Police: Coach Has Sexually Transmitted Disease
Last updated Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:48 PM CDT in News
By Charles Huggins & Nathan Allen
The Morning News
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SPRINGDALE - Har-Ber High School coach Michael R. Reagan tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease during an investigation leading to his arrest Tuesday in connection with two counts of rape, Springdale Police Department revealed Wednesday.
One of the two victims, a 14-year-old boy, also tested positive for the same STD.
Police arrested Reagan, a baseball coach, following a six-week investigation prompted by two boys who alleged Reagan raped them at various times beginning in fall of 2007 through April.
The boy and his 13-year-old brother, after months of sexual abuse, told their grandmother of the incident, according to a 4th Judicial District preliminary report. The grandmother, the boys' legal guardian, had the teens tested for STDs.
The older victim tested positive, according to the report, and police were contacted.
"That came out of the investigation and was part of the initial reporting," said Capt. Laney Morriss, head of the criminal investigations division with Springdale police.
Reagan initially said he could have an STD when questioned by investigators, but refused to be tested. Police obtained a search warrant forcing him to take a blood test, the report states.
The 14-year-old boy said Reagan would take him after hours to Premier Sports Academy, a workout facility, in Springdale where Reagan worked and would perform anal sex on the boy, according to the report.
The 13-year-old boy told police Reagan performed oral sex on him once during a visit to Reagan's home.
Reagan was booked into the Springdale Police Department on Tuesday and transferred to the Washington County Detention Center. He was released less than two hours later on a $20,000 bond.
Bentonville baseball coach Todd Abbott was on vacation with his family in Florida on Tuesday when he received a phone call about Reagan's arrest. Initially, Abbott said he didn't believe the news.
"I was shocked, absolutely shocked," Abbott said. "It's like a punch in the gut. It doesn't make you feel good.
"Unfortunately, stuff happens all over the world. A lot of times, you don't know people. You work with the guy, you know the guy and you hear something like this - I've just been saying a lot of prayers, prayers to the families of everybody involved."
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achicana wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:44 PM:
" Man, whats up with all these perverts raping young children. Shoot, got nothing else to do, but commit evil. These are the kinds of people that need to be sent to Iraq. "
alankford wrote on Jul 16, 2008 10:18 PM:
" I've got two issues with how they've handled this case.
1) Releasing this much information before a trial will make it virtually impossible to find unbiased jurors when this goes to trial. Regardless of his guilt or innocence, everyone deserves a fair trial.
2) I'm not a lawyer, but it seems to me that releasing this info also violates HIPA, and if he has a lawyer with half a brain, he'll sue the city, and ask for a mistrial. "
1) Releasing this much information before a trial will make it virtually impossible to find unbiased jurors when this goes to trial. Regardless of his guilt or innocence, everyone deserves a fair trial.
2) I'm not a lawyer, but it seems to me that releasing this info also violates HIPA, and if he has a lawyer with half a brain, he'll sue the city, and ask for a mistrial. "
myopinion wrote on Jul 16, 2008 11:14 PM:
" To alankford:
That would be a violation of FERPA, not HIPPA...and information like this gets released in cases all the time... "
That would be a violation of FERPA, not HIPPA...and information like this gets released in cases all the time... "
myopinion wrote on Jul 16, 2008 11:16 PM:
" To alankford:
Oops...my bad! You had it right the first time. I work in schools so I have FERPA on the brain!! But seriously, information like this gets released early in cases all the time... "
Oops...my bad! You had it right the first time. I work in schools so I have FERPA on the brain!! But seriously, information like this gets released early in cases all the time... "
tfull wrote on Jul 16, 2008 11:26 PM:
" For the first couple of posts, i think y'all need a gut check. Take into consideration Matt 7 from the Word of God. Have grace!!! We all make mistakes, some peoples mistakes get revealed and some don't. I think we should earnestly seek prayer for this man, that he will repent and have God search his heart. "
ironfortified wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:08 AM:
" Defendants have rights, but so do victims. The goal here isn't a fair trial, it's a quick plea bargain and no trial at all.
Would it be possible to genetically match the strain of the STD between the 2? "
Would it be possible to genetically match the strain of the STD between the 2? "
faithfull wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:12 AM:
" DISGUSTING BEHAVIOR, What else is there to say. Pedophiles should be humliated in the public. MAN with boys, boy ohh boy isn`t that a disgrace. "
drconcerncitizen wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:07 AM:
" alankford...I am sure he will get a fair trial. The public has a right to know what is going on in there city. That is why we have a court of law. It sounds as if you have already found him guilty. It probably won't go to court, I bet he takes a plea. "
Straws wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:11 AM:
" To answer this quote by 'tfull':
" For the first couple of posts, i think y'all need a gut check. Take into consideration Matt 7 from the Word of God. Have grace!!! We all make mistakes, some peoples mistakes get revealed and some don't. I think we should earnestly seek prayer for this man, that he will repent and have God search his heart. "
No where did I say ''Not'' to pray for the Pedophile...I main issue is pray for the children. He is old enough to know better. My gut is just fine, I can pray for him w/o releasing him to re-offend these evils on more children....I still say he should be locked up and the key pitched in the middle of Beaver Lake!!!
Also I never said we are all perfect, sure we have all sinned (even you)...but that doesn't make what he did right. I earnestly pray he repents, and if he truly does, then he will agree he needs to be punished for his crime against young children.
I pray also that he is never alone with your child. I believe God intends we use some common sense.
I do agree with the ''alankford''..I do not think the news of all of this should be spread all over the media or in news-papers...should be saved for the trial. "
" For the first couple of posts, i think y'all need a gut check. Take into consideration Matt 7 from the Word of God. Have grace!!! We all make mistakes, some peoples mistakes get revealed and some don't. I think we should earnestly seek prayer for this man, that he will repent and have God search his heart. "
No where did I say ''Not'' to pray for the Pedophile...I main issue is pray for the children. He is old enough to know better. My gut is just fine, I can pray for him w/o releasing him to re-offend these evils on more children....I still say he should be locked up and the key pitched in the middle of Beaver Lake!!!
Also I never said we are all perfect, sure we have all sinned (even you)...but that doesn't make what he did right. I earnestly pray he repents, and if he truly does, then he will agree he needs to be punished for his crime against young children.
I pray also that he is never alone with your child. I believe God intends we use some common sense.
