I saw this briefly on the Today show yesterday and it must have caused a big enough stink to warrant another interview with the deceased girl’s family this morning. This whole situation is tragic. That no charges can be pressed is horrific. That another mother did this to see if this young girl, Megan, was talking behind her daughter’s back is reprehensible. What the hell is wrong with people? I can’t express how awful I feel for this family and for their loss. Read the story at msnbc.com for more information. I can’t believe that the mother who did this is giving Megan’s parents grief about going public. TOUGH CRAP. To quote Robert Plant, from a song on Raising Sand, “Remember baby, you gotta reap just what you sow.” Obviously, if this other woman is upset about Megan’s parents going public, she must know in her heart that what she did was WRONG!
Other than that my day has been great. Started off with a trip to the vet’s with my cat who was bleeding. Come to find out he has a UTI and an abscess on the base of his tail from where another one of my cats attacked him a few weeks ago. Ahhhhhhhh! Figured it was a UTI, but had no idea that he had an abscess so I felt awful. He also needs to go on a diet and lose 4 lbs. I am not sure how that would translate to human pounds, but I do know that right now I have a very unhappy kitty. Maybe he and I can start the treadmill thing together. Seeing as though it is still acting as a clothesrack. I am now wondering what to do about Thanksgiving. We are supposed to be traveling to my in-laws house for dinner, which is 4 hours away. However, I have to give Chester two pills a day for two weeks and I cannot let him go without meds. Not happening. I have had a UTI before and I refuse to put anything through that pain. I am wondering if my handsome husband is going to venture forth with the family sans me to go North. I have been with both of my boys 24/7 for 4 plus years. No breaks. Never away from them overnight. But I am having delusions of grandeur thinking that perhaps I would have a couple of days by myself to read, sleep, clean, write, quilt and go to the bathroom uninterrupted. Isn’t that awful? What a mother. I love them more than life, which is probably why I don’t have one right now. I would be thankful for a little break.
Other than that I have been filling out unemployment info and worker’s comp stuff for my husband’s business. Deadbeat employees really blow. They create so much paperwork. I don’t get paid enough to fill it all out. Anyhow, that is how things are going today at this house. Hope all is well with you.
I’ve written 500 words!
missharleyquinn said,
November 21, 2007 at 12:03 am
Stay home…eat turkey enchiladas…read…and bath with no company but your own. Who wouldn’t be thankful for that?
dancnkc said,
November 21, 2007 at 10:52 pm
As details about Lori Drew’s 6 week cyber-voyeur techniques emerge, I am more convinced that outing this kind of behavior is not only right, but essential. Essential? Really?
It is becoming clearer everyday that Lori Drew employed many of the same grooming techniques that child predators utilize to charm their way into gaining a child’s trust. The most significant key here is that Lori Drew spent approximately 6 full weeks baiting Megan into this trust by posing as a “cute” boy that Megan would be attracted to.
Right here, Drew utilizes the sexual stimulation that exists in male/female pair bonding in order to manipulate the 13 year old girl.
Lori Drew groomed her victim like many child predators do, enticing her with flirtation, mild sexual conversation and playing on Megan’s weakness. Lori knew that Megan had a low self esteem and was treated for depression.
There are uncanny parallels between the typical Child Predator MOA and those utilized by Lori Drew to control and manipulate Megan in the relationship Lori developed with her.
Outing Child Predators has been public policy in most states and is usually upheld under the premise that the public has a right to reasonably protect itself from criminal behavior where it exists. Families with children have a right to know when those who might prey upon their child, live nearby. Public policy dictates that if a child is exposed to potential harm from predatory activity, then parents should at least have the opportunity to be aware such harm may exist.
But what if a child predator confesses to a crime, but is never convicted? Does the potential for risk exist despite the legal process?
Thus far, details in the case have been heavily supported by Lori Drew’s own admissions, police records and interviews. The amount of speculation in this case has been minimal, and the majority of public outrage has largely focused on the facts presented.
The Missouri Public Records Act of 1961 was enacted partially to inform the public of persons, events, proceedings and reports that may effect the public directly. The records (such as the charges Lori Drew filed against the Meier family), were the principal documents used to tie Lori Drew to her abhorrent acts. By filing this police report, Lori in effect put herself into the spot light. The Blogging community simply connected the dots and reported the results.
The Vice enjoys the sharp irony that Lori Drew’s own actions, activities and zeal to hurt someone eventually lead to her own uncovering. As I see it, public policy laws and Lori Drew’s own manipulations of those laws worked to her undoing. The Vice is appreciative for Lori Drew’s assistance in these efforts.
Danny Vice
http://weeklyvice.blogspot.com