spenac Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 Unfortunately for you, you think like an old fashioned dad. Too many fathers today think like pimps. The first thing that crosses their mind is, "I wonder how much money I can get out of this guy?" As if the money does anything to right a wrong. I think if someone offered me money to make it right my native american roots would come out and I'd stake them out over an ant bed with wet leather and pour honey on their crotch and eyes. It is sad how often parents do look at their kids as a way to make money. 2 Timothy 3:3 actually 3:1-5, really applys here.
VentMedic Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 And this has what to do with the quality of the book itself? Who gives a rats about the author, its is the content of the book which concerns us here. I also don't buy art work from prison inmates even if it is a pretty picture. I did own the 2nd edition of Dubin's book. His book was welcomed as an easy read for Paramedic students in the late 70s and early 80s. Nancy Caroline M.D. had a good paramedic text but the Sidney Sinus Tales were a little too simplified. Dubin published his notes and quizzes from a basic med school EKG class for a Cliff note quick learn. Paramedic textbooks still do not cover EKGs that well so Dubin is still a relatively inexpensive supplement. Other professions in the allied health fields do have good indepth text (expensive) sections on EKGs. At the time of the Dubin arrest and conviction, I was working EMS and living in the Tampa Bay area. I know one family that his actions affected. If we had the predator laws in effect then that we have now, his sentence might have been different and they would not have had to rely on the Federal drug (cocaine) charges. Consenual sex shouldn't involve drugs and alcohol with the minor(s). Also, if a person wants to have sex with a 15 or 16 y/o, they don't have to videotape it. When it involves more then one minor in the sex acts, I don't buy the "love" stuff especially if the adult is much more than twice their ages. And yes, there are a lot of pregnant 12 y/o kids having babies. But, more often then not the daddy(s) are less than 20 y/o and equally educated. If he had been Joe Whoever author that wrote this book and still commited the 22 counts of drugs and child pornography, nobody would have noticed or cared. But, he was a physician and respected member of the community. We will never know how many of his patients were in the videos or photos. Their identities were kept out of media. We quickly forget victims when we cannot put a face and name to the incident. Even when we can, we still remember just the predator and not the victim. My friend and his daughter have not forgotten. When a child is told to "trust the doctor" and that trust is broken, there will be scarring. But, anytime somebody in uniform or a trusted member of society crosses the line, it will be news. I have strong beliefs on predators that prey on children. No matter how good this book is, I would feel like a hypocrite if I owned it. This is just my personal opinion and something I have a choice to do or not do.
BushyFromOz Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I understand your point, but again, we are concerned with the bookscontent, not with any individuals beef with the author, and if you do that should be for another thread. I still shake my head and wonder why people believe that any person should be haeld to a higher standard than joe public purely because they are a physician. You can trot out line on being respected by the community, but i can respect the kid that pumps my gas because he's doing it for me, washing my windhsield and contributing to society, so the difference is negligable. Same punishment for same infringement, no matter how "respected" you are.
Dustdevil Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 Same punishment for same infringement, no matter how "respected" you are. I agree, except for government officials and politicians. They should always receive the death penalty in all cases. And I don't even support the death penalty!
BushyFromOz Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I agree, except for government officials and politicians. They should always receive the death penalty in all cases. And I don't even support the death penalty! LMAO! Got a better idea............ you may find your "volunteer" garbage collectors this way, freeing up money for paid EMS and the cessation of volunteerism in most areas:D
Dustdevil Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 LMAO! Got a better idea............ you may find your "volunteer" garbage collectors this way, freeing up money for paid EMS and the cessation of volunteerism in most areas:D :shock: You're a bloody genius, mate! :occasion5:
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