I do agree with the ''alankford''..I do not think the news of all of this should be spread all over the media or in news-papers...should be saved for the trial. "
humanwithabadge wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:17 AM:
" As for the STD info getting released Im sure that was a necessary evil because it was part of the probable cause for the arrest. It was a major linking factor, how many 14 year old boys have an STD, it gives his rape claim against a very public citizen credibility-how could he have known that this guy had this STD. It all had to be included in the Preliminary Arrest report, which is available to the press (perhaps they would have been wise to not report it though). I think this will be a plea deal, and sadly probably very little jail time will result. "
alankford wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:09 AM:
" If the tv ads for herpes drugs are to be believed, there are TONS of people with stds. Couple that with the fact that many teens have sex at that age, and it's entirely possible that the teen could have gotten herpes from virtually any partner.
I don't have enough facts to make a judgement no guilt or innocence, but I still feel the information could have been handled more delicately.
What if, for the sake of argument, this all turns out to be a false claim, compounded by coincidence? In that event, not only will a man have been publicly shamed, his medical record, one of the most private aspects of any person's life, will have been made public for nothing. "
I don't have enough facts to make a judgement no guilt or innocence, but I still feel the information could have been handled more delicately.
What if, for the sake of argument, this all turns out to be a false claim, compounded by coincidence? In that event, not only will a man have been publicly shamed, his medical record, one of the most private aspects of any person's life, will have been made public for nothing. "
justalocal wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:34 AM:
" tfull, What about God burning Sodom for the very same conduct? You can say Have Grace but your not the victim here either. I would punish him the same way God did the city of Sodom!! "
sickofitall wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:36 AM:
" To Straws:
PLEASE do not confuse being gay with pedophilia. It is NOT the same thing. This man is the lowest of the low and is not "gay." If you have your own issues with homosexuals this message board is not the place to voice your biggoted opinions.
On another note, I truly hope the judges throw the book at this man. He is evil and deserves to not see the light of day for a VERY long time. "
PLEASE do not confuse being gay with pedophilia. It is NOT the same thing. This man is the lowest of the low and is not "gay." If you have your own issues with homosexuals this message board is not the place to voice your biggoted opinions.
On another note, I truly hope the judges throw the book at this man. He is evil and deserves to not see the light of day for a VERY long time. "
mom03 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:38 AM:
" Is it a known fact that the STD in question is herpes ALANKFORD?
Details are released everyday regarding cases. Whether or not they are this specific/detailed...I'm not sure if this is going to help the case. Something doesn't seem right. "
Details are released everyday regarding cases. Whether or not they are this specific/detailed...I'm not sure if this is going to help the case. Something doesn't seem right. "
onlooker wrote on Jul 17, 2008 9:11 AM:
" It looks very condemning that they have the same strain of herpes. THis is a BAD deal all around and there will be no winners. Just several lifes ruined in the process. Mike, if you did this or not I am praying for you and your family. As I stated in a post yesterday, we all make mistakes. I was more harsh than I should have been in the posts, and I am sorry. May peace be on you ( I know that you are a Christian and know to pray), may peace also be on your family (all members), "
justalocal wrote on Jul 17, 2008 9:14 AM:
" It really bothers me that people can call a child rapist a Christian... maybe we all have different beliefs of what a Christian is.
I don't see anything Christ like in his behavior!!
As far as judging him, I believe the evidence speaks for itself, it is even sadder that it is relatives involved, a man they looked up to and trusted. "
I don't see anything Christ like in his behavior!!
As far as judging him, I believe the evidence speaks for itself, it is even sadder that it is relatives involved, a man they looked up to and trusted. "
justalocal wrote on Jul 17, 2008 9:44 AM:
" Wow Morning News, it took you a complete 4 mins to delete my comments about Freedom of Speech...
Now I will write your editor!! "
Now I will write your editor!! "
Capo-Di-Tuti-Capi wrote on Jul 17, 2008 9:49 AM:
" WOW...Alankford, you must be a friend of the Coach's family. That is WAY to Coincidental. WAY WAY to coincidental.
And as for your theory of Maybe the kid caught it somewhere else? OMG, your not serious??? WOW... "
And as for your theory of Maybe the kid caught it somewhere else? OMG, your not serious??? WOW... "
VHugo wrote on Jul 17, 2008 9:52 AM:
" HIPAA carries no provision for a "right to sue." The Feds only prosecute a handful of HIPAA violation cases out of the tens of thousands of complaints filed each year. If the rape allegations are true, the prosecuting attorney should accept no plea deal. Up until the Supreme Court struck down their new law, Louisiana instituted the death penalty for child rape. Leniency should not be on the table. "
onlooker wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:00 AM:
" My other post was deleted....Must have touched too closely with religion. You will get through this coach...you have a knack for doing so.
Peace to all involved. "
Peace to all involved. "
gommer wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:30 AM:
" Just to be clear - any information obtained in the act of a police investigation is subject to the freedom of information act.
He has no right to sue as the results of his tests were obtained under a warrant.
It is a matter of public record now, it's that simple.
As per concerns over finding an untainted jury pool; The day when our courts dictate what news can be published - directly or indirectly - will be the fall of this nation.
Given the current state of affairs in the US - and issues we seem to have with regards to enforcing our laws - I say print everything you find. "
He has no right to sue as the results of his tests were obtained under a warrant.
It is a matter of public record now, it's that simple.
As per concerns over finding an untainted jury pool; The day when our courts dictate what news can be published - directly or indirectly - will be the fall of this nation.
Given the current state of affairs in the US - and issues we seem to have with regards to enforcing our laws - I say print everything you find. "
sickofitall wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:31 AM:
" I am going to try and not get deleted here.
This ALLEGED crime is sickening. I truly hope that IF he did it that he will get a just punishment and that it won't be a plea deal.
This has long term repercussions to these children. They will now have to suffer for the rest of their lives because of this ALLEGED crime.
IF he did it, and IF he gets off I truly hope there is a public outcry. It is time that we stand up for our children and STOP letting the pedophiles get off with a slap on the wrist. "
This ALLEGED crime is sickening. I truly hope that IF he did it that he will get a just punishment and that it won't be a plea deal.
This has long term repercussions to these children. They will now have to suffer for the rest of their lives because of this ALLEGED crime.
IF he did it, and IF he gets off I truly hope there is a public outcry. It is time that we stand up for our children and STOP letting the pedophiles get off with a slap on the wrist. "
proudwildcat wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:46 AM:
" The strain of herpes the child and coach has is common. According the the CDC, 45 million people, nationwide, 12 and older are infected with herpes simplex 2. Maybe there is a blood test the further identifies these two cases are related. As for the child contracting herpes from a willing sexual partner...it is possible. I think some would be shocked at the early age of sexual activity in children today. With all that said, I think the allegations should be taken seriously and investigated. If found guilty Coach should be punished. Most of you have already found his guilty and you don't even have the facts.
