[EnquiringMind]

Yes, I read the article. They are calling it a "gay sex scandal". They were very specific about pointing out that no child pornography was found on his or Tom's computer, but pornographic homosexual pictures. Also, a journal was confiscated that detailed sadomasochism and male escorts - all 3 brothers are involved. Very disturbing. Perhaps the kidnapper is one of the escorts, and the brothers are trying to keep the lid on this angle. I am a new member, but have been a lurker for many years....I'm with you, the last thing I want to do is say too much and start off on the wrong foot!

[GovernmentShrinker]

Obviously, given the combination of your status as a just-registered-today freeper, the dubious journalistic standards of the National Enquirer, and the sensational nature of the information you describe, we need to take your posts with a hearty chunk of rock salt. However, if even a tiny speck of this stuff is true, it could explain the sense many freepers have had that the Smart brothers are "hiding something", even if it has no direct bearing on the abduction. Anything resembling proof that even one of the adult brothers had deliberately looked at pornography even once, or experimented with gay sex even once, could have a devastating effect on a respected Utah Mormon family's social standing.

[Palladin]

WOW! This is breaking news on this family. Thanks, Enq Mind. I thought they all looked too perfect to be true. So, all three brothers are into kinky sex? No wonder they all appear so nervous and GUILTY-looking. Where did the orgies take place? On the racquetball court that is part of the house?

I don't think the Enquirer would print this stuff if it weren't true, for fear of being set upon by a horde of Mormon lawyers.