Ex-law enforcement officer Glen Parsons charged with sex abuse of minors

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Former Mountain Home police officer Glenn A. Parsons, 25, was arrested by investigators from the state Attorney General's office Thursday and charged with two counts of sexual abuse of a minor under 16 years of age and one count of sexual battery of a minor child 16 or 17 years of age.

Parsons was arraigned Thursday afternoon on the charges and was being held in the Elmore County jail on a $100,000 bond. As of Friday morning he remained in jail.

The charges are all felonies and involve separate incidents alleged to have occurred with two different minors.

The charges followed a series of investigations first launched by the Mountain Home Police Department last November. Following an extensive and "thorough investigation" of allegations made involving the two minor girls in two separate cases, the department forwarded the information it had developed to the city prosecuting attorney's office for review and consideration of charges, but believing a conflict of interest may exist, the matter was then forwarded by the prosecutor to the Idaho Attorney General's office, which then conducted its own investigation.

Parsons had worked for the Mountain Home Police Department from March to November of 2007. Previously he had worked for four years as a member of the sheriff's department's security detail at the Elmore County Courthouse, before moving on to the city police department.

Parsons was scheduled to be arraigned in Elmore County early Thursday afternoon but that was delayed until a non-local judge could be found to conduct the arraignment (once again, to prevent any conflicts of interest with Elmore County judges). The arraignment was conducted by telephone with Boise Magistrate Judge James Cawthon. Since he will not be the judge who will conduct the preliminary hearing a date for that hearing was not immediately set, but must be held prior to April 3.

Arraignments are held to set bail and set dates for a preliminary hearing to determine if there is probable cause to go to trial.

According to the affidavit filed in conjunction with his arrest, Mountain Home Police initially were notified on Nov. 13, by the older alleged victim, that on either Nov. 6 or Nov. 7 she had called Parsons and told him she was depressed. That victim then alleges that he went to her home, picked her up, and took her to his apartment.

There, the victim told authorities, he prepared an alcoholic beverage for her (and offered a second, which she said she refused). The two then sat down on his couch and, according to the victim's statement, he began to kiss her and touch her inappropriately. She then said she wanted to be taken home and he said he would do so in an hour, but Parson's girlfriend then showed up and after the girlfriend left he took her home.

Parsons denied the allegations at the time, telling investigators that all he and the teenage girl had done was watch a movie.

The charges facing Parsons also involve a second series of incidents involving a younger girl, 14 years of age.

In that case the victim alleges that while having dinner with her family (the exact date was not revealed) Parsons began texting her on her cell phone, making inappropriate suggestions, including asking her for pictures of her partially undressed. In subsequent days, he allegedly sent a number of other text messages, including requests to engage in sexual activity with him. The girl then forwarded the text messages to her mother, who notified police, which then began a second investigation of Parsons.

After the information from the two investigations was gathered and sent to the state attorney general's office, and that agency had conducted its own interviews and investigation, the attorney general's office determined that there was probable cause to charge Parsons.

He was arrested by state investigators Thursday.

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  • Holy Cow...!!! Did this guy not get a background check?

    -- Posted by Momof 2graduates on Thu, Mar 20, 2008, at 7:59 PM
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    One would assume that a background check was conducted. Remember he has just now been charged and arrested. But if one was one conducted, how in depth did they go since he is the son the head of the civil section of Elmore County and they are involved on all background checks in this county.

    -- Posted by B Mullen on Thu, Mar 20, 2008, at 9:30 PM
  • I've known Glenn since kindergarten. I don't believe he had any record prior to this. So there would've been nothing to show up in a background check.

    -- Posted by gcs on Thu, Mar 20, 2008, at 10:23 PM
  • About time something is done. Can any one tell me why he was not arrested when he was let go from the police department? Or why he was still guarding the gate at the AFB. Sounds like our wonderful law enforcement was trying to cover up another one.

    -- Posted by johnboy on Thu, Mar 20, 2008, at 10:28 PM
  • Johnboy, read the article. He was terminated from the police dept in Nov and they started the investigation in Nov. When the police got enough to go on, they gave it to the Idaho Attorney General's Office, b/c it was a conflict of interest. So 'our' wonderful law enforcement probably didn't head the investigation at that point. The case also went to a non-local judge, so no 'good ol boy' tactics were used here either. Sounds like to me they did everything they were supposed to,to ENSURE this was NOT covered up. Unless you know something about this that isn't on the news, your comment is about a coverup is pretty weak.

    -- Posted by froggy on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 12:22 AM
  • I don't see where it says in the article that he was terminated from the police department. Channel 7 news said he quit that job. That would make sense if he were able to get a job guarding the base gate. I could be wrong, of course.

    -- Posted by gcs on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 12:46 AM
  • I have known Parsons for quiet awhile. He was working at the Mountain Home AFB, as a guard long before he became a police officer of this town. He is a good guy however, he is very immature. Socially.

    Everyone knows this is a small town and I hope that this case is handled appropriately and that the rumor mill keeps to a minium not just for Him, but especially for those girls.

    -- Posted by Jbabe on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 6:25 AM
  • Parson needs help, he is sick, I am sure a stint in prison will help with that and to register as a sex offender. He made his bed.