Most of my post from yesterday were deleted...this one probably will be too! "
Most of my post from yesterday were deleted...this one probably will be too! "
ProudVetHogFan wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:01 AM:
" You know what i have to say to all of those out there that were defending this creep yesterday? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys need to realize that anyone is capable of doing this. From the teachers to the preacher to the chicken farm worker. And as much as this continues to happen i say we need to consider setting a minimum of 50 years as the standard punishment. "
You guys need to realize that anyone is capable of doing this. From the teachers to the preacher to the chicken farm worker. And as much as this continues to happen i say we need to consider setting a minimum of 50 years as the standard punishment. "
alankford wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:45 AM:
" I have no personal stake in this case, I don't know anyone involved, and I do think this deserves very thorough investigation. If he's guilty, throw the book at him, but like proudwildcat says, this is a very common strain of a a particular std.
I understand understand that FOIA dictates that a lot of info must be released, but you can't deny that IF he is innnocent, his character will have been defamed. "
I understand understand that FOIA dictates that a lot of info must be released, but you can't deny that IF he is innnocent, his character will have been defamed. "
ravenmother wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:00 PM:
" It seems the schools check out their teachers as well as DCFS checks out their Foster Parents. Thank God Mr. Berthold is going to be sentenced in Federal court on August 21. The reason I know that is my son was in his home in Febuary, 2007, when he and another boy were removed. I have been in touch with the Federal DA, so that's how I know about the sentencing. The schools and DCFS really need to get with the program and screen teachers/foster parents much better. "
Mom in this town wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:18 PM:
" I personally know the Reagan family. I know what a close tight family they are. I am sorry that something so unfortunate has happened. I will say this, Mike Reagan has teenage children that do not need to read some of what has been put into the papers or on the news. They still have to live their lives and other teenagers can be cruel at times. These kids are going to have a hard time going back to school when it starts with all the bad press written about their dad. Lets not forget that their are families involved here and lives that are going to be changed forever. I pray that God looks over ALL whom are involved and gives them the GRACE they need. "
onlooker wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:43 PM:
" Also, if this is true, then he should have thought his family before he did this. "
clergyman1960 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:45 PM:
" I don't know if he is guilty or innocent, but what I do know is that people who battle with this issue need a place and support group in which they can receive help before they committ horrible crimes such as this. We offer help for so many other ills that people are faced with such as alcholohism, drug abuse, and many other ills. This is a sickness too, and as a community and as a nation we should provide services for those who want help. "
tk wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:58 PM:
" It is quite possible that the information regarding STDs has been put out there to see if there are any other possible victims or crimes. If this man did do this crime, he got the disease from somewhere. "Mom in this Town" cited that the Reagan family is a tight family. One would hope that he didn't get the disease at home.
This must be horrifying to his family. They are victims too, one way or another. "
This must be horrifying to his family. They are victims too, one way or another. "
Ozarks wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:59 PM:
" Proudwildcat: You seem to want to blame the child and not the prep. Glad you have a handle on the stats. You must be the subjects lawyer? I not only find this crime sickening, to infect another and so young too I will add, with STS or any other desease to satisfy his sexual desires should allow law enforcement to add charges. As for this fellows family reading bad things about him, he should have thought of that before. He is the one to blame and no one less. Why not think of what he has done to those young boys? Ravermother, you are so right about the back ground checks on teachers. I write my elected officals about ther every time this happens and that seems to be once a month. I was told it is so hhard to get any passed due to the teachers association is so storng and they treaten suit. That is a spinless thing to say by an elected official if you ask. Did you know that once a teacher passes a drug screen at hire, they are not tested again and they fight random testing at every turn or any laws that allows for a through back ground check. But I will keep gripping. "
91151 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 2:15 PM:
" ravenmother....I see people crying out for background checks. I work in a field that requires background checks from the state as far as criminal, adult maltreatment, and child maltreatment, and FBI fingerprint in some cases, if nothing comes back we hire. So, the problem with "schools need to do background checks, etc" unless charges have been filed and person found guilty and it shows up, how are the schools, and other agencies to know otherwise. I'm sure there are lots of sickos out there that haven't been caught yet, so, unless they are in the system, short of doing one on one, personal interviews with everyone the applicant has ever had contact with(which is impossible), and providing they tell the truth, unfortunately the agency doesn't know until it's too late. So, do you have any suggestions on how to do a background check better for our agency, and schools? They have to be in the system for something to show up to flag us not to hire this person. "
clergyman1960 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 2:35 PM:
" 91151, you are exactly correct. There was nothing any school district could do to do to prevent the hiring of people who committ such acts. However, we need to remember, this is a serious illness and the people who want help, should be able to get help before something like this occurs. "
Mrs. Kitty Meow Meow wrote on Jul 17, 2008 2:48 PM:
" This story is confusing. What does Bentonville baseball coach Todd Abbott have to do with anything? Why get his quote? "
Jeanie wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:08 PM:
" 91151...you are right. Unless a person has a previous record no school,agency, or company could know there is a problem. Someone posted that teachers should have a credit check..in these economic times there are fewer and fewer people with good credit. On a personal note..I would appreciate it if some of you would check your spelling before posting. It would make reading your personal opinions easier. "
3boysmama wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:29 PM:
" Maybe the health info was released in case there are other victims. Maybe there are others who don't want the embarrassment, but are now at some sort of health risk. I also don't think there is lawyer in this world who needs advice on how to get a mistrial... Instead of worrying about whether or not this man is treated fairly, why don't you worry about the future of a 14yr old with a STD... and the future of the other young man who might have been assaulted. It shouldn't be anyone's job to protect the perpetrator, but it should be everyone's job to protect and defend innocent lives. "
qlbchamp wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:30 PM:
" I personally lost any respect I might have for Reagan when he was kicked out of that baseball game earlier this year. What a class act!?!?
I completely agree with onlooker....if everyone considered their family (or Jesus for that matter) when they do things, stuff like this would not happen. I know I've changed since I've had children "
I completely agree with onlooker....if everyone considered their family (or Jesus for that matter) when they do things, stuff like this would not happen. I know I've changed since I've had children "
sickofitall wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:50 PM:
" I agree that molesters need help. Ozark Guidance is a place that you can get that help and there a quite a few who go there. HOWEVER, there is a thing called personal responsiblility and a crime. This man MAY have commited a crime and therefore needs to be punished to the fullest extent of the law. "
Capo-Di-Tuti-Capi wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:09 PM:
" I got just the cure for them, It's called the Death Penalty. Too bad the Supreme Court just eliminated that punishment for Child Molesters.
