Blessing comes to family in need

realintheus (anonymous) says...

I thank God for being able to help provide for someone in need! I hope she will take this and make her own way better. I'm glad that people still have hearts to help others!

November 18, 2008 at 5:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

moonpie (anonymous) says...

This is a good ending and yes I agree with the comment above people still have a giving heart. BUT.... did you see the answer from Toya Green? Always an after thought reaction and always how can the GOV figure out a way for low cost transportation. HELLO!!! How about attack the root of the problem to stop the cycle? Now that will make some people uncomfortable but so be it. I have never heard anywhere about the childrens father or fathers. Maybe he, they could offer rides to school? If you insist on having (3) children with no husband around then you can bet you will live a life of poverty and can never afford a car. I would like to hear more of the story.

November 18, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

islandbenzbc (anonymous) says...

Moonpie: Your post is well said and to the point...cure the problem, don't just treat the symptoms!

November 18, 2008 at 6:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

follygirl (anonymous) says...

The post above from moonpie is good, however, lets give this lady credit for her sacrifice, and credit to all those who have helped. As the car donor said, its good to help someone who is trying to help themselves.

November 18, 2008 at 7:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ms_lady2u (anonymous) says...

Kudos, to all the people out there with the big hearts! I hope this can be a start for a better life for Mrs;Capers & her family,maybe she will return the favor someday!

November 18, 2008 at 7:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Frosty (anonymous) says...

Posted by moonpie:"about the childrens father or fathers. Maybe he, they could offer rides to school? If you insist on having (3) children with no husband around then you can bet you will live a life of poverty and can never afford a car. I would like to hear more of the story". Now moonpie I had a husband, he did not want to be married anymore. I cannot afford a place to live I'm lucky that jerk waited until our (3)children were grown. I have a full time job but I also have 6 chronic illnesses I will always take meds for. I applaud her and other families that will go the extra mile. I would like to hear more of the story too. It seems like a great story when the family WIN.

November 18, 2008 at 7:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

5thGenerationLocal (anonymous) says...

I can't believe the comment about possibly selling the car. Mark my words, she will sell that car soon, and for nothing more than personal want.

November 18, 2008 at 7:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

give_it_a_rest (anonymous) says...

Some people couldn't get pass the color of her hair and her phone, that everybody on saturday assumed was a IPOD.I'm glad there are decent people out there that judge somebody by there efforts and not judge them on what's outside.It's a blessing that these people came to help her.Good luck mrs. Capers now that you have gotten help hopefully you can continue to help yourself and your kids.

November 18, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

give_it_a_rest (anonymous) says...

Read the story correctly the owner of the car said he could of sold it damn still assuming I see.

November 18, 2008 at 7:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

coryphaena (anonymous) says...

She should be getting some pretty good child support payments, right?

November 18, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

coryphaena (anonymous) says...

One other thing... So, if I understand this correctly, anyone can choose any school in Chas County and the only requirement is that they have to be driven there? That's AWESOME!! I was just about to start looking for a private school, but now my kids are going to go to Sullivan's Island elementary!

November 18, 2008 at 9:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ColdBud (anonymous) says...

I'm glad Candace Capers is making an attempt and I'm glad people are willing to help her out. She does need some guidance though. Is the hair color a problem in its self? No. Is it a sign of messed up or conflicting priorities? Yes.

I also agree with the comments that state the problem needs to be addressed, not just the symptoms of the problem.

November 18, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

BBW_2008 (anonymous) says...

I would like to thank the people that help this family,because they didn't have to do it.We need not to judge because we don't know what the furture holds for us. Just be thankful there are still people out here to help others that is truely in need.Comments are made where is the father,she is raiseing these children for a better furture that shall all count for now the father will be deal with one day.

November 18, 2008 at 9:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

stephaniem (anonymous) says...

Candace's haircolor could have been done very cheaply

I used to dye my hair blue and purple as a teen. The color dye at Hot Topic is cheaper than your beer and cigarrettes. Besides, her kids probably like seeing it in the morning.

Some schools are better than others. The fact that she wants to put her kids in a better school shows that she cares about them and their education.

November 18, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ashleyatwork (anonymous) says...

Candace seems like a intelligent person and a good mother in what she is trying to do...so I dont understand why she would think blue rainbow hair would be benefical to her. You are not gonna get a decent job with it.

November 18, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

wythe124 (anonymous) says...

A lot of you are missing one point. The story says that this lady is making a "sacrifice" to send her children to East Cooper Schools instead of Peninsula schools so they will have a better chance. If you read the first story correctly, Mrs.Capers attended those same East Cooper schools when she was a child and now she is sending her children to the same schools so they have a better chance. Doesnt make a lot of sense does it? What I am gettig at is that this article infers in every way that Peninsula schools are sub-standard. Well, I come over here and visit some of our sub-standard Peninsula schools and you will get the real story, not the one that the Post & Courier is trying to portray!!! WE WORK HARD TO MAKE SURE THESE ARE THE BEST SCHOOLS FOR OUR KIDS!!!

November 18, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

onesidedsquare (anonymous) says...

didn't someone the other day predict that she would get financial assistance like this?
also, it doesn't matter were you kids go, you're their best teacher!

November 18, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

willbillbedamned (anonymous) says...

Posted by 5thGenerationLocal on November 18, 2008 at 7:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't believe the comment about possibly selling the car. Mark my words, she will sell that car soon, and for nothing more than personal want.
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Nice call, moron. It was the donor of the car who made the statement about selling it. As 5th generation, my bet is you went to a private school. Evidently you didn't learn reading comprehension or your prejudices blinded you.

November 18, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

iceman1978 (anonymous) says...

What an amazing story.

November 18, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sig (anonymous) says...

Let's see. 3 kids 11, 6 and 4. What has she learned? How to use the taxpayers money to her benefit. Houseing, Medicaid Food stamps, etc.

I again blame DHHS. Why are they not going after the fathers of all these kids? I understand people make mistakes, but at some point be responsible for your actions. I am glad that the kids are hopefully given a chance in life.

Of course she can afford a cell phone, etc even though she is not working. I will do anything to help children and the elderly and people that at least attempt to help theirselves.

November 18, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ms_lady2u (anonymous) says...

Some of these regular posters are just soooo negative....Good Grief,you guys life couldn't be that miserable....well maybe.Stop being so quick to judge!

November 18, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

fixintthmom (anonymous) says...

I think this article is just taking up space in the P & C... Last time I checked, everyone from those suffering severe poverty to the filthy rich are feeling the effects of the diminishing economical status. This woman is no different, just same story different person. Sounds to me this woman is getting a free ride through life by not living with her kids. Sure, a good school district is an important factor in a child's education, but what good is it doing if the parents are not actively involved in raising and enhancing what the school teaches? A good school can never replace a good parent. I hope somewhere in that free health care she is receiving they threw in free condoms... stop having children you can't physically and emotionally support!! It is true, where there's a will, there's a way. Stop the pity party and start taking responsibility for your kids.

November 18, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

2cents (anonymous) says...

So, she has a kid at 14, then another and another all without finishing school and she gets this help. I have a family member with medical disabilites who graduated high school,got married THEN had children. Unfortunately, both children have developmental delays due to a medical condition. She is now divorced from a man who has NO interest in the kids wellbeing. Where is her help?? She is on medical disability and is barely scraping by. Send her help too!

I'm glad her children are getting help. Let's also send it to people who have legitimate reasons for not making it.

November 18, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

pkusmider (anonymous) says...

I am truly shocked people actually spend their time on the computer posting judgmental comments about someone they have never met. This world would be a much better place if we actually embraced each other as so many truly good generous people have embraced Candace Capers. She is an incredible person. I can assure you her daughter would not be receiving the same education at Sanders-Clyde she is receiving at Moultrie Middle School. All of our children deserve to take foreign language and receive a challenging education. Unfortunately, that is currently not the case in Charleston County. I have met too many children attending our peninsula schools who are reading at minimal levels. Ten years ago, I was teaching 12th graders who could not write a complete sentence. As recently as last year, a principal of a local high school admitted to be he has students attending his school who cannot read. What is CCSD doing about it? We must speak the truth and refuse to tolerate our current situations. Columnists Leonard Pitts and Clarence Page have spoken out and I applaud the efforts of the Chancellor in Washington, DC. While I recognize many of you will think what you want, I hope some of you will realize your words are hurtful. I chose not to read the comments from Saturday's article because I knew I would be sadden by such comments. I am not sad today; I am simply angry and disappointed. We all have a past, a past greatly affected by the environment in which we were born. The key is to learn from our past and continue to evolve. We all have changes we need to make within ourselves. I thank those community members who embraced Candace and gave me new hope in the goodness of people. And I thank those of you who are fighting for children you have never met.

November 18, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

stephaniem (anonymous) says...

It is funny that republicans are so against abortion and birth control but in another breath, can put someone down for following their advice on these two subjects.

Does the article state that the children came from different fathers?

