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Why are some of you so determined in saying that Dharun Ravi acted the way he did (spying on his roommate and asking others to watch) out of his homophobia when there really isn't any indication of that? The article in the New Yorker pieced together his online chats with his friends which suggests that he's quite indifferent about his roomie being gay. His friend said, “He’s so much of a jerk that it may seem like he’s a homophobe but he’s not.” And honestly, if I had to share my dorm room today, I would google my new roommate and find out everything there is to know as well.

In regards to Molly Wei, sounds a bit like entrapment. (Not sure I'm using the correct term here.) I mean, yeah, why wouldn't she try to protect her own ass and "cooperate" with the authorities? As for Ravi's attitudes towards poor people and those with Yahoo accounts, I don't think he should be thrown in jail for being an elitist. Instead of pointing a finger at him, think about how many times you've ever felt holier-than-thou and looked down at someone for being too overweight, too "low class," not goodlooking enough, etc., etc. It's human nature to judge people, no matter how hard you try to convince others otherwise. I don't think the law should punish for personal thoughts and beliefs--only on actions. The problem with this isn't the prank itself. It's the fact that someone died as a result of the prank and the instigator seemed to show zero remorse or accountability. For that, he should do hard time. Not life but 10 years, eligible for parole in 5, is cool.

Put him in a gay jail roomates is the answer.

One more thought. I remember this story when it first broke and I recall thinking that Ravi went through extraordinary lengths to discover the details of his roomies sex life. Now my first thought was that like most extreme homophobes (not your garden variety religious dogma types) Mr. Ravi prol'ly had some unrequited issues of his own. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Mr. Ravi will never want for cigarettes and ramen in jail.

Cool!! There's finally a major lgbt avenue in a Southeast Asian context. :) Though of course, Western (and East Asian) lgbt media is just as happening...;)

It seems Molly Wei double-crossed him to save her own ass...hahaha. Welcome to the REAL world, Ravi. ;-)

What would make it perfect is if Ravi gets fucked in prison by somebody he considers an "untouchable". Just a constant drilling into his ass by a person beneath his "class". So much for the caste system! So funny to think about it. But we all know Ravi will end up fat and gross in just three or four years.

Ravi is a horrible person from the article. I know some rich people who are just as arrogant. Money can't buy everything and to each his own but there are boundaries on what one can do. This is clearly way over that limit. He deserved to be punished for his mistakes.

Ravi is a typical homophobe who discriminate those he thinks are uncool. People like Ravi are the reasons why social and racial discrimination exists. Rich and stinks? Find somewhere else to live your money.

Let justice be done, if guilty, maximum sentence in prison.

Ravi will be butt-fucked in jail.

angry!!!!!

I am totally in LOVE with Mordane2k8 comments and his mind-set !!!!! Thank you Sir.

Who is 'Tam'? This individual is not cited in any previous text although there is a 'Molly Wei'? Is the writer confused?

@bobochan88: I for one take no offence whatsoever at the sight of your dick. Display away. However, I don't think life would be appropriate for spoiled Mr. Ravi. A decade should do for being an arrogant insensitive little douche. Understanding fully how delicate young gays are during the coming out process, Mr. Clementi had a choice on that bridge. He could have man'd up and faced Ravi down, or he could let the haters win. He chose incorrectly so there is some culpability on his part. @tim1975: It's just a dick, not like it was broadcast over a webcam against bobochan88's will thus subjecting him to the ridicule of his friends and colleagues leading to acute mental distress and the subsequent self destructive act of suicide.

He certainly deserves a heavy sentence, and will get it. But the fault is not solely his, his upbring is at fault too for allowing him to feel so empowered in his crap. In any case, the worst sentence has already been delivered: he is a natural born assh*** and will remain as such for the rest of his life. He will have the chance to continue being one in prison, and his mates will fully enjoy it.

To Tim 1975's comment #2 above: 1/this is a gay website dude 2/better than hiding behind a blank image as you have done 3/ if I took the time to respond with a dick less picture once I changed it back to a picture of any sorts it would appear next to the comment. 4/if dick offends you suggest you leave Fridae.

All I can say is deport him. And deport him and deport him.

Ten years, if convincted, if a very light sentence considering the possibility of parole after five years. Maybe some guys in prison will do him well !!!

Seems Ravi will enjoy living among POOR people, since there are quite a few in prison. Seems like a a blessing more than a curse. Thanks Sailor #8 for your comment... If the best and first thing we have to offer the world is our genetalia, then maybe the world should think of us as nothing but dickheads...