If that could be the penalty, it would be a great deterant.
As for a place for all of these so called "Sicko's" to go, great Therapy on my tax Dollars so Chester the Molester and his cronies can all get together and probably distribute Child Porn. (Wonder if they executed a search warrant at the Coach's house for that yet? Most Child Molesters in the news that get caught have pics or other evidence hidden...)
Let GOD have mercy on these perverts souls, 'cause I won't. I'd just like to make there trip to meet him alot sooner... "
If that could be the penalty, it would be a great deterant.
As for a place for all of these so called "Sicko's" to go, great Therapy on my tax Dollars so Chester the Molester and his cronies can all get together and probably distribute Child Porn. (Wonder if they executed a search warrant at the Coach's house for that yet? Most Child Molesters in the news that get caught have pics or other evidence hidden...)
Let GOD have mercy on these perverts souls, 'cause I won't. I'd just like to make there trip to meet him alot sooner... "
sickofitall wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:48 PM:
" "but when does a child become responsible for his or her actions actions? "
scream metal, what do you mean by that?
Besides its pretty hard to feel sorry for these guys. Maybe Im old school, but these children and all others who have been abused SUFFER the rest of their life. "
scream metal, what do you mean by that?
Besides its pretty hard to feel sorry for these guys. Maybe Im old school, but these children and all others who have been abused SUFFER the rest of their life. "
VHugo wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:52 PM:
" What "personal responsibility?" This "blame the victim" mentality is almost as abhorrent as the crime itself. These children were forcibly raped. What "responsibility" does a child have during the act of being raped? Please think through your arguments before you post such blather. "
scream-metal wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:31 PM:
" Im not saying coach should be let off the hook. But when I was 13 I was held responsible for my actions. If these boys consented to the sexual actions, do have any responsibility also. BTW, was this a forced rape or consented? "
sickofitall wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:39 PM:
" IF these boys consented? What is THAT??? He has been charged with RAPE. Why dont you read the article.
Even IF they did consent, which they did not, it is statutory rape.
I used personal responsibility earlier in regard to this man. Most pedophiles can't "therapy" their way out of this. I think you misunderstood me. I was deleted earlier and reprimanded by the newspaper because (among other things) I assumed this man is guilty. THAT is why I used words such as alleged and if. I believe (that is my opinion, not this newspaper) that he is guilty. "
Even IF they did consent, which they did not, it is statutory rape.
I used personal responsibility earlier in regard to this man. Most pedophiles can't "therapy" their way out of this. I think you misunderstood me. I was deleted earlier and reprimanded by the newspaper because (among other things) I assumed this man is guilty. THAT is why I used words such as alleged and if. I believe (that is my opinion, not this newspaper) that he is guilty. "
WillyBill wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:40 PM:
" What is sad about the whole thing is the fact that so many people take their kids to these coaches drop them off and never think a thing about it. (No way am I accussing anyone) What would really shock most people is how many of these people hang out at the ballparks, or other public place like the swimming pool at Murphy Park waiting for the opportunity to approach some child. It happened last summer in Rogers didn't it? Parents have to wake up to the fact that this is no longer the world of "Leave it to Beaver" all these sickos are eventually released to some town. And forget it if you think these people are all low life's with a big P stamped on their forehead. "
sickofitall wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:50 PM:
" In addition, he shouldnt be excused because this man has a "illness." "
proudwildcat wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:12 PM:
" Ozarks you keep brining up background checks on teachers. Teachers' backgrounds ARE CHECKED!!! I know because I am a teacher...not a lawyer. Reagan's background was checked when hired by springdale. Nothing was found on his record. I mean I guess you could keep doing back ground checks on teachers year after year. But, why? When a teacher does something wrong it is all over the paper...as it should be if kids are in danger. So why MORE background checks? Also, i do have a handle of the stats...that's called EDUCATING YOURSELF rather than just commenting on something you don't about. "
proudwildcat wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:15 PM:
" onlooker...AMEN to your earlier post. There are NO winners in this situation. No matter how you see it, it is just sad. We all should be praying for the Reagan's and the alleged victims. "
proudwildcat wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:20 PM:
" clergyman1960
I agree there needs to be help for people who commit sexual crimes...but, life experience tells me Coach Reagan would not have sought out help before committing crime. Most people who have addictions don't get help until they hit rock bottom. I don't know Reagan committed the crime he is being accused of...if he did, I doubt last fall before all this started he thought..."hmmm, I should get some help." If he goes to jail he should receive intensive therapy for a LONG LONG LONG TIME! "
I agree there needs to be help for people who commit sexual crimes...but, life experience tells me Coach Reagan would not have sought out help before committing crime. Most people who have addictions don't get help until they hit rock bottom. I don't know Reagan committed the crime he is being accused of...if he did, I doubt last fall before all this started he thought..."hmmm, I should get some help." If he goes to jail he should receive intensive therapy for a LONG LONG LONG TIME! "
proudwildcat wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:22 PM:
" Mrs. Kitty Meow Meow..
