Congressman Foley

I've been following the reports on the Congressman Foley sex scandal and it's interesting watching all of those powerful politicians try to cover their asses. We hear how they'll attempt to put in more safety nets so something like this doesn't happen again...of course it involves passing a law. Passing another law might make them look good for the moment but the troubling aspect of this incident is that many of these people knew that this man was a pedophile and turned a blind eye to it. Foley claims he never had physical contact with a child but having cyber sex with one is almost as abhorent.

As a society, if we can't protect our children then we are a deteriorating society. Our children are our future and by that I mean the future of civilization. Anyone who has good reason to believe a child is being molested must report it and make certain the molestation stops. Anyone neglecting their duty is as guilty as the pedophile.

When I was young I had experiences with pedophiles but I was a street wise child and usually capable of keeping myself safe. These sick men (almost always) come in every age, occupation, and marriage status. It made me grow into an adult who has trouble trusting anyone. It's unsettling to discover that someone you had trusted as a family friend or close relative (or political leader) suddenly shows a side of their personality you'd never expected.

I don't believe a pedophile can be rehabilitated. Once a person has crossed that taboo line they are lost forever and we should have no compassion for them. By their selfish and despicable acts they might possibly have destroyed an innocent life. I don't advocate capital punishment (although I'd love to) but they should be incarcerated for life...no exception. Let them have the jail cells presently occupied by recreational marijuana users! The horrendous effects a pedophile can inflict on a human being makes them one of the biggest dangers to our society today.

The one constant miracle in mankind is the innocence of a child and it is imperative that we protect them. At all costs!