Candace, if you are reading this....TTC offers a medical transcription course so you can work around your children's schedule. If I didn't have a hearing problem, I would have taken that course as many doctors are outsourcing their billing. Good luck.

November 18, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charles_Town (anonymous) says...

I think the outpouring of support for this lady is wonderful and shows what a community can do for those in need. Now, I do have to wonder about the precedence being set. So many people are having hard financial trouble, making sacrifices, etc... How do they get interviewed by the P&C to receive their help. I am surprised those in similar need not getting help have not filed a suit of discrimination.

November 18, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Weeeee (anonymous) says...

ehhh I think he was referring to her selling it and using the money for more materialistic crap (stupid hair/phone/whatever).

November 18, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MsPiggy (anonymous) says...

That's a wig, people! She didn't dye her hair. It is almost impossible for a black woman to dye her hair that vibrant of a purple. Heck, it's hard for a white girl with brown hair to dye her hair purple! It has to be blonde first, otherwise the color won't really take.

Oh and you can buy weave and hair extentions at the dang dollar store. By the looks of hers, she got it for pretty cheap. I aint hatin', I'm actually standing up for her because she didn't spend hundreds of dollars at a salon, that's for sure.

November 18, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ironhorse (anonymous) says...

Why are the poor people in the United States so fat?

pkusmider, were/are you a member of the teachers union?

November 18, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

this woman have a j-o-b? If she is not getting child support at all from the father (s) then she can file for welfare, food stamps etc. I bet she is glad to get a car, free of charge and gas, free of charge and a place in Mt Pleasant basically free of charge! But with no mention of a j-o-b how will she afford all of this? her new found donation fund? she could have just sold it bit she did not think it was the right thing to do?!?! For what a crack rock or 6. give me a break!!! Hey Steph my beer and cigs cost me a whole 9.53, you been to bi-lo lately and priced hair dye? HELLO!!!

November 18, 2008 at 12:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ironhorse (anonymous) says...

stephaniem,

Did you file a tax return truthfully divulging the "income" from your "job"?

November 18, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

yo Mspiggy wigs are much more expensive!!!

and pkusmider are you on glue? we are a product of the environment of which we were born??? OMG you ever watched the REAL life stories on lifetime about those who grew up in total poverty and made it all the way to harvard??? I was a single mother for years and made it just fine through hard work at my j-o-b which to my review of the article she does not have!!!

November 18, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ColdBud (anonymous) says...

Ah crap... someone mentioned Lifetime... I can actually feel my brain cells dieing... please, have some consideration for others :)

November 18, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

sorry coldbud.....didnt mean to kill any more of the brain cells our beer has not yet gotten! hehehehe

November 18, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ColdBud (anonymous) says...

ironhorse, we already have enough problem with self confessed whores trying to pass career advice on to other women. Why ask them questions about anything else and give them any more reasons to post? :)

November 18, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

icunvme (anonymous) says...

I am happy that they are actually helpful people in SC. Now all Ms. Capers need to do is join a church and thank the Lord for his many blessings and so that the Lord can continue to bless her

AMEN!!!

November 18, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

I_Love_d_Peninsula (anonymous) says...

I am sorry but I don't get it. I am glad people were there to help this lady with her unfortunate situation, but, I sacrifice everyday to have a fairly decent life for me and my children.
I chose to go to school, get an education, get a career and work.

I think everybody should have to work according to what they want it life.

If you want nothing you, you do nothing, you get nothing. PERIOD.

My monthly expenses are very high. I budget and skip out on some of the luxuries items that my family and I would like so that we can maintain a decent life.
Nothing is given to me. I work damn hard for everything I've got and will continue to work for all the things I want.
Please tell me why, some people do not have do anything and get all of this help; free Money, free car,subsidized townhome. I am not hating, I am just perplexed.

November 18, 2008 at 1:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

I_LOVE_D_Peninsula i agree with your post completely. if you read my two previous posts then you will see i was asking does this person work? I have worked hard all of my life for anything and everything i have! why isn't she? and wig or no wig, hair dye or not is irrelevent but the welfare of her children are relevent and she certinaly can not complain now with all this help coming her way! must be nice.

November 18, 2008 at 1:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

It started off well. Now all I hear is bitch bitch and moan.

Good Grief.

November 18, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

BulldogTLC (anonymous) says...

Great post I_LOVE_D_Peninsula. There are countless people who have worked for what they wanted out of life and have had nothing given to them. Write an article about some of these people and inspire the everyone to take responsibility for their place in life. I know that there are times when we fall on hard times and I have no problem helping someone out who truely needs help and is doing all they can for themselves.

November 18, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ColdBud (anonymous) says...

I'd be curious to know how Candace Capers ended up in the shape she is in (and no, I'm not talking about her physical shape). It could be no fault of her own or it could be the same old story again. The P&C should do such an article.

November 18, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

I hate to be this person I LOVE D and all the others who are talking about people working hard and not receiving anything. But that's not a unique story, no human interest story is unique. There are many Candace Capers and many more people like I love D. I've always said, when people have gotten on their "if you work hard, everything will be OK" Horatio Alger grip, that it is NOT the case. I know plenty of people who have worked hard their entire lives and have always struggled.

I'm just happy that Ms. Capers has taken the responsibility in one area of her life, maybe now someone will help her get a job and an education. It is possible, I know women who were on government assistance that went on to get college degrees THEN graduate degrees. Everyone that's struggling can use a leg up every now and then. Some people are blessed/lucky/whatever you want to call it, like Candace is, some people are not. When we start making judgments on who is more deserving or who has had the harder life...then we start getting into a mess.

Satanssybil...yes there are a number of people who have pulled themselves up by their own bootstraps. But even you have to admit that is rare. Homeless to Harvard was a Lifetime movie because it was a one of a kind story. If everyone struggling person with crappy parents and high self-determination and good work ethic ended up being successful and gradauting from Harvard, this country would be a much different place. That is NOT the case!

ColdBud, I'm sure it started with the child at 14 if not before. I don't know why the P&C would run an article on that since it's a story we've seen day in and day out. A mother trying to break the cycle for her children (an actual semi-positive story) is unique to the writers at P&C, even though as many have pointed out, many mothers struggle to make a better life for their children.

How can we prevent a situation like hers? Well, there are numerous ways. We can begin by breaking the cycle for young teenage girls who know no better than what they've seen in their own life and have little knowledge about sex and responsibility. For the ones with no parents around, we can provide an avenue where they know there are adults that care about them and that are invested in their well being. It's easy to say "parents should raise their kids better", but like I said earlier, if it were as simple as stating that, this country and this state would be a much different place.

November 18, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ColdBud (anonymous) says...

SCdeacinNYC, your last paragraph explains why I think a story on how things got so bad for Ms. Capers ought to be told. There are lessons to be learned and maybe, just maybe, someone will listen and take those lessons to heart. You mention that she is trying to break the cycle, which is good. Why though, did she not try and break cycle after she had the first baby at 14 years old? Instead, at the age of 19, she decided to have yet another baby... and yet another at the age of 21. All with no education and apparently no real job prospects. Now... well, we're subsidizing the housing, the food, and the way the article reads, soon the transportation to school in a different school district. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad she is trying to make sure her kids are going to get a good education, but I think giving her kudos for "trying to break the cycle" may be a tad bit too much. She is the one to blame for her children's situation. Her and her parents. I say all of that based on the limited information in these two articles. There may be more information that I am not aware of that would shine a different light on this. That's another reason the P&C ought to clarify things. Right now I see a continuation of the "you need to provide for me" mindset... if I am wrong, I want to know that so I can change the way I think and feel about this.

November 18, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

Why do we need to know her past story if she is trying to change her life now??

Are any of you the one who is donating the car or services? Why is it any business of ours? If she wasn't doing a thing to help her kids you all would be bitching about something else. I swear P&C posters are some of the bitchiest people ever. I am so happy that all of you are perfect people who have never screwed up. You all have never needed help (and pray that you never do).

November 18, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

SCdeacinNYC...let me get this straight you are in NYC??? well good stay there obviously the south was not for you!!! eeeewww a transpanted southerner never would i have thought i would see the day when a southerner actually left the south for the north!!! shame shame shame and FYI i was not actually referring to just that movie but thanks anyway!!

November 18, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

ColdBud all of you what you said is true. But I do think she deserves kudos for trying to break the cycle. If you see some of the parents I've seen, you would understand why.

There are many parents who have kids young and because they were too young to know the real responsibility of having a child, never bother to learned to be mature parents. So they don't "raise" their kids. (Note this isn't only young or poor parents...trust me if I had a dollar for every adult that I encountered in my life that simply wasn't raised right or not at all..) What do they do? They treat their kids like they are their friends, they don't place boundaries for them, they don't prioritize education as a means of succeeding and they wonder what went wrong when their kid is accused of doing something asinine. So when I say at LEAST (and I do mean LEAST) she is trying to take one step right in her life, I don't think it's wrong to commend her for doing that. It should be the most natural thing in the world, but given the way her life has gone so far it is NOT the most natural progression of things.

