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LeftofObama

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12. It sure is accurate!

Reply to 4th law of robotics (Reply #10)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 06:19 PM

Sep 2012

I guess what I meant to say was that just the thought of someone accusing me of molestation is what scares the bejeezus out of me. And you're right, just the accusation is all that's needed to destroy one's reputation, and often times their life. I don't want/need any part of that.

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Other people's kids. Do you avoid them like the plague because ... [View all] Denninmi Sep 2012 OP

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Unfortunately, I think that's true because of old but ongoing prejudices. Denninmi Sep 2012 #2

I'm a parent, so my take on this may be a little different than you guys's. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #3

Thanks, that's a really thoughtful response. Denninmi Sep 2012 #4

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I love that answer. n/t MadrasT Sep 2012 #8

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"the ever-present fear of an accusation or rumor." LeftofObama Sep 2012 #9

Except for the fact that it is occasionally accurate 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #10

It sure is accurate! LeftofObama Sep 2012 #12

I find the kids more interesting than the adults at times. Gore1FL Sep 2012 #11