Center for Missing & Exploited Children on the Resignation of Mark Foley

[gully]

“Congressman Mark Foley’s resignation is a great loss to Florida and the nation. He has been a hard-working, dedicated and effective Congressman. He will be missed."

http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/NewsEven...

This man is accused of EXPLOITING young children, and they issue a statement like that?! Does that not seem absurd?

Someone please do a screen capture.

[fasttense]

1. Seems republics just love their pedophiles. n/t

[DoYouEverWonder]

2. That's sick

I'm sure those little boys he was after won't miss him.

Talk about screwed up priorities.

[thepurpose]

3. Are they controlled by the right wing too???? WTF is wrong with people in

this country.

[gully]

4. I'm not sure, but that is a very curious statement coming from an

agency such as this?

[madmusic]

32. Yes.

Richard Mellon Scaife funds most of these "tough on crime" organizations. I haven't looked yet, but 100 to 1 he funds this one.

[Divernan]

5. Here's my email to this organization.

I was just referred to your comment honoring the gay pedophile who just resigned from Congress. It was posted on Democratic Underground, a blog with approx. 100,000 REGISTERED users, and many other non-registered users, including many journalists. Sure enough, when I looked at your site, there was a statement honoring Mark Foley and bemoaning his resignation.

Have you READ the transcripts of this pervert's emails to underage boys? He used his high elective office to access underage Congressional pages! ! ! Whoever is responsible for writing and posting this tribute is a very sick person him or herself, and I suggest you rid your organization of this pedophile praiser!

[acmejack]

11. Mine

I certainly was less than impressed by your warm send off to Mark Foley. I guess I know where you really come down, don't I? Please don't count on any future support from me. I am disgusted beyond words by your transparent support of the worst of all things, a person who pretends to be on your side while exploiting children. Apparently that is OK with you, though.

You devolved yourselves to the status of jokes through that one ill considered statement by not condemning him. When the further revelations of the Republican leadership's knowledge of this affair for at least the ten preceeding months is revealed (it is already common knowledge) how will you react? With another insipid statement like this? You lack all moral integrity and do a profound disservice to those you profess to aid! Be very ashamed.

[Crunchy Frog]

19. I sent them this.

I wanted to let you know that I am shocked and horrified to see the statement about the disgraced pedophile congressman Mark Foley on your website.

It looks to me like your organization has no problem with a man who used his position both to sexually exploit children, and to cover up his predatory ways by paying lip service to your organization and its cause.

I now must question whether your organization is truly devoted to the welfare of children, or whether it is simply another partisan front organization whose purpose is to help keep Republicans in power no matter how despicable their actions.

I certainly will not be suppporting your organization in future, and will do my best to inform others of where your true priorities seem to lie.

[gully]

26. Oh goodness, that "toon" in your post is a riot!

LOL

[Crunchy Frog]

40. TC posted it in an earlier thread. I couldn't resist using it.

I don't know where she found it.

[Divernan]

6. Here's the statement - K&R this thread

Statement

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

On the Resignation of Congressman Mark Foley

September 29, 2006

“Congressman Mark Foley’s resignation is a great loss to Florida and the nation. He has been a hard-working, dedicated and effective Congressman. He will be missed."

[DoYouEverWonder]

7. Here's a screen capture for you

Obviously these people just don't get it, do they?

[Scout1071]

18. That statement almost sounds like he died, not that he resigned in shame

because of charges of pedophilia or soliciting minors.

[rosesaylavee]

8. Obviously

one of *co's appointees runs this too.

[Divernan]

9. Foley was in Congress for 12 years - could've had 1 of his "boys" hired

by them. Let's see 16 + 12 - the guy would be 28 by now.

[wakeme2008]

10. This probably started before he was in Congress

and like the Catholic priest problems there IMHO will be more boys (now men) coming out of the woodwork.

[NNN0LHI]

12. Remember when Mothers Against Drunk Driving didn't mind that...

...Bush was a convicted drunk driver when that story came out? Same shit.

Don

[Tunkamerica]

15. i was thinking,

where would you "hide out" if you were a pedophile in order to deflect all suspicion from yourself? For a while it was the priesthood where you were considered non-sexual, but that cover's been blown. Now, if you have the means, maybe it's groups that deal with exploited children. I'm not saying it's common, just that maybe some of the other guys in this group shouldn't be left alone with kids.

