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No disrespect intended - but you have been a member here since 2000. How can you not understand this - other than the fact that you did not read the thread?

Why is it so impossible to believe that Joshua did this of his own FREE WILL? Because MOST children would not?

And, if they would not - what does that say about the parents raising THEM?

I truly would have thought FReepers would be raising this child up, rather than condeming his parents.

Those thoughts, however, are something you will have to explain to God when you get there. JK

No disrespect intended - but you have been a member here since 2000. How can you not understand this - other than the fact that you did not read the thread?

Well, it does sound disrespectful. I have a point of view different than that of yours. That doesn't mean I don't understand the issue. I hope you can recognize the distinction.

Why is it so impossible to believe that Joshua did this of his own FREE WILL? Because MOST children would not?

That's one reason. Also, he is expressing the views of his parents, and most people understand that a child's "free will" is still a work in process at age 10. Again, I will ask - what if this child was arrested protesting the Iraq war? Would you still be as supportive of a child being exploited in this way?

And, if they would not - what does that say about the parents raising THEM? I truly would have thought FReepers would be raising this child up, rather than condeming his parents.

I don't have a problem with the child. I have a problem with his parents for allowing him to be used this way.