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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:29 PM Original message |
What do you think of NBC's "To Catch a Predator"?? |
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Katherine Brengle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
1. I applaud them - there are plenty of them out there talking to REAL KIDS |
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Kiouni (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
2. Don't we have cops and feds that do this same thing? |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
17. there has been a *threat* of a lawsuit -- but that is all |
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Nitrogenica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
3. Why doesn't dateline do more stories about the Bush Administration? |
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Superman Returns (804 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
4. I support this show |
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tularetom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
5. It's kinda creepy |
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schrodingers_cat (448 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:01 PM Response to Reply #5 |
26. It is ALWAYS the adults responsibility to discourage, resist or run screaming, from the |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
6. Any Time Criminal Perverts Like These Get Taken Off The Streets, It's Something To Be Applauded. n/t |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
7. Why can't they do this with corrupt Republicans? Catch a Bribe! |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
8. I don't like it |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
9. I'm amused/scared by the number of men who walk into the room and say: |
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melody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
10. I think it's terrific |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
11. i just don't understand who would get fired up to watch this shit on tv? |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:42 PM Response to Reply #11 |
23. Nor do I |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
12. I'm not sure they do bait them. |
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freeplessinseattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 03:58 AM Response to Reply #12 |
50. I'm pretty sure I heard them say the decoy never makes the |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
13. Entrapment by non-transparent vigilantes |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
14. It's too creepy for me so I don't watch it, |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
15. They need to spend that time exposing Bush and Cheney's crimes. nt |
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SoonerPride (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
16. Role playing fantasy. No crime is committed. |
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qazplm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:08 PM Response to Reply #16 |
28. ummm |
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NYC Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:19 PM Response to Reply #16 |
30. The crime is "solicitation of a minor" or something similar, depending on state. |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:18 AM Response to Reply #16 |
53. Ummm....No... |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
18. Its total crap. nt. |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
19. I have only minor criticisms. |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:32 PM Response to Reply #19 |
34. I think the reason they said it was necessary in that case was that |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
20. Whos worse--the scum hooking up with kids or the scum... |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:13 AM Response to Reply #20 |
52. The Few Shows I Watched Almost All The Stings Resulted In Pleas Or Convictions |
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Purveyor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
21. I believe these programs sexually 'turn-on' those most supportive of their entrapment techniques. |
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milkyway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:34 PM Response to Original message |
22. I prefer "To Catch a Publican," but it's rarely on. |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
24. No matter which way you slice it, it is still exploitation of another's misery. |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:32 AM Response to Reply #24 |
57. Men That Would Have Sex With Kids If They Find A Willing One Should Be Pariahs.... |
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CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
25. the show itself creeps me out |
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qazplm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:09 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. if they are being more careful |
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CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:29 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. no... that's what I mean |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:23 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. What's really weird though, is that... |
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CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:31 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. yeah, I can believe that |
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spindrifter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
27. It's scary that this crap |
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eggman67 (745 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
35. They're fine by me |
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pinniped (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:33 PM Response to Original message |
36. One episode busted a newly rehired cop from Alabama who happened.... |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
37. It's macabre, perverse voyeurism |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
38. If it keeps just one pervert from 'hooking up' with a child |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
39. i think it is sad as a society we see it as entertainment. |
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Ino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 12:59 AM Response to Reply #39 |
48. Why I find it entertaining |
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live love laugh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-18-07 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
40. At first it was eye opening but now it's just exploitive sensationalism at its best. nt |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
41. If they catch and put away O'Liely... all the better |
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Bright Eyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 12:24 AM Response to Original message |
42. It isn't Entrapment as long as they don't |
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Bright Eyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 12:43 AM Response to Reply #42 |
45. If anyone is interested.... |
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IChing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 12:27 AM Response to Original message |
43. WHEN THEY CATCH A PRIEST |
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IChing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 12:36 AM Response to Reply #43 |
44. How many of the predators do they ask? |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 11:53 AM Response to Reply #43 |
61. they already got a Rabbi... n/t |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 12:51 AM Response to Original message |
46. I've thought this over for some time before answering |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 12:56 AM Response to Original message |
47. I think the main purpose is to entertain |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:42 AM Response to Reply #47 |
59. Welcome ! |
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WindRavenX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 01:21 AM Response to Original message |
49. Sensationalized reality-drama |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:10 AM Response to Original message |
51. I Am Ambivalent About The Show |
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MagickMuffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:23 AM Response to Original message |
54. Check out my link that discusses the issue of actually doing more harm than good |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:30 AM Response to Reply #54 |
55. The Show Is Exploitatative |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:30 AM Response to Reply #54 |
56. duplicate |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 11:47 AM Response to Reply #54 |
60. One of the things about this that concerns me |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:38 AM Response to Original message |
58. Sad, Sick & Disgusting. . I can't watch it.. . . .n/t |
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