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Editor wrote on May 27, 2009 4:43 PM:
To Everyman and Liberty --
I appreciate and share your concern for the privacy of the alleged victim. Here's my column on the subject: http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2009/05/26/opinion/editorial/doc4a1c2bc942c98059577335.txt
I appreciate and share your concern for the privacy of the alleged victim. Here's my column on the subject: http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2009/05/26/opinion/editorial/doc4a1c2bc942c98059577335.txt
COQUILLIAN wrote on May 26, 2009 12:32 AM:
Concerned Citizen, I was NOT in any way blaming her!! I mean if you do a crime, no matter whether you are an adult or a juvenile, your name should be printed. SIMPLE AS THAT. I did not say a victims name should be printed, and I don't know where you would get that from my comment. Coquille is a small town and we DO know who they are talking about. I feel sorry for her, NOT THE SUSPECT. Now, try reading something else into this post.
concerned citizen wrote on May 22, 2009 6:36 PM:
To Coquillian: Shame on you for suggesting that SHE committed a crime and has something to pay for. I hope nobody in your family ever does anything to put you through a similar situation! Yes, by law, he is innocent until proven guilty. However, let's not forget about the damage he has already done to his family as it cannot be reversed.
Liberty wrote on May 22, 2009 10:57 AM:
Coquillian, I have no problem with printing the names of those who have committed crimes, regardless of their age. But it infuriates me that they would identify the victim, especially when she is a minor. Hasn't she already been through enough without adding to her embarrassment by publically identifying her? Legal or not, it is wrong. Perhaps the reporter should think of the most humiliating experience of her own life and publish it on the front page of the paper in the name of public interest.
everyman wrote on May 22, 2009 10:30 AM:
What are you talking about, Coquillian? There are multiple laws regarding the release of information when the victim is a minor; the application of these laws vary by state.
And you think The World should print all the names victims, no matter how old??? As if they haven't suffered enough trauma already, lets plaster the most invasive, embarrassing thing that may have ever happened to them across the front page, along with their names. Keep in mind, the alleged victim here is NOT the one who "did the crime", as you so eloquently put it. We aren't talking about a crime committed by a juvenile...pay attention, please.
What The World did in this situation was wrong. They should be held accountable. And that is regardless of the guilt or innocense of the accused.
And you think The World should print all the names victims, no matter how old??? As if they haven't suffered enough trauma already, lets plaster the most invasive, embarrassing thing that may have ever happened to them across the front page, along with their names. Keep in mind, the alleged victim here is NOT the one who "did the crime", as you so eloquently put it. We aren't talking about a crime committed by a juvenile...pay attention, please.
What The World did in this situation was wrong. They should be held accountable. And that is regardless of the guilt or innocense of the accused.
QWCS wrote on May 22, 2009 10:07 AM:
Everyman,
You are not correct. It is not illegal to identify the minor alleged victim in the story. My undstanding is the Word doesn't do so by name as a matter of policy. The World's right to do so, however is protected by the 1st Amendment. Freedom of the press. The girl's name, however, is now a matter of public record, and you can look it up with the court of you choose to do so.
You are not correct. It is not illegal to identify the minor alleged victim in the story. My undstanding is the Word doesn't do so by name as a matter of policy. The World's right to do so, however is protected by the 1st Amendment. Freedom of the press. The girl's name, however, is now a matter of public record, and you can look it up with the court of you choose to do so.
Coquillian wrote on May 22, 2009 9:54 AM:
There is no law against putting a victims name in the paper, and they didn't. Yes it is a small town and easy to figure out. Another fantasy is that juveniles names are illegal to print, not true. It is just a courtesy that newspapers have not done it for years. Personally, print all the names. If you want to do the crime, you suffer the consequences.
1313 wrote on May 22, 2009 9:18 AM:
IF THIS IS TRUE, what a nice image of Americans to take home, to her country. And they wonder why Americans are not liked ! ! ! ! We really need this kind of publicity in the World today.
Coquillian wrote on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM:
If you look on TSPC (and I stand corrected) it was a D9 Music teacher that was disciplined for inappropriate discipline techniques as it was worded on TSPC (public) website. (He does not appear to be employed there any more) You can search the website, and there is a master discipline list if you ever want to do any research. Sorry North Bend!! Not to just point the fingers at those in education but my point is don't paint all people who live in Coquille with the same brush. We have had people from every town cause a scandal, get arrested, etc. Each town/school district suffers when they do.
everyman wrote on May 21, 2009 3:23 PM:
Dear World Newspaper; please explain to me how you can justify identifying a minor in this story when it is ILLEGAL to do so, for the sake and safety of the minor involved. And don't feed me the line about the student not being named in this story; YOU NAMED THE FAMILY, AND THAT THE ALLEGED ABUSE WAS AGAINST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT THAT WAS LIVING WITH THE FAMILY!! How many students do YOU think they hosted? If you are not supposed to "name" a minor who is the victim in this type of incident, then what you have done is reprehensible...
I hope you are soon contacted by local police to answer to this obvious violation of the law.
I hope you are soon contacted by local police to answer to this obvious violation of the law.
TruthTeller wrote on May 21, 2009 12:37 PM:
To ohsolizz, I know a teacher who hit a kid and she is still teaching at the NB Middle School. Left a big hand print on the kids side. Scary isn't it.
ohsolizz wrote on May 21, 2009 10:39 AM:
Coquillian who in the world are you talking about at N.B.H.S hitting a student?
Coquillian wrote on May 20, 2009 6:49 PM:
WHOA TSUNAMI!! Back off! I know that a Marshfield teacher was fired a few years back and was convicted of sexual abuse. What about the CBSD 9 Aide who solicited the student for drugs? How about the North Bend music teacher who was let go because they struck a student? MANY arrests in the paper are for those who do NOT live in Coquille. Don't give the law abiding citizens who live here a slap in the face. A majority of the county's criminals live in NORTH COUNTY, and if you were smart you would realize that is because a majority of the people live in NORTH COUNTY....
Born Bred Red wrote on May 20, 2009 5:29 PM:
I really can't believe this! What a serious accusation.... I really hope that this is a misunderstanding/hear-say gossip...... this will trickle down to everyone in the community!
staying informed wrote on May 20, 2009 5:23 PM:
I know Curtis and his sweet wife and I wish people around here would wait until all the facts are in before spouting off. This county seems to be all for crusifying someone just to make news. If he's guilty then hold him accountable but not before.
swede wrote on May 20, 2009 5:13 PM:
Coquille will have to get along without it OUTSTANDING citizens . Seems there in jail or headed there.
rambo wrote on May 20, 2009 3:00 PM:
Lets wait to see what his lawyer says.
And wait for a plea bargain.
And wait for a plea bargain.
Q wrote on May 20, 2009 2:21 PM:
First and foremost, I am saddened for this young exchange student and her family. How horrible that this is the experience she will have to take back with her to her country regarding life in America.
It isn't uncommon for people, who are like this man appears to be, to align themselves with programs that deal with young people and to hold positions in the community that might make others turn a blind eye.
Coquille deserves better than this from their 'upstanding' citizens. Because of that, ORECOAST007, I completely agree that this man should be removed from any post that deals with community service or making decisions for a public or community entity.
Considering the circumstances, if he IS guilty, individuals such as this shouldn't be allowed to make decisions regarding anyone, let alone themselves.
It isn't uncommon for people, who are like this man appears to be, to align themselves with programs that deal with young people and to hold positions in the community that might make others turn a blind eye.
Coquille deserves better than this from their 'upstanding' citizens. Because of that, ORECOAST007, I completely agree that this man should be removed from any post that deals with community service or making decisions for a public or community entity.
Considering the circumstances, if he IS guilty, individuals such as this shouldn't be allowed to make decisions regarding anyone, let alone themselves.
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