My dissappointment is overshadowed by the way the kids in Traraglon must be feeling right now. I emailed the PPO as soon as I heard this from Steve . . . and will be following up with every avenue possible tomorrow. It would still serve the cause to not let this go without making as big a noise about it as possible. Please add your support if you can.
sizemik
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Governing Body of Jehovahs Witnesses to Escape Judgment for Crimes Against the Children?
by 3Mozzies infrom jw newshttp://jwnewsnetwork.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/governing-body-of-jehovahs-witnesses-to-escape-judgment-for-crimes/.
governing body of jehovahs witnesses to escape judgment for crimes against the children?february 20, 2012 .
corporate accused: watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania, inc.. case no.
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WE NEED TO E-MAIL THE PROSECUTOR RIGHT NOW !!!!
by Phizzy inwe need to e-mail the state prosecutor in steven unthanks case right now , please see 3mozzies thread "the governing body to escape ..........".
stevens letter and the e-mail addy are on there.. .
please do it folks, let the guy know the world is watching.
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So? . . . what he says to the Public Prosecutor is totally justified.
If you think that's strong . . . you should read the email I sent him.
You've been an uninformed nay-sayer right from the start s+g . . . go and take your delight at the decision somewhere else. We're campaigners for the protection of children here . . . and would find life a lot easier without your constant ignorant harping. Your interest is morbid . . . and hard to understand given the subject matter.
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The Surprising Faith Of 8 American Presidents... # 6 is interesting!
by koolaid-man inhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/darrin-grinder/the-presidents-and-their-_b_1283210.html.
6. dwight d. eisenhower.
eisenhower may have been instrumental in bringing "under god" to the pledge of allegiance and making "in god we trust" the national motto, but he was reared in a religious tradition that does not allow its adherents to take oaths of office or to recite the pledge of allegiance--the jehovah's witnesses (a religion/denomination born in the united states, as was mormonism).
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His home was the meeting place for fifteen Bible Students (an earlier name for Jehovah's Witnesses), where they had lessons and held services, until he left for college.
Ha ha this cracks me up. Bloody college huh . . . it's always been a problem for them . . . an education.
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Abuser Says Sorry to His Daughter
by sizemik inthis is not about a jw .
.. but it raises a number of issues regarding child sexual abuse .
positive and negative.. thought i would post for discussion .
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I agree FHN . . . this is one very brave 13 year old child. And a decent sized sentence for a change.
It's heartening to see the courts recognising and acknowledging this. L Lee, I agree also . . . it's easy to be apologetic after you're caught . . . but why couldn't this man take steps to stop his own offending earlier if he knew it was so wrong? Four years is a long time to excuse yourself.
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As a JW, did you eat at any religious restaurant?
by Iamallcool inmy jw parents refused to eat food from religious restaurant, they have very good reviews.
i was wondering when you were jw, did you go to any religious restaurant?
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Just bow your head for a few seconds before you start . . . and NEVER tip . . . a worker is worthy of his wages.
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Abuser Says Sorry to His Daughter
by sizemik inthis is not about a jw .
.. but it raises a number of issues regarding child sexual abuse .
positive and negative.. thought i would post for discussion .
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This is not about a JW . . .
But it raises a number of issues regarding child sexual abuse . . . positive and negative.
Thought I would post for discussion . . .
Abuser Says Sorry to His Daughter
DAVID CLARKSON - The Press, Christchurch 20/02/2010
A father has apologised and thanked his 13-year-old daughter for standing up to him to stop the sexual abuse he inflicted on her for four years.
"I no longer refer to him as my father," the poised teenager said as she read her victim impact statement to Christchurch District Court at the 39-year-old man's sentencing.
The Christchurch labourer was jailed for 12 years by Judge Gary MacAskill, who said the victim and her mother had "bravely read" their statements in court.
The man had admitted charges of sexually violating his daughter.
The public and other family members were excluded from the court as the girl and her mother read their victim impact statements.
"Daddies aren't supposed to do what he did to me," said the girl, telling the man she now looked forward to having "an awesome life".
He had made her feel disgusting and bad about herself.
"I still have nightmares and I am scared of being alone. I have panic attacks. He made me hit rock bottom but I am no longer there."
The man stood wiping his eyes as the girl told the court: "I want to make sure he never hurts another little girl again."
The mother said she was embarrassed and ashamed about being associated with the man, who she had known for 22 years and eventually married.
"The man I once loved and trusted is a sexual predator – a child rapist. He did not anticipate that this brave young lady would stand up to him to protect her younger siblings," she said.
She said she felt guilty because she did not realise earlier what he was doing.
Defence counsel Rupert Glover read letters from the man addressed to his daughter and to his wife.
He apologised to his daughter "for what I put you through – the secrets that you kept must always have been a nightmare for you".
He said that a similar thing had happened to him.
"I am prepared to accept your wrath for my guilt."
He thanked her for stopping the offending by standing up to him.
"I am now and always will be sorry for what I have put you through."
The letter told his wife that he realised he was the cause of all the bad things in her life for 22 years. Crown prosecutor Nicola Robson said he had offended against a vulnerable victim, within a family, over a long period, causing great harm.
Judge MacAskill said the offending arose from the man's "distorted thinking". He had seen himself as being in love with the victim, and saw her as an equal participant in the relationship.
He had no alcohol and drug issues.
Judge MacAskill said the victim and her mother wanted the man's name published, but he said that because the victim was aged under 16 and he could not be certain publication would not lead to her identification, he would make a final suppression order.
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Cedars, have you broken the vow?
by james_woods injust asking - i thought i saw something wrong....
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Is this profound wisdom, or a new blend of Christianity and OCD?? . . . Cedars
I'm going with OCD
Now I'm going to take my full circle and leave . . .
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Cedars, have you broken the vow?
by james_woods injust asking - i thought i saw something wrong....
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One thing I noticed about your "upper room" pic Cedars . . . the writing was on the wall.
A prophetic omen perhaps?
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Cedars, have you broken the vow?
by james_woods injust asking - i thought i saw something wrong....
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It's no surprise to me that he's reaching out to the four-legged among us.
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Cedars, have you broken the vow?
by james_woods injust asking - i thought i saw something wrong....
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sizemik
It is a sad truth to realize that any person who would actually consider joining Fearon's "church" is crazier than he is.
It's probably desirable that they all gather in one place and identify themselves . . . having them wander around anonymously among us is just too scary.