HappyMan--------
I understand your concern as I have heard it expressed by others. One thing you have to remember is if the Society would have handled the situation of sexual abuse or any abuse for that matter-the right way- than any kind of "witch hunting" would have never been a possibility. This is not the type of situation that a child points a finger and the accused it thrown in prison. There is an intense investigation---done by police and child protective agencies. Social workers and counselors are trained to notice and to be able to see signs or behaviors linked to being sexually or physically abused. In speaking with both parties a trained professional in this field can tell (not with out flaws at times--they are still human) if the accusation is justified. Even when it is justified, the courts have the final call on whether or not the accused is sent to prison and for how long.
I am a survivor of incest and was told to be quiet and not to tell anyone. I have lived with this for 22yrs and it has altered my life and the kind of person I would have been. I do not agree with the 2 witness policy that the JW's have. How many people do you know that would rape anyone in frount of another witness??? Would this not completely wipe out rape? People who do these things do them in private so as not to be caught. My word against yours, and being a child you think the adult will always be believed over you.
If someone is wronglly accused of molesting or sexually abusing a child I don't agree with that either. That is a terrible thing to do to someone and I think the person making the false accusation should serve the time in jail that the person who was accused may of had to serve.
This is a subject I am very sensitive to, but I also try to be fair to those who don't understand. If I can offer anymore information or opinions on this please let me know. I will refer back to this page to see your responce.
Love,
Jesika Thoman