As far as breaking the cycle after having her first child, there are numerous statistics that state that girls who become mothers under the age of 16 are highly likely to have another child before they reach 18. Terrifying, but not suprising. I don't think she should be praised for the bad decisions she's made but for at least one good one so far. Maybe that can be the jumping-off point.

What I DON'T think is necessary is all of the judging on how she got there. I don't think we need an article on it and I surely don't think people will necessarily take it to heart. It would only give a larger forum for people to judge why she is where she is. Everyone's already made those assumptions already. What do you want to hear? That she was abused?...that some man wronged her? That she has some debilitating disease? I doubt any of those things are true, I think she probably just made some bad choices, like many people do. Do you want a different scenario to somehow judge what this article is about? It's as simple as a mother choosing to send her children to better schools so they can have a better shot and people helping her along the way. The End.

And before people launch into their diatribe about other people subsidizing her bad choices...think about the people who heard her plight, already made assumptions and chose to help her anyways. I don't think she necessarily even had the "you need to provide for me" mindset. It sounds like she was just doing this and P and C decided to cover her story because they were somehow shocked that a single mother with little education herself would somehow care about her children's.

November 18, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

SCdeacinNYC...let me get this straight you are in NYC??? well good stay there obviously the south was not for you!!! eeeewww a transpanted southerner never would i have thought i would see the day when a southerner actually left the south for the north!!! shame shame shame and FYI i was not actually referring to just that movie but thanks anyway!!

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Ummm- you aren't for real right? Why would anyone leave SC with such enlightened people such as you inhabiting it? No idea why.

November 18, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Satanssybil2007, are you seriously criticizing me based on where I live now? Nice job.

Plenty of southerners have left the south for the North. Have you read history? In fact I have many friends here in NYC that are "gasp" retransplanted southerners from SC, NC, VA, TN, Alabama, GA and Mississippi.

By the way you remind me of some previous poster with a habit of overusing exclamation points!!!!!!!!

November 18, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

what gives Test2007! WTF is with the c/p of my post?

November 18, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

katie (anonymous) says...

Wow, I think that this might just be the first time that I felt sick about someone receiving charity. This is ridiculous that she would even want this publicized! Get pregnant and have a kid at 14 and then more and more until you realize that you can't be a good mother to all of those kids so just go and drop them off on Grandma's door step and let her take care of them even though she has already raised her kids and then use the school as the excuse, RIDICULOUS! If you don't have the money to get the kids to school then how do you have the money to feed them, cloth them, properly care for them? I wish someone would pay for my rent, gas, and furnish my house. And one more question about that...if all of her kids sleep in her bed then how on earth did she conceive all of them??? She obviously has the money to get her hair and nails done and look at the gold jewelry! I am so glad to see my tax money allowing her to be another worthless member of society. Walk your butt down to McDonalds, fill out an application, and GET A JOB!

November 18, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

awwinnorthchuck (anonymous) says...

It seems the thing to do would be to make the sacrifice of moving back in with the grandmother to BE with her children. Is public housing going to let her stay in that house without the kids?

November 18, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

AAAAAMMMMEEEENNNN KATIE!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

November 18, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

eatmorecollards (anonymous) says...

It really doesn't matter how she got in the fix shes in. The truth of the matter is that children are suffering. Right here in the good ole USA. Theres many more like them and even worse. I would rather see more people that can help, help our own, right here at home, instead of sending money off to other countries.

November 18, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

My_Opinion (anonymous) says...

Satanssybil2007---- Congrats you win the "stupid" poster of the day award.... Good job keep up with the unintelligent posts that you are projecting. As long as you do I will keep LMAO at you.

November 18, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Ok where do I start? Black people black people black people, we have got to do better. I cant not believe this girl has purple hair with a rainbow. WOW! And to make it so bad I saw her walking downtown bout week ago and almost crashed trying to take a pic of her to show my girlfriend. What in the world is she thinking. Anyway, Im glad she is trying to better her kids life by sending them to school in Mount P. I would love to be at that PTA meeting when she shows up though, that would be priceless. Ha HA HA .
I thiink the problem with the story that everyone seems to miss is the dire conditions downtown schools are in. When did it become acceptable to have underperforming schools and paying for private school or shipping kids to other schools to get better education. WHY CANT WE FIX THE SCHOOLS WE HAVE. Its bad when purple hair lady even knows that she doesnt want her kids in these type schools. Fix the problem ladies and gents fix the problem. We are laughing at this lady's hair and other people are laughing at us as a whole.

November 18, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

davidj85 (anonymous) says...

This is truly a wonderful story. Not only of a mother trying to do whats best for her children, and that of a good samaritan giving a way a car that he no longer needed. It showed how by just being good people, and looking after others we can see benefits without the need for intervention from the gov't, such as raising taxes for programs that have a significant purpose but only benefit a small minority.

November 18, 2008 at 3:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Oh Katie PLEASE get over yourself. I love the people who get on these boards and rant about what their tax dollars are going to. I'm sure your "tax dollars" go to much worse thing than this one woman and her kids. Get a grip.
Other than her hair, I don't see anything that's so done up about this woman. And she does not have "gold" jewelry on. Look at the picture.

For the most part people individually donated to help this woman, it was THEIR decision not YOURS. I love how the people get on this board talking about what people do and don't deserve. Trust me if I had a say in what people do and don't deserve.....well let's just say a lot of the "haves" in this country would be "have-nots." Because a lot of them never deserved what they've gotten either.

November 18, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

First of all, Katie. What gold jewelry? You must have really great vision because I am wearing glasses and can't see any gold. I also can't see the nails that she got done either.

Why are you worried about charity given to her? Did you give anything? No. So shut up about it. YOU are the worthless member of society. I hope you never get in a situation where you need help and you BETTER not call yourself a christian or anything of the like.

November 18, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

Why thank you SCdea for the compliment about the explanation points!!!! and for any of those southerners who transplanted to the north they can stay there as well Dont give a S*i* about what history says no one in there right mind leaves the south....surely you jest. Anyhoo, i am not critisizing you or anyone else it is a blatant fact honey. gasp NO thank the lucky stars YES

November 18, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

Also, I agree with an earlier poster. I am almost positive that is NOT her hair. It looks synthetic.

November 18, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Umm kontact, black people are not the ONLY people to walk around with weird hair colors. I live in NYC as Satansybil pointed out quite pointlessly earlier on this board and it is definitely NOT black people with the strange hair colors up here.

You need to do better and NOT generalize...the whole rest of your post is rendered silly because of the ridiculous generalizations you started out with.

November 18, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

satan - a better suited name for you,I have not found.

I think you need to get back on your meds dear. You make absolutely no sense at all.

November 18, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

yo Scdea give it a rest you want to throw stones i will come back with boulders. nothing anyone says on these posts is pointless and for you to imply such is insulting to all posters Oops forgot you are a yankee now that is how all of them are POINTLESS

November 18, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

katie (anonymous) says...

If you don't see the gold then click on the photo....what is that around her neck and wrist???

November 18, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Not that it even matters but NO that is NOT gold. Around her wrist looks to be like bracelet with fake beads or something and around her neck I'm not sure what that is...its metallic in color, but that is not gold. Clearly.

November 18, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

Satan - need meds.

katie - THAT my dear is costume jewelry. You can get it 2 for $30 at some stores.

November 18, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charlie_Speaks (anonymous) says...

I would like to start by saying the out pouring of kindness is to be praised. It shows how wonderful and caring people can be and are in this day and age. I have noticed there have been a lot of comments about, the size of this young woman and her hair color, and whether or not she is carrying a phone or an IPOD. And, please:this is the south:don't even try to deny you haven't thought about the color of her skin. NONE OF THAT MATTERS!!!

What does matter is that you have all been lied to-by both the P & C and Ms. Capers. First, she was FOURTEEN when she had her first child, and now she has THREE at age 25. She has an eighth grade education and hasn't had work in ten months. Has anyone stopped to ask "Why?" Why does she only have an eighth grade education when the legal drop-out age is 17? Why does she have three children with no father in the picture? Why does she STILL not have work after ten months? If you need a job that bad (and do not have a high school diploma) you can work at places like McDonalds.

Another something that matters is the No Child Left Behind law: Since their home schools are "failing" schools (Sanders-Clyde and Burke Middle), AND her daughter has been enrolled in the East Cooper Dynasty for the past FIVE years, and her other two children are also enrolled in East Cooper Schools, all Ms. Capers had to do was complete the paperwork by the proper deadline and Durham Schools Bus Services would provide one of those nice, big yellow buses, right there at her FRONT DOOR!!!!!!!

It surprises me no one from the East Cooper Districts has said anything since she has been jobless since last January:that's ten months. This woman has a master at working the system and the people in today's article played right into her manipulative hands. She made the comment, "those people missed the point of [her] story, which was about providing her children with the education they deserve" (Post and Courier, 11/18/2008, Charleston.net). Ok:whatever you say:Let's just hope they get a better education than she did.

Looks like you've all been duped:again. Congratulations!

