Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There was a well publicized study with similar results in the late 80s - early 90s. I can't name it for reference, it's been too long. But, it was from a supposedly reputable source and was widely cited. After some criticism, it turned out that the definition of "molest" used was so broad that it included things like mistakenly walking in on a male family member using the bathroom as well as "you show me yours - I'll show you mine" games between children of comparable ages. Bryan - ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Sala <artsala@earthlink.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] What I did today > Eric, I have tremendous repsect for your insight as a photjournalist, > however, I have a hard time believing that 32% of all women are molested by > the age 18. In the US? Definition of molested? Who is publishing these > numbers? Curious... But your point is well taken, parents are overly > cautious, and right or wrong, a photographer (especially a hobbyist like > most of us) should respect this one basic human instict to protect their > young! > > Cheers, > Arturo > > ---------- > Eric wrote: > > > > Fact: Eight out of 25 women are molested before age 18. Reason to be > concerned. > > > > >