Ethereal Queen

Congressional Page Tragedy

Let me say at the beginning, that this is NOT a political commentary. That being stated, the headlines about U.S. Congressman Foley's sexually explicit and inappropriate communication with underage Congressional Pages has the potential of being a national mirror to the individual tragedies faced by children every day. The tragedy is first and foremost the exploitation of a child. Upon that blatant destruction of a child, the "adults" in this obscene display focus on protecting themselves. The national discussion is about politics. THAT IS NOT WHAT WE SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON!! There are young people who have been exploited by those entrusted with power. Congressman Foley and those who were aware of his sexually abusive behavior misused their power with children and are now misusing their power to control the conversation. They are doing this so effectively that the media has missed the greater catastrophe: the sexual abuse and exploitation of children.

Any child who has been exploited by someone with more power is surrounded by people who cover up, justify, and deflect attention away from the wound. As an adult survivor of sexual abuse, this is not just about politics, political careers, or political parties. It is about a young person who has experienced the tragic reality of predators who are still more concerned about their own hide than that of the child they have just violated.
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posted by Sallie @ 5:34 AM