Disney World, a pedophiles paradise

[Tinker Bell]

I hate to say it but I also wonder about pedophiles and all the kids that parents strip naked in front of everyone. However, what really puts me to fume is the lack of respect of parents for their children's privacy.

In Ariel's grotto not a day goes by that attendants don't have to remind folks on how the children can't be naked, or how they need to have at least swimsuit wear. Another thing that gets me angry is how when it's time to change there is a bathroom right next to us, but off course why take ten steps when you can change the kid right there on the spot. Then they take issue with you when you call their attention. One woman went all woman's and equal rights, that woman should be able to let it all out. We almost had to call security, but didn't when the captain came in and settle it with an ultimatum and some harsh words for the woman. Really people, really? I'm trying to protect your child! There are rules in this park either follow them or get out, getting smarty pants with me won't get you anywhere.

I hate the excuse that is because they come from the water parks. What, they couldn't bring clothes to change?! Grrr...

[Heavenleigh]

actually grumpy thats not true several children were molested at typhoon lagoon this summer. Not to mention the girl who was gang raped in the pool at wet in wild.

[felinefan]

And there are quite a few cases of strangers abducting children and raping them. I remember the "Beware of Strangers" films we saw as kids; of course they didn't talk about sexual abuse, they left it open that something bad would happen to them, or they would never see their mommies and daddies again. Like there was a scene where this little girl was playing in her front yard with her Raggedy Ann doll, and a stranger came up to her, took her by the hand and said "Come with me, and I'll get you some ice cream." The girl left her doll behind; the camera focused on the doll, as if it was a silent witness to the kidnapping. Adam Walsh was kidnapped in public from a shooping mall, and his headless body was found later. They never found his head. To this day, we have a "Code Adam" system in stores, where if a child goes missing in a store and they can't be found, the store calls a Code Adam, the doors are locked, and they don't get opened until the child is found. And of course his father John Walsh hosts America's Most Wanted on T.V..

Of course, some child molesters do make friends with their potential victim before attacking them.

[MyLittleAngels]

We went to Food and Wine today (woot!), and there was a man follwing his toddler around with an umbrella ... the child had on nothing but a diaper. My concern was about pedophiles, but about that scorching sun! It was baking us .. I know it had to be cooking that poor kid's skin. An umbrella is not sunscreen, SGs!

[Syndrome]

Adam Walsh was kidnapped in public from a shooping mall, and his headless body was found later. They never found his head.

Actually it was the opposite...found his head but not his body.

The interesting thing about that story was that his mother actually willingly left him alone in the store (a Sears). She told him he could stay in the toy dept. and play video games while she shopped in another department, and that was the last she ever saw of him. The Walsh family initially filed a lawsuit against Sears but then dropped it after Sears either countersued or threatened to sue...can't remember which. Supposedly they were trying to say that Sears was to blame because a guard kicked out a group of kids causing trouble in the toy dept. and Adam may have been kicked out inadvertently with them because he was alone in the same area. No one knows for sure though. At least John Walsh eventually turned it into something positive with all the criminals he's helped to aprehend. I can't even imagine his wife's anguish though at what one bad choice led to with her child.

[felinefan]

Thanks for the correction--I was going through my world almanac, but I had to have the one that doesn't list kidnappings, etc. with the basic details. Remind me to avoid TIME almanac and stick to something that has what I need in the way of information.

[Syndrome]

I only know the story because I am a major true crime fan, and one of the sickos in a book I read claimed responsibility for Adam's murder prior to his execution for another crime. He wouldn't give enough details to prove it one way or another though. I think the sicko was just playing sick mind games with the Walshes...either way, he was sent to Hell where he belongs via execution (his other proven crimes were more than enough for him to deserve it).

[hobie16]

At least John Walsh eventually turned it into something positive with all the criminals he's helped to aprehend.

Although he's helped bust a lot of criminals, he's also cashed in on the kid's death. Seems like he should be contributing a lot of his profits to something that will protect kids. JMHO

[Syndrome]

ITA. I don't know if he contributes or not, but he sure has self-promotion down to a science. It's for a good cause, but I'm sure he is not hurting financially as an end result.

[AvaNellMouse]

A few years ago I was lead chaparone on a trip for 100 people to DLP/DCA, mostly little kids - thats a WHOLE 'nother story...
I remember several of the parents commenting on how they wouldn't let their kids play in the water area at DCA because there were strange people, men, sitting in the area watching the kids. It was seriously icky. :shaker:
I think we get a sense of perfect security when we are in the loving arms of the Mouse. I know that I strolled all over DTD by myself and walked several blocks back to the hotel alone, in the dark, without a thought about my safety. I wouldn't do that in a similar neighborhood here at home.