That sounds really reactionary now that I read it back. Probably just an ironic coincidence.

[pepperbear]

13. no worries..

an official organization would not release a statement that condemns the man. it isn't how it's done. this is exactly the kind of thing to expect, and I am sure the wording was carefully planned.

believe me, the subtext is "good riddance".

[annabanana]

14. "He will be missed."

What? Did he get them their "dates"? What a weird statement. . .

[DoYouEverWonder]

16. Here's there Board of Directors

I wonder how many of them are devout Bushbots?


Founder
Mr. John Walsh
Walsh Consultants
Silver Spring, Maryland

Founder
Ms. Revé Walsh
Walsh Consultants
Silver Spring, Maryland

Chairperson
Mr. John P. Kelly, Jr.
Brookstone Financial Group, Inc.
Laurel, Maryland

Vice-Chairperson
The Honorable Arnold I. Burns
The QuanStar Group, LLC
New York, New York

Vice-Chairperson
The Honorable Jim Lightfoot
Forensic Technology Inc.
Windermere, Florida

Vice-Chairperson
Mr. Brian L. Stafford
Consultant
Vienna, Virginia

Vice-Chairperson
Mr. Ralph Parilla
Parilla & Associates
Plantation, Florida

Secretary
Ms. Colleen Nick
The Morgan Nick Foundation
Alma, Arkansas

Treasurer
Mr. Leonard Roberts
RadioShack® Corporation
Ft. Worth, Texas

Mr. John Arnos
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Las Vegas, Nevada

Mr. Hank Asher
JARI Research
Naples, Florida

Mr. Hubert Bell
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC

Mr. Louis Bivona
AXA Financial
Tenafly, New Jersey

Daniel Broughton, MD
The Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Mr. James Burrus
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, DC

Mr. Robbie Callaway
JARI Research
Naples, Florida

Mr. James A. Cannavino
DirectInsite
New York, New York

Mr. Chuck Canterbury
Fraternal Order of Police
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Sheriff Michael Carona
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Ana, California

Mr. John Clark
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Washington, DC

Mr. Manus Cooney
Potomac Counsel, LLC
Washington, DC

Mr. Howard A. Davidson
American Bar Association Center
on Children and the Law
Washington, DC

The Honorable Dennis DeConcini
Parry, Romani, DeConcini, & Symms
Washington, DC

Mr. Jack Dickman
Media Advisor
Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Ms. Nancy Dube
International Centre for
Missing & Exploited Children
Alexandria, Virginia

Mr. Richard Fields
Coastal Development
New York, New York

Mr. Robert Finan
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Marshals Service
Washington, DC

Mr. Gilbert G. Gallegos
Former National President
Fraternal Order of Police
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mr. Vincent P. Giuliano
ADVO, Inc.®
Windsor, Connecticut

Robert Hannemann, MD
Pediatrician
West Lafayette, Indiana

Mr. Lee Heath
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Washington, DC

Mr. Kenneth Hunter
JARI Research
Naples, Florida

Mr. Richard R. Kolodziej
Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
Washington, DC

Mr. Martin Lerner
Founder, American Student List Company
Manhasset, New York

Larry Magid, PhD
Syndicated Columnist and Commentator
Palo Alto, California

Mr. Douglas L. Matthews
Investment Advisor
Darien, Connecticut

Mr. Jim Morhard
Morhard and Associates
Arlington, Virginia

Mr. Brig Owens
RAB Management, Inc.
Washington, DC

Mr. Leonard Pfeiffer IV
Leonard Pfeiffer & Company
Washington, DC

Mr. John Ryan
America Online, Inc.
Dulles, Virginia

Mr. Mark N. Sirangelo
The QuanStar Group, LLC
New York, New York

Mr. John Suarez
Wal-Mart® Stores, Inc.
Bentonville, Arkansas

Mr. Mark Sullivan
U.S. Secret Service
Washington, DC

Mr. Carl Truscott
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF)
Washington, DC

Ms. Patty Wetterling Co-Founder
Jacob Wetterling Foundation
St. Cloud, Minnesota

[earth mom]

29. WTF?! John Walsh?!

Walsh should be ashamed of ANY association with a sicko like Foley!