November 18, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Umm Test you can get it for much less than that at Claire's. As a costume jewelry owner myself...I know this :)

I've also been to street fairs and found beaded necklaces and bracelets for $2 or $3 a piece.

November 18, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

Has anyone who is suggesting Mcdonalds as a place of work ever worked there? I think it is hilarious that this is the first place to suggest. Just an observation.

Charlie_Speaks - PLEASE Don't speak.

November 18, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...

satan is my husband honey...i am sybil trust me he is not a man to be tangled with!!! get back on my meds, sorry, dont do the pill thing not so much as an aspirin!!! but oops quitting time so i will take MY version meds BEER!!! T.T.F.N. all have a great evening Oh and Test, SCdea and My_opinion D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F. if you do not know what that means ask a biker or hey a hell's angel they will know or if you dare....ask Satan!!!!!!! hehehe

November 18, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ColdBud (anonymous) says...

kontact, well said. The school system is a complete failure. The sad thing is that even our good schools suck. Poor management, poor policies resulting in an ever increasing percentage of unqualified teachers.

Also well said Charlie_Speaks.

Posted by kontact on November 18, 2008 at 3:26 p.m.: Its bad when purple hair lady even knows that she doesnt want her kids in these type schools.

Classic!

November 18, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCHoser (anonymous) says...

If private citizens want to give to her, then more power to them! I'm not sure what the answer is for Candace, but it seems that the job market for people with less than a 3rd grade education can't be that good. Maybe it's people like her who can do the work that illegal aliens do? With no education, no reading or arithmetic skills, what does she expect to do? I applaud the people who are trying to help her, but in the end she must do it for herself. I just hope this isn't the case of a little help turns into doing it for her. That would turn people off from helping those who truly need it the most. Y'know, I was always told that life wasn't fair. Seems the more fair you try to make it, the worse it gets.

November 18, 2008 at 4 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Charlie, how is Ms. Capers lying to us. Everyone knows she was 14 when she had her first child. Who knows why she hasn't worked in 10 months but I don't see where in the story she has LIED about that. Also where has she lied about a father not being in the picture...this is not a lie, this is a judgment by you.

As far as the legal age of drop out being 17, everyone knows kids get lost in the system. As I found out on The Wire (yay The Wire!) many school districts get credit for a kid being in school even if they show up one day a month. I'm not sure how on top of things school districts, especially one like CCSD are of kids not coming to school.

As far as NCLB goes, I think another poster mentioned the loophole there is that the Administration provides transportation to the school of THEIR choice. Which actually may not be that great, but it's not at NCLB level. This how I've always heard it working.

You are free to pass whatever judgments you want on her lifestyle and her choices in life, but you can't pass those off as lies. That's a strong charge. Please explain where you are so sure this woman and post and courier have LIED to us.

November 18, 2008 at 4 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Girleygirl (anonymous) says...

Charlie- I understand exactly what you are saying, but I see it like this. She has an 8th grade education! She don't know how to fill out a job application & she may not have known how to fill the paperwork for her daughter's transportation as well. Think about it if I was hiring at McDonald's and someone gave me an application with bad spelling, not completed, and she had purple hair, I would trash it. I am not excusing this woman but trying to put myself in her shoes, I understand. I don't understand purple hair though and hopefully someone can try to get this woman some type of job placement tips on what to wear and not wear when looking for a job.

November 18, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

satan - uh huh, ok.

I love how everyone is concerned about her past and of course Charlie is concerned b/c she is black. If you didn't give her a thing why do you even care? Typical P&C poster nonsense.

November 18, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Good post Girleygirl. People seem to think that even Mcdonalds doesnt have any standards. Even at the most basic of jobs, you need to learn know how to read and write and be able to present yourself so that someone will offer you a job. Maybe someone will step forward and help her out with this basic skills. I know they have all sorts of programs like that around here...I wonder if there are any in the Charleston area?

November 18, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justus1017 (anonymous) says...

Child support (DSS) is a joke. Why do you need to know how much the custodial parent is making in order to put the father on child support. Alot of people complain why she isn't getting child support, why bother the system is stupid. My child fathwer was on child support they only made him pay $42 a week because I made more money than him. And they still refuse to collect even when i called to tell them where he was working. Ms.Capers do what you have to do because everyone complaining got help from somebody and somewhere at one time or another. GOD BLESSES A CHEERFUL GIVER, KEEP GIVING. EVERYONE'S NOT PREJUDICE AND HATEFUL. COMPLAINING BUT NEVER DOING NOTHING HELPFUL SELFISH PEOPLE.

November 18, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Scdeac-Thats what I said and you got on me-I stiill cant believe she has purple hair and Im from the hood. HA HA

November 18, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

BulldogTLC (anonymous) says...

If I am not mistaken, Goodwill provides some job training and Ms. Capers would do well to enroll in some of their classes. She would also do well to pursue her GED and become a contributing member of society, and provider and example for her children. This will require some effort on her part to initiate a change in her situation. Charity can only do so much for you. Truely changing your situation requires that you move out of the comfort zone that you are in and makes steps to better yourself. She would probably have a much better chance at gaining serious employment by simply changing her hair. I am all for self expression, but to be taken seriously, you have to present yourself as such. I hope that she is able to turn her life around, but I have my doubts given her previous choices.

November 18, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

kontact--I got on you because you started out saying "black people we need to do better" as if having purple hair and decided to dye her hair purple was a choice she made because she was black....as if NO other ethnic groups have people with strange, sometimes ridiculous colors in their hair...

From the hood or not...THAT's why I got on you.

November 18, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

I do applaud her for wanting more for her kids (I will not stop laughing at the hair though). She does need assistance when it comes to job interviewing skillls though.

Charlie-I do agree with some of your rants, or should I say I understand where your coming from even if I dont neccesarily agree with you. News flash though: It is so hard to find a job right now. Everyone is cutting back on hours and laying people off so I dont think it would be that easy for her to land something right now in this economy.

And even though I laugh at her hair I would still contribute to help her out if I could afford it right now. I grew up on the eastside but moved west ashley in middle school. I understand her plight. Good luck MS. Purple hair lady, Good luck!!

November 18, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

scdeac-I will say it again!! Black people WE have got to do better than this. WOW!! Not trying to generalize but its the truth. Anyone ever watched Chris Rock's stand up routine? He said it best. "There is a war going on in America. This war is between...This is just another example of this. I was trying to be civilized and reply politely but I cant. My conscious wont allow me. This girl has purple hair and Im wrong? Come on man. People looking at her on this computer and then looking at blacks at their jobs and laughing their behind off. Im still in shock, ,the same way I was when I first saw this idiot. And then yall trying to take up for her.

B.S. This is what she needs to do: Get a normal hairdo or wig. Then go look for a job. I own a franchise food place and there is no way in hell I Would let her work there. Would anyone here hire her?? NO!!She looks a hot mess and I have to call it out even if its not politically correct. I didnt do anything no one else was already thinking to themselves. All the educated black people that normally post here was embarassed when WE saw her picture. She took the civi rights movement back like 25 years with the darn purple nonsense!! hahahaha

November 18, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

BBW_2008 (anonymous) says...

HER COMPANY HAD A LAY OFF, THAT HOW SHE LOST HER JOB IN JANUARY. SHE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR WORK EVEN DOING ODD JOBS BUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE TRANS TO GET TO THESE JOB IT BACK.MS.CAPERS DON'T ASK FOR ANYTHING THE PC WAS DOING A STORY ON THE PEOPLE THAT RIDES CARTA, SHE WAS ONE THAT WAS ON THE BUS AT THAT,SHE NEVER ASK FOR ANYTHING///GOD BLESS...

November 18, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charlie_Speaks (anonymous) says...

First of all, she is allowing herself to be put "out there" and have her life "examined" if you will...

Test2007...you sure are quick to pounce, huh? If you will look at my post, it states that THE COLOR OF HER SKIN, her hair color, size, etc does not matter...what matters is, no one has reported the correct and entire story!!!

This is a woman who, ABSOLUTELY, has fallen through the cracks of a system that OBVIOUSLY DOES NOT WORK and she has learned how to work the system...just like millions of other people in this country!!!

She does not HAVE to get a job at McDonald's...but she does HAVE to get a job!!! And, if she needed help and would just ask, there are plenty of programs that would help her with job skills...including those that will help her fill out the applications!!! However, she DOES NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA so her options are extremely limited. And, unfortunately, with an eighth grade education, it is going to be difficult to get a GED. But, TEST2007, perhaps you could point her to the TABE. Another point...She never stated NOR DID THE P & C state whether she had ever looked into those services!!! And, by the way, if you cross the South Carolina border to the north, you would actually have to have a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA to work at McDonalds!!!

Ms. Capers is lying to the people who pay taxes--living in public housing without her children, sending her children to public schools, and not asking the correct questions, or even letting anyone at her childrens schools know what is going on. Any teacher, secretary, or even custodian in the school could have helped her with the information she needed!!! She lied by omission...and lying by omission is STILL lying.

