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Johnathan Glenn wrote an essay about how he felt unsafe on campus. The next day he was shot to death in a robbery attempt as he stood outside his dormitory.

The robbers got his Tracy McGrady basketball jersey, cell phone and wallet.

His family sued.

I think I get the part where the family wants something in exchange for their son's death. But, how do they, their lawyers, the school, anybody come up with a figure?

The school and the family 'settled' on $2.75 million, an annual full scholarship in the boy's name for the next five years...and a 'safer campus'.

The lawyers got their 40% or whatever and the insurance companies paid through the nose and raised premiums for the rest of us.

Seriously, how do they come up with a figure to determine the boy's worth?

My son is a college student and no amount of money can replace his loss.

The schools ought to be looking out for the safety of kids BEFORE someone is robbed of their t-shirt and shot.

Do you ever feel your campus is dangerous?