First, thank you for exaggerating every statement you make, “another story being totally blown out of proportion.” According to whom? You? If the supporters of these young men wish to stand up for the unfair treatment they are receiving, who are you to judge? Regardless of the fact that one of the young men has a record, the issue is that six black men are being charged with attempted murder when in reality, it was a racially charged fight, another instance of a kid getting jumped, so in accordance with the law, assault.
The only difference is that for once, instead of an African American being the victim it was a young white man, and the charges are the only thing being “totally blown out of proportion.” And one more thing, thank you for contributing to the stereotypes of black men by referring to them as, “thugs, punks, criminals, and goons.” I’m sure you just disrespected the entire black student population at Poly, myself included. I think it’s time you get a clue, and write as a professional.