I thought the same thing. What did the B-ville coach have to do with this? News disparate for a quote? "
I thought the same thing. What did the B-ville coach have to do with this? News disparate for a quote? "
proudwildcat wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:29 PM:
" 91151-
There is a law about spreading HIV/AIDS. If there's not a law for all STDs, there should be! "
There is a law about spreading HIV/AIDS. If there's not a law for all STDs, there should be! "
widow wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:35 PM:
" Oh scream-metal. Do you punish the person who gets robbed? No. I have no sympathy for this man. He is old enough to know right from wrong. I feel for his family. I feel worse for the kids. Laws are so soft on these kinds of crimes they will never stop. The death penalty is the way to go. Too many of our kids lives are ruined because of this stuff. Or worse they lose their young lives. Think Clint Eastwood movie... HANG'EM HIGH "
ozarks wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:36 PM:
" There is no real back ground check for teachers and you can say what you like proudwildcat. I guess you teach at the school this perp worked at? You tell us what is done during your back groundcheck? You get fingerprinted, right? Then what happens with that? You don't have a clue what a real back ground check is, I do. Miltary and police get a real back ground, teachers get fingerprinted. There are more child perps in the teaching profession than any other. Why? Becasue that is where the kids are. How about a phsyic eval like military and police get. You don't want that either do you proud! How about random drug testing proud? Why can't the board make you test just like the checker at Walmart or the folks that work at the chicken plant. Teachers are the most free wheeling profession around and our kids in Arkansas are paying for it. You want to keep the status que and the kids are victims. Well, I for sure want higher standards for teachers and I know a few teachers that want the same. As for what you know and I know, you should understand that we all are not the dumbies you want us to be. Jeanie, if you are an English major, would you proof this for me. The boas were kids and you that are teachers supporting this perp says it all! "
Jeanie wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:08 PM:
" Ozarks, I am not an english major. I did not even attend college. I am the product of a school system that taught spelling from day one! Now, I don't know about you, but I have not heard anything about the final outcome from this investigation. Maybe this coach is guilty, I will make my final decision about the whole incident when the investigation is over. I am not a sports fan by any means (I appreciate the arts) so I am not defending anyone. I think it is of the utmost importance that everyone involved tells the truth (adults, minors, etc). And as was posted earlier, teenagers are active. It might astound you how many girls at the junior high my child attends are having babies. It is time parents took control of their own kids. "
proudwildcat wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:15 PM:
" Ozarks. I welcome fingerprinting, back ground check, psyc testing, drug testing, DNA testing, and whatever else you feel is necessary to ensure our teachers are not criminals. I don't think anyone in their right mind would disagree with you. My point is, if a teacher has a clean record when checked out then how can we predict who will end up being a sexual predator? Are you implying teachers be tested every year? Again, that is fine with me and I would think with about 99.9% of teachers. You are lumping all teachers together with one YOU think has done wrong.
I think you are missing my point as far as "defending" Reagan. I am not defending him...I am simply saying...until you have all the facts how can you judge him to be guilty. I would venture to say our ideas of punishment for sexual predators are very similar......but lets wait until he is convicted by a jury or pleads guilty.
You can stick your head in the sand all you want about jr high/young kids having sex but the truth is they do. Not all of them but many do. You keep saying stop blaming the victims-stop blaming the victims. Were you there when these allegations took place?? If not, then you don't know they are victims!! They may very well be and we'll know that as this unfolds. "
I think you are missing my point as far as "defending" Reagan. I am not defending him...I am simply saying...until you have all the facts how can you judge him to be guilty. I would venture to say our ideas of punishment for sexual predators are very similar......but lets wait until he is convicted by a jury or pleads guilty.
You can stick your head in the sand all you want about jr high/young kids having sex but the truth is they do. Not all of them but many do. You keep saying stop blaming the victims-stop blaming the victims. Were you there when these allegations took place?? If not, then you don't know they are victims!! They may very well be and we'll know that as this unfolds. "
Incredulous wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:02 PM:
" My youngest sister had this guy for biology last year and finally had to tell him that he was outrageous and unfair. (He had a habit of flying into a rage and giving the class a collective zero if someone were late or talking.) She did her work and finished the class, but thought he was unstable. Wow, if she - and my parents - had only known...
Yet another excellent reason to home school - "
Yet another excellent reason to home school - "
spun gold wrote on Jul 18, 2008 6:26 AM:
" Personally I am appalled that anyone could - for even one second 'blame' the victims of this alleged crime. I suffered at the hands on an uncle, I tried to avoid him at all costs but unknowing relatives left me with him. I also am appalled at those who consider molestation an illness, it's a choice. Cancer is an illness,raping children is a choice, a choice they never seem to stop making no matter what. My uncle spent many years in prison only to get out and start all over. "
ozarks wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:02 AM:
" proudwildcat: Teachers should have a complete back ground check done at the time of hiore. That is where investigators go back to college chums and room mates and ask about the person? Questions like, ever seen them violent, steal, anything stange, ever do drugs, that type of thing. That is what the military does. Now that would be only done at the time of hire. After that the fingerprint background check should be good every 3 years. A psyc exam at the time of hire should be a must. That will weed out a lot of what is going on. Credit check should be done with the background check every 3 years and at time of hire. Of course you will never get all the perverts out and some will slip through but not all of them and if these things are done, those that have something to hide would not even apply. Of course once these checks are started, teacher pay should go up too becasue we are now getting a better teaching staff or at least on paper. Pluse, teachers should be given a random drug teast once a year. Right now they can only be tested at the time of hire. After that you can't touch them and I thing the TA fighting that tells us (the public) that there is something to hind. Every where you work today you have to agree to random drug testing expect teachers in AR. Why is that! "
brneyedgirl821 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:19 AM:
" I agree with Ozarks that more intensive background checks need to be done in our school system. This won't catch all the perverts but hopefully it will get most of them.
One thing I found interesting...how did he manage to be released from Washington County Jail in less than two hours? Sounds like special treatment to me. "
One thing I found interesting...how did he manage to be released from Washington County Jail in less than two hours? Sounds like special treatment to me. "
thisisme wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:30 AM:
" Wow... I do not even know what to say. My family has known Coach Reagan since before he even moved to Springdale... We are beyond shocked to hear about this. He has a wonderful family and to hear such horrible things about him when he hasn't even been proven guilty is quite sad. What if he wasn't guilty? You all have destroyed a good name, reputation, and worse, his kids will be the laughing stock of school.
Not that I am saying the 14 year old boy is in fact sexually active, I wouldn't pass it by him. Herpes are everywhere. Now unless they can prove that the herpes did directly come from the coach, it shouldn't even be brought into the case. It's a shame how so many parents are in denial about their kids having sex. If Coach Reagan knew he had a STD and planned on "raping" the boy, don't you think he would have been smart enough to wrap it up in case it came back to him? Another question, why did the boys wait 9 some odd months to say anything?? I know kids (and even adults) can be scared to say something at first but I think that many months is a little extreme.
About Reagan's temper? Oh good golly here we go... any coach, and I mean any... will have a temper. Whether it's baseball, softball, football, hockey, whatever! It's in their blood. Coaches are competitors. "
Not that I am saying the 14 year old boy is in fact sexually active, I wouldn't pass it by him. Herpes are everywhere. Now unless they can prove that the herpes did directly come from the coach, it shouldn't even be brought into the case. It's a shame how so many parents are in denial about their kids having sex. If Coach Reagan knew he had a STD and planned on "raping" the boy, don't you think he would have been smart enough to wrap it up in case it came back to him? Another question, why did the boys wait 9 some odd months to say anything?? I know kids (and even adults) can be scared to say something at first but I think that many months is a little extreme.