Now, as for No Child Left Behind and the nice, big, yellow bus with door to door services...all the form requires from the parent is a signature and address. All she had to do was let someone know she was having difficulty with transportation. And, I would imagine even if the deadline had passed...with these extinuating circumstances, exceptions would have been made. And, as far as the "administrator's choice" school--if I am understanding you correctly...that shouldn't matter in the East Cooper area...since every school in East Cooper is "High Performing"...but, it still doesn't matter. They can go to the school in which they were already enrolled--UNLESS THEY BECOME A BEHAVIOR PROBLEM. Then they will be asked to return to their home school and they will not be allowed to return to the school of their choice.

Obviously not everyone is going to agree on this subject and that is okay. That is what makes this country so great! But, we do need to make the system right...and giving others the idea they can sit on the couch all day and wait for people to ring the door bell and deliver a check for doing nothing sends a message of chaos and disaster. And that scares the hell out of me!

November 18, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

katie (anonymous) says...

Okay sorry - "its not real gold" - but if you are poor and looking for handouts then you should not be able to afford to get your hair done like Rainbow Brite, or wear ANY jewelry at all!

November 18, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Katie-I refuse to defend her hair-But she wasnt looking for handouts and even poor people can wear fake jewelry. And since you know who all is hiring why dont you ask your manager at McDonalds if she coould hire this young lady?

November 18, 2008 at 5 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Girleygirl (anonymous) says...

I'm with Kontact- that purple hair did mess me up when I saw it. I understood why she don't have a job. I do believe that it is a wig and maybe she did not comb her hair when the PC did the interview thus throwing the hat of hair on her head.

November 18, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Charlie....what? So she is lying by not telling us her back story. So let me understand this, the fact that we don't know her entire life story is her lying... Yes, that makes perfect sense. When I mentioned NCLB, I was referring to when her kids were in school downtown. They could have been transfered to any other school in the district that wasn't "underperforming" according to the NCLB standards.

Kontact, please save me your pitiful "black people WE need to do better" cry. By saying that you aren't helping any situation, just stating the obvious. If you were truly a "black educated person" as you claim to be, you would be know better. I was focusing on your choice to focus on this woman's hairdo. There are tons of other things to focus on as far as her life has gone as well, but since you are such an expert on how the black community should do better, I expect you to already know that. What WE (including you) need to do better is instead of downgrading each other and denigrating each other, HELP each other. My mother works in HR and when she sees a young man or woman coming in and dressed inappropriately for an interview, she isn't condescending or insulting, she takes them aside, like the loving person she is and tells them what they are doing wrong and even offers to help. THAT's what you do. You don't come on here and bemoan what "our" community needs to do, nevermind the fact that it gives fuel to all the idiots on here that think this sort of thing is representative of the black community needs to do.

Most telling is your statement about people "people looking at her on this computer and then looking at blacks at their jobs and laughing their behind off." What do you even mean by that? That somehow an entire race is downgraded because of the woman in this article. You even posting that legitimizes those people's feelings. If you think you are being cool, non-PC by quoting Chris Rock (who I ALSO love) and saying that "we need to get it together" like that's some sort of anthem to throw out, you also need to read some actual black intellectuals. If there's a war, it's indicative of the sort of statements people like you make about other people, not only are you judging you are ridiculing, which is much worse. AND you are doing it in the name of some sort of communal spirit, give me a break.

November 18, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

BulldogTLC (anonymous) says...

SCdeacinNYC - does your Mom do that for all young men and women or just those in "your community"? Seriously asking, because all "communities" need help, not just the black community.

November 18, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

usna04 (anonymous) says...

I think it is awesome that our community came together to help her. I would really like to know though if she had her children in a marriage or not. Honestly, I think it's irresponsible to have three kids and no means to take care of them.

November 18, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ParkCircle4Ever (anonymous) says...

I might be wrong, I'm sure someone will tell me if so, but NCLB legilation provides transport to the designated NCLB transfer school... if a parent decides to transfer a child out based on poor scores. I think Burke kids go to James Island schools for NCLB and she's getting them to the East Cooper 'Dynasty' (love that whoever said that) due to granny not NCLB. There are many folks in Charleston in poverty, all facing various levels of need for various reasons, I hope all of these generous people remember that as the holidays approach and they are out loading up at Target and Towne Center this weekend.

November 18, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HomeGirlie (anonymous) says...

All I have to say is I put two children through school by myself (widowed) and walk two miles to work every single day because my daughter needs the car for school out of state. I live on peanut butter and tuna so my daughter can have a better life. I have worked and paid taxes since I was 15 years old. I have never been on government assistance and I could not afford to die my hair if I wanted to. Where is my car? oooops my skin is the wrong color.....

November 18, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Scdeacin la-la land---First of all please get off your high horse. The girl has PURPLE HAIR!!Im not only focusing on that because its ghetto as hell but because this amplifies the fact that she doesnt know any better. Most educated People dont wear purple hair (black, white, indian, etc..). It doesnt matter her color because regardless who would hire her with purple hair? No she doesnt represent blacks as a whole but when non-whites see her they see US!! Now I know your living in his la-la land in New York but here in the south we have stereotypes and people are prejudiced. I know you dont experience that in New York so I will try to enlighten you-When one of us (black people) does something ignorant we get collectively put into a box. Non-blacks seem to think that these idiots represent all of us. Now I know that doesnt happen up there but here it does.
Ohh and tell your mother good job. Maybe we need a lot more people like her in our older generation to help these kids out and not be so judgemental.

Anyway, ...someone coming so i will be right back

November 18, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

CourtneyAlexis (anonymous) says...

Give it a few weeks, but I promise you a white woman living in poverty in North Charleston will headline a story, and then a Hispanic woman. The Lowcountry will feel sorry for them and then they'll get Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas presents, free gas etc, etc, etc... GOD BLESS them all.

November 18, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

katie (anonymous) says...

KONTACT -
I do not work at McDonalds sweetheart, I am a stay at home mom and slept with a man that could provide for his family so I could care for my children the way I wanted.

November 18, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

usna04 (anonymous) says...

Nice post HomeGirlie.

I read all the posts and realized that she had her first kid at 14, so I'm thinking she wasn't married. People have also asked why others are dwelling in her past. Well, honestly, that's where the mistakes were made, right? The entire situation that she is in is her fault. Again, I think it's great that there are those in the community selfless enough to help her, and I also think it's great that she's trying to better her life, but in the end, she did this to herself and to her kids and it's absolutely irresponsible. Why didn't she take this step back when she was 14 when she could have taken the responsibility to fix this problem on her own? Why the heck did she decide to have two more kids without any way to take care of them? It's just wrong. I feel sorry for her kids, and they are the only reason I'm glad she's getting assistance.

November 18, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Kontact, first of all I was raised in SC and went to undergrad in NC. I've only been in NYC for three years now. So save the lectures on what it's like "in the South" trust me I know. Second, I wouldn't exactly qualify NYC as la-la land it probably has a more complicated racial dynamic than the South ....after all there is EVERYONE here!

I think you should read some of Michael Eric Dyson's work, especially the book "Is Bill Cosby Right?" Or at least google some of his conversations about it. He balances the notion of individual responsiblity with the put-downs that we give people about their situations.

Katie, that was one of the most ridiculous comments I've seen in a long time. Why would you get on here and judge when your success was "sleeping with a man that could care for my children" Congratulations...(sarcasm)

November 18, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Posted by katie on November 18, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

KONTACT -
I do not work at McDonalds sweetheart, I am a stay at home mom and slept with a man that could provide for his family so I could care for my children the way I wanted.
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That makes you a hoe sweetie!! I would rather a woman that worked at McDonalds personally.

November 18, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ysillyme (anonymous) says...

may the blessings come to this brave lady and her efforts to help her children....hang in there.

November 18, 2008 at 6:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SimplyMad (anonymous) says...

LOL, I called this one!
Comments by SimplyMad
Posted on November 15 at 7:27 a.m.

LOL moonpie, there is so much to comment on in this "news" story. But, I will just wager that the follow-up to this will be *donations pour in for struggling mom*.

On A mother's sacrifice

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/n...

November 18, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Scdeac-Usually I agree with you but I see we have a difference in opinions today. This aint about this girl's situation. She cant do anything about having kids at a early age, she cant do anything immediately about dropping out of school at an early age either. SHE CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT PURPLE HAIR NOW THOUGH!! No one is forcing her to keep her hair that color.

I respect people's individuality (purple hair) but not when it becomes the excuse thats holding them back. I am a convicted felon personally, ex drug dealer that has a teenage daughter and I'm only 32. I spent time in a federal prison for drugs. I also have a record that prevents me from doing certain jobs. I dropped out of high school too. AND WHAT? I have since graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree. I have the same job (only) I had when I came out of prison. I am a landlord and I own a succeessful (very expensive)food franchise. I even mentor at risk teenagers at a public school here in the chas community. I have made choices to attempt to correct my past mistakes. I dont particpate in things that dont support my future success at all. YeS I love rims on cars (have big rims on my expensive SUV) but no that wouldnt affect me getting a job. Some snotty people may say that having rims is ghetto, it probaly is, but I like the look they present, but I would take the rims off my cars in a heartbeat if it affected my family eating and surviving. Priorities people, priorties!! She chose to have purple hair that would make it hard for her to get a job so YES SHE DOES NEED TO DO BETTER. She can change that immediately. Thats why Im laughing. I would never make fun of someone if they couldnt change what I was laughing at. She can change that ghetto hair so she doesnt count!! It needs to go!!

