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(38,893 posts) Tue Nov 27, 2012, 03:36 PM Nov 2012

Columbine Survivor Turns to Occupy LA for Foreclosure Help

CrossXBones ‏@Cross_X_Bones

Richard Castaldo, Columbine Survivor, works with #OccupyLA and #OccupyFightsForeclosures to save his condo
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Columbine-High-School-Shooting-Survivor-Occupy-Los-Angeles-LA-Foreclosure-Mortgage-180944731.html … via @PMbeers

Castaldo fought for his life 13 years ago in Colorado and will spend the rest of his life in a wheel chair. Now, he is fighting to keep his condominium in Southern California. Like millions of Americans, he is about to lose his home to foreclosure.

Castaldo’s story mirrors that of countless homeowners who were hit hard by the housing crisis and fell victim to predatory lending. He was advised to take an interest-only loan to buy an overpriced property.

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At one of their meetings, he met a lawyer who is now trying to help him, but he doesn’t have much time. Castaldo’s condo is scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction in December.

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Columbine Survivor Turns to Occupy LA for Foreclosure Help (Original Post) Fire Walk With Me Nov 2012 OP

May I say something about karma here? Pab Sungenis Nov 2012 #1

I can't seem to find anywhere that suggests he was a bully Matt_in_STL Nov 2012 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author antiquie Nov 2012 #3

I believe they mean the Columbine victim. I'm unclear on whether the victim was actually one of Fire Walk With Me Nov 2012 #4

Not Firewalk. Pab Sungenis Nov 2012 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author antiquie Nov 2012 #6

Castaldo's story has been called into severe doubt. Pab Sungenis Nov 2012 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author antiquie Nov 2012 #8

Pab Sungenis

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1. May I say something about karma here?

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Tue Nov 27, 2012, 04:10 PM

Nov 2012

Bullying only pays off so far, kid.

Matt_in_STL

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2. I can't seem to find anywhere that suggests he was a bully

Reply to Pab Sungenis (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 04:32 PM

Nov 2012

I could be missing something but there is nothing in the article about that, that I see, and I don't see anything else in publications that says he was a bully. Are we assuming because he got shot he was a bully?

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Fire Walk With Me

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4. I believe they mean the Columbine victim. I'm unclear on whether the victim was actually one of

Reply to antiquie (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 05:13 PM

Nov 2012

those whose behaviour helped push the attackers into action.

And we have opened an incredible can of worms, here.

Pab Sungenis

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5. Not Firewalk.

Reply to antiquie (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 06:45 PM

Nov 2012

Not by any stretch of the imagination.

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Pab Sungenis

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7. Castaldo's story has been called into severe doubt.

Reply to antiquie (Reply #6)

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 08:35 AM

Nov 2012

Apparently he's told multiple versions of it, referring to different girls, and others have told similar stories not involving him.

I don't believe a word he says.

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