Posted by Gabbix2 on February 11, 2003, at 15:43:33
In reply to Re: Parenting ? St James, posted by stjames on February 11, 2003, at 13:24:39
I'm trying to be civil here, its extremely difficult though to be completely supportive with two drastically different opinions.
If an accusation toward's someone's fitness as a parent wasn't involved I wouldn't even attempt to navigate this.
Tina didn't say "I don't care if Michael Jackson abuses children"
It wasn't even what I gather the news story was focused on. There has been no proof of abuse.
What the staff said is not proof. I've been in jobs where people make horrendous absolutely false accusations that become worse and worse the more people hear of it, and add their little bit. And in Mj's case there is always that chance that someone wanted their 15 minutes of fame.
The potential for abuse is anywhere.
A plausible accusation can be made from anything if the desire is there
If the subject had been child abuse I can say almost certainly Tina's response would not have been "I don't care"In my opinion it is more dangerous to jump to accept a conclusion feuled a media feeding frenzy, where there is no proof, and on that alone be quick to make serious accusations. And on top of that make a conclusion about another poster based on a few sentences.
I find that to be abusive toward other human beings
There have been horrifying consequences when the public fed by the media and by hearsay decide guilt or innocence. I find buying into that abhorrent (I'm not overstating) and potentially very dangerous.
Does that mean from this I can justify judging YOUR fitness as a parent?
I don't think so.
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