# Definition of evil: Laney on trial for killing her sons **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [April 2, 2004, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847 "2004-04-02T03:50:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/121 "2004-04-08T03:21:40Z")
> [@LolaBaby](#): > > I stated earlier in this thread that I am pro-capital punishment. Always have been, always will. However, this case is not one where it is warranted. The woman is clearly mentally ill. > > How long it will “last” remains to be seen, but I don’t think your wife’s fears of her getting out of the institution where she will be placed will be realized anytime soon, if at all. > > Man! You really want _some_ tonight, eh? 😃 Don’t worry–I won’t make a habit of it. Just realize there are lots of unhappy people in the world that need to vent. And yes, I think Laney is a total loon also. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/122 "2004-04-08T03:22:16Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > I wouldn’t want you to get too excited, dude. And at least I am complimenting a wife. Even if I didn’t have one, I would probably spend less time than you behind a keyboard. But then, we all need out particular pleasures. Well, I have to admit, my sex life is pretty bleak. On the other hand, you sleep with **Blonde**. I’m pretty confident I’ve got the better deal. ---
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/123 "2004-04-08T03:40:08Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > Well, I have to admit, my sex life is pretty bleak. On the other hand, you sleep with **Blonde**. I’m pretty confident I’ve got the better deal. I noticed frustration in your dealings with **Blonde** , but it’s ok. She has that effect on any man with a bleak sex life. A truly “confident” man usually get the girl ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/124 "2004-04-08T03:47:22Z")
funny, I’d have thought it was her inability to argue rationally, her difficulty in comprehending her native language in written form, and/or her unique ability to ignore facts and data that don’t support her position. Huh. go figure. and here all the time it was her sexiness. Wonder how that accounts for the frustration felt by those who don’t find her sexually attractive? ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/125 "2004-04-08T03:58:44Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > I noticed frustration in your dealings with **Blonde** , but it’s ok. She has that effect on any man with a bleak sex life. > > A truly “confident” man usually get the girl Truly confident men don’t need to pimp their wives on the internet to stroke their own under-inflated egos. ---
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/126 "2004-04-08T04:06:21Z")
> [@wring](#): > > well some thins have been answered.- I was wonderin who the hell this person was, new poster and all on a white horse defending poor little **Blonde** from all of us meanies. Being “hubby” explains some of it. It’s always heartwarming when you can see two people so evenly and perfectly matched, kinda saves the rest of us from having to deal with them. > > I"m so flattered you noticed errors in spelling and all. Traditionally, when folks mention that sort of thing with me, I mention stuff like my visual acuity problems (which have become quite an issue of late), or stuff like my arthritic fingers, problems w/certain keyboards on computers I use, or, for example, how many hours I work (traditionally about 55- 60 hours a week, but for the past two weeks it was more like 78 hours per week, clocked in.) > > But hell, I also am known to misspell a word or two on a good day, too. > > And the bottom line is that after all that, all you can point at is “look, she mistyped some words.” you’re a perfect match for your wife Beavis. > > At the end of the day, I’m ever so glad you two found each other. PLease, never ever think of leaving one another, you are ideally suited. Best check into that whole “in sickness and in health” clause, though 'cause from the look of things, should either of you be stricken w/mental illness, there may be problems. It certainly took you long enough to figure out who I was. And you’re not really that much of a meanie. You’re making a fine effort, but it’s not you. I notice you use we and us alot when making a point. If you want to be a real meanie, learn to fight alone. As for your spelling, “Neo,” you need to know when it’s time to unplug. And follow the white rabbit down to your local heavy metal bar, but I digress. If you want to be takened seriously, learn to get your point across without saying “fuck you” to someone just because their stance on capital punishment differs from your own. The family that posts together, stays together ---
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/127 "2004-04-08T04:08:31Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > Truly confident men don’t need to pimp their wives on the internet to stroke their own under-inflated egos. Wives have to be protected from stalkers on the internet. They’re the ones with bleak sex lives. You know the type, right. ---
**Author:** ![Diane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/128 "2004-04-08T04:10:40Z")
> [@Blonde](#): > > Teenage angst?? He’s 46 and my husband of 11 years, you idiot! Why does that not surprise me. HAW HAW HAW! ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/129 "2004-04-08T04:13:09Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > Wives have to be protected from stalkers on the internet. They’re the ones with bleak sex lives. You know the type, right. And now we know how you two crazy kids got together. ---
