Alexander Keith's commercials done!

**646guy** · 16th February 06, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Rigged

The accusation alone has probably done that for him, whether he's found guilty or not.

I agree with this one. I'm surprised how some people have bounced back from similar career ending moments. I mean who would have thought Rob Lowe would have had any career after the 88 Democratic convention?

As for reflecting on kilt wearers, if it was the character he was playing on TV, I think people are smart enough to separate the person from their character...well most of the time...god teh stories I could tell about the Daytime Emmys....

**Freedomlover** · 17th February 06, 04:34 AM

Originally Posted by Rigged

The accusation alone has probably done that for him, whether he's found guilty or not.

Sadly, that is often the case. There are numerous examples of media crucifixion where the victim turned out to be innocent, but since innocence isn't news the subject is left twisting in the wind, having served his purpose of gaining attention for the news 'service'. Again, it is enough to gag a maggot, yet the sheep continue to not only put up with it, but seemingly approve of it.

**cessna152towser** · 17th February 06, 05:35 AM

I couldn't agree more, Freedomlover, a celebrity's innocence just isn't news, so no doubt if he's found guilty we'll hear more about what sort of sentence he gets, but if he's innocent we'll never read a word of it and he'll be permanently stigmatised by the publicity at the time he was charged. There is a lot could be said in favour of preserving the anonymity of the accused until he's found guilty.

**646guy** · 17th February 06, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

I couldn't agree more, Freedomlover, a celebrity's innocence just isn't news, so no doubt if he's found guilty we'll hear more about what sort of sentence he gets, but if he's innocent we'll never read a word of it and he'll be permanently stigmatised by the publicity at the time he was charged. There is a lot could be said in favour of preserving the anonymity of the accused until he's found guilty.

Actually if he's found innocent, there will be news stories on what the prosecution did wrong to allow him to go free....

**Freedomlover** · 17th February 06, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by 646guy

Actually if he's found innocent, there will be news stories on what the prosecution did wrong to allow him to go free....

That is a sad commentary on the state of society. Sad, but true.

**Graham** · 17th February 06, 06:31 AM

What sad news, I only recently found (thru this site) the adverts and really enjoyed them.

If the guy is guilty then I feel sorry for him. Something must have gone haywire is his thinking.
As I read this thread I have just finished doing a sermon on the beauty of marriage...then I read this.

You may not agree with me, I feel for the guy somehow, he may have had a happy marriage once and now he's lost his way. Of course, I'm not unaware of the enormous damage done to the children in cases of child abuse of this kind.

**MacHummel** · 17th February 06, 06:41 AM

Graham are sure your not a poet, you have the most empathy even though most people would tar and feather this guy you find something good to look at , I work with children with developmental disabilties and I know stories of some of these children that have been taken advantage of, to see this story read these threads it just makes me feel that we need to protect our children . Also if this man is guilty I hope he recieves the help he needs.

**Graham** · 17th February 06, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by MacHummel

Graham are sure your not a poet, you have the most empathy even though most people would tar and feather this guy you find something good to look at , I work with children with developmental disabilties and I know stories of some of these children that have been taken advantage of, to see this story read these threads it just makes me feel that we need to protect our children . Also if this man is guilty I hope he recieves the help he needs.

No, MacHummel, I'm not a poet, at least - not that I know-it.

As i said, the thread came just in the middle of thinking about right and wrong relationships, however, the children are really the innocent parties in this whole sordid porn industry. I certainly feel for the children.

Another thing too, I trust what I hear from the media less and less these days.
Let's see how it ends.

**Colin** · 17th February 06, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by MacHummel

Also if this man is guilty I hope he recieves the help he needs.

Do you think there really is help or a chance of rehabilitation for sex offenders? Especially ones involving children? It seems to me that every month we get a warning on the news of a sex offender being released and a public warning that he is very likely to re-offend. I wonder if there are actually cases of succesful rehabilitation.

Originally Posted by Southern Breeze

I have a lot of friends in law enforcment. I've learned that convicted pedophiles are usually placed in solitery confinment for their own protection. They are at the very bottom of the prison hierachy and are targeted by everyone.

The general population comment was in jest. I know that most sex offenders will be placed in solitary. This is usually due to the fact that every big bad criminals dispise people that commit crimes against children.

Originally Posted by KMacT

Mr. Smith is innocent unless "proven guilty according to law in a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal." (Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, s. 9)

Wasn't it Pete Townsand that was charged with possesion a few years back and than proven innocent?

**Southern Breeze** · 17th February 06, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

The general population comment was in jest. I know that most sex offenders will be placed in solitary. This is usually due to the fact that every big bad criminals dispise people that commit crimes against children.

I knew it was in jest when I posted. My reply was for those not familier with prison conditions.