November 18, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

kontact - have to agree with scdeac. I could give a good goddamn if her hair is green, purple or blue. Just like I don't care aboug girls who wear the skunk hair (black at the bottom and blonde on top). You're laughing at her purple hair and claim to be from the "hood". Pssh, not the real hood b/c i have seen some devastating hair dos downtown. I bet some of the things I think are horrible you probably think are normal. I hate that "ooh what would white folk think" mentality. I am no step n fetch and I could care less. If you want to get educated and dress correctly do it for your damn self not for anyone else. If people see her purple hair and lump me in with her then THEY are the ignorant ones. I do however think it is laughable that you group yourselves with educated black people. Now THAT my dear is laughable.

katie - so she doesn't have much so she shouldn't wear fake jewelry or have anything done to her hair?? How should poor folks wear their hair dear?

Homegirlie - get off your damn high horse. Why are you mad at her for getting a car? Someone GAVE the damn car to her. I am happy you are doing for your kids but you sound extremely bitter at this moment. Go on p&c and tell your damn story. You may get one as well. I swear this board is FULL of haters. Another thing, you need to get your damn car back. I went to school hours away from home and my sister went out of state. None of us had cars and my parents had TWO cars. So that is YOUR fault for giving her your car. That was a poorly made decision.

Charlie_speaks - I repeat, don't speak. All I hear from you are idiotic generalizations.

usna04 - who cares what you think? Do you even know how many women are having kids alone and raising kids alone? Women of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds. Please, get over yourself. Did you mom have you in wedlock? Did she sleep with the postman??? Hmm, why do I ask? You're asking why she kept having kids but I bet any amount of money you would have been one of those who would have spit in her face if she had aborted her child. I love the hypocrisy.

I said it before and I will say it again. NONE of you making these asinine statements better not claim to be christian or attend anybody's church. If you do, PLEASE list your church's name. I want to know where hypocrites worship every sunday. I love communicating with all the perfect people on the p&c post. No mistakes made in their lives at all and none has ever needed assistance. Good for you all.

November 18, 2008 at 7 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

lezetterobinson (anonymous) says...

when i first read this story i was touched to see someone other than myself determined to give their kid(s) a better future by providing them with a better education no matter what. To know that there are people who genuinely want to help this young lady is a blessing. It gives me hope. I can go to sleep tonight and know that tomorrow will be okay, that there is hope! thank you for this story it is nice to read about something other than the failing economy!

November 18, 2008 at 7:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

kontact - great, goody goody for you. If you want a standing ovation you won't get it from me. I know people in your situation and others who came from worse situations. I am glad you "made it" but I get the feeling you're looking down your nose at those that are still struggling. You need to get it together.

you have rims on your car and you're laughing at purple hair?

Pot calling the kettle ghetto.

Regardless, by helping her kids she is trying to correct her past mistakes. Who says her hair is holding her back? You and all of the ignorant people on this board made it an issue but you're claiming it is holidng her back. Did she say that or are you assuming that?

November 18, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

HomeGirlie: "Where is my car? oooops my skin is the wrong color....."

Um, sweetie, did you tell your story and let the public know your plight? If not, it's no one's fault but your own that you didn't get the "car" that you felt you some how deserved. This young lady did something you didn't do, and that was let the public know that she needed help. It had nothing to do with her skin color, it had everything to do with her story being put out there.

If you read the PnC on the regular you would know that recently a (GASP) white woman received help last month after her house burned down and it was published in the paper. Get it right hunny bunny!

November 18, 2008 at 7:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

I cant believe that Im the bad guy for laughing at the girl with the purple hair. WOW, I guess Im the idiot.

I dont really feel this way,just in case anyones wondering.

Teach-Once again Im not looking down on her cause of her situation, Im looking down on her cause she has purple hair! And you are a fool if you really dont think that having purple hair doesnt hold you back in society!! Even in the ghetto we laugh at her. And I dont have the 'ohh what would white folk think' mentality, I do have the 'OHH WHAT WOULD REGULAR PEOPLE THINK MENTALITY '. I cant belive yall even have the audacity to defend this nonsense.

November 18, 2008 at 7:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

lezetterobinson (anonymous) says...

I posted a comment about this article and upon second thought requested that it be removed. i would rather not be posted with this group of narrow minded people (all positive and uplifting commenters excluded). you totally missed the point and you all need to get a life and god!!

November 18, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

Hey Test and SCdea! I see that the two of you are holding the board down today.

kontact, with the experience you have with mentoring youth in the community it would bode well for us if you were to give us the pointers on how to assist the communities. I am very serious about the panel and getting together to help our communities (ALL communities) do better. This woman is a perfect example of why we need to do just that.

As far as the hair goes, I think people that walk around with the 2-toned hair or the pink or green hair are weird.

November 18, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

lezetterobinson, if that is how you feel, then you will never post on this story or any other that the P&C posts. This is how it is all day everyday. People take a very enlightened story and turn it into a all out brawl of words. And please, please, please don't ever read those on crime or politics or the NAACP or the weather or a bunny being pulled out of the well and giving out rainbow kisses to everyone in sight. That is when the worst of the worse come out.

November 18, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

TO ALL: I have to admit I amost thought I was being to harsh about this situation since scdeeac and teach kept getting on me. I logged off the computer and just got back on, I enlarged this young lady's picture to get a better look and I have made up my mind. ARE YALL TWO (SCDEAC AND TEACH) for real? The girl has purple hair man, purple hair with a rainbow on the side. HA HA HA Im falling out my chair laughing. My problem is I try to make everyone like me, I cant this time, She looks a hot mess and Im ashamed. I can accept a lot but I can not, I repeat I can not accept purple hair with a rainbow on the side.

November 18, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Lovely--Thank you , they are making me out to be the bad guy here. I think Im right. Purple hair with a rainbow... unbeweave-able

November 18, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

Her hair is clearly a 27-piece. She probably got her homegirl to do it for her in her kitchen.

I do applaud her for wanting more for her children and I applaud everyone who saw fit to help this young woman in need.

November 18, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

lovely-Too much info. Let me find out that you have a 27 piece. hahaha

No,seriously I applaud her too for wanting more for her kids. Hair still has to go though.

November 18, 2008 at 7:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

And where is coolfreak and ms lady and the crew when I need them? I need help cause scdea and teach getting on me too much I hate being the bad guy. Even the non blacks scared to comment on this topic for fear that it would turn racial. This aint a white/black thing though, this a regular people/weird people thing. Purplr hair makes you weird, I read that somewhere.

November 18, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

kontact, the thing that got to Test and SCdea is the fact that you said "black people we have go to do better" as if ALL black people are responsible for the debacle that is this young woman's hair. And then you added to it by saying that people look at her and then look at other blacks and laugh.

Like Test said, if they do that that is their issue not mine. They are the ignotrant ones. I didn't tell this chick to get the colorful do and I am not responsible for everything everthing every black person does. I am only responsible for me.

I agree that the purple hair is a hot mess in many people's eyes, but to her and others around her it is the STYLE!

November 18, 2008 at 7:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

usna04 (anonymous) says...

Test, dude...you need to calm down. This is a place for people to post their comments and opinions. I'm just stating my opinion. My best friend had her kid out of wedlock with no birth control, and it was completely irresponsible and selfish of her to be so stupid. She talked about aborting the child, and I told her not to - that she has to now take care of her child and do the best she can. That girl goes to school full time and has a part time job. Listen, I'm not saying single mothers are the problem, and how you alluded to that I'll never know, though you yourself called them 'past mistakes'. I'm saying two things - your life doesn't stop and isn't over when you have a kid. You're still responsible for yourself and for your child and for getting a damn job. How many women do you think have sex and not get pregnant? Um...the majority of ones who use birth control. There are also women who don't have sex at all because they use their brain and think things through. Women should be smarter when having sex - not because it's going to affect the woman but because it's going to affect the possible outcome, aka the kids in the end. I'll say it again. She should not have had two more kids when she couldn't even take care of the first one. COMMON SENSE. It really kind of blows my mind that you don't get it. And don't bother accusing me of judging. There's a difference between judging someone and holding them accountable. Yes, she's making up for her 'past mistakes', but I just don't understand how she kept making the same mistake two more times?! If you burn your finger in the fire, are you going to keep on sticking it in there? Everyone has hormones and wants to do things that feel good, but there are those who simply don't. Do you see every person getting horny and having sex and having kids over and over and over again? Because every human being is capable of it. But they don't. And why? Because there are consequences to your actions, and this woman obviously didn't think through on what the repercussions would be for her children. That is simply irresponsible. Nonetheless, she seems to finally have figured it out, and I think that is great. She's finally learned to respect herself and her family. I'm just saying that it is dumbfounding to me that she didn't figure that out before she popped out three little babies.