About Reagan's temper? Oh good golly here we go... any coach, and I mean any... will have a temper. Whether it's baseball, softball, football, hockey, whatever! It's in their blood. Coaches are competitors. "
thisisme wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 AM:
" (adding more...) I'm not saying that he's guilty or not guilty, I am just saying that it is wrong for all of you to judge him when none of us were even there. Everything will come out in court if there is a trial. The media of course is having a hay day over this. How scandalous! Just like when it comes to the war, they will only show you the bad because for some odd reason, that's what sells. People would rather read scandalous things rather than what we are doing for other countries. That's just how society is today.
If coach pleads guilty, then he really needs to get some help. He has coached boys baseball for as long as I can remember and I have never heard any complaints as far as indecency or touching or any of that. This would have to be a new thing if it was true. Holding someone in jail for a long period of time won't do any good for molesters, they need serious counseling!! "
If coach pleads guilty, then he really needs to get some help. He has coached boys baseball for as long as I can remember and I have never heard any complaints as far as indecency or touching or any of that. This would have to be a new thing if it was true. Holding someone in jail for a long period of time won't do any good for molesters, they need serious counseling!! "
arlady wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:51 AM:
" "THISISME" I am glad I am not you. I understand some of you must know this man and it can be shocking to you to see someone you like alleged of a crime like this, but that shock doesnot and should not give you the right to raise an eyebrow on these two children. Look at all the men who came back as a ADULTS to finally reveal the priests that had raped and abused them. NINE MONTHS is a short time to report for any youth involved in such an alleged catastrophic event. If it happened, these boys trusted this man. Molesters are coniving manipulators. It is NOT the fault of any CHILD if they have been raped or consented to having sex with an ADULT. PLEASE stop blaming the "possible" victims here. "
brneyedgirl821 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:28 PM:
" True a person is innocent until proven guilty but if proven guilty, he needs to be locked up and the key thrown away (personally I believe in the death penalty for this crime). Once a pedefile always a pedefile. These deviants pray on children often through fear and manipulation. They look for work where they can be close to those they want to victimize. Parents should not blindly put the trust and care of their children in anyone. "
91151 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 1:05 PM:
" I fail to see where a credit check would tell you if a person is a pedophile or not..? Some of these type people are outstanding citizens, and some people who have bad credit, either by carelessness with $ or bad luck, are very good honest hard working law abiding citizens. So, how is the credit check suppose to work...if it's below a certain score you can't get hired? What was this guys credit like? If it was good, then, well, he'd been hired as long as nothing else came back on his background. And in these times, more and more people are having foreclosures on their homes, if they are teachers should they be fired because the cost of living has gone up so much people are struggling? And to blame the victims is just sick. I understand some of you know this guy and are in a state of denial, but to turn around and blame the victim and tell them you don't believe them. No wonder rape victims don't immediately report the crimes. Especially young children, the perv has already told them no one will believe them, and if they hear and read postings by some of you, the perv has won, he's right in their minds. You may just very well be keeping some other young person from coming forward. What if he's done this to kids at this school, they are reading some of your posts, do you really think they'll come forward now? "
bp4cubs wrote on Jul 18, 2008 1:27 PM:
" As a former player of Coach Reagan's and someone who has a high level of respect for the man I don't even want to consider guilt. I'm sure most of the people who have spent time around him think of him as a good Father and all around good Christian man, not to mention a good coach.
With this being said, guilt may be hard to believe, but if it is the case it should be strongly punished. If I didn't know him I would probably be thinking and saying many of the negative things that some of you are. Unfortunately in this day and age you are guilty till proven innocent.
This is so terrible for both the Reagan family as well as for the alleged victims'. Many will say in regards to his family that he should have thought about them before he allegedly committed the crime. But even if he is guilty, the Reagan family had no choice in the matter. They didn't set there and let it happen. But they will still be greatly affected.
As for the two boys and their families I hope they are not telling the truth. I would rather deal with dishonesty than I would the horrific aftermath of it being true. "
With this being said, guilt may be hard to believe, but if it is the case it should be strongly punished. If I didn't know him I would probably be thinking and saying many of the negative things that some of you are. Unfortunately in this day and age you are guilty till proven innocent.
This is so terrible for both the Reagan family as well as for the alleged victims'. Many will say in regards to his family that he should have thought about them before he allegedly committed the crime. But even if he is guilty, the Reagan family had no choice in the matter. They didn't set there and let it happen. But they will still be greatly affected.
As for the two boys and their families I hope they are not telling the truth. I would rather deal with dishonesty than I would the horrific aftermath of it being true. "
bpcubs wrote on Jul 18, 2008 1:55 PM:
" As a former player of Coach Reagan's and someone who has a high level of respect for the man I don't even want to consider guilt. I'm sure most of the people who have spent time around him think of him as a good Father and all around good Christian man, not to mention a good coach.
With this being said, guilt may be hard to believe, but if it is the case it should be strongly punished. If I didn't know him I would probably be thinking and saying many of the negative things that some of you are. Unfortunately in this day and age you are guilty till proven innocent.
This is so terrible for both the Reagan family as well as for the alleged victims'. Many will say in regards to his family that he should have thought about them before he allegedly committed the crime. But even if he is guilty, the Reagan family had no choice in the matter. They didn't set there and let it happen. But they will still be greatly affected.
As for the two boys and their families I hope they are not telling the truth. I would rather deal with dishonesty than I would the horrific aftermath of it being true. "
With this being said, guilt may be hard to believe, but if it is the case it should be strongly punished. If I didn't know him I would probably be thinking and saying many of the negative things that some of you are. Unfortunately in this day and age you are guilty till proven innocent.
This is so terrible for both the Reagan family as well as for the alleged victims'. Many will say in regards to his family that he should have thought about them before he allegedly committed the crime. But even if he is guilty, the Reagan family had no choice in the matter. They didn't set there and let it happen. But they will still be greatly affected.
