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To: All; jacknhoo; E. Pluribus Unum; Toddsterpatriot; Aria; truthkeeper; xp38; metmom; ...

It seems the writer has caused confusion with a plural pronoun.

The boy’s obituary, the Facebook post about his death, and the comments all refer to him as “he.” I don’t see any indication that he used “they/them” pronouns or that he was “trans.”

Unless I missed something... I just wanted to correct the record here because his family might see this thread.

So sorry for this boy and the innocent kids who were there...


131 posted on 09/27/2025 2:05:01 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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To: Tired of Taxes
It seems the writer has caused confusion with a plural pronoun.

That was not an accident.

132 posted on 09/27/2025 2:07:17 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Je suis Charlie Kirk.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Agreed...
Teenaged kid
such a loss.
Sorry.


133 posted on 09/27/2025 2:10:30 PM PDT by Big Red Badger (ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Honestly, the article was written properly. It’s some people who want to read the worst into situations. To some, they are hammers and everything looks like a nail.

The death of any young person is a tragedy. I feel so sad for the parents.


134 posted on 09/27/2025 2:10:52 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Tired of Taxes

I agree...in this case, we should not lose sight of the fact that this was a boy who took his own life and traumatized his family and schoolmates.

I do blame the Left for this pursuit of what might simply be a red herring in any case. They have forced us to have to read between the lines instead of being straightforward about news.


135 posted on 09/27/2025 2:12:38 PM PDT by rlmorel (Factio Communistica Sinensis Delenda Est.)
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To: Tired of Taxes; All

Valid point. Thanks for the update. The info you cited has cleared things up considerably. AFB-XYZ


136 posted on 09/27/2025 2:16:05 PM PDT by AFB-XYZ (( We have two options: 1. Stand up, or 2. Bend over))
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To: Tired of Taxes

Well said. Thank you for doing all that research. It is indeed tragic and an unnecessary burden on the family to obfuscate to the point of mischaracterization.


137 posted on 09/27/2025 2:45:42 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Tired of Taxes

This has NOTHING to do with the woke “choose your pronouns”, trans, or woke issues.

It has to do with basic forever grammar rules of “agreement”.

“the ninth grader from Canyon View Junior High shot themselves... “

“the ninth grader” is singular.
“themselves” is plural.

Correct would be “shot himself”.


139 posted on 09/27/2025 2:58:44 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (It's hard not to celebrate the fall of bad people. - Bongino)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Thank you for this.


143 posted on 09/27/2025 3:45:23 PM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Yes. Those who radicalize these kids will have to answer to God for what they’re doing to our children.


146 posted on 09/27/2025 4:09:03 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing)like he had it with him.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

It seems that plural pronouns are considered default mode by the MSM until they know for sure.


147 posted on 09/27/2025 4:44:24 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: Tired of Taxes

thank you for the clarification
seems the writer of this article has not mastered the English language

indeed, prayers up for the family and for all the witnesses


153 posted on 09/27/2025 5:46:15 PM PDT by SisterK (to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly)
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To: Tired of Taxes

The boy’s obituary, the Facebook post about his death, and the comments all refer to him as “he.” I don’t see any indication that he used “they/them” pronouns or that he was “trans.”

__________

Oh, good. Share the links? That sounds interesting.


154 posted on 09/27/2025 7:17:16 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Nevermind, I found it.

Maxwell Jordan Miller
May 12, 2011 — September 24, 2025
Orem, Utah
https://www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com/obituaries/maxwell-miller


155 posted on 09/27/2025 7:49:20 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

I’m old school. I still view pronouns as having nothing to do with trans-people unless trans-people are mentioned.


159 posted on 09/27/2025 8:27:22 PM PDT by skr (1 Peter 1:15 - But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation)
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