November 18, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

P.S. I have never and will never get a 27-piece. My heer is too "good" (whatever that means) for that.

November 18, 2008 at 7:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Where's burton at? Burton you out there anywhere? I need help-anyway Im leaving to go home -will check back in when I get home (this is like a 2nd job to me-so much fun and addicting).

November 18, 2008 at 7:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

B_Fwank (anonymous) says...

This is such a touching and great story. Thank God that the messiah Obama is here and now people feel good about helping the less fortunate.

A new dawn is upon us, the poor will be lifeted up as the mean and evil rich are taught a lesson in compassion.

I feel so gay and happy.

Everyone, just post hugs and think happy thoughts.

November 18, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...

Yes kontact, but the hair is besides the point. My point as always is the "black people we need to do better" statement and the point to her hair as the sole reason as to why she's being held back. People have harped on numerous things, while you're at it why dont you mention the fact that she has three kids, little education ....et cetera.

If you haven't read Michael Eric Dyson's commentary on this already read it, then maybe we can have a separate conversation on all of this. I applaud the fact that you made it, but why point to her hair as a symbol of how the black community needs to get it together. It just seems condescending.

Lovely how is the little one? I think someone said earlier that the assumption that she spent a lot of money on that hair might be wrong. We all know a kitchen technician or two! I just hope she's getting a good start on making a new life for herself. I'm the same age as her and I couldn't even imagine being in that situation.

November 18, 2008 at 7:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kontact (anonymous) says...

Lovely-your right , I was misinterpreted though. I didnt mean it that way but I apologize if they took it that way. I applaud you for not getting that 27-piece too. hahaha

November 18, 2008 at 7:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

B_Fwank (anonymous) says...

Love, love will keep us together...peace ya'll.

November 18, 2008 at 7:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

B_Fwank (anonymous) says...

"I feel more alive," she said. "I feel that I'm at the start of something better."

The Charleston County School Board's policy requires parents to provide transportation for their children if they choose a school that's outside of their neighborhood or isn't a magnet school.

Board Chairwoman Toya Hampton Green said on Monday the board hasn't met since the article ran but that members were interested in looking at its policy.

"I think our board wants to be user-friendly," she said, adding that it's interested in reaching out to the community and helping
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"...members were interested in looking at its policy."
"...requires parents to provide transportation...'

Me thinks the taxpayers are about to get hosed because of a "feel-good" story. How about, before taxpayers are forced to help transport kids because of the obvious ("...the board hasn't met since the article ran but that members were interested in looking at its policy.
...")changes the board will be making, how about the public as a whole just donate a ton of money and be done with it.

One way or another, we are screwed as taxpayers. But, smile, by gay, rejoice, BHO is soon to bring love and utopia.

November 18, 2008 at 8:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

SCDea, he is doing just fine. He is eating and sleeping and....well, you get the picture...Lol. As far as the kitchen tech goes, I know so many I should never have to set foot in a salon again in life. But my mother is a beautician so I don't have to go to the KTs.

usna04, I was one of those people that kept making the choice to have more children after my first teenage pregnancy, but unlike some of those that you mentioned, I was on BC and changed my BC method and still got pregnant each time.

I even tried abstinence for a while, but this old flesh got the best of me and I went back to satisfying it. I could go deeper into my story but I will spare everyone the tears; however, I will say that everyone has their reasons for getting into the mess they have gotten into. And everyone handles their situations differently from everyone else.

November 18, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charlie_Speaks (anonymous) says...

Whoa! Hold on a minute! Test2007, your language and attacks are un-called-for and inappropriate! This is a place where people can voice their opinions. Just because you don't like someone's opinion doesn't mean they don't have the right to express THEIR opinion.

You do not have the right to tell anyone they can or cannot speak. If you can't handle yourself in a mature fashion on the comment board, then you need to sign off. If you still can't handle it, then perhaps you need to be removed from the comment board.

November 18, 2008 at 8:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

usna04 - I am no dude. I am a woman. I tried to read the whole paragraph but I do better when it is broken up. I did see this point:

"There are also women who don't have sex at all because they use their brain and think things through. Women should be smarter when having sex - not because it's going to affect the woman but because it's going to affect the possible outcome, aka the kids in the end. "

I have to kind of agree on this point but you have to admit that if it weren't some crazy, not so smart women a LOT of guys would not get laid at ALL. I wish a lot more women thought sex through BUT lets not put it all on women, especially since from the age of 13 on most women face a constant barrage of come ons from guys of all ages. If men didn't sometimes exhibit such sleazy characteristics, esp teenage boys, there would not be this problem. From age 13 and up women are pressured to have sex. Guys need to quit on their end as well. If there wasn't some guy up in her face maybe she wouldn't have been having sex. See? Two irresponsible sides to this story.

November 18, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

Oh, and before anyone jumps in, I have worked everyday since I had my first child and I am not on any government assistance. And my kids' father paid child support (voluntarily) and the year and a half that I was living in subsidized housing I was payinng 85% of my rent because I was working 2 jobs and (one PT and one FT) attending college full-time as well. And my children were still on the A/B honor roll and made perfect attendance.

November 18, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

B_Fwank (anonymous) says...

Charlie, what are you the comment board po po ?

Test is a long time poster and his/hers inputs are greatly appreciated, lets calm down and be thankful.

November 18, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charlie_Speaks (anonymous) says...

Yep...and Fwank, you'we undew awwest! I was kinda liking you thewe fow a minute and then you went and said something widiculous!

November 18, 2008 at 8:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

B_Fwank (anonymous) says...

Test, what about all the "mens" mags and nasty flicks, and music videos, where woman gladly strut around as sexual beings and invade the minds of young innocent boys? Everywhere a kid looks on TV, there are sexual innuendo.

Woman cant have it both ways. either you think its ok to use sensual and suggestive tv ads, movies, mags, and music videos, or you say that at some point , woman have to be responsible and refuse to participate in such obvious titillation in the name of $$$.

November 18, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

B_Fwank (anonymous) says...

wead me my wights charlie!

November 18, 2008 at 8:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

b_frank - who owns those magazines?

women??

Don't think so. Hugh Hefner makes his money having those girls flaunt everywhere so he has a lot to do with it b/c he is making money off of it.

Rock and rollers and rapppers?? Mostly men? Yep, I think so. Are they gladly strutting? Some are, some are not. Don't get me started on the porn industry which is basically made FOR men BY Men. Don't get it twisted.

November 18, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

usna04 (anonymous) says...

I agree Test. It is a decision on both sides.

And I apologize for the 'dude'. I sort of call everyone that so I wasn't insinuating. :) I'm a woman too and someone called me a guy one day on here so I know how you feel!

Lovely, that is why I said a 'majority' of women on birth control. I know things can happen. From what I've read of your past comments though, you've handled it all very well, and I applaud you for that. And I'm glad you didn't get a 27 piece as well. haha. :)

Goodnight y'all.

November 18, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

usna04, thanks hon! My husband would leave me if I got one of those things....Lol! Good night!

November 18, 2008 at 8:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Test2007 (anonymous) says...

charlie_speaks - I have read your ignorant posts all day and you have the nerve to even suggest that my posts are not mature? I am sorry but you've been spewing ridiculousness from the moment you got on this board. If you looked beyond the rampant generalizations and huge assumptions you have made all that is left is pure nonsense.

November 18, 2008 at 8:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

B_Fwank (anonymous) says...

But test, NO ONE forces woman to be in those mags are videos, they do it for money. It is simple greed, they sell them out for the $$$. The question is not about the porn industry, it is about what you said - "... especially since from the age of 13 on most women face a constant barrage of come ons from guys of all ages."

GROWN WOMAN, make money by influencing young girls into thinking that being a sexual and sensual being is a good thing. Are these woman not part of the problem of young girls engaging in sex?

November 18, 2008 at 8:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charlie_Speaks (anonymous) says...

Oh Fwank, I wish I could...I'm going to finish up because I have to put my baby to bed. As the mother of a 10-month-old, the stuff about the sexually suggestive ads blah, blah, blah, absolutely disgusts me. It drives me crazy to watch tv and see commercials practically have cursing on them. But, that's not my point.

My point is, I go to work every day and play tug-of-war with kids like Candace. I am a high school special education teacher in the tri-county area (LET'S BE VERY CLEAR HERE...I AM NOT SAYING CANDACE IS A SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT!!!!!) at a poor and low performing school. Every single day, I play tug-of-war with the students on one side of the rope and I'm on the other side. And, let me tell you, it's a toss up as to where the parents are going. Who's side are they going to be on? Are they going to support the school and try to get their child to understand how important their education is? Or, are they going to support their child (which is perfectly understandable) and make excuses for their child's unexcusable behavior--you know, cursing the teacher, pushing teachers, figthting with other students, threatening not only other students, but teachers. The list goes on and on.