As for the two boys and their families I hope they are not telling the truth. I would rather deal with dishonesty than I would the horrific aftermath of it being true. "
ozarks wrote on Jul 18, 2008 2:24 PM:
" 91151: I can tell you have a problem with a credit check. May compamies do credit checks now a days. It shows a level of responsiblites. Not that that alone should be reseason to not hire or fire any one but there needs to be a way to scote those that work for you. ie.. teacher files bankrupcy, teacher has license suspend, teacher was arrested 6 years ago for public intox. Now, not one of those things could be reason to not hire or teminate but all 3 shows this person has a problem. I also beleive in giving a person a second chance and help. Let's say a teacher wascharged public in tox. That person should have to gat help and if thay do so and no other alcohol related problems in 3 years then that can be removed or a teacher has a 400 credit score, then they should be able to get into a program to help them learn how to budget. There are times things happen and no one is perfect, but these kinds of things will give us a better teaching force. I also don't like what mant districts do if a teacher is caught doing something and just let them resign. That happens in law enforcement too. They should be fired and not take that problem to a new district. But, no matter the situation and me being a single parent know better than many.. "
ozarks wrote on Jul 18, 2008 2:30 PM:
" That if you work your budget (even in today's economy) there is no reason to not pay your bills or be foreclosed on or be sued for not paying your bills. Just like cops, teachers should set examples. Ipay my bills and expect teachers to pay theirs. Teachers are in charge of our precious. We need to know who these people are, inside and out. "
loader22 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 3:04 PM:
" Just one more thing.....Why did coach Reagan have a Sports Academy? Isn't that his job to coach? Why did families have to spend thousands of dollars for him to teach them baseball? I see the Sports Academy as a conflict of interest. Why was he allowed to run a for profit business, and then only play those kids who've been thru his Sports Academy? No coach should be selling the positions on the diamond to the families that come to such an Academy. Wasn't this were the abuse happened? At the Sports Academy? What a joke!! "
ozarks wrote on Jul 18, 2008 3:51 PM:
" All the more reason teachers should have a credit check. Almost all end up handleling money in some form our other through booster clubs, cash collections for trips. The list is long. I too agree that those that teach should not use students or school facilities to make a profit. Okay, I will leave it all at that. "
VHugo wrote on Jul 18, 2008 5:58 PM:
" A credit check to stop pedophiles? You must be kidding. Credit checks didn't prevent the mortgage/banking meltdown that is now occurring--that is the very thing credit checks were designed to do. Anyone who has an expensive medical emergency can get a bad credit score. You can be chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee without a credit but not a teacher in a public school--please use your brain before you touch the keyboard. "
91151 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:38 PM:
" I don't have a problem with credit checks. I just hope someone doesn't get a job because they have bad credit. Like one poster stated, a big medical bill, a tragedy, or a spouse losing a job can start the ball rolling down hill to bad credit. But, to say we can stop pedophiles by doing credit checks is absurd. I do agree that a mental evaluation be done however before employment in the teaching field. That is more reasonable and you'll more likely find someone who has these tendancies before you will doing a credit check. "
ozarks wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:18 PM:
" Hey, VHugo & disgustedparent, if you would read all the postings you will see how the credit check discussion started and it did have a thing to do with pedophiles. It was a discussion about back ground checks and psyc evals and alone with that would be a credit check. When teachers have not onlt been caught with students or other kids, just a few years ago a teacher was caought selling meth and several were caught taking money. So, it was talking about a complete check. Try looking up 15 threads or so and read down. "
greg19670 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:32 PM:
" The Morning News took it upon themselves again to remove posts at their leisure. As I said in my last (deleted)post. Hopefully this guy will take care of himself and save the tax payers the cost of a trial. "
shoutitout2 wrote on Jul 19, 2008 12:11 AM:
" I saw this bumper sticker the other day and it seems fitting "I homeschool because I have seen the village and I don't want it raising my children!" "
onlooker wrote on Jul 19, 2008 8:38 AM:
" disgustedparent: I wondered if anyone would touch on the admin issue at that school. Glad you did! Maybe this is a time to clean house out there. They have some great assistants there, but man that guy in charge...whew! "
baum hog wrote on Jul 19, 2008 10:45 AM:
" Bad credit.. well, that probably eliminates half the qualified kids coming out of college from teaching due to massive student loan debt and maxed out credit cards. Good luck finding teachers, qualified or otherwise, to fill the classrooms. "
hogwildgal wrote on Jul 19, 2008 12:31 PM:
" This story hit extremely hard for me. I have several comments. First, at one point, I saw someone mention the impossibility for a fair trial for Coach Reagan. I am a very firm believer in innocent until proven guilty. I also have my journalism degree from the U of A. I completely stand behind the right to "free speech"but I also stand behind the right to a "Fair Trial." I can see how a story like this can instantly become profitable, but journalists constantly "convict" people with the partial release of "truth." For example, in the story, the boys lived with the grandmother. Why? Could they have come from a broken home? A place where they had been raped before? Not that I'm saying these children came from a troubled home, I'm sincerely hopeful that is not the case. But sometimes peoples' lives give them such a twisted concept of reality, what they feel "really is" may not be true. Also, why did the Morning News put a quote of the Bentonville baseball coach who was on vacation? The Rogers or Fayetteville coaches could've been at home relaxing with their families and said Reagan was innocent, but instead they quoted Bentonville's coach who, without directly saying he feels Reagan did it.
I hope this didn't happen and that the real truth is discovered. To all families involved: My thoughts are with you and yours. "
I hope this didn't happen and that the real truth is discovered. To all families involved: My thoughts are with you and yours. "
loader22 wrote on Jul 19, 2008 3:20 PM:
" I recommend a complete audit of all of coach Reagan's booster club funds. Who is the treasurer of that fund? Let's see the books since he's now been arrested for rape. "
Justmyopinion wrote on Jul 19, 2008 3:30 PM:
" What does Reagan's school principal has to do with this? Is he also being charged? Please stick to the facts and don't bring anyone else into this mess. "
disgustedparent wrote on Jul 19, 2008 8:07 PM:
" It is my understanding that Coach Reagan's wife was the treasurer/president of the booster club and therefore in charge of said funds. Also, it is my understanding that the principal, immediately after Reagan's suspension for head-butting an umpire, attended a practice/meeting and told the players that "their family was being attacked" and asked the players not to talk to the press or say anything negative toward the coach. IMO, Reagan is very smooth and capable of presenting himself as one person while fighting demons and behaving as another. I really have no idea whether the man is guilty or not but I too find a conflict of interest with a coach who also runs a business and has a history of starting those players who pay for lessons. "
loader22 wrote on Jul 20, 2008 9:50 AM:
" Har-Ber High School is getting smeared by the actions of a few people lacking character. It's going to take the elected board members to clean house. Otherwise, how do we expect our kids to have any respect for their teachers and coaches? Wonder what Mrs. Jones would think? "
