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Posted by Randy (the heretic) on March 17, 2004 at 08:18:42:
In Reply to: Re: well said... posted by Agreed. on March 14, 2004 at 15:19:45:
For your courage and also your reasoned position. You obviously are a rather strong person to be able to do this!
: For me, the abuse started when I was around 11 and continued on into my teen years. And I know I wasn't the only one being abused at the hands of this man. (Just for the record, this man was not a priest but is a person my family knew and trusted for many years before the abuse occurred.)
: So yes, I suppose it's all a matter of semantics, and the term "Sexual Predator" would be the better one to use in this situation.
: I still disagree vehemently with the person who tried to equate homosexuals with sexual predators / paedophilia because, again, this is not an issue of one's sexuality here, it really is more of an issue of power - who has power over whom, and it is the sexual predator who wields the power against the vulnerable child / teen.
: I was in that position. I know what it feels like. And I resent anyone who doesn't know what it's like charging in and trying to paint everyone with the same brush.
: Another thing I should add. I am a regular poster here, usually posting under my name, along with email address. But for obvious reasons, as far as this issue is concerned, I prefer to remain anonymous.
- Re: Thank you...Re: well said... I had to be. 13:54:28 3/17/04
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