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walkingman

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5. I wonder the same thing....(concerning parents) but we have to remember that these types of predators

Reply to ScoutHikerDad (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 01:04 PM

7 hrs ago

come is all sorts of flavors. From the wealthy (which many people seem to worship) to religious leaders (which many people seem to worship) and everything in between.

I'm sure in some cases there was parental consent (looked the other way) and in some cases the children's relationship with their parents was distant or rebellious.

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