You cannot imagine the obstacles the teachers face on a daily basis when trying to teach the students. More importantly, you cannot imagine the obstacles the students face when they think about what they have to go home to...parents face down passed out from smoking crack or meth. Caring for their parents who have puked all over the floor from drinking too much. Knowing the only hot meal they will get all day is at school (and you remember how bad those lunches can be). So has the world been stacked against Candace. Yeah. Absolutely! But, is it time for Candace to stop depending on others and start depending on herself. Absolutely.

The morning after the election, my seniors came in first thing, and I kid you not, REFUSED to do their work because, "Obama is our President now and we don't have to!" I quickly informed them of his speech the night before when he said (and I'm going to paraphrase because I can't remember his exact words) that IT IS TIME FOR OUR PEOPLE TO GO BACK TO WORK! That phrase was a powerful phrase. And I told my students if they thought they could sit around and never work they could forget it. "If you don't work, you don't eat. That is basic survival! No one is going to deliver a free check to your house. So I suggest you get to work!" I have not had one problem from that class since that day!

You can think what you want. But I see it daily. I feel it daily. It hurts to watch these kids walk the same path. If I could, I'd adopt every-last-one of them. But I can't. So, on that note, this teacher has a big day tomorrow and I'm about to turn into a pumpkin. Good luck everyone!

November 18, 2008 at 8:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ColdBud (anonymous) says...

Hmmm... opinions span the entire spectrum on this one. I'll stick with my earlier opinion. I applaud the woman for attemping, at least at this point, to do what is right for her kids. I also boo her for putting her kids in the situation to begin with. She's fortunate that there are caring, giving people, including tax payers, that are helping her out.

As for her hair, besides looking silly (which is my opinion and shouldn't really matter to Ms. Capers), it will affect her ability to get a job. No more than an eye brow piercing or a mohawk, but it will have an affect.

I'm curious how the P&C runs across stories like this.

November 18, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charlie_Speaks (anonymous) says...

Ok Test2007, let's get your facts straight...I haven't been on this board all day because I have a life. Which, apparently you don't because in the past year, you've posted over 500 comments about NOTHING. So...I guess you're a big fan of Seinfeld. I am basing my OPINIONS on my daily experiences with a system that is broken and holds people like Candace prisoner. Apparently, you do not have a job and if you do, you will not have it for much longer. Are you aware if she accepts all the gifts she has been offered, it could possibly place her in a higher income "bracket" because of the "property value" the items hold and she could possibly lose her public housing? I didn't think so. So, the next time you want to accuse someone of "spewing ridiculousness" or "making rampant assumptions" you should probably make sure you know what YOU are talking about first. Because you may be a "long time poster" but it seems to me the only thing you are posting is intimidation. And I hate to tell you, the only thing you're intimidating around the Tri-County area is the pluff mud. Peace-out!!! Go take your hormones now.

November 18, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

holly123 (anonymous) says...

People seem to forget that the school she was zoned for was an excellently rated school. The administration and Sanders Clyde have been lying to those parents for 5 years now and BRAVO to Ms. Capers for realizing it. She would not have qualified for ANY NCLB transfers because of the lie that CCSD helped perpetuate. She stated in the article this weekend that her children just sat around and ate and colored. I'm sure that they did! They sure did not have to worry about "teaching to the test" because the fix was in.

November 18, 2008 at 9:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charlie_Speaks (anonymous) says...

Unfortunatley, what happened at Sanders-Clyde happens everywhere...and it sucks for educaters, parents, and students everywhere. But, this was not perpetuated by CCSD. This was an isolated incident at one school. It is unfair to generalize this behavior across an entire school district. But, I do understand where you're going with this and your frustration with the situation.

As I understand it, she had the transfers...this was not the problem...her problem is transportation.

It seems the answer is different depending on who you ask. The law states transportation should be provided to a high performing school (including the East Cooper schools) via NCLB. But, others say Charleston Co. does not provide transportation...but that could be another due process situation and let's face it...Chas co. can't afford another one.

As for CCSD in general; Charleston has a great school system. The problems you are hearing about are not just in Charleston Co. They are in all the local counties. The State of SC is one of the lowest in education. As for progress, it is very slow. When I came to this state, I felt like I had stepped back in time. But, in the three years I have been here, this state and this district has made great strides. Unless you work in education and unless you work for this specific district or another area district, I would suggest treading lightly. There are a lot of hard working teachers who sacrafice a lot of their own time and money to help these kids' lives improve.

November 18, 2008 at 9:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

holly123 (anonymous) says...

Great Strides? Are you kidding? When the report card comes out In January (should be out now) we will see what we see year after year... more failing schools. Great Strides? I see that you are drinking some Greg Myers Kool-Ade!
The district had complaints about the testing at S.Clyde for 3 years and chose not to do anything!

November 18, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

marwi8 (anonymous) says...

I RECCOMMEND MS.CAPER FOR HER COURAGE TO ADMIT THAT SHE IS HAVING HARDSHIP. SOME PEOPLE HAVE SUCH PRIDE YET OTHER WANT SOMETHING FOR NOTHING. GOD WILL FOREVER SHINE ON YOU AND YOUR BABIES. BE BLESS SO YOU CAN BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS.DONT GIVE UP.TRUST IN GOD.HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

November 18, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

holly123 (anonymous) says...

The report card is another joke. They admit that the elementary grades are correct in the report but the "have" to release them all together? Who made up that rule?
I have alot of respect for teachers but very little (if any) for 75 Calhoun!

November 18, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

give_it_a_rest (anonymous) says...

Her hair is a 27 piece that does not have to be dyed it comes in all different colors for little or nothing.I do admit that I would not wear purple hair or 27 piece but I don't condemn her for her choice all though if I were going to be in the paper or on a job interview I would have stuck with a more natural color. It wouldn't matter anyway because some of you would find something to say negative to say about her apperance regardless.And for HOMEGIRLIE the post and courier does not just post stories about single black females struggling you must not have read about the single white mother with 6 kids living in poverty and trying to make it also. No matter what the story is does race have to be a issue.

November 18, 2008 at 10:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SHG (anonymous) says...

I read the article yesterday and the article from Saturday. This upsets me because I am a teacher in the areas where schools get a bad reputation. I work with teachers who give more than 100% to their kids, take them out to eat, give them clothes, attend games, tutor for free, and hug them bye every day. I work with someone who tells her students that she loves them everyday when they walk out the door. I imagine as a parent if you think your child is not getting the proper education, you could sit in the class and observe the teacher. Then if you disagree with what is going on in the class or not, you could address that with the Principal about concerns. Do not go and say that all your child does is color, I find that hard to believe that someone who spends four years to get a degree would do so little with it. Mt. Pleasant does have great schools, I don't argue that. Downtown and North Charleston have just as qualified teachers working just as hard, but with more children from difficult backgrounds. This article makes us look like we don't do anything in other schools, but it is the complete opposite. I also have a problem with the handouts this woman received. I think that is kind, but I work hard in education and do not make enough money to save for anything. I get paid little, but knew that with the profession. I don't see teachers who can't make ends meet receive cars, gas cards, food or anything else for their sacrifice. If anything we get blamed for scores and not rewarded or praised. Maybe your next front page should highlight those working in difficult schools and praise them for their dedication and hard work rather than finding more fault in our schools.

November 19, 2008 at 8:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Charlie_Speaks (anonymous) says...

SHG...I am right there with you. Instead of spending time with my family, I am here, in my classroom, until 7 and 8pm 3 times a week, at least. Just because I go home doesn't mean I stop working. I dream about my students every night. I may get the summers off, but I am constantly organizing and planning the next academic year. I am in my classroom throughout the summer figuring out how to fight and win the next battle. I buy my own supplies, I buy food for my students, I buy them clothes, I have provided all 40 students with binders, pencils, paper, whatever they needed; with my money because I didn't get my "supply" check until AFTER all the sales. And that money was still used to buy classroom supplies and food.

I agree with you SHG...if others have a problem with the education system, spend a day in our classrooms. Walk a day in our shoes...It's challenging, but worth every minute. However, when someone who doesn't know anything about education criticize those involved in education, it's like a hunter going after a bear-cub...that mama bear is going to do whatever is necessary to protect that cub. And the teachers and administrators are going to protect these children and this system.

The accusations against Sanders-Clyde are disgraceful. And, if they can be proven, it will be dealt with accordingly. However, this was not the point of this article. The point of this article is how an uneducated and extremely young woman had three children outside of the traditional family unit without any financial support and NO WAY to provide that support. Now, because her story is so extremely sad...which it is...NOT FOR HER, but for her CHILDREN, she has been offered all these gifts to help improve her life and the lives of her children. I think the concern/debate on the comment board is whether she will actually use the gifts or abuse the opportunities provided to her. Any teacher would take these "gifts" or opportunities, if you will, and use them in their classroom accordingly. But, no teacher is ever truly recognized for the sacrafices they make in their personal or professional lives.

November 19, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )