Feminists on the warpath in Jamaica
- From: "Offshore Eddie" <eddie@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:59:54 GMT
Feminists, or female narcissists, whatever they are, are sure creating a storm
in Jamaica about violence against women and girls. Strangely, not a peep out of
them about violence against men and boys, which I suspect is more rampant both
in Jamaica and the rest of the world.
One pious woman asks, "I wonder what the progressive men plan to do about
responding to such increasing acts of violence against women and girls?" Yes,
yes, it is up to the progressive men to solve the women's problems, but just
exactly what have you ever done about violence against men and boys, Progressive
Woman?
A Patricia Donald says, "So far, it has been extremely strengthening and
encouraging for me as member of WMW [Women's Media Watch] to see that two men
representing two organised men's groups have spoken out based on a press article
I saw, condemning what occurred." Yes, and perhaps you women can speak out
about any of the myriad crimes committed against men every day, condemning the
men that do the act and condemning the women that screw the men. Then we can
get rid of the whole immoral bunch, and things will be a lot better on this
planet.
A crescendo of grief
Jean Lowrie-Chin
Monday, July 17, 2006
Jean Lowrie-Chin
It has been a crescendo of grief. First, we heard about the abuse of a
13-year-old schoolgirl by teenage boys in a van driven by a church 'deacon' who
appeared complicit with the crime. Then we got reports from the media that a
lady elder was upset with the whistle-blowers, implying that a slap on the wrist
by the church was all that the offenders needed.
Now we are hearing that the videotape which was turned in to the media by a
youngster with a conscience, had been made over several weeks. The traumatised
13-year-old had not been subjected to one horrible event, but a series, from
which a pornographic video was produced, entitled The Dayton Hour 'directed and
produced' by said 'deacon'.
Sadly, this is one of many churches of various denominations worldwide that have
been implicated in such scandals.
Outraged members of Women's Media Watch (WMW), Fathers Inc, and other groups
gathered outside the church on Dayton Avenue last Monday, demanding that our
laws be amended to expose child molesters. WMW has been sharing information and
thoughts since this shocking story emerged, and worsened beyond our worst fears.
Comments from WMW and other concerned Jamaicans:
"To be so deeply confused, in denial about what is the real issue so as to be
unable to summon the right (feeling and moral) responses as a so-called defender
of morality IS madness." - Audrey Roberts.
". it's all the 'Amens' from the congregation that concern me too! Religion and
politics provide such clear opportunities for analysis and leadership... and
such clear and absolutely present dangers." - Suzanne Francis-Brown.
Demonstration by Women's Media Watch at The Church Dayton Diamond Ridge last
Monday.
"This is where it is extremely important for other churches to openly denounce
such teaching... it is clear this so-called church will go to any lengths to
make it something other than what it was. a violent and disgusting rape,
captured on film for the amusement of other deviants, including the so-called
'deacon'"... - Joy Hewett.
"I believe we should (1) focus on the follow-up with the family...to offer
practical support. (2) push Women's Manifesto 2000. .for endorsement to carry it
forward for their action in collaboration with Women's Manifesto Committee for
implementation by Gov't and by civil society where appropriate for us. I was
encouraged to see the involvement of young people and mature men [at the
demonstration]". - Linnette Vassell.
"Sadly, I have read the transcript, (and seen some) of the full length video
tape which has also been published in substantial part by XNews (for their own
sensational reasons). The tapes show that the scenes were shot over different
days, that the scenes are staged for the camera in what is obviously a child
porn production with the deacon as the producer/director!! The tape has graphics
introducing it as The Dayton Hour and gives warning that what is to be viewed is
a graphic depiction of child porn material...
The girl and the boys are 'actors' in the 'movie'... I've seen a few minutes of
it (all I could stomach). All the young people are victims under the Child Care
and Protection Act and I want to know what the law says with respect to what is
to happen to all of them, the girl included. Seems to me they are all in need of
'care and protection'." - Carol Narcisse.
". the 'actors'. are mere pawns in the hands of wicked people hiding under the
cloak of Christianity. When predators come under the cloak of 'the church' it is
easy to influence the youth and the spiritually uninformed. Lord, help us all.
We. urgently need to. deal more specifically with the matter of child
pornography (which seems to be on the increase in Jamaica); and also the equally
abhorrent matter of human trafficking." - Grace Christie.
"I am heartsick. Has anyone been able to reach the victim? I would not like her
to be exposed to any media publicity, or even to a barrage of sympathisers, but
I hope that some helpful professionals have been able to reach her." - Hermione
McKenzie.
"I know that normally many of us would feel that such things should not be shown
on TV, but then, these are not normal times. I believe that CVM did this
precisely to shock people into admitting how horrific and serious the situation
is. This is one time I agree with the TV exposure ." - Judith Wedderburn.
"This is a global problem that has expanded with the increased use of the
Internet and the convergence of telecommunications and computer technology. The
bottom line is more research is needed to assess the local scope of the problem
and to guide interventions." - Leith Dunn.
"We are calling not just for legislative reform in relation to the actual sexual
offences, we want the Government to put in place the registry of child abusers.
We want mandatory reporting of sexual offences." - Hilary Nicholson.
"I wonder what the progressive men plan to do about responding to such
increasing acts of violence against women and girls? .It speaks to a crisis of
how we relate as men and women..." - Taitu Heron.
"So far, it has been extremely strengthening and encouraging for me as member of
WMW to see that two men representing two organised men's groups have spoken out
based on a press article I saw, condemning what occurred." - Patricia Donald.
"We are voicing our disgust with this particular church for dealing with it in
the way that they did. Instead of defending it, they should have condemned it
and reported it to the police immediately. - Lanny Davidson, of Fathers in
Action and Fathers Crisis Centre.
Our hearts runneth over with grief.
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