Moonglow wrote on Jul 20, 2008 11:47 AM:
" For the first couple of posts, i think y'all need a gut check. Take into consideration Matt 7 from the Word of God. Have grace!!! We all make mistakes, some peoples mistakes get revealed and some don't. I think we should earnestly seek prayer for this man, that he will repent and have God search his heart. "
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ozarks wrote on Jul 21, 2008 9:16 AM:
" You know what the say about rumors thisisme? I guess you don't! And talk about not knowing the facts. You should stop with the rumors about these little boys. Seems this thread was going to fizzle out and then you have to come up with what you heard at your hair dresseres. You should be asshamed and hope the editor will remove your remarks. "
Justmyopinion wrote on Jul 21, 2008 10:38 AM:
" That is the reason why so many molestation and rape victims keep quiet. You can't judge a book by its cover. There are no winners in this situation and everyone involved will suffer the consequences for years to come,but God's justice and mercy is far reaching. We need to keep all of them in our prayers. "
Mr. Natural wrote on Jul 24, 2008 1:57 AM:
" I used to work at HarBer high, cleaned all the coaches offices for about a year, I would see a photo of Coach Reagan and his wife and daughters , I was envious of the guy having a wonderful family like that, It all looked like a wonderful happy family , everyone in the photos smiling. You people don't know that he had a baseball bat in his room that had biblical scriptures on it. The guy even gave me a Wildcat baseball hat. Never would've thought that this would happen. The guy looked like a choir boy, but you never know. Anyway, I hope that God helps his family and takes care of them , because it's not their fault about all this. "
onlooker wrote on Jul 24, 2008 6:55 AM:
" He may look like a choir boy, but you can never judge by that! The reason Ted Bundy did so well was because he looked so clean cut and "normal" and was charming. As far as the scriptures on the baseball bat, Jesus said that "even the demons know the scripture and tremble." This man would also cuss the kids up one side and down the other on the field. Yes, coaches are passionate on the field and tempers run high, but this guy would use the "f" word and tell the kids how much they s***ed. "
thisisme wrote on Jul 24, 2008 9:48 AM:
" Onlooker, you must have never played a competitive sport in your life. Coaches are extremely competitive and only want the kids to do their best. Parents put their kids on the team to learn teamwork and of course, TO WIN. Most players WANT to be yelled and cussed at while they're on the field, it gets them in "their zone" and fired up! "
onlooker wrote on Jul 24, 2008 4:25 PM:
" Actually, I have played some competitive sports and wanted to win as bad as anyone else. I also have kids that are competitive. I ALSO know the difference between motivation and belittling. Yeah, the man has coached some pretty good teams, but at what cost? "
thisisme wrote on Jul 24, 2008 4:31 PM:
" Well good grief, if you don't like his coaching style, don't put your kids on his team. Easy as that. "
onlooker wrote on Jul 24, 2008 8:50 PM:
" My kids would never play on his team...they are not on the baseball route, (by choice...I am not one of those disgruntled parents). I just have know the guy for some time in the classroom and the field, I have stated before that he is a "smooth operator". That said, he does deserve due process in this situation, but does not need to be molding our future. "
thisisme wrote on Jul 25, 2008 8:54 AM:
" I wasn't making that comment directly towards you, Onlooker. I apologize that it came off that way. I have known Reagan and his family for quite some time, myself. Several members of my family have either played with him or coached with him and there were never any complaints other than he was a pusher. Many of his players in the past have gone on to play college baseball which in turn could lead to going pro. Seems his coaching skills are working! However, I feel we are getting off subject here... I think we all need to step back and just let the law decide who is guilty and not which in this case, I can only pray that this is all untrue. "
onlooker wrote on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 PM:
" I agree...for Mike's sake for the sake of all involved, I hope that this is untrue. I don't like his coaching style, but your right...he has had success. Guess he must so something right! Anyway...for all involved, family, friends, school etc., I hope that goes down in Springdale history as a bad joke. "
Straws wrote on Jul 27, 2008 12:39 PM:
" I merely meant being ''straight with the children he is dealing with''..you have a different interpretation of the word than I do..maybe it's a generational gap in our ages???
As a matter of fact when I was growing up ''being gay'' meant ''being happy''....BUT...for your info, if you want to go their...''where did they say he was molesting little girls''!!! I think he was doing the ''gay'' thing in your interpretation.
Pedophilia in any form is terrible..I pray for the CHILDREN. I know personally how it can and will affect them. I was abused/molested by an Uncle who was also a Minister...lots of them hide behind ''being a Christian'' since they claim to be one.. people don't think they could do such a thing......well believe me they can AND do. And it's the child who suffers..and never forgets. God helps us ''forgive'' and God forgets, but us being human...we don't forget. "
As a matter of fact when I was growing up ''being gay'' meant ''being happy''....BUT...for your info, if you want to go their...''where did they say he was molesting little girls''!!! I think he was doing the ''gay'' thing in your interpretation.
Pedophilia in any form is terrible..I pray for the CHILDREN. I know personally how it can and will affect them. I was abused/molested by an Uncle who was also a Minister...lots of them hide behind ''being a Christian'' since they claim to be one.. people don't think they could do such a thing......well believe me they can AND do. And it's the child who suffers..and never forgets. God helps us ''forgive'' and God forgets, but us being human...we don't forget. "
thisisme wrote on Jul 27, 2008 3:11 PM:
" Well guys, it's been confirmed. all charges were dropped. I hope those of you who said all of those beyond horrible things are ashamed of yourselves... "
Straws wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:52 AM:
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thisisme wrote on Jul 27, 2008 3:11 PM:
" Well guys, it's been confirmed. all charges were dropped. I hope those of you who said all of those beyond horrible things are ashamed of yourselves... "
I hope this is true, and it's all over.
But I surly hope you aren't naive enough to think that ''just because all charges are dropped'' means it couldn't still be true...I pray it wasn't.
I'm just using this case as an example...in SOME cases charges are dropped for a number of reason, not necessarily becausse it wasn't true.
That doesn't mean in all cases they should even be dropped!!!! But sometimes the publicity and a trial is worse on the children and no parent wants their child to go through MORE hurt. Sometimes you just have to give it up to God and go on.
We will have to continue praying for all families involved to have the strength to get past this. "
thisisme wrote on Jul 27, 2008 3:11 PM:
" Well guys, it's been confirmed. all charges were dropped. I hope those of you who said all of those beyond horrible things are ashamed of yourselves... "
I hope this is true, and it's all over.
But I surly hope you aren't naive enough to think that ''just because all charges are dropped'' means it couldn't still be true...I pray it wasn't.
I'm just using this case as an example...in SOME cases charges are dropped for a number of reason, not necessarily becausse it wasn't true.
That doesn't mean in all cases they should even be dropped!!!! But sometimes the publicity and a trial is worse on the children and no parent wants their child to go through MORE hurt. Sometimes you just have to give it up to God and go on.
We will have to continue praying for all families involved to have the strength to get past this. "
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Straws wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:28 PM: