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RZM

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19. Twenty gazillion heterosexuals are nobodies whose actions aren't newsworthy

Reply to GarroHorus (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 02:32 PM

Jun 2012

A well-known heterosexual? You know full well that would get just as much play as this. A child porn bust of a nobody is not news. A child porn bust of a somebody is.

It's the same with any crime. This is about public profile, period. I'm sure there are working guys named Chris Brown who have been busted for domestic abuse. But nobody cares about them. They care about the Chris Brown who's an R/B signer.

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WTF?? Larry Brinkin arrested for child porn ... [View all] littlewolf Jun 2012 OP

Who the fuck still uses America OnLine? n/t Ian David Jun 2012 #1

My first thought too. AOL, what a joke. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2012 #2

I didn't know they were still in business. n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #11

Well...it's true that pedophiles always loved AOL TroglodyteScholar Jun 2012 #12

Twenty gazillion heterosexuals arrested with child porn and you hear nothing. GarroHorus Jun 2012 #3

Well, you said it yourself ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2012 #5

For a few days GarroHorus Jun 2012 #6

^ This Poll_Blind Jun 2012 #7

Twenty gazillion heterosexuals are nobodies whose actions aren't newsworthy RZM Jun 2012 #19

From what this says, it's still early... cynatnite Jun 2012 #4

Who the fuck is Larry Brinkin? lonestarnot Jun 2012 #8

Larry Brinkin littlewolf Jun 2012 #9

I didn't know either, so I googled. Warning: I'd skip the comment section at the link. Ugh. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #10

OK that sounds over the top RIDICULOUS Skittles Jun 2012 #13

I agree. Of course it's only my opinion, but I think Mr. Brinkin is as much a victim here as.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #14

I agree, sounds like his account was hacked and someone is trying to frame him. LAGC Jun 2012 #15

does he have political enemies? HiPointDem Jun 2012 #17

"does he have political enemies?" Being an outspoken gay activist can attract "enemies". Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #18

Well... If he's guilty - fuck him!!! soc7 Jun 2012 #16