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Charming Small Town wrote on Mar 5, 2009 5:38 PM:
Welcome to town! As you can see, the locals agree your family apparently deserves to be harassed because you have been accused of a crime no one has proven yet! But don't feel bad, that's simply how it works around here. Be ready for people driving past your house honking and yelling, firing guns every so often (especially at night) and revving their engines for ten minutes at a time to annoy you. Remember, keep your sanity, and maybe someday they will get bored and leave you alone.
Disappointed Beyond Words wrote on Feb 27, 2009 5:55 PM:
People driving by her house? They are worried about that? She sexually abused a minor whom she had authority over... she already admitted to repeated affairs with teens... she is a horrible person and should rot in prison for life, and not be allowed to have contact with her children, she may sexually abuse them as well.
Rick wrote on Feb 19, 2009 12:10 PM:
I can not beleive the comments that come out of some you people. Many commenters here have already convicted this woman. You are not the judge and jury. Keep your small minded opinions to yourself. IF she is found guilty in a court of law then the courts will punish her. It is not up to harrass this women or say she deserves it or even comment on if she had an affair. Leave her alone and go gripe about something else for a while
truth wrote on Feb 18, 2009 3:09 PM:
Do we not have the right to be judged in a court of law.Wait I forgot this is after all Oregon. Perhaps you should clean your own back yard first especially where Law enforcement is concerned. Question aothority they are not above the law so they might think differently.
Re to Rosie R wrote on Feb 18, 2009 10:12 AM:
Yes, People do forget the "innocent until proven guilty" rule. It's sad.
As far as parents driving by. If thats all they are doing just to view a home out of curiosity. Just once I could see it but if they are yelling or doing anything of that nature where it is considered harrassment then someone,(Law)should do something about it. Afterall, harrassment is a crime. Isn't it?
As far as parents driving by. If thats all they are doing just to view a home out of curiosity. Just once I could see it but if they are yelling or doing anything of that nature where it is considered harrassment then someone,(Law)should do something about it. Afterall, harrassment is a crime. Isn't it?
i coos county wrote on Feb 18, 2009 10:04 AM:
if you are convicted of rape you don't go to jail. they release you because of over crowding. atleast this kind of rape. bad message to be sending.
Iwanttoknow wrote on Feb 18, 2009 9:33 AM:
Recently, 'Frontline' did a documentary titled: 'Inside the Melt Down' and one (of many) statements applies to situations of similar appearances: A rumor on Wall Street can destroy a business (regardless how big); My point is this situation happens every where a (good and/or malicious rumor starts) legal accusation is placed. The victim(s) whom ever they are (accuser/or accused)have the right to 'Due Process' unfortunately 'Due Process' comes with a high price tag! I encourage 'anyone' that requires 'Due Process' to use (the systems) legal system........to prove their case. Money 'be dammed' where Justice is required.
information wrote on Feb 18, 2009 9:24 AM:
She was released based on the same matrix system used for everyone that is booked in the Coos County Jail. She is asked a set of questions that include such information as ties to the community, family, etc that are scored and based on that score she was released. Simple as that. If she is not a flight risk, and I believe that she is not, then she would be released until trial. This saves the taxpayers a lot of money on room and board.
WHAT wrote on Feb 17, 2009 9:54 PM:
You are condoning this behavior in an ADULT that should know better...isn't that what you are saying about her?? Being a patient parent has nothing to do with harassing a (could be) innocent family. Sorry don't agree with this in any matter...
Of Course wrote on Feb 17, 2009 9:50 PM:
people are going to be watching. She was arrested and I still don't understand why she was released. The public wants, and has a right to know what she is doing because of what happened. Would you trust her around any more high school boys or your son??
Coq Mom wrote on Feb 17, 2009 9:27 PM:
How immature is that? And what is that going to do? Only hassle the family... is this really helpful for anyone? How stupid.... just leave them alone and let he authorities take care of it.
Rosie R wrote on Feb 17, 2009 7:17 PM:
I would like to point out that just because someone has been accused does not mean they are guilty, lets not throw stones please. We need to 1st find out if this is true before judging someone. I have known this family for @ least 19 yrs & I can't believe this is true. Lets also point out that everyone is innocent until PROVEN GUILTY ALSO IN THE CONSTITUTION...
Wheres my comment wrote on Feb 17, 2009 6:31 PM:
I commented here early today. Where is my comment? I'm sure I said nothing wrong.
Shallow Al wrote on Feb 17, 2009 4:57 PM:
To Surprise Surprise:
This may not be the best article in which to express your views, right or wrong, on the responsibilities of youth, nor the role models they are exposed to.
Ya know?
This may not be the best article in which to express your views, right or wrong, on the responsibilities of youth, nor the role models they are exposed to.
Ya know?
Kay wrote on Feb 17, 2009 4:50 PM:
A really sad story all the way around.
I'm sorry for all the families involved.
I'm sorry for all the families involved.
HOW DARE YOU wrote on Feb 17, 2009 4:27 PM:
Responsibility does start with parents and we should all strive to be the best role models we can be for our children. Lets also remember though that children have many other role models as well. Like teachers, police, and oh wait..... coaches....... Harrasment??? What about the harrassment she is responsible for..
Surprise Surprise wrote on Feb 17, 2009 4:07 PM:
That is so typical of the parents of these high school kids. Lets not teach our kids to be responsible, lets teach them to yell obscenities and drive away! Great Role model for your kids, grow up and stop showing your kids how to be a coward!
Get real wrote on Feb 17, 2009 3:49 PM:
Worrying about a parent driving by her house should be the least of her concern right now. People have a right to do that you know...its called the constitution, not harassment for cry'in out loud....as a parent I would not be very patient at all.
My Coach wrote on Feb 17, 2009 2:17 PM:
Wendi was my coach last year for the track team at Coquille High. Its hard to believe that all this has happened and I am in shock about it all. She has let us down in so many ways. I don't feel sorry for her at all. I am beyond furious at her for thinking she could get away with this. She was supposed to be a leader. And failed.
Mistakes wrote on Feb 17, 2009 11:44 AM:
They should have done the investigation without telling the entire world or kept her in jail when she was arrested Saturday. What was the point of arresting her and letting her back out....of course people are going to be watching her... Duhh...they want to see if she hanging out with the high school boys.
What does she expect wrote on Feb 17, 2009 11:30 AM:
Since when is driving by a house "harassment"...what does she expect whether she's guilty or not, you can't be in this situation and not excpect some sort of fall out or issues. She can't really think she can go back to her usual life, especially in a small town does she? If she's guilty, having someone drive by her house is going to be the least of her problems!!!
a few things to ponder wrote on Feb 17, 2009 11:22 AM:
Isn't harrassment a crime, also? Please, we should not allow this to continue. Let the coach be heard first before ruining herlife. Then enjoy the show if she is found quilty! What the heck, I wonder why the young man decided to tell. Was he truley tramatised or did she turn him down recently? As the highschool kid, Joe, (I think that was his name), anyway he said in another article on this subject, that many boy's fantacy is to have something like this happen to them.
If she is quilty:Boy what an eye opener for her! No one should trust a young man to keep his mouth shut if he had sex with anybody!Now on the other hand if she forced herself on a shy, subdued, innocent young man. That is different. She deserves the greatest punishment for her crime.
If she is quilty:Boy what an eye opener for her! No one should trust a young man to keep his mouth shut if he had sex with anybody!Now on the other hand if she forced herself on a shy, subdued, innocent young man. That is different. She deserves the greatest punishment for her crime.
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