Anonymous wrote:In reality, what could the police have done to a 14 year old who fondled girls? I don't think it would be more than counseling.

Um, it's a felony.

I would be HORRIFIED for anyone that simply suggested counseling for any teenager that repeatedly sexually assaulted girls.

In reality, what could the police have done to a 14 year old who fondled girls? I don't think it would be more than counseling.

Anonymous wrote:If Josh was a minor when this happened and there are no allegations of moleststion happening in his adult years, it's a shame that this is being published. There are different rules for juveniles for a reason. I'm not a Duggar fan BTW.

Are you crazy?
I want to know about any child molestor!!!! You think it was a phase?????!!

It tends to be those who go on the pedestal and preach their wholesome moral goodness, that have some of the worst skeletons in their closet.

I'd be highly surprised if Josh's predatory molestation is the only thing this family is hiding.

Anonymous wrote:I will get slammed for this but I don't think a 13/14 year old who is told its a sin to masturbate or have impure "nike" thoughts who acts out sexually is a child molester.

All of you crying out about brainwashing and cult need to remember Josh was subject to that as well.

If he molests a child he is and yes, someone likely abused him. Both off those things can be true.

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Anonymous wrote:The glee some are taking in this scandal is disturbing. If someone released the details of me being molested when I was a child, I'd be horrified.

I'm not sure why he parted ways with the FRC. Seems like the kind of thing they'd argue was a family matter.

I agree. I don't understand how this kind is police report can be made public, when the victims are obvious despite redactions.

It is shocking that the Duggars chose to be in the public spotlight knowing this could come out at any time.

I said this to my husband last night. It's sort of like the Giudices- you KNOW you've got shady shit in closets just waiting to be found out and you go on national tv? Do they really think this kind of stuff won't get out if they're household names practically carrying a network cable channel? You would think they would have shied away from becoming reality stars knowing the damaging personal info that was just waiting to be discovered about 5-6 of their kids.

Anonymous wrote:TMZ is reporting that TLC is considering keeping the show on, but without Josh. That seems like a terrible idea because Jim
Bob and Michelle covered their son's crime up. This would be the height of hypocrisy. WTF ate they thinking? Will they film as if the whole thing never happened, or will they address it on the show?

Really, truly terrible idea.

The family should no longer be allowed to profit off of their fraudulent "good, wholesome, loving family" image.

TLC should not profit off of this awfulness.

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Anonymous wrote:From what I can tell, the police report lists the names of 4 alleged victims (I'm guessing the 4 oldest girls). Yowers, this is bad.

http://imgur.com/a/zqPMi#0

Hmm, can't see that the names are listed there.

PP again. If it was the oldest girls, then at least the 2 who married (Jill, Jessa) seemed to have not been affected--happily married, it seems, now a new mom (Jill) and expecting (Jessa).

You know this because of what you on TV and TV show everything exactly as it is, right ????

TMZ is reporting that TLC is considering keeping the show on, but without Josh. That seems like a terrible idea because Jim
Bob and Michelle covered their son's crime up. This would be the height of hypocrisy. WTF ate they thinking? Will they film as if the whole thing never happened, or will they address it on the show?

I think a lot of people are reacting very strongly because they feel duped. They went against their instincts and kinda liked this family who believed some repugnant things and maybe seemed a bit phony but had some sweet kids and seemed like loving parents.
That and it's fucking child molestation.

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Anonymous wrote:The glee some are taking in this scandal is disturbing. If someone released the details of me being molested when I was a child, I'd be horrified.

I'm not sure why he parted ways with the FRC. Seems like the kind of thing they'd argue was a family matter.

I don't think you understand. No one is taking glee in this "scandal." Most of us have known that the Duggar family has been a fraud for sometime. We're disgusted that they have profited off their fraudulent image and hypocrisy, for so long. We're glad that the Duggar family is being "outed" for the hypocrites they are - but not the circumstances.

What fraudulent image? If they went to the press with this year's ago, they would doing a horrible disservice to their children. What else should they have done? They sought counseling, contacted the police and took steps to protect their children. I didn't read all of this thread. Am I missing something?

Yes, you're missing something. They did not go to a police - they went to a family friend who happened to be a policeman, who is now serving 50+ years for child pornography.

In 2006, authorities asked to speak to Josh - Jim-Bob refused to allow Josh to be interviewed.

They sought no credible therapy for Josh, or the girls.

The family is a fraud, because they are NOT AT ALL the "wholesome" image they purport to be. They obviously worship the almighty dollar above family values and ethics - yet judging others (while harming no one - unlike Josh).

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The glee some are taking in this scandal is disturbing. If someone released the details of me being molested when I was a child, I'd be horrified.

I'm not sure why he parted ways with the FRC. Seems like the kind of thing they'd argue was a family matter.

I don't think you understand. No one is taking glee in this "scandal." Most of us have known that the Duggar family has been a fraud for sometime. We're disgusted that they have profited off their fraudulent image and hypocrisy, for so long. We're glad that the Duggar family is being "outed" for the hypocrites they are - but not the circumstances.

What fraudulent image? If they went to the press with this year's ago, they would doing a horrible disservice to their children. What else should they have done? They sought counseling, contacted the police and took steps to protect their children. I didn't read all of this thread. Am I missing something?

They shouldn't have put their family in the public spotlight. They should have focused on providing stability for their abused children.

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Anonymous wrote:Those of you defending Josh... did you read the police report?

You think it's normal curiosity for a teen to fondle their little sister's breasts and vagina while reading her books? Are you fucking out of our minds?

Sounds like some of you need to be investigated by CPS if you think this is remotely just regular teen curiosity. What on earth is or has been going on in your homes? What the fucking fuck?

+1 I simply cannot fathom these responses. A fourteen year old boy fondling a child in kindergarten? And doing this repeatedly? That is pathological and I would not be at all surprised if he was molested himself.

Agreed. It's pathological and predatory, very repetitive behavior. It was not a one time sick occasion.

Anonymous wrote:I worry about Jana. Who knows what she has been through. And now she is 25 and living with her parents and younger siblings because Jim Bob hasn't found the right person to court her. She should have a life of her own. She is so sweet and pretty. She is an old maid in their world but for the rest of the population she is young and just beginning. I want to free Jana! And jinger. And whoever else wants out.

It appears 4 of the Duggar girls were abused by Josh, and suggestions are that they are the younger 4 (not Jana). She may have taken on such a sister-mom role to stay and protect the younger kids, even though she (may have not) been abused herself. Not uncommon in large families for an older sibling to take on a protective role, when they see failings by others (the "real" parents).

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Anonymous wrote:The glee some are taking in this scandal is disturbing. If someone released the details of me being molested when I was a child, I'd be horrified.

I'm not sure why he parted ways with the FRC. Seems like the kind of thing they'd argue was a family matter.

I don't think you understand. No one is taking glee in this "scandal." Most of us have known that the Duggar family has been a fraud for sometime. We're disgusted that they have profited off their fraudulent image and hypocrisy, for so long. We're glad that the Duggar family is being "outed" for the hypocrites they are - but not the circumstances.

What fraudulent image? If they went to the press with this year's ago, they would doing a horrible disservice to their children. What else should they have done? They sought counseling, contacted the police and took steps to protect their children. I didn't read all of this thread. Am I missing something?