Mark Foley has accused a priest of sexually abusing him when he was a teenager. Since it has been documented fact that sexual abuse and specifically pedophilia is a repeated cycle, do you accept this projection of blame (i.e. that it is ultimately the priest's fault as well) or do you think Foley should accept the responsiblity for his wrongdoing (sole responsibility)?
Do you believe he is trying to mitigate his own guilt?
2006-10-18 05:21:06 · 13 answers · asked by Katie 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
If you do believe that it is a diversion tactic...what does this mean for the "faith-based initiative", which is the major platform for his Republican party?
2006-10-18 05:26:52 · update #1
This information I recieved from MSNBC approximately 30 minutes ago.
2006-10-18 05:46:10 · update #2
Well if we apply the Liberal idea that no one is ever to blame for their actions then I guess we should exspect to see Foley as the Democratic Presidential Candidate in 08'.
Jeff S- holy cow I'm am shocked at how ignorant your statement is, Republican are always the one that's take responsibility for their actions, Foley resigned immediately, where as Democrats make excuses and then get re-elected by their party that makes excuses for their actions. Get it right.
2006-10-18 05:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by jasonzbtzl 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As a sexual abuse survivor, I know first hand that by exposing the abuser (priest) it greatly helps the survivor to stop being the victim, to take back control and to end the secrecy associated with the abuse. By exposing the abuser's identity to the public it may help keep the predator from abusing again.
That said, I also think that it may help his defense.
2006-10-18 12:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by rlychryl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unacceptable excuse especially this day and age. Besides isn't Foley in his late 50's. There ya go typical politician not taking responsibility.
2006-10-18 12:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Gettin_by 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typical Real-public-**** behaviour.
2006-10-18 12:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who would have guessed it? A Priest?? Priest do a lot of Molesting but C'mon.... Did a Priest put a Pistol to his head and make him send those emails?
2006-10-18 12:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by JWAV 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what? Mark Foley fingered a priest?
2006-10-18 12:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no proof as usual from the right. The Neocons should be sued by the Vatican for false reporting, and covering for a pedophile.
2006-10-18 12:25:20 · answer #7 · answered by MYSTIC MINDS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When has a Republican ever taken responsibility for their own actions?
2006-10-18 12:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
lets not forget that he is an alcoholic and that was to blame '''''''right......so following that logic everyone who gets drunk should want to have sex with underage boys filthy republicans
2006-10-18 12:25:31 · answer #9 · answered by Unfrozen Caveman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just using a page out of the libs bible LMAO
2006-10-18 12:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