*Seriously?! It's ok to hit women now?*

* * Let me just say that I'm completely appalled at all the rappers there taking up for Chris Brown! What does it mean for our society and times when we are almost CONDONING violence against women? I read several articles today, that had quotes from many different rappers giving him words of encouragement, telling him that things will be alright, and that this too shall pass. They were telling him that they understood and that they were human too.

* There are even some people coming out for him, that I would never expect to take a stance on the matter. People in my personal life having encouraging words for Chris Brown. I'd like you to imagine that it's your mother or father in this situation. Would you take the same stance? If your mother or father, was beating or being beaten would selected they're you have the same opinion of the situation?

* Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely a fan of Chris Brown, but I absolutely think that you should suffer the consequences of your actions. A lot of people are saying that this is going to be "career suicide" for Chris brown. Unfortunately, I doubt this to be true. I believe that this actually will serve to give him some street credibility, and may possibly amplify his success but change the market.

* There are people who were actually calling Rihanna a snitch!! The truth of the matter is, Rihanna didn't call the police. Someone heard her screaming and called FOR her. This man choked her and punched her like a dude, and then left the scene like a coward. Who condones that?

* I think it says more about the people who are sweeping the act under the rug, than it does about Chris himself. It's said that he grew up watching his mother being abused. This is a perfect example of a time when you should 'rise above' instead of 'falling prey to'. Perhaps the young Mr. Brown has begun to believe the hype of his peers. Perhaps this is a long hidden problem. Whenever the case may be, he definitely needs professional help.