ANOTEHR ONE BITES THE DUST (or Nature takes its Course)

The American Partisan Magazine ^ | 08-25-2003 | Timothy Rollins, Editor, American Partisan Magazine

[MrBallroom]

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST ...
(or Nature takes its Course)
by Timothy Rollins, Editor and Publisher

August 25, 2003

"But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." - (Matthew 18:6 - King James Version)

When I attended college my first year and change, I was at Utah State University in Logan. A number of my friends were at Brigham Young University in Provo 125 miles away, and the hot song at the time was Queen's hit "Another One Bites The Dust." At BYU, the song celebrated another person getting married and became associated with many a wedding - so much so, that the song was #1 at BYU for get this … two years.

Fast forward to the present in another application of those words, and in what can only be considered a delight to many tired of sex scandals in the Catholic Church in America, the news broke Saturday that ex-priest John Geoghan, 68 (right), bit the dust when he was strangled to death at the state prison in Shirley, Massachusetts. To say I was disappointed or that I even mourn the loss of this man from Planet Earth would be a lie, and a big one at that. The fact of the matter is I'm thrilled that Massachusetts taxpayers will no longer be feeding and clothing this scum for the remainder of his sentence and that he will not have the chance to one day walk out of prison. It doesn't matter how old he would have been; the fact is he was a chicken hawk - he molested young boys, and if the useless and gutless former Archbishop of Boston Bernard Cardinal Law actively sought his defrocking and removal from the ministry, then this guy had to be seriously screwed up!

The extra upside of all this is that the man accused and expected to be charged with this action - notice I did not call this a crime as I view it as a public service more than anything else, is none other than Joseph L. Druce, 37, a fellow inmate who had been incarcerated there since 1989 at age 23, when he had been sentenced there for life following convictions for murder, armed robbery and other counts - not to mention extracurricular activities he pulled off in 2001 with white powder and claiming it was contaminated with anthrax. Druce and Geoghan in the same prison - a match made in hell. Clearly these two were meant to cross one another's paths, even if only for a moment.

Accused of destroying the childhood of more than 130 people, Geoghan was an animal of the lowest order - lower than the bottom of the ocean, for he was a pedophile, and that is the lowest animal of all. Though in protective custody for his own safety, he was occasionally in contact with other inmates and that allowed for a stage to be set up for nature to take its course.

Do not get me wrong; I am not one ordinarily who advocates vigilantism. However, when it comes to pedophilia, it is my firm and unequivocal belief that such is an incurable disease and that one so afflicted must be put down in the same manner as a rabid dog. Pedophiles must be killed by legal means, i.e., execution as stipulated in judicial court orders with expedited appeals processes available so as not to cause undue anguish upon victims and/or their families. Such anguish would violate the 'cruel and unusual punishment provisions of the Eighth Amendment that I believe applies to not only suspects but to victims as well, defense lawyer assertions notwithstanding.

Have any of you ever had to deal with a victim of sexual abuse? Have any of you seen the shattered look of devastation on their faces? Ever watch how they are unable to form meaningful or lasting relationships with quality people who truly have their best interests at heart? For some - in fact, most of them, the scars last a lifetime, and it is for this reason that these molesters and destroyers must be hunted down and obliterated from off the face of the earth at all costs. They must be found and brought to trial in open court, identified unless the victim was a family member, convicted and upon completion through a court of capital appeals promptly executed in a manner as provided by law.

Maybe then these animals will see we're serious about protecting out children and that we'll do whatever it takes in a manner that the law allows for to ensure their safety. As stated in this column five years ago and worth stating again, "Our children are our future. We owe it to protect those who can least protect themselves." ***

© 2003 Timothy Rollins

• Photo of Timothy Rollins courtesy of staff files
• Photo of John Geoghan (1935-2003) courtesy of Associated Press
• With files from FOX News Channel Web Site

Other articles by Tim Rollins on Pedophilia, Homosexuality and/or the Catholic Church:

• The Gloves Are Off (December 12, 2002)
• In The Name of God ... (August 29, 2002)
• And The Rape Goes On ... (May 6, 2002)
• The Principal's Office (April 25, 2002)
• The Pursuit Continues ... (March 18, 2002)
• Pedophile Priests in Pursuit of Perversion (March 8, 2002)
• JOHN PAUL ROBY, ROT IN HELL ... (November 12, 2001)
• Out of Line (May 8, 2001)
• Protecting Our Little Ones (August 29, 2000)
• Abuse of Authority (April 9, 1999)
• Violation of Trust (April 23, 1998)
• On My Honor . . . (April 6, 1998)

COPYRIGHT © 2003 BY THE AMERICAN PARTISAN.
All writers retain rights to their work.

[Lion in Winter]

Freddy Mercury of Queen was a homosexual who died of Aids.... odd use of the title of one of songs.....

[Lion in Winter]

Very odd use of the title of one of Queen's hits....

This article also uses the term "screwed".... odd use of a sort of naughty word coming from a MORMON!

[fishtank]

Blood atonement?

[MrBallroom]

"screwed" as in "screwed up" is not a naughty word when used in this context. I should know - I'm the one who wrote the article!

