by flipper 14 Replies latest watchtower child-abuse
MAM OH MAN- I was thinking the same thought as you ! maybe the Call screener WAS a JW . You never know. Thanks. I feel it's important to speak out against child abuse for sure.
SIR 82- I understand that religions might boycott a radio station if you name them by name. But this Screener wouldn't even let me mention RELIGION in general ! Without naming particular religions . I agree with you- lots of times they just don't want controversial calls . That was probably part of it
It's been a while, but I've called talk shows before a few times. They would screen calls partially to get what they are looking for, and partially to filter nutbars. If religion wasn't on their agenda, then your comment / question was not relevant to what they 'wanted to talk about'. Now, perhaps if you had brought up the hockey abuse scandals (sports-related), they may have put you through.
That's just my take on it.
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I was thinking about doing the same thing.
Ironically the call screener reaction reveals a problem with such allegations (both PSU and dubs) 1st people dont want to believe that established institutions be they religous or educational can be so corupted. 2nd people are scared of false allegations coming back on them. its the ultimate catch 22.
TALESIN- I guess your take may very well be correct. Perhaps they didn't want to talk about religion regarding child abuse. Just stay strictly on sports child abuse. Kind of weak on their part I think. To me- child abuse is child abuse- no matter WHERE it happens. But- that's just me.
DARTH FROSTY- I think you hit an important nail on the head that " people don't want to believe that established institutions be they religious or educational can be so corrupted. " I REALLY agree with that take. It causes people cognizant dissonance where it implodes their brains and thought processes in how they've been conditioned by society to TRUST authority figures ( clergymen, elders, or teachers, counselors ) - and if that trust is broken it freaks them out and their world views implode.
And regarding your other thought on worrying about false allegations coming back on them, yes that's possible. Either that or they worry about the lawsuits coming back at them from child abuse victims and their families. Good points
BTT, Peace out, Mr. Flipper
