“What the parents did represents failure as parents, but they are not mandatory reporters and did not commit a “cover up” crime as has been repeatedly claimed.”
they covered it up to get money from TLC. Why not tell TLC? “Next week on 16 Kids and Counting Mrs Duggar reveals that The oldest son Josh has been molesting some of the sisters! Stay tuned and see how it is handled!” Yea you think that show would have aired?
“Anger and hatred has been directed at the victims as well.”
As it should be. Now other victims of incest will suffer due to these misfits. Yes Jesus said to forgive those who did you harm, but that is a far cry from having to stay silent about it so that your parents can make millions from a stupid TV show while you suffer in silence. Their parents used religion to keep them quite while they raked in the bucks. Meanwhile Josh did it again and they finally got smart and sent him away.
I have no respect for these brain washed, brain dead women. I got out of a religion just like it and so can they.
“they covered it up to get money from TLC”
You have absolutely no idea WHY they did what they did. Do you think everyone who pursues a TV or film career has evil motives? Do you think everyone who tries to make money has evil motives? Do you think anyone on TV has a duty to share their most intimate and private personal experiences with you? Do you think the victims in this case should be outed?
” ‘Anger and hatred has been directed at the victims as well.’ As it should be.”
Wow. Never really expected you to come out and admit this. I doubted you would even admit it to yourself. But if you think the VICTIMS deserve hatred, you have serious issues that discredit pretty much everything you are posting on this subject. You are not looking at this issue through tinted or distorted lenses. You are just blinded by your own bitterness.
I seem to recall you saying you had been victimized in a similar way. If so, I hope you find healing and admire your courage for speaking out. However, wishing hatred toward the victims in this case means you, by your own sense of morality, deserve hatred and animosity directed your way. Hope you open your eyes to your own self-destructive attitude before you get what you wish for.