It's no secret that I think Kaitlyn Hunt is being overcharged. It's not because she's a 'young, white, pretty girl'. Or because she is gay or bisexual. I am a mom. I think predators and child abusers should be thrown in jail forever. However, I don't see Kaitlyn Hunt as a child predator. I do agree that she broke the law and should pay some consequences. Ruining her life by making her a sex offender is not the way. I would feel the same way if I were talking about an 18 year old boy. The fact that we put these kids together and then wonder why this happens is silly. How can we expect kids to control their feelings and hormones when a majority of adults can't? If she was offered a plea deal without the sex offender tag, then she definitely should have taken it.
Last night while I was looking up information on this, I came across an interview that the Smith family did on this situation. They are the other girls parents. These people are being threatened and harassed for protecting their daughter. While we don't have to agree with them, it's not right that these people are being attacked the way they are. Its not right that because of their beliefs and because they believe they are doing right by their daughter, people are making their life a living hell. They don't write the laws!! Like I said, I'm a mom. If I think my daughter is being hurt and I choose to protect her, it is no one's business . They are not the one's that decide her punishment. Kaitlyn did break the law. We can try to change the law or we can do nothing.
The problem with people is that instead of educating themselves and giving validation to their beliefs, they decide to attack instead. It's sad that we have the world at our fingertips yet ignorance is more prevalent then ever. Instead of threatening, learn something. Try to give some value to your thoughts and words. I am seriously worried about our society. Give a good reason for what you believe in and maybe you could shed some light onto another person. Arguing without substance is pointless....it's just noise. Nobody cares what you feel if you don't express why you feel that way.
It doesn't matter what family you support if you are only spreading hate. Get a grip on yourself, put your big girl panties on and try to put yourself in the other persons shoes for a minute....I can't imagine being Mrs. Smith right now. She has every right in the world to try and protect her daughter!!! And if you stand behind the Hunt's and continue to attack then they should be ashamed to have you on their team. My heart goes out to these parents. Never has a minor's name been released to the media this way!!! We are all shouting about protection for our kids, yet we are blind to what is really going on here!!! These people have become victims.
The link to the interview is below. If you haven't seen it, I suggest that you watch. It may even shed some light on the way you feel. I sincerely hope these people are left alone. We don't know what they are going through and we don't have any right to judge them.
http://cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/exclusive-parents-underage-victim-kate-hunts-case-defend-actions-7597.shtml
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