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You once told me you didn't get into thinking type of discussions because you weren't good at it. I told you then and I'm reminding you now... you're wrong. You have a lot to add and in the case above you proved yourself wise.

You are so very right and I don't think off topic at all.

If you talk to those deep in politics they will tell you all about the people who have sins that would knock them down faster then a pin drop if it was known. But up there they sit.

And you are also right about there being the best of class in the lowest class. Hard working moral people. People forget that there would be no rich with out the poor. They look down with out ever seeing the good people. Sad.

*Tips cap* Thank you for such a great response.

Chimes I remember saying that to you but Ishould have made an exception I think. When Ireceived the notifier for this Ireacted on impulse because it sparked a nerve, the same thing that always makes my blood boiland in a nutshell is 'cheating'!

The person you mention was cheating on his fellows and cheating on society. He was cheating on those who had his complete trust! I was not brought up to cheat but sadly I see it all around in almost all walks of life. It is only the cheating that has caused the need for humans to be spied on by others. If there were no cheaters there would be a lot less distress caused too. Imagine the feelings of a person who discovers the evil actions of a person in which they had placed complete trust. It causes loss of faith in the entire humanity and alters the rest of the lives of the people concerned.

I get 'heated' when something like this is brought up hence I respond (and I make lots of typos too due to my wrath )

I'm not one to notice typos because I make enough of my own. I just read what I know is there. (Their, There, and They're LOL) So no worries there.

It does touch so many when some one higher up, messes up. I think when someone takes on a role that has people look up to them, they should try that much harder to do the right thing, live a good life, and walk a straighter line.

It's a respect, responsibility kind of thing. Make sense?

And when it is something as serious as this, it's that much harsher for those touched by it. Imagine if he had actually met a 15 year old somewhere. Sick.

Sick, evil and depraved!
It is taking a huge advantage of the role they have been given too and so unfair (that is not the right word at all). Stealing to survive is one thing. Stealing trust from others to feed your own disgusting pervertions is worse than being an animal!

Anybody can fall but I would hope that people who are in the spotlight, or in trusted spots would try to be above such things. I think that when you take on such a responsibility you should honor that. I know that doesn't happen (look at politics and other church or faith stories) but I wish it did.

I think it has had a major effect on the younger folks. When parents turn away they tend to take their kids with them. When harmed by an adult you run from their path.

I know... you're right on target as far as I'm concerned. Problem is finding the way to stay the course.
Why is it that has been said that "power corrupts" ?
Especially people with the charm to attract followers need to be careful and more humble than anyone else, but like they also say, "It's hard to be humble when you're wonderful."Gee, I'm glad I'm not wonderful!!! It's too much responsibility; like rich people that stand to lose so much!
AHA! It's in The Bible, isn't it? "Whom much is given, much will be required." I need to think about that...

Too bad more folks don't think about that.

Hugs my friend.

Sad isn't it, the nasty things people do to kids?

The punishment will not be enough!

I'm a mean mom and am over my kids shoulders but then... They know it and are ok with it.

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I vote we start adding neon signs to the foreheads of people proven to be bad guys. That would make it easier.

It's sad that we can't just take peole as they come without having a small voice talking in the background about how careful we need to be because you never can tell.

I second that proposal honey and just wish they were born with such a thing! HUgs xxx

True. But it didn't work. Does religion work for combating bad urges? I think that would be a good question to pose as a discussion. Thank you for a wonderful topic idea. I am interested in what others will say.

"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves"

Darn right! and we see this all the time. Sad that we can't trust people and they give good people bad names.

I've often been reminded that our example or conduct is the best sermon. So we must not only give a sermon but also live the sermon.