A Different Bomb by Pete Townshend

Petetownshend.com ^ | January 2002 | Pete Townshend

[new cruelty]

As of this morning, he has yet to be charged with anything. The allegation of 'conspiracy to distribute' may be part and parcel of any investigation of this type.

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Funny (in a weird way), I just noted (while writing 'of this type'), I have trouble even typing the words 'child pornography'.

[marshmallow]

As to your question of whether Townshend penned the piece himelf, I'd think the answer would be affirmative. He is employed as a commissioning editor for Faber and Faber, the book publishers and is an articulate, intelligent and well-read person.

[onlyeverything]

"Having his own children has nothing to do with it. Many people molest their own children and take pictures of them to post on the internet. Reserving judgement on Townshend until later."

I guess you didn't read the rest of my first post... that's exactly what I wrote about and I don't believe Pete is guilty of something he has spoken of candidly in the past. I guess we'll see what the search warrant reveals.

Cheers. Happy Tuesday.

[marshmallow]

You are correct. He has been arrested but not charged. I believe that the "conspiracy to distribute" tag was part of the arrest procedure.

[MosesKnows]

Bottom line = Pete got caught surfing for porn

When did surfing for porn become your business, my business, or the government's business? Neither you nor I can know first hand who wrote the letter. However, we do know who signed his name to it. Signing one’s name implies complete agreement with it.

A rush to judgment based on so very little verified information will serve no one, including you.

[new cruelty]

Per Sky News: 'The house was searched and he was arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children, suspicion of making indecent images of children and suspicion of incitement to distribute indecent images of children.'

Ugly terms that can lead many people to beleive he has already been found guilty.

[SENTINEL]

This abuse of children, especially young boys by men has been around for centuries in Europe, and, I believe, is deeply engrained in their culture. One need not look any farther than the so called "high fashion" society which eminates mainly from Europe as evidence. Why else would these effeminate men consistently select curveless, flat chested models with clipped haircuts to model their clothes ? It is of course, because they prefer little boys.

Besides the "fashion world" the other greatest "European" inroad to America has got to be the Catholic church. Not that the Church itself is bad, but the European baggage it brings along with it such as rampant homosexuality and rape of little boys will eventually destroy this country if left unchecked.

Townshend is European, and probably knows some things he is not saying. In my opinion his explanation is believeable...once.

[TLBSHOW]

LLR

[montag813]

I think many of this generation are hopeless victims.

I think Townsend himself is a victim. His lyrics are filled with pain and hidden feelings. "Fiddle About", "Cousin Kevin" from "Tommy" may hint at abuse, "Behind Blue Eyes" shines a light on the pain within.

[montag813]

Did Pete actually write this article himself? (The composition, punctuation, etc. is extremely well done...something I question)

English students actually learn how to write, unlike their American counterparts. But our elementary students lead the world in knowledge of homosexuality and how peaceful is Islam.

[Petronski]

I find this to be very credible.

[TLBSHOW]

Roger Daltrey, Townshend's bandmate from The Who, said he believed the guitarist was innocent.

"My gut instinct is that he is not a pedophile, and I know him better than most," he was quoted by The Sun tabloid as saying before Townshend's arrest. "Pete has perhaps been a little naive the way he has gone about it, but I believe his intentions are good."

"I'm very shocked and I hope it's not as bad as it sounds," Elton John said backstage at the American Music Awards presentation in Los Angeles Monday night. "I'm a friend of Pete's. I love Pete, and my thoughts are with him."

The model Jerry Hall, a Townshend friend, said Sunday he was an "avid supporter" of child welfare groups and had spoken at length about the dangers of child pornography on the Internet.

[onlyeverything]

I agree with your hypothesis that Europe may have "isolated" problems with child molestation cults that involve European "High Society" but...

saying that European men likes little boys because they like skinny girls and Townshend=European=Child Molestation=Church is ridiculous. Also, what's wrong with skinny women that have short hair? It's not my fault you like fat women.

Cheers.

(My girlfriend is skinny and has short hair)

[SENTINEL]

Is your art of reasoning that as Europe has a history of child molestation and Townshend is European, ergo Townshend may be a child molester?

Absolutely not, in fact I meant nearly the opposite with regards to Townshend. My belief of his "Vigilante" claims, is based partly upon the fact that he grew up in Europe, and as I clearly stated, "probably knows some things he is not saying". Maybe he was abused, or photographed. Maybe his good friend, or his neighbor, or a relative is involved in it. My argument is that because he is European he is much more likely than us to have personal experiences with this abomination that he , for whatever reason, is not talking about. These experiences could have pushed him to do otherwise stupid things like give credit card info to a child porn site to "aid his research".

Or maybe we are all just being suckered.

[new cruelty]

If your art of reasoning is that as Europe has a history of child molestation and Townshend is European, ergo Townshend may be a child molester, that doesn't wash.



(note to moderator: better?)

[new cruelty]

'These experiences could have pushed him to do otherwise stupid things like give credit card info to a child porn site to "aid his research". ...Or maybe we are all just being suckered.'

His guilt or innocence will likely not be based soley on his character (abused victim researching his abusers or vile criminal). In either case, he has admitted to paying for access to the stuff. That alone may carry enough weight.

[razorback-bert]

I can see this, Pete is the headliner to draw the media, while the elite slide by.

[SENTINEL]

Also, what's wrong with skinny women that have short hair? It's not my fault you like fat women

Boy, I've done it now , haven't I ?

What a move, if I were to respond in defense of "fat" American women such as Marylin Monroe, Bettie Page, or Pamela Anderson, I would no doubt hurt some freeper's feelings, which was definately not my intent. I also in no way intended to insult any "skinny" freeper's feelings.

I did not say that men like little boys because they like skinny girls. I said that child molesting European men who prefer little boys will gravitate to careers such as fashion design, and will hire women who most resemble their preferences to model their clothes.

I spent six weeks in Paris (aerospace engineering work), and have seen this type of PREVALENT European behavior firsthand. Have You ?

[onlyeverything]

Sentinel,

I've been to Europe a few times (3 weeks total) and have a friend that lives in Hungary... Most of Europe is skinny because they walk more and are more conscience of their diet than Americans and I wouldn't call any of the above-mentioned stars fat either. As far as modeling is concerned... you could say that about any culture… American or European designers. That's why there is such a problem with American girls and anorexia. One thing I do not doubt is that most major European or American designers are gay - but you can't assume that they are pedophiles.

I digress.

Have a good day.