[Corin Stormhands]

"screwed" as in "screwed up" is not a naughty word when used in this context.

I don't have a problem with the use of the word, but you're not much of a writer if you don't recognize it is a "sterilization" (so to speak) of f***ed-up.

[drstevej]

Should Joseph Smith have been "put down" for hitting on young girls and the wives of others?

[MrBallroom]

This is a serious issue that needs to be discussed with family members of all ages; to debase my own vocabulary with the needless use of the "f" word would only lower me to the level of Geoghan, Shanley, Law and others like them who have destroyed both the lives and the sacred trust of those in whom it had once been placed.

Just as they have been held to a higher standard of trust, so have I, and unilke them, I have chosen to maintain that higher standard of trust, honor and integrity.

In my 20+ years of service of church service in a lay capacity, it has been my experience that the use of profanity is a pathetic use to artificaially boost a poor vocabulary.

Timothy Rollins, Editor
The American Partisan
http://www.american-partisan.com

[MrBallroom]

This is not a Joseph Smith issue and I will not dignify such an outlandish statement with a response other to say we need to stay on point with the Catholic Church's sex scandals of pedophile priests and not turn this into a 'Mormon-bash'. There are other forums for that, and Free Republic is not an appropriate one for that.

[drstevej]

***we need to stay on point with the Catholic Church's sex scandals of pedophile priests and not turn this into a 'Mormon-bash'.***

Didn't realize this was a 'Catholic bash' thread. I'll leave that to you.

[Corin Stormhands]

You aren't paying attention. You have already debased your vocabulary by the term "screwed."

Quite frankly, I don't care whether you use it or not. But you are simply being naive if you don't recognize it is merely a sanitization of the "f-word."

Just considered it a "snafu" and move on...

[GirlShortstop]

The fact of the matter is I'm thrilled that Massachusetts taxpayers will no longer be feeding and clothing this scum for the remainder of his sentence and that he will not have the chance to one day walk out of prison.

It appears that I have missed the portion of the non- ____ (fill in the blank) bashing editorial where you've expressed similar disdain that the MA taxpayers are keeping a MURDERER clothed, fed, and apparently, free to roam as well.

Have any of you ever had to deal with a victim of   sexual abuse MURDER?       Hmmmmm.

Does Druce have your vote for Man of the Year?

[xzins]

I agree that it's not a Joseph Smith article. My understanding of their teaching is that in contrast to past marriage practices, they pretty much affirm today's mainline marriage laws except for some radical holdouts in the mountains. Is that pretty much true of what you all believe?

[MrBallroom]

I'm just a firm believer in the death penalty, subject to MANDATORY DNA testing and appropriate judicial safeguards. Those wussies in Massachusetts lack the stones to pass a death penalty bill and become the 39th state in America to have a capital punishment law.

Last time it came up for passage, it fell once vote shy. If it does pass in the next four years, Governor Mitt Romney (R) will sign it into law, and these animals will get the fate they deserve once additional offenses are put on the capital offense register.

Timothy Rollins
Editor, The Amerian Partisan
http://www.american-partisan.com

[MrBallroom]

One man - one wife. Those holdouts in the mountains and the desert are NOT members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (http://www.lds.org).

Members of the Church found to be practicing plural marriage are immediately excommunicated as per Church policy, as such practice was discontinued in 1890 - over 110 years ago.

Timothy Rollins
Editor, The American Partisan
http://www.american-partisan.com

[Wrigley]

Isn't it more correct to say that the practice was suspended? There could be a time soon when your President has a new revelation on the matter.

[Lion in Winter]

BTTT

[Lion in Winter]

YES IT IS. Think before you take keyboard in hand... next time.

"ANOTHER" is the correct spelling of that word in your title. Perhaps proof reading would help you as well?

You set yourself up as a writer, now do the things you need to do, in order to be a BETTER writer. SPELL CHECK is so easy these days.

[CCWoody]

This is not a Joseph Smith issue and I will not dignify such an outlandish statement with a response.... ~ MrBallroom

Indeed! Some of us call that hypocrisy. Such is usually the case where one group condemns, properly in this case, the pederasty of another, but fails to condemn the preying on of children by their own. I believe that was drstevej's point, though he is free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Woody.

[Lion in Winter]

BTTT

[CCWoody]

I wonder what our Mormon friends reaction would be if we characterized Joe Smith's death as "nature takes its course."

Perhaps we should invite a few Catholics for their comments....

Woody.

[drstevej]

That's me in the car with the lights on. I'm heading for cover!

[CARepubGal]

Blood Atonement is the justification the writer is using. Gehogan died a horrible death and nobody deserves that. The discussion is between him and God now.

[CARepubGal]

But what about the Mormon sex scandals?

[scripter]

Thanks for the ping, CARepubGal.

Geoghan, 68, bit the dust when he was strangled to death at the state prison

While I find his crimes about the worst imaginable, he didn't deserve to die like this. The government doesn't bear the sword for nothing.

And while I don't doubt Geoghan's guilt, there are some in prison who are genuinely innocent. Having been found guilty for a crime I didn't commit gives me a perspective others may not have. Also, there was a time I had a chance to put a bullet in the head of the man who raped my mother, but near the last minute chose not to commit the crime. Not only would I have thrown my life away, what if God has plans for the man who raped my mother? Who is anybody to make that call but the government God put in place? There is a time for everything.

[MrBallroom]

Any sex scandals occuring within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - http://www.lds.org (LDS) are isolated incidents as they are within any other faith, with the notable exception of the Roman Catholic Church. In the LDS Church, swift and immediate action is taken against those who sexually abuse children and others; in almost all cases, the offender is immediately excommunicated.

The situation with the Catholic Church is different in that it was an active effort on the part of the Catholic Church that (a), actively sought to cover up the crimes of their rogue priests by moving them from parish to parish and foisting them on to unsuspecting parishoners, (b), stonewalled the District Attorney's Office at every turn in their investigation of the criminal investigations, and (c) continue to refuse to make meaningful reform within the Church to prevent a repeat of this in the future.

As for the 'blood atonement' kick so many of you are eager to pin on me, let's set the record straight right now: I am not one who believes in blood atonment. I just believe that sexual abuse of children should carry a MANDATORY death sentence.

I have over 25 years experience in the legal profession and my experience tells me that pedophilia defies rehabilitation. Killing them after conviction and expeditious appeals closes their criminal resumes quickly, and reduces the risk to our children, who can least protect themselves.

Timothy Rollins
Editor, The American Partisan
http://www.american-partisan.com

[CARepubGal]

Agreed. And I no longer posess any desire to try and do God's job. I was assaulted and loathe rapists and child molestors but leaving them to God is the healthiest thing. He is a LOT better at handling these things than I am. And the possibility (remote though it may seem) is there for a really horrid person to be saved. William LeBaron is one such man. He resides in Florence Federal Pen and will be in jail for the rest of his life. The man is saved and has sincere remorse for his heinous deeds. Killing him after conviction would only make Satan happy.

[CARepubGal]

That is a change from the past where the VICTIMS were threatened with church discipline if they came forward. Do you screen childcare workers by doing background checks and fingerprinting them before allowing them access to your kids? if not, why?

[Lion in Winter]

BTTT

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

LOL, yes Steve, stay on point. Historical facts are not allowed in this discussion which has such a pointed agenda. How dare you?

[MrBallroom]

VICTIMS are just that - victims. They did NOTHING wrong. In fact, in a letter sent to Bihsops and Stake Presidents in 2000 states that any member found to have sexually abused or to have committed serious physical abuse of a child MUST be either disfellowshipped or excommunicated, thus transferring the case file to Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, thus taking the matter out of the control of local leadership to prevent and reduce the likelihood of subsequent abuse through any 'good old boys' network - real or perceived.

I used to live in Upstate New York and a couple of years ago, there was a pedophile who was excommunicated. Not only was he excommuncated, he was also banned from church properties for a time. When that ban was lifted several months later, he was allowed to attend church services again, but only with an adult male escort, and that included an adult male shadowing him to, from and in the bathroom after the room was first checked for and cleared of children. This guy was identified as a chicken hawk to the adult memebrs of the congregation, who in turn cautioned their kids to stay away from this creep.

Fingerprinting is not done on those who teach kids in Sunday or youth activities, with the exception of the Boy Scout troops the Church sponsors (over 1/3 of all Scout troops in the USA are sponsored by the Church), as that is a requirement of the Scouting National Office in Dallas. Furthermore, it is not necessary in the other settings because of established safeguards in place that prevent kids from being alone with any adult other than a parent.

I am glad you brought these points up as they DO need to be discussed, and others probably have these concerns as well. Thank you so much for your post! :)

Timothy Rollins
Editor, The American Partisan
http://www.american-partisan.com

[CARepubGal]

About TIME this was done. It is scary to watch a training on pedophiles. The Orange County CA parole department handles them quite well (no killing needed) by assigning the highest risk pedophiles to a special team of parole officers (senior PO's with kids). The case load is smaller and the PO's are quite good at piercing the facade and monitoring these creeps. And will happily put the parolee in jail if anything is out of line.

Applications to be allowed to teach kids in a supervised environment and the background checks are normal in the churches I attend. No matter who is trying to teach but

[MrBallroom]

You want to know my main reason for killing these creeps? Simple. Part of their so-called 'rehabilitation' involves group sessions with other like-afflicted creeps and cretins where they discuss what got them in trouble.

A number of them get thrown out of these 'therapy groups' when their PO's find out it's nothing more than a course on advanced techniques for selecting and 'bagging' their next victim or the course facilitators detect erections that even Barnum & Bailey couldn't pitch a tent over.

Say what you want about capital punishment, but cultivating repeat offenders is NOT one of its inherenet drawbacks, and if it prevents other kids from gtting molested and having their lives destroyed by sick, rabid cur dogs with a lifetime sickness, then more power to the state! Strap them down, plug them in, throw the switch and pass the popcorn!

[MrBallroom]

Oh, this guy was handed over to the County Sheriff's Office, all right - no doubt about it!. Both they and the DA got this guy as well. His Church discipline was administered at about the same time as his criminal proceedings were underway.