fifa - Highly educated? Alumnus from Whatsamatta U? Attempted murder is just that - no one died. We have gotten to the point where everything is a life sentence or the death penalty. Time to put things in perspective. A harsh sentence isn't what's called for with a 15 year old. An appropriate and corrective sentence is appropriate.

I lost a family member to gun violence and there is a huge difference between attempted murder and murder.

Blah Blah Blah.

The highly educated FIFI...hear it roar...funny little red face on a ping pong ball...that's FIFI, that's all..

LMAO @ the trembling filthy mutt's "highly educated" routine. What a dreamer.

Hmmm.. something I can agree on with FIFA. The punishment needs to fit the crime, and this person needs to be locked up for a very long time. I hope not to see him on the streets for at least 20 years.

Evets - he was the child that was shot.

Katie,
You are absolutely right. NO doubt about it he did a terrible crime and should be punished. Children don't just wake up one morning and decide to bring a gun to school to shoot people. There's a lot that goes on between the time they are born and the life they live as a child, hopefully in a home where their needs are met, including their need for love. I agree that it is a shame that this child missed out on the opportunity to become a successful member of his community. Now we as tax paying citizens get to support his upkeep in prison. And if you tall of you out there...if you think he will come out as a reformed, born-again citizen, think again. Gang activity is rampant within the prisons and he is fresh meat. One last thought... having worked in the child service field, let me tell you that there are many more out there being socialized to become just like him.

Katie, I find it very interesting that you have so many comments about this tragedy. You even know the punks last name, but you don't even know the victims name. It is Daniel Borowy.

Heu Jim - So I made a typo. I can guarantee you ONE thing: the family didn't misinterpret my financial contributions to their situation. What did you do for them? My boys go to PHHS with him and are in special ed. I do have a lot of comments, moron. I am close to the fire PLUS my son was in that cafeteria.

Frank he's not a killer until he actually kills someone, ie, someone really dies. No one died here. Attempted murder doesn't culminate in murder. No one dies.

Katie, he is not a "killer" only because the bullet that struck the student didn't hit a vital organ. He intended to kill that student.

Katie the only reason he is not being tried for murder is because skilled surgeons, dedicated nurses, and a lot of people praying for Daniel kept him alive. He took a gun to school with enough shells to kill a lot of people and use the last one on himself. He is a KILLER. Thankfully he was unsuccessful.

Folks - the only reason he is not charged with murder is because no one died. That is the difference. People DIE even with the best medical care just like they are NOT DEAD with the best medical care. Stop putting extras on the fact that the victim didn't die. I guess if it's attempted murder and it doesn't requrie a whole lot of medical intervention then somehow the sentence should be lower?

Jeanne - to be a killer, you must actually, in fact, KILL someone. No one died here.

Katie you are correct no one died but Bobby is still a killer to many people.

Tori - Welcome to the Patch with your first post. We hope to hear more from you.

Do they teach spelling in PHHS? Or, is this some sort of texting language?

I'm curious Tori. What if this boy...Robert...was your brother? Would you still feel the same way?

Well Gomer I don't know who you are but you're obviously a one track minded scumbag. Infamous? No. Was 17 when I did my foolishness so I know people can change. You just look at it like the media WANTS you to because you don't know how to think for yourself. Ex-Marine? You're a disgrace.

To Sam: Spoken like a true criminal.

Tori k.
2:51 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
"Could u guys do kids from phhs, LIKE ME, and stop arguing wat u guys think is right or not?"

Another product of government schools.

It pains me to hear them refer to Daniel as a "Special Needs Student" from Perry Hall High School. He is a student, a child, a son and someones brother. My son is a student at Perry Hall and it could have easily been anyone of them or more. What the students, faulty and parents what throught that day was horrific.
I do hope that someday Bobby Gladden can truly be sorry for what he has done.

It pains you? He's retarded plain and simple.

@CP... Are you kidding? Your words about the shooting victim is ''he is retarted plain and simple.'' I am still in shock. So he's isn't plane and simple someone's child, a human being, or even a special needs student ..he is retarted, that's all plane and simple.
I am sure he has a lot more class then you do.

It's just semantics. I'm not PC. Take your pill.

Gregg, Kimberly - No member of the press misrepresented the victim. HE IS a special needs student. He has Downs Syndrome. His parents have no problem describing him as a 7 year old mentally, and that's more graphic than the news reports.

Are you a pscychiatrist? Right now there is a scared 15 year old who didn't think past his foolish actions. Of course they try to be as tough as possible in the face of doom. Most KIDS do that. Only time will tell with him.

Katie, I suggest you learn more about antisocial personality disorder. I will certainly admit that I'm not a psychologist, but I studied psychology in college and still research about it on the side. It's an area of interest in dealing with my own anxieties. Robert displays a lot of antisocial personality disorder characteristics and his actions are far from most teenagers. Nor does he come off as scared, the gun and his actions that day were both very much a power display. And quite frankly, he's playing on the emotions of people like yourself quite well. Of course, that's a characteristic of someone with antisocial personality disorder. They're quite manipulative.

Ashley - I studied psychology in college too and neither one of us played a Psychiatrist on TV either that I know of so please stop the pop psychology diatribe. Robert has only been seen on TV in a mug shot and some other information in court. Even a trained psychologist wouldn't have the balls for a diagnosis with that little smidgeon of information.

Gladden was not concerned about the "bullies" at the time of the shooting. We was more concerned about reasserting his power (read the transcripts). Bobby doesn't justify his actions on bullying. However the people who "fueled" Bobby's anger need to be punished, if that can be done.

Did they pull out a gun and shoot someone?

Gladden was the bully, he was not being bullied.

You are the most logical person in this discussion I have heard from so far. He was more concerned about spreading terror to the people around him. He is a loser who had to resort to violence in order to emphasize and expand his "power". Quite frankly if he would do it again, he'd do it!

not much.

My daughter went to school with Bobby from elementary school to high school. She even rode on the same bus thru all 3 schools. Never once did she witness him being bullied. He was feared, even by my daughter. As far as his family....the mother may have not been the most educated woman but she was always at the school volunteering and being a room mom. I hear the family getting thrown under the bus but no one lived with them to know if they tried everything possible to help Bobby. Only they know that. I personally want Bobby to get the maximum sentence possible. I do not ever want to walk into a store or public place and run into that young man....scares the crap out of me what his potential is. He needs help and a prison sentence. Just sayin

How complicated? He illegally entered onto public school grounds in possession of a weapon, concealed (by the way). The subject then proceeded to display the weapon, point it at another human being, and pull the trigger in an attempt to induce fear and panic, and to end the life / lives of those around him.

Pretty cut and dry to me.

Its not a cut and dry case in the sense that Bobby has been a problem throughout school and nothing has helped him. Part of the reason nothing has helped is his parents sign the papers to get him back to school so they don't have to deal with him and they were aware, but I guess didn't care, that his problems were getting worse. To some students Bobby was a bully himself, to others he was antisocial. Being antisocial is not a reason to throw trash at someone and that person/people were wrong but it does not make it okay to bring a gun in the school and then fire it at students. Bobby had planned to bring the gun and shells in, he even planned on using the last one on himself. If Bobby had a better home life he might not have had all the problems he did but we will never know.

A-M-E-N!

Last I heard, it was summer, so none of the fancy "if the glove don't fit, you must acquit" garbage here!

Shave his head, put him into General Population.

Well, that's Fido's MO. With gonads that miniscule, the filthy little mutt has to find whatever way he can to compensate. What more would we expect from the fake veteran, the fake rich guy, the fake "highly educated" guy? Just another pathologically lying, malignant narcissist. Hey, sounds just like Stanker Steve. LMAO

I agree with you Andrea that some of the patch regulars do act like bullies themselves.

I visualize FIFA much like a Robert Gladden....the end result of the same mentality...without ever getting the help that was needed...FIFA Gladden...

Whoa there Buck, a little bit of vulgarity from you very early this morning. It appears you are nipping at the bottle already? Got a little bit of attack dog in you today? Wow.

http://www.facebook.com/buck.harmon

Buck, did you delete your earlier vulgar post? Where did it go? It was here just awhile ago. Should I put it back up for you?

Up - interesting post, but if he looks like that Facebook link, first rule would be no biting!

Buck doesn't like me because of two reasons. He believes in 9/11 conspiracy theories and he believes the federal income tax is unconstitutional and he is adamant about his beliefs. I ridicule him for that and he doesn't like being ridiculed. So now he follows me around, but your idea has some merit, subject to the ground rules above!

No free admission, donate the proceeds to a charity of the winner's choice.

Fido, the barking little poodle? The "veteran" who cowered in the kitchen behind his pots and pans whenever the real men used harsh language? I think a woman could whip his frail arse. ROTFLMAO

See Up, he is a lot like that pic, just follows me around, cursing all the way. It will end soon for him though.

Please do click on my name and read my posts. Then click on Buck's name and read his vulgar posts. A stalker clearly.

Time to put the muzzle on your ugly snout, you mangy little mutt. LOL

Looks like Kongo got off work too. Had a tough day cleaning out the septic tanks BO/Kongo? Make sure you clean off your goggles.

That's where the filthy little mutt belongs, a septic tank! Sign me up for tickets to that event. I'll pay big bucks. Pick your charity, Fido. LMAO

Well that's easy. Gladden is a scumbag and deserves to rot in hell. Not a whole lot else to discuss about that.

How he impacted a community? Easy! He pretty much screwed it up totally.

Retarded is the same as handicapped, special needs blah blah blah.....I'm not PC. Never have never will. So i stick by my statement that he is retarded.

There's no connection between PC and educated in your case CP. Retarded is not the same as special needs at all. I have a child with Autism and his IQ is quite high. You're just using the word for its shock value. The technical medical term for anyone possessing an IQ under 70 is considered mentally retarded. I have blind friends and they are not retarded at all. In fact, they work in government and the media and have excellent IQs. They have a handicap, but it is an inability to see. You sound very foolish when you make statements like this and being "PC" has nothing to do with it.

Sorry if i can't keep up with the trendy "progressive" labels. God forbid anyone be offended and have their feelings hurt! Oh the horror!

CP = idiot comes to mind as well. Not PC, but accurate.

Speaking of retards!