Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Mon, Aug 06 2007
Jack McClellan: Not a good situation at all
I haven't said much publicly about the situation involving Jack McClellan, but it's hard for me to put into words how frustrating it is for me to be doing an online magazine that points people to the general fun and celebration of festivals, fairs and events, only to learn that someone else is openly encouraging pedophiles to visit such events for the express purpose of watching children in order to indulge in some erotic fantasy. Many of these events are run as family-friendly celebrations, and the thought of people leering at innocent children with the help of an egocentric, publicity-seeking pedophile...
Let's just say that I'm very angry and upset by the whole matter. Parents, dance team leaders, sports coaches—please keep a close eye on the kids under your care. If someone seems to be hanging around and getting too close or singling out or photographing any of the children, don't be afraid to go up to them and find out what's going on. We might not be able to keep these people from their perverted thoughts, but we can certainly keep them at a distance from kids who are just trying to be kids.
Is it also true that this man is living off funds from our Social Security department for physical or mental health reasons? If he has the time and facility for all this travel and promotion of venues for pedophiles to enjoy, he has time and facility to get a real job and quit doing these things on taxpayer money.
posted at: 10:02 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
I haven't said much publicly about the situation involving Jack McClellan, but it's hard for me to put into words how frustrating it is for me to be doing an online magazine that points people to the general fun and celebration of festivals, fairs and events, only to learn that someone else is openly encouraging pedophiles to visit such events for the express purpose of watching children in order to indulge in some erotic fantasy. Many of these events are run as family-friendly celebrations, and the thought of people leering at innocent children with the help of an egocentric, publicity-seeking pedophile...
Let's just say that I'm very angry and upset by the whole matter. Parents, dance team leaders, sports coaches—please keep a close eye on the kids under your care. If someone seems to be hanging around and getting too close or singling out or photographing any of the children, don't be afraid to go up to them and find out what's going on. We might not be able to keep these people from their perverted thoughts, but we can certainly keep them at a distance from kids who are just trying to be kids.
Is it also true that this man is living off funds from our Social Security department for physical or mental health reasons? If he has the time and facility for all this travel and promotion of venues for pedophiles to enjoy, he has time and facility to get a real job and quit doing these things on taxpayer money.
posted at: 10:02 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
