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"Do you have to see evil in all things"

I have spent 22 years in law enforcement, so yes, I usually do see evil in most things. I also know that not everything is as it first appears. You have the luxury of being able to wallow in ignorant bliss. But some law enforcement type is investigating this. He will ask the tough questions you are afraid to ask. And based on someone with some balls will find out what happened. If the boy is just a victim, that cop's work will help protect other children. And I am curious as to what the truth really is. So blow it out yer ass.

I believe the truth is that a boy was terrified. I believe he was given privileges for good behavior and was warned to never step out of line. When kids go missing, the entire family is on tv. Shawn was physically abused, but how easy would it be to also tell him that if he left, called, etc, that this guy knew where he lived. He knew the names of his relatives, sister, nephew, etc and would kill them all. Do you think a boy who was taken and traumatized so terribly at a young age, and then made to live (actually just survive) in that situation for years would keep developing mentally and emotionally the same as a kid with no such trauma going on? I am sure you have heard that POW's have caved in captivity under torture, and I am sure some got let out of cages to perform special duties and get extra food if they were really well behaved. Are you saying that you would be so hard on them as well if they didn't try to escape when they were out and just waited for the good guys to overrun the camp?

You know I have always had the upmost respect for Law enforcement officers. I feel that they along with firemen, teachers and the military don't make nearly enough.
You however, with your last statement, made me realize that just because someone is a police officer doesn't mean I should automatically respect them as a person.

I don't live in ignorant bliss, I was sexually abused by someone I should have been safe with, and I have lived with it for all my life. I know personally what some things can do to a person. I also had someone try to take my daughter when she was young, so you are wrong.

Instead of replying right back at you, I think I will take the high road and pray for you.