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/130 "2004-04-08T04:17:52Z")
> [@wring](#): > > funny, I’d have thought it was her inability to argue rationally, her difficulty in comprehending her native language in written form, and/or her unique ability to ignore facts and data that don’t support her position. Huh. go figure. and here all the time it was her sexiness. Wonder how that accounts for the frustration felt by those who don’t find her sexually attractive? Leave the thinking to those that can do it without hurting themselves. ---
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/131 "2004-04-08T04:21:30Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > And now we know how you two crazy kids got together. Sorry, not a clue yet, and who’s we? ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/132 "2004-04-08T04:21:57Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > Leave the thinking to those that can do it without hurting themselves. Which is the crux of my argument with you and your wife. ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/133 "2004-04-08T04:25:44Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > Leave the thinking to those that can do it without hurting themselves. gosh there goes that biting wit again. Sorry, I should have misspelled something again so you could go back to your fall back position. Did you hope that we didn’t notice that you still don’t really anwer anything? ---
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/134 "2004-04-08T04:28:43Z")
[QUOTE=Miller] Which is the crux of my argument with you and your wife.[/QUOTE Length of arguement validates both parties either positively or negatively. ---
**Author:** ![Diane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/135 "2004-04-08T04:30:46Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > Leave the thinking to those that can do it without hurting themselves. Oh buuuuuuuuuuuuurn! Wow, it’s like an idiot tag team. Tell me Blaster since the old ball and chain is having difficulty understanding the question - If your child had a severe mental illness and committed a horrendous act during a psychotic episode, would you feel that he should be put to death or do you believe that he is sick and needs treatment? ---
**Author:** ![Diane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/136 "2004-04-08T04:32:25Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > Sorry, not a clue yet, and who’s we? “We” seems to be everyone with more than 2 active brain cells. ---
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/137 "2004-04-08T04:32:50Z")
> [@Diane](#): > > Oh buuuuuuuuuuuuurn! Wow, it’s like an idiot tag team. > Tell me Blaster since the old ball and chain is having difficulty understanding the question - If your child had a severe mental illness and committed a horrendous act during a psychotic episode, would you feel that he should be put to death or do you believe that he is sick and needs treatment? Tell me something **Diane** , If Laney was told by God to kill all of your children, would you be so ready to let her slide on the insanity plea. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/138 "2004-04-08T04:35:02Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > Tell me something **Diane** , If Laney was told by God to kill all of your children, would you be so ready to let her slide on the insanity plea. If you were married to her, would you be so anxious to spill her blood? ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/139 "2004-04-08T04:36:38Z")
> [@Blaster](#): > > It certainly took you long enough to figure out who I was - ??? Sorry, I’ve never encountered you before. Last I saw **Blonde** she seemed to be fawning over another male poster, I had the idea that if she was married, it wasn’t really a happy union. But I don’t really hang out in the social forums, so don’t notice who’s married/fucking whom and all. I don’t ever recall ever crossing your path before. If we did, it certainly wasn’t memorable. > [@](#): > > As for your spelling, “Neo,” you need to know when it’s time to unplug. And follow the white rabbit down to your local heavy metal bar, but I digress. If you want to be takened seriously, learn to get your point across without saying “fuck you” to someone just because their stance on capital punishment differs from your own. oooooh. a “Matrix” reference… Gosh I really am impressed now. However, could **any** of us have mistaken you for a tennager? And I rarely do the ‘fuck you’ type of post. But your wifey did indeed earn it for repeatedly accusing those who disagreed w/her bloodlust with indifference to the children. She’d gone from heartless bitch, to clueless, arrogant, idiot bitch in that move. You know my stance on CP? really, how? I’ve not posted here much at all in the past year or so, pretty much only in the PIt, and don’t recall posting about DP. But you remembered enough? Really, all this attention… In any event, my stance on the DP really has nothing to do with this thread, since the DP wasn’t involved. I was (and still am) amazed that some one could have sat through enough Psych classes at a U to gain a ‘minor’ in the subject with so little understanding of basic concepts. The family that posts together, stays together [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![Blaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Blaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847/140 "2004-04-08T04:37:00Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > If you were married to her, would you be so anxious to spill her blood? She would have never made it to trial. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-evil-laney-on-trial-for-killing-her-sons/237847.md?page=8)