Army Major Jailed Over Child Porn

[tim52]

No I won't be ashamed for pointing out the law and the constitutionality of it whether you like it or not. He DID NOT perpetuate the act against the children so he CANNOT be lumped in with child rapists. Now if he did the act himself then he deserve to be lumped with child rapists. At worst, he is a pervert unless evidence have shown him to be something more and you DON'T have the evidence.

Blademaster, what I think you're missing is that whilst the good major did not participate in the acts himself, it is more than likely he purchased some if not most of the images found on his computer hard drive and those purchases thereby provided a financial incentive for those individuals that exploit these children for financial gain.

As with the drug trade, child pornography would be greatly diminished if there were not individuals willing to part with hard cold cash to satisfy their illicit cravings.

One last point I would make is that considering the appalling and despicable nature of child porn 18 months jail time is more like a slap on the wrist.

[HistoricalDavid]

Damn you tim, I was just about to say that.

[tim52]

Damn you tim, I was just about to say that.

No doubt great minds think alike.

[dave lukins]

Tim is quite right..apart from calling him "the good Major"

[tim52]

Tim is quite right..apart from calling him "the good Major"

What??? I thought you Pommies invented irony?

[Blademaster]

Blademaster, what I think you're missing is that whilst the good major did not participate in the acts himself, it is more than likely he purchased some if not most of the images found on his computer hard drive and those purchases thereby provided a financial incentive for those individuals that exploit these children for financial gain.

As with the drug trade, child pornography would be greatly diminished if there were not individuals willing to part with hard cold cash to satisfy their illicit cravings.

One last point I would make is that considering the appalling and despicable nature of child porn 18 months jail time is more like a slap on the wrist.

There is little proof that the child pornography is being done for financial gain. The risks are too high to justify a financial gain solely. No, it thrives because there are sick people out there who wants to peddle their ****, free or not free. I firmly believe that it is a waste of resources of going after people who view child pornography rather than going after the perpertuators of these sick acts. There's a cause and effect in that kind of direction.

[tim52]

There is little proof that the child pornography is being done for financial gain. The risks are too high to justify a financial gain solely. No, it thrives because there are sick people out there who wants to peddle their ****, free or not free. I firmly believe that it is a waste of resources of going after people who view child pornography rather than going after the perpertuators of these sick acts. There's a cause and effect in that kind of direction.

I suggest you do a little more research.

Child pornography: an international perspective
Date: August 02, 2004
Source: United States Embassy Stockholm
By: Margaret A Healy


"Child pornography is an international phenomenon. Most of the data that exists regarding the extent and nature of the problem has focussed on North America and Northern Europe--regions which have played a key role in the production, distribution and consumption of child pornography. "The U.S. market for child pornography is widely thought to be the most lucrative in the world." Child Pornography and Paedophilia: Report Made by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, U.S. Senate, 99th Cong. 2d Sess. 34 (1986) [hereinafter U.S. Senate Report]. In developing countries, the reality of child pornography is dwarfed by the magnitude of other problems such as poverty, infant mortality, illiteracy, hunger, and disease and often there is little reliable data on the subject. Nonetheless, the pornographic exploitation of minors is a phenomenon that exists throughout the world."

[JPMASE]

Sir, As a former member of the AAC you must be bitterly disappointed to say the least. There is not a lot more that one can say about the shame he has brought onto your Corp. ICARUS WILL NOT BE AMUSED

May I just ask for a little less "harrumphing" from the leather armchair in the corner?
The man had brought shame on himself, not the Army Air Corps. People who read of his conviction will be appalled at the man's actions, not the career path he chose. Might I enquire as to whether or not a paedophile Scout leader brings "shame" to his organisation? Do we shun scout leaders for then belonging to a "shameful" organisation? Of course not, he is simply seen as a rotten apple in an otherwise good barrel, the same is true of this tragic case. A Corps that has a brief but glorious history and continues to cut the operational mustard in Afghanistan flies well above the disgraceful private actions of one officer.

The man is disgraced, the Corps remains magnificent.

JPMASE.

[tim52]

May I just ask for a little less "harrumphing" from the leather armchair in the corner?
The man had brought shame on himself, not the Army Air Corps. People who read of his conviction will be appalled at the man's actions, not the career path he chose. Might I enquire as to whether or not a paedophile Scout leader brings "shame" to his organisation? Do we shun scout leaders for then belonging to a "shameful" organisation? Of course not, he is simply seen as a rotten apple in an otherwise good barrel, the same is true of this tragic case. A Corps that has a brief but glorious history and continues to cut the operational mustard in Afghanistan flies well above the disgraceful private actions of one officer.

The man is disgraced, the Corps remains magnificent.

JPMASE.

Well put!

[dave lukins]

JPMase..as this is your first post Welcome As for the Armchair in the corner, that was only put there when I left the Army after 23yrs Having worked with the AAC on Active Service, I can assure you that the Corp does feel aggrieved by the actions of this one "man". An action by one person is felt throughout, as is the case of the Marines who where "deemed" to have surrounded in the infamous action in Iraq...remember?.. the boat incident. Try telling the Paras to forget it)

Yes! a paedophile does indeed bring into question an organisation. The Catholic Church Sex Scandal for example(ongoing) the actions of some have tarnished many.

As for cutting the mustard, I wholeheartedly agree, they are a magnificent Regiment and will remain so.

[tankie]

Brigadier Sir, Namaste.

He did it because he is a pervert, he is disgrace to his uniform Let's also hope he has his MBE removed immediately. There is never a defence for this offence never

As a member of an Elite Corp, where everyone is like a family member, this must be devastating to the AAC. He has brought disgrace not only to himself but to his Corp.

Totally agree Dave , his corp ( his family ) and this is the sort of lowlife who commanded MEN to carry out his orders , the dirty bastard wants stringing up .

[Blademaster]

Totally agree Dave , his corp ( his family ) and this is the sort of lowlife who commanded MEN to carry out his orders , the dirty bastard wants stringing up .

But don't forget he was decorated for bravery and leadership.

[tankie]

But don't forget he was decorated for bravery and leadership.

Oh yea , and where was that then , the +++++++++ nursery , all that goes by the by when he committed to what he did , he knew full well the consequences of his act if he was caught , and caught he was , string him up .