[Skinner]

17. Check out this juxtaposition from their homepage:

http://www.missingkids.com

[originalpckelly]

23. OMG! Good catch!

You think they would shut up about it, but oh no they couldn't help themselves.

[gully]

25. OMG

[Tatiana]

38. OMG! WTF! Freaking surreal!

Do these people honestly realize how F-ing hypocritical they are!!!!!!!!!

Arrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhh!

[DoYouEverWonder]

20. They just edited it - I guess they don't miss him anymore?

[Glenda]

33. LOL!! They went through the stages of grief...

and no longer miss him. I wonder how many people complained to them about the first statements. THe one they have up there now is more rational:

http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/NewsEven...

How are you guys screen capturing this?

======================================================

Statement

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

On the Resignation of Congressman Mark Foley

September 30, 2006

"In response to the numerous media inquiries we have received, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is issuing the following statement regarding the resignation of Florida Congressman Mark Foley:

News reports regarding interactions over the Internet between former Congressman Mark Foley and Congressional pages are deeply troubling and convey strong suggestions of child sexual exploitation. NCMEC is not privy to the specific facts of the case and thus, it is inappropriate for NCMEC to comment or speculate about them.

Child sexual exploitation via the Internet has become an enormous problem, reaching into every aspect of society. It is imperative that every person become more vigilant and that we enhance steps to keep children safe online.

Congressman Foley has been an effective and dedicated Member of Congress. Nonetheless, if it is determined that he has engaged in acts which have harmed children or put them in jeopardy, like any other person, he must be held accountable. If he has violated the law, he should be prosecuted."

[DoYouEverWonder]

41. I think someone's lawyer

wised them up about not appearing too friendly.

ROFLMAO

[vireo]

21. Just reported on CNN

Original statement was shown.

[qanda]

24. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that

They should have at least avoided using the word "hard" in anything they had to say.

[Glenda]

35. LOL!!!

I shouldn't laugh at this thread

[MrCoffee]

22. oh come on...do you really want the CMEC sinking to his level?

[dkofos]

27. Makes me wonder how many missing kids they've exploited!!

[opihimoimoi]

28. Hey, wha happon to the "He will be missed" thingy??? WTF?

[madmusic]

30. It isn't about the children!

It's about power and the power grab. They are raping the constitution and we know what rape is really about.

This is NO surprise at all.

[bobbolink]

31. The children come first, eh?

I wish I was surprised.... but I'm not.

Anyone still doubt what a sick country this is????

[Imagevision]

34. Mark Folie; "The bitch set me up"...

[Pale Blue Dot]

36. They changed it again:

"In response to the numerous media inquiries we have received, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is issuing the following statement regarding the resignation of Florida Congressman Mark Foley:

News reports regarding interactions over the Internet between former Congressman Mark Foley and Congressional pages are deeply troubling and convey strong suggestions of child sexual exploitation. NCMEC is not privy to the specific facts of the case and thus, it is inappropriate for NCMEC to comment or speculate about them.

Child sexual exploitation via the Internet has become an enormous problem, reaching into every aspect of society. It is imperative that every person become more vigilant and that we enhance steps to keep children safe online.

Congressman Foley has been an effective and dedicated Member of Congress. Nonetheless, if it is determined that he has engaged in acts which have harmed children or put them in jeopardy, like any other person, he must be held accountable. If he has violated the law, he should be prosecuted."

[madmusic]

37. If you want something written right...

Get a politician to write it. Will the media and the public ever know of these changes?

[gully]

43. Well wadda ya know.

nt

[Cha]

39. That's a definite "WTF" statement.

I was hoping for more like.."It's a good thing for all our children that mark foley R Fla resigned from his congressional seat today!"

[Dem2theMax]

42. With regard to their new statement:

"In response to the numerous media inquiries we have received,"

Yeah, right. The "media inquiries." Want to lay odds it was all the emails they received from the public? I know I wrote a scathing one to them last night after reading about this on Americablog.
And I know I wasn't the only one writing to them. Their email program must have been smoking from the anger coming out of the emails. LOL.

Media inquiries my ass.