    -- Posted by desert1der on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 8:08 AM
  • The Mountain Home Police Department...what a classy outfit!!! LOL.

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 9:24 AM
  • The news did not get everything correct...again...Glenn Parsons did not quit his job at the police department, he was originally put on administrative leave. After a short time and investigation, he was terminated. As for everyone asking about background checks, there was one done, but but again it goes back to ex Chief Tom Berry and why he hired him after some questionable "things" came up.

    -- Posted by ME1 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 9:47 AM
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    MrFresh said it perfectly! Perhaps this is what is coming from the supposed "cleaning up" of the police department with the new Chief in place. There are a few more who need to go!

    Jbabe, I hope you are not insinuating that "he is a good guy, however he is very immature socially" is an excuse for his behavior??

    Situations like this make it hard as parents to teach your children to trust law enforcement officers, yow, thank God all cops are not like this one!

    -- Posted by Ds_Seester on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 10:15 AM
  • Well, at least it is being handled better than the former Chief's (of the Mountain Home Police Dept.)DUI(s). At least they called in help from other places. Maybe the children involved will get some justice afterall.

    My heart goes out to the kids involved. I hope that they will be okay in time. Thank you to the child that gave her parent her cell phone with the messages. You probably saved many kids from the same situation. Thank you.

    The parent/family member of this guy really should be left out of this since that person is not charged with anything. The person in charge of the civil division is one of the most polite, professional and hardworking people in the department. This person has served the county and the people for a very long time and has earned respect for the many years of service. Wait for the "facts" before the witch hunt begins. This person would do the same for you. Put your rocks down and leave the park!

    -- Posted by OpinionMissy on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 10:28 AM
  • Cops = Always there when you don't need em, never there when you do.

    Don't trust anybody with that kind of power, people. Lest I remind you: "Power corrupts...absolute power corrupts absolutely."

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 11:12 AM
  • OpinionMissy,

    I agree with you, leave the parents out of this one, Glenn is old enough to know better and with the position he held he knew the onsequences of his actions.

    -- Posted by ME1 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 11:37 AM
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    I am glad this one didn't fall through the cracks........ I wonder if him and Mecham are sharing a cell

    -- Posted by workingbee on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 12:30 PM
  • Bad Cop,Bad Cop, What you gonna do when your new cell mate gets ahold of you.

    Ouch! You are in some much trouble.

    -- Posted by ghost raider on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 12:33 PM
  • OpinionMissy,

    I agree with you, leave the parents out of this one, Glenn is old enough to know better and with the position he held as a law enforcement office, he knew the onsequences of his actions.

    -- Posted by ME1 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 1:08 PM
  • For those of you who are quick to judge..remember, there are always two sides to every story! For the parents of the girls....They should have known better not to let thier young girls go anywhere with a 25 year old man. Thats the part of this thats not right!!! So why does everyone put the blame on Glenn? I things the parents of the girls are just as much at fault!!

    -- Posted by footballmom85 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 1:11 PM
  • What are you talking about, footballmom??? Is it the parents fault when their daughter gets raped, too??? One of those "they should have known better" sort of things.

    You must be friends with this guy or something to bail him out like that. All I can say is wow.

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 1:19 PM
  • A 25 year old man inviting 14 and 15 year girls up to his crib for drinks. Yea, let me fix you a vodka tonic while we watch the Disney Channel. Plus, he was a trusted member of the brothers in blue. No Mama, he should have known better and the ex-cop does have issues with little girls, he is sick.

    My question is how did this knuckle-head get a job as cop?

    -- Posted by ghost raider on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 1:23 PM
  • FootballMom:

    Are you sick? This is a grown man that did this to 2 young girls. 2 young girls that have probably been raised to respect the police and TRUST the police. You are a sicko lady. Have you raised your sons/kids that "no" does not always mean no? People like you should not be allowed to breed. Glenn is a pervert and he is the ONLY one that has any blame in this. How dare you even put what you said in print. You are sick.

    -- Posted by OpinionMissy on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 2:26 PM
  • There are bad cops, bad clergy, bad soldiers, bad parents, bad neighbors. Cop bashing, man bashing, race bashing or whatever bashing is just form of ignorant prejudice. Best thing to do is to educate the children and ourselves about what is appropriate behavior, no matter who it is, be it a stranger, friend or a family member. Looks like these victims did the right thing and reported what happened to their parents. Kudos to their parents for reporting it to the cops, kudos for the cops taking it to the State, and thanks to the State for the investigation and arrest.

    -- Posted by froggy on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 2:32 PM
  • I think all footballmom is saying is that the parents of the girls should have known where their daughters were and who they were with. Some speak of trust, but would anyone let their daughter be alone with a young cop in his house?

    It seems that a lot of people posting comments are so quick to pounce and denounce. (ha, ha)

    -- Posted by mule on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 2:42 PM
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    -- Posted by workingbee on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 2:47 PM
  • FOOTBALLMOM,

    What if it was your daughter??? Then what would you say?

    -- Posted by ME1 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 3:04 PM
  • Thank you MULE for seeing my point. I am not saying the situation is right at all but I do feel that If you have a teenage girls in this day and age you need to pay a little more atention to thier "scocial life" because of these kind of things. Of course if it were my child that this happened to I would be upset...but like I had said...who in there right mind would let there 16 year old daughter go "hang out" with a 25 year old man!!! To me that is just SICK.

    -- Posted by footballmom85 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 3:27 PM
  • Wow, you act as if the parents were like "sure, go right ahead and hang at at this 25-year-old's house" football mom. But nowhere in the story does it say that. How do you know the parents allowed it? From what I've seen, kids are really good at hiding things from their parents. Apparently, yours are on lockdown 24/7 so they're 100 percent safe!!!

    And froggy, why are you thanking the state and the police for doing their job? That's what you pay them for, isn't it? Don't act as if they did you a favor by investigating this perv, when they never should have hired him in the first place.

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 4:12 PM
  • mrfresh28,

    That's right, never thank anyone for anything, ever.

    -- Posted by mule on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 5:53 PM
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    My thoughts exactly, mrfresh! How do we know that the girls' parents even knew they were "hanging out" with a 25 year old young man? When and where did they meet him? We don't know the answer to that question and that's for the courts to find out but, hey, maybe on myspace or facebook, yahoo messenger, etc? How ironic it would be to think that your daughter or son is being introduced to perverts, sex fiends, pedophiles, (whatever), right in your own home? OR, how about this: your son or daughter IS one of those perverts, sex fiends, pedophiles?? WAKE UP! It's not ironic, it's a FACT! I'm just telling other parents to get on your computers, cell phones, pda's & get your child's passwords to all thier accounts and see for yourselves who they are chatting, emailing, texting with. Even if you can't get their passwords, do searches for them and don't be surprised by what you may find. Let this be a wake up call. It's not just happening in the big cities, it's in our own backyards now. Mountain Home is not "SMALL TOWN, USA" anymore..it's growing and the crime is going to grow along with it, as much as we hate to see it happen. Open your eyes parents-

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 5:58 PM
  • Do I sense a little sarcasm in your post, mule??? =) It's tough to tell over the Net.

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 6:07 PM
  • I just realized who this Parsons guy is. I used to run into him at the courthouse every week. He used to run the metal detector, right? Wonder how many underage girls he frisked over the years...maybe that's why he took the job in the first place. Crazy.

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 6:15 PM
  • Meeeeoww. Should I be thanking you instead, Mr. Fresh for the time you donate snarking others while hiding behind your anonimity? Yes, I HAVE thanked people for doing their job in the past, (absured no??) and I have gotten thanked myself (amazing!!). Most employers also thank their employees with letters of appreciation, employee of the quarter, raises,etc. All that for just doing their job. THANK YOU TO THOSE POLICE, OUR MILTARY, FIREMAN & WOMEN, AND ALL THOSE WHO PUT THEIR OWN SAFETY TO TRY AND ENSURE MINE. I'm not ashamed of saying thanks so snark all you want.

    -- Posted by froggy on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 6:28 PM
  • You know they allways say "don't believe everything you read". And after reading the stories on this case and the comments i see why. Yes there is charges..was there rape or anything close to it no..the facts aren't even right in this story. He has been arraigned and when the full story and facts come out i hope people take the time to reflect on the ridiculous comments they made. As one of only eight people in the courtroom yesterday i can say i am floored at how fast people {even in a small town} can draw there own conclusions. I'd honestly hate to be "charged" with anything by the people writing these posts...they'd convict and hang before they knew the truth and facts.........

    -- Posted by off2hnt on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 7:37 PM
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    Mr. Parsons did indeed work at the court house. I too worked there for a time and saw nothing but professional behavior from Mr. Parsons. It seems to me that some people have convicted and sentenced him already without seeing any evidence. Now I am not condoning any of the behavior that Mr. Parsons is accused (notice not convicted of) of. If he is indeed found guilty then I say he should receive the maximum sentence. And before any one starts bashing me, I have a daughter and would hunt down any person that even attempted any acts against her and that is regardless of her age.

    All I ask is that we try to remember the tramua that these young ladies have and will suffer through. They will be in my prayers. I also hope that Mr. Parsons obtains help with the issues that he has onging.

    -- Posted by B Mullen on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 7:45 PM
  • on Nov. 13, by the older alleged victim, that on either Nov. 6 or Nov. 7 she had called Parsons and told him she was depressed.

    Ok if she is depressed why is she call him personnaly? Something is missing here.

    -- Posted by Momof 2graduates on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 8:08 PM
  • Can't judge Mr. Parsons but I can question the wisdom of the old Chief of Police. Hey New Chief, Lets fix this town. We are behind you. No more of this. It doesn't take 5 patrol cars for a simple traffic stop. How about serving the people instead of what we have had the last few years. The badge should mean something. All of them. The Security at the Gate as well as the Corrections Officers. We have been through enough. Drunks, drugusers or dog killers should not wear a badge. If you want to be treated with respect don't use Racial Slurs Treat the public with the respect you want. and you will get our respect.

    -- Posted by R&M on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 8:16 PM
  • I'm sorry to see so many convict anyone without a fair trial. I thought I lived in the United States of America.

    As to the boy. If convicted, he'll do the time.

    As to the girls involved. I know one. I would never let a child of mine dress and act as this one. She has brought false witness to another person before. She loves the attention you all are giving her. Hope you aren't next or you will be publicly convicted over this website before you get your fair trial.

    -- Posted by in the shadows on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 8:25 PM
  • in the shadows

    I'm not convicting? well aleast not me. But there is more to this story and your right it will come out. I just hope the media can report it.

    -- Posted by Momof 2graduates on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 8:30 PM
  • FOOTBALLMOM:

    Yes you are right. Parents should not let their kids hang out with 25 yr olds. But, Lets see if this will fit between your ears - Now think real hard - After you moved out of your parents home - did you and your siblings laugh and tell your mom what you did as a kid that she wasn't aware of?? Come On. So were your parents wrong/bad parents because they didn't know EVERYTHING you did?

    Parsons KNEW without a doubt that he shouldn't be hanging out with teenage girls. Remember - he's the ADULT.

    Your disgusting comments about blaming the parents - well, I can't even justify the words to you.

    I really feel for Parsons family members. They must just be so fraught over this situation. My heart goes out to his parents right now. They didn't do this - Glenn presumeably did. and Yet - they have to live thru it.

    -- Posted by midea on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 10:26 PM
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    Ok, here it goes ~ I have heard it all........ "don't believe everything you read. As one of only eight people in the courtroom yesterday i can say i am floored at how fast people {even in a small town} can draw there own conclusions."

    I would say since he is still in jail the eight of you court room decided not to post bail................

    The main thing we need to remember about this young man is that he has been removed as a police officer for cause! He was the adult! Oh yea and that little thing called the "CODE OF ETHICS".

    -- Posted by workingbee on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 10:50 PM
  • Do you all have nothing better to do?

    He is innocent until proven guilty.

    -- Posted by justmeagain on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 11:18 PM
  • working bee

    By my count, 1 judge, 1 recorder, 1 prosecutor, 1 defendent, 1 attorney for the defense and 1 bailiff. That leaves 2 others to make a total of 8 in the courtroom.

    Is it possible, that like so many of us in this low economic community, that after paying for a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, food on the table and gas in the car, they have no money?

    Not everyone is financially solvent.

    You have just told the world that if you aren't rich, you are guilty.

    Welcome to America!

    -- Posted by in the shadows on Fri, Mar 21, 2008, at 11:37 PM
  • Froggy I know Glen personally and the incident in Nov was not the first offence. Still after he was let go and was guarding the gate on the AFB. I have a daughter that will be 12 next month and I sure don't want him around. especially in a place of authority and one that should be respected.

    -- Posted by johnboy on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 12:09 AM
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    -- Posted by workingbee on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 12:12 AM
  • Again, I know Glen personally too, and he is not guilty till proven otherwise

    -- Posted by justmeagain on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 12:26 AM
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    I stand behind my Code of Ethics........ You are a cop, no matter how cute the girl is, no matter how needy the girl is, no matter how needy you are....Code of Ethics...... Ok so why did he leave the Mountain Home Police Force?

    Give us that..... was it on his own or did he leave for reasona not of his own doing.....

    ok because they are the ones who lure people in. Wow, grown men who can't resist children........... or remember the Code of Ethics they are under..........

    Wow JohnBoy.... two people there to support that poor defendant.... so enlighten us since you were there, what exactly was the dollar amount needed to bail out Glen..... maybe we can have a bake sale at the High School next week for him.......CODE OF ETHICS DUDE, IF HE REMEMBERED IT HE WOULD NOT NEED A BAKE CELL, NO MATTER HOW HOT THE CHILD LOOKED.........

    -- Posted by workingbee on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 12:56 AM
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    Sorry I meant.....in the shadows, not JohnBoy....

    -- Posted by workingbee on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 12:58 AM
  • I would just like to put it out there that those of you talking down on someone before they are proven guilty or the facts are shown and proven are sick individuals. I could walk down the streets of Mountain Home everyday and find something wrong with someone but you don't see me screaming out to the public or talking down on them. NO ONE knows the facts or the truth. It's his word against the accusers. Yeah IF it's in fact true that Glen did have consensual sexual relations with these girls it doesn't justify it. But let me add that growing up in Mountain Home I know what I was out doing and still see happening today at the age of 14, 15, 16, 17, on up and its not the "sleep overs" that the parent's are made to believe. These teenagers are in fact out getting trashed and calling, sleeping with, or texting all night. It takes two ta tango and I can't say that I as an individual would put much faith in the hands of a run-away attention seeking Teenage girl out trying to make everyone's lives miserable just like hers. Personally as a mother I do have to ask how if this girl was SNEEKING out because she was depressed to go and talk with Glen 1. She had a way to contact him. 2. She was able to sneak out with out getting caught (hints to a pro) 3. Wow doesn't that say something when she took the first alcoholic beverage if that is true? Also as a parent of a young teenage girl that is having any sort of communication with a 25 year old wouldn't you wonder what you were doing wrong? If little miss goody goody was so good she wouldn't even begin to know Mr. parsons right? Anyways I know Glen to be a very respectful guy wouldn't harm a soul and would do anything for anyone including his girlfriend and friends. He doesn't deserve the disrespect he is receiving from IDIOTS who don't know the half of the story or facts. I'm sure that half the people talking trash have slept with someone underage just wasn't slapped in the face with im-maturity. Just let him be. It's his life that is ruined and there's that get to go on everyday with the sad pity party on me..... The attention they desired has been gotten. I still have respect for Glen I believe he is innocent until proven guilty.

    -- Posted by LovelyTown on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 1:35 AM
  • First the alleged perp in this case looks closer to 45 than 25.

    Second, he didn't happen to have one of those nifty inconspicuous unmarked white police pick-ups to cruise around in did he?

    -- Posted by Beau on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 3:11 AM
  • "Court documents say Parsons denied having any sexual contact with the 16-year-old girl. The documents state that he admitted to sending text messages to the 14-year-old girl, and that he "knew it was wrong." He said he gets "brain blocks" that makes him get carried away in conversations then later regrets what he says. Parsons also told detectives nothing would have happened even if the teen had gone to his house.

    "

    Brain blocks? Yeah that is a great defense.

    -- Posted by Beau on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 3:31 AM
  • Tulip07 wake up and smell the coffee the former MHPO was a TRUSTED member of the community is a pedophile and predator that got caught. His uniform and position offered him an avenue by which he could lure young girls into his apartment for who knows what. By the way what is 25 year old police officer doing inviting girls up to his apartment then offering them a drink of alcohol? And what is a policeman doing offering alcohol to a minor; I think that's against the law!

    No tulip07 you are sick and need help if you believe the victims are the criminals in this case the children. It's apparent that you don't have children and are a follower of the Tom Cruise society of lame ideas!

    -- Posted by ghost raider on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 9:50 AM
  • So, now many of us judge victims as the criminals because they are not "perfect." The bottom line in this entire deal is that Parsons is an adult and a police officer and KNEW better. An adult should NEVER touch a child or have sex with a child. Have we lost touch of that? All of these folks that are posting that these girls are at fault are sick. These girls could have been your children or your family member(s). We tell our children to report these crimes and when they do, they are stoned by the public because they dress like "tramps" or they sneak out at night and party it up. That does not in any way give an adult the right to touch or have sex with a child. This is not right on any level. Did we forget this?

    I hope that all of you "perfect" people out there never have this happen to your child or a family member. As a parent you feel it is your fault because you could have/should have done this or that. There is only 1 person at fault here and it is the adult that had the contact with the child. We should be happy that it was reported by these girls because this could have gone on for many years with more victims and they could have been YOUR children.

    Good luck to the kids involved and the parents. This is going to be a long road and a hard road if you will be judged like this. Our "community" leaves something to be desired with regard to this matter. Sad-very sad.

    -- Posted by OpinionMissy on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 10:24 AM
  • I know Glen. And while these are serioius accusations i have just one question. why are we just blaming him. Did these girls know how to say no? I mean at that age you should really know especially now in these days with all the amber alerts and extra securities parents take. These girls know what right and wrong is, they may not want to admit it but they do. They knew Glen and as it said the first one asked for him personnally. Doesn't that raise any red flags for anyone else. Yeah he may have done these things, he may not have. That is not for us as a public to decide. The only thing we can do is educate our children about the dangers and HOPE they chose to listen.

    -- Posted by BabyGirl85 on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 10:25 AM
  • wow...it still amazes me that people are so blind to the world today...I totally agree with Tulip07 and lovelytown.I too grew up in mountain home and from experience...the only thing there is to do in a small town is lie to your parent,find a big part,get drunk,and then who knows form there..And as far as MYSPACE...take a look for your selves. Look at all the little girls half naked lieing about there age...and you wonder why older guys pray on them...come on now!!! Maybe some for you need to monitor your childs myspace a little better....or are you just to proud to find out the truth about your precious perfect child....remember..no ones child is perfect not mine nor yours!!

    So just remember, that there is always 2 sides to every story and what you see on t.v hear on the radio, or read in the paper, isnt alway to whole truth! Remember people...there are no RAPE charges here which mean if anyting did happen it was concentual!!! Which still doent mean that the situation is right and yes he should have known better..but it does take two to tango!!!

    -- Posted by footballmom85 on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 10:56 AM
  • I hope the city does not cave in and award a amount of money to hush this. Just a tax payer not saying Glen is gulity.

    -- Posted by Momof 2graduates on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 9:09 PM
  • He has said he's guilty so why the arguments?

    Okay - again here is the post from Beau regarding the court documents.

    "Court documents say Parsons denied having any sexual contact with the 16-year-old girl. The documents state that he admitted to sending text messages to the 14-year-old girl, and that he "knew it was wrong." He said he gets "brain blocks" that makes him get carried away in conversations then later regrets what he says. Parsons also told detectives nothing would have happened even if the teen had gone to his house."

    PARSONS ADMITTED he was GUILTY and knew that it was wrong to be sending the text messages. If he wasn't expecting an encounter with this girl - then why did he send them? He's sick.

    The other incident - there must not be any physical proof so naturally he is going to say he's not guilty. Is this his word versus her word thing?

    HE HAS SAID HE IS GUILTY- so why the argument?

    Now we just have to wait and see what happens next.

    Again - I feel for his family/parents and also the girls families. This has got to be just terrible for them.

    -- Posted by midea on Sat, Mar 22, 2008, at 11:58 PM
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    I have to ask the question as to where did Beau get the information from? I looked on this website and the Idaho Statesman but found nothing. To be crediable, one might consider stating their source.

    And Mr. Parsons admitted to sending a text message to a 14 year old that was not appropiate for him to send to her. While that is a crime, it is not a hangable crime as some of you have made it out to be.

    Also where were all of you police haters when former Chief Berry was arrested for his last DUI? I don't seem to remember all this bashing going on.

    -- Posted by B Mullen on Sun, Mar 23, 2008, at 12:49 AM
  • Exactly midea! He has admitted parts of what he is charged with but people will still continue to bash the kids. I for one, if I had children, would not want them brough up in this town. We should be thankful these girls talked to their parents at all. Many do not. We should be thankful that they told so that there were not 100 victims or more, which could have been any 1 of your children. It is a shame that these girls are blamed for this. I am sure they trusted Mr. Parsons because he was a police officer.

    May this never happen to your children people of Mountain Home. My thoughts are with the 2 families and the 2 girls. You must have done something right because your kids still talk with you. I am sorry this town has placed the blame on you and your girls. Sexual crimes against children are never right. A police officer and adult knew better. What about that? How many kids have not told?

    For those of you that are quick to blame the parents and the girls, when Mr. Parsons gets out of jail...maybe he will move in next door to you. How will you feel then since he is such a "great" guy and all? What goes around comes around I guess. He has to live some place right?

    -- Posted by OpinionMissy on Sun, Mar 23, 2008, at 10:46 AM
  • We did not get a chance to bash Chief Berry because they hushed all of that. McNeal did not take his resignation (nothing like a police chief that cannot drive because he himself was DUI) and when you posted anything...it never made it onto the blog or it was deleted. Karen Martin reported on it but they got rid of her or she quit because of the BS she had to put up with as a result of reporting the "facts." Sensorship at its best around here. Keep a drunk police chief around...what a joke and yet another great example for the kids/young adults of this town. Kudos (not) to the people that run this town over that one! The news had fun with that story. It is right up there with allowing Larry Craig to stay in office.

    Since we let the Chief get away with a DUI...will Parsons get his job back when he gets out of jail? How about a raise as well or maybe a promotion. Maybe head up the DARE program in the schools...

    -- Posted by OpinionMissy on Sun, Mar 23, 2008, at 11:01 AM
  • Who hired Parsons?

    -- Posted by meow on Sun, Mar 23, 2008, at 11:09 AM
  • Appears that many of you just like to complain and bash other people. So good to see that on Easter Sunday.

    -- Posted by mule on Sun, Mar 23, 2008, at 5:17 PM
  • Hey Mule: Back at you.

    Hope your Easter was great and you had a nice time today. Mine was. All my kids are at their respective bases out of state - and our families aren't from here - (we were stationed here years ago and stayed)- so my hubby and I played golf today.

    I sure hope you and yours had a great one.

    Same goes for all the rest who read these. Sure hope Sunday was a wonderful day for all. Happy Easter.

    -- Posted by midea on Sun, Mar 23, 2008, at 8:48 PM
  • Opinion Missy, that is not fair to say the whole town of Mtn Home, is blaming the girls' parents. I for one think that anyone that would put the blame on the girls no matter how they dress or if they did sneak-out to see Mr. Parson's are sick people themselves. No matter what they did are minors. But Mr. Parson's is an adult and a Cop. He knew better and should acted/reacted differently. And now he will be punished for his acts, he should have to register as a sex offender and I pray he doesn't move to my neighborhood!

    -- Posted by HeatherJ on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 10:32 AM
  • I love this site! I always find great dialogue whenever I visit. First, I have to give props to workingbee for that bake sale comment...LOL, that was priceless! Second, I seem to remember a whole pickup full of people bashing former COP Berry on this very site. Parsons is no different. If they don't want their business in the news, they shouldn't be in the public eye. That was their choice.

    Finally, to my good friend froggy: I appreciate your kind remarks regarding my "snarking." I didn't realize that was a word. And as far as anonymity goes, I didn't see you stating your full name and address for the record, either. Your nickname is froggy, sounds pretty anonymous to me.

    But I myself have nothing to hide, I don't live in Mt. Home anymore and have no plans to return. My name is Landon, and for a little over a year I covered politics, news and the police beat in your fair city. It was some of the most entertaining time of my life. I only wish they would have let me write a column; it would have been fun to give my two cents on stories such as this.

    Cheers!!!

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 11:18 AM
  • To the Right Honorable Mr. Fresh: I had an inclination that you perhaps worked for the news industry when you said you went to the courthouse every week but you still had to go thru security. Either that, or you are very diligent about paying your fines (ha - just a joke there!) I would love for you to use those skills and present a good debate, not just stir up the pot by snarking. I just think this blog has too much bashing going on. The blog on the front page regarding the school taxes seems a bit more to my taste, I suppose. And yes, I am also anon, but try not to snark. And a question for the crowd - WHEN is it ok for a 14 year old female to be alone w/a 25 year old man, no matter what job he has, in this day and age. (I am NOT saying that it's the girl's fault, if Parson's is found guilty, he's the adult and is accountable.) Hopefully, parents are educating their kids, esp with what the media and internet are presenting, as what is appropriate behavior. My Space is absolutely scary and I personally don't feel it's appropriate for kids. But I'm not so sure kids are being taught how to protect themselves and to TRY not to put themselves in risky situations and I would like to know why or what others think?

    -- Posted by froggy on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 12:30 PM
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    Froggy

    That was my point exactly when I warned parents to look at their children's accounts. In order for people to have their usernames come up in searches, they must be 18 years or older. Kids are lying and saying they are older so their accounts will be included in ALL searches. And the scary part is their parents have no clue! You must be so diligent. I'm not putting the blame on anyone, just want parents to be aware as to what is happening in their very own home! I know-I have a 22 year old daughter who is married now, (thank GOD), but have an 11 year old son. I have now put a parental block on his account. The computer is in the living room right next to where we all congregate in the evening. He has no internet access in his bedroom. I will not allow it. I have worked in the school systems for 10 years and presently work where I'm in the position to know what goes on in the community and I have to tell you it's pretty scary, what I see/have seen. Take my advice-watch over what your children do on the computer! Make it your business to know where and with whom they are with. Don't just take their word for it. Follow them, be as nosey as you have to be-avoid this from ever happening to your child. Don't leave it up to the adult they happen to be with to make the right decisions! We now know that we cannot trust everybody who is in a position of authority. Scary isn't it? That's life and we have to get off our own bums and be the parent/adult in our children's lives. Take the responsibility that you were handed when you gave birth to your children. Bottom line that I'm trying to get across is you have to communicate with your children. TALK to them and get them to trust and open up with you. These girls did exactly what they were supposed to do when the incidents happened. It was unfortunate that they got to the point they did, but they talked to a responsible adult instead of letting it pass.

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 3:32 PM
  • LOL. Right and honorable, eh??? I don't know about that. And I'm sorry, but it's my job to stir up the pot. I have no real solutions for you, I just like to see people thinking is all.

    All I would say to a parent is remember not only to teach your kids to think, but also to think for themselves. That seems to be lost on a lot of kids these days, at least the ones I talk to.

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 4:42 PM
  • First of all..i'm not new to mountain home..but i am to posting comments on this site...what i would like to know..is what is wrong with society today?..i've read all the comments here and what i'm not understanding is how an adult...admitted he did something wrong...and yet...there are comments being made about the girls personalities..how they dress and act...and on whether or not their parents are teaching them the right thing....if this man is guilty....it is not for us to blame the children no matter how they are behaving....if you notice a child is doing something that is generally not acceptable....contact the parents and let them know....don't bash them...that isn't fixing anything..and no matter how the child is acting it is up to adults to know the difference between right and wrong..not the children..no matter the age....children at any age are very impressionable......basically what i'm hearing from a lot of the people leaving comments is the same as a grown woman getting raped and society blaming it on her for how she dressed other than blaming it on the person that raped her and the violence that issued from that person....this just isn't something i understand.....nor will i ever....anyways..that's all i had to point out..thanks

    -- Posted by brewingstorms on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 5:39 PM
  • I think everyone is trying to blame these two girls, or Glenn, but the fact is Glenn was the only adult in this situation, even though underage girls are not always so innocent.

    No one seems to be talking about educating kids, and when I say kids I mean teenagers too, about harmful/inappropriate communication with adults whether it be in person, or the internet. I personally think females are more susceptible to being put in situations where they are very vulnerable, because it's cooler to be with an older guy, and they don't have the reasoning skills to realize the consequences...

    Background checks are not always going to be a conclusive tool in the hiring of police officers, teachers, and other occupations that are involved in caring for a vulnerable population. I think it's important to talk to your kids a lot about inappropriate touching and sex, even though it may be extremely difficult to talk about.

    Just to let you know I grew up in Mtn. Home, and I know this kind of crap happens all the time, it's kind of humorous people are all shocked. One of my friends made out with her teacher in high school when she was 17, and he still teaches at MHHS, and he continued to call her when she was in college, even though she told him she wasn't interested. Oh, I'm so glad I don't live in Mountain Home anymore!

    -- Posted by LibbyLou on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 6:13 PM
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    OK, we all know that the adults in this particular situation should have taken responsibility and said no. The adults are the parents and Parsons.

    Let me throw this one at you: two underage kids having consensual sex in the back of a car and HE gets a ticket for whatever it is they can give him a ticket for. Girls' parents knew they were having sex because mom did the responsible thing and had the girl put on birth control. Well now, the boy gets convicted of a crime and pays for doing what kids do. Don't deny it; they do have sex!

    NEVER have I said the girl is to blame because she got raped. And may I refer to the article above- no one got raped. BUT the fact remains that girls are as sexual as boys and when they dress and make themselves up to look older than what they really are, shouldn't they be held accountable for their actions? Give me a break! Girls have been doing it through all time!! I totally remember stuffing tissue in my bra and wearing mascara to school when I wasn't supposed to! I used to be able to sneak in the bars with my sister when I was 16 because I certainly looked 18!!

    I once heard a statement that I used to laugh at but when you think about the implications, is so true: God gave man a ***** and a brain and only enough blood to use one at a time.

    And by saying that statement I am in NO WAY giving Parsons an excuse for what he did. It's just human nature and being able to control ones' self and say NO in the presence of a young woman presenting herself to a normal male as being 'old enough' is the difference between a responsible adult and a "socially immature" person, if I may quote someone else on this blog.

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 6:26 PM
  • Ahh...and the cover up begins. This is not the front page story anymore and has been reduced to a most read story. Guess the powers that be did not want anyone looking to buy a home or to move here to see that story right off. How much will this cost the people who pay taxes in this town? This should prove to be interesting. Does he have an attorney (private) or are we also going to pay for Mr. Parsons' legal defense in addition to the buy off for what he did? Between the school bond and this we had better dig deep. This is going to be an expensive year.

    -- Posted by OpinionMissy on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 10:27 PM
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    I do not see this story being moved from the front page as part of a cover up. I just see it as other news has occurred and that needs to be reported as well. I am still trying to figure out where this buy off comments keep coming from. How about someone that has the knowledge enlighten the rest of us that are in the dark?

    As for who to blame for all of this, my thoughts are not only is Mr. Parsons to blame but the girls. Mr. Parson's family, and the girl's families. I say this because these are the people that raised both parties involved and taught them right from wrong. I am ready for the arrows of sarcasim to be thrown at me but that is my opinion and like the rest of you I am entitled to it.

    -- Posted by B Mullen on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 10:57 PM
  • This is really hard to read and take in at this point. I know Glen Parsons. My husband has worked with Glen and I have had occassion to be around him with all my children. I agree with those that posted that he is a good guy for the most part but he is socially inept at times. I am in NO way condoning what he has done (as you will see later in my post this hits really close to home at this time). Glen has always been respectful when I have been around him. I would have never believed he was capable of this. Now we must sit back and trust that the State Attorneys office will abide by the law and see this through to the end. Justice needs to be served to both Glen and the two girls. If you are unhappy with the way things happen in this town then get out there and volunteer for jury duty, speak to our law enforcement officials and the new mayor, don't just sit at your computers and bash everything around you. Without action of citizens there will be no change to your environment.

    TO THE FAMILIES OF THE TWO GIRLS: My heart and prayers are with you. I know first hand what your hearts and minds are going through. As I held my daughter's hand while she was giving her own account of recent events (unrelated to these cases) my heart bled for her. I was enraged and my temper flared. I have blamed myself. However I have been able to come to terms with the only one to blame is the adult that did this. It does not matter how the child dresses, it does not matter what the child offers, it does not matter what the child says, the adult should take the high road and refuse the attentions, offers, everything and go directly to the parents of the child and tell them how their child is acting. Then ignore and avoid the child at all costs. The parents then are left to do something, if they don't they don't and if they do then great. But overall it is the adults responsibility to to say NO.

    For those of you that state you would hunt them down and take care of the "accused". Believe me it does cross your mind. But other things SHOULD cross your mind also. For example, what would your child do without you while you are sitting up there in the big cell block? What example are you sitting for your children? Is the "accused" and his/her beating you would give them worth your lost freedom and the right to be with your children through their recovery? No should be your answer. Nothing is worth that!

    For a sidebar here: Child molesters normally do not fare well in prison. Murderers, drug dealers and the like do not take kindly to someone that has abused a child. In Idaho the maximum penalty is 25 years for sexual battery of a minor age 16/17. Up to 25 years of being a "romantic interest" to Bubba should be penalty enough don't you think?

    -- Posted by so this is smallville on Mon, Mar 24, 2008, at 11:56 PM
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    I have to stand by "Code of Ethics" . Somewhere someday, Parsons had to have signed a code of ethics with our wonderful police department.

    Brain Block.....Wow, that would be some defense for those that Parsons has arrested and help convict... How many cases are going to get over turned because of Parsons brain blocks.........

    Thats right folks, it ain't over yet....It's really just starting.

    As far as the girls, for as much as I could spy, if you will, on my daughter, I know I do not know everything. I do have to hope that everything I taught her is enough........ with these girls it seems that is the case..... they didn't let it go to far... Good for you girls you caught a bad guy....... Wow a reverse sting........... but not intentionally......... I love it

    -- Posted by workingbee on Tue, Mar 25, 2008, at 12:05 AM
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    Workingbee, I noticed his comment also. My thoughts were, "...and he was one of Mountain Home's finest....nice.

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Tue, Mar 25, 2008, at 10:20 AM
  • Thanks, Karen; you summed it all up very clearly.

    -- Posted by senior lady on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, at 8:28 AM
  • "A young male?" Come on now, Karen, 25 years old is plenty old enough to know the difference between right and wrong. He is nothing but an adult who likes little girls in my mind. Anyone know when the arraignment is?

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, at 9:42 AM
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    He was arraigned last week-the judge disqualified himself and another had to be found in order to arraign him. New judge denied the bond reduction so it remains at $100,000.

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, at 3:04 PM
  • Thanks, fly. Has the pre-trial date been set???

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, at 4:31 PM
  • Karen,

    I cannot beleive you said "I hope the judge and jury holds the parents accountable in some way". First of all I think the young lady who showed her parents the text messages did the right thing and is no way accountable for Glenn's actions. He is an adult and knew what he was doing was wrong. I cannot beleive you would even make a statement like that. It is not the childs fault it is the ADULTS fault.

    -- Posted by ME1 on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, at 5:24 PM
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    It's public record when his preliminary hearing is set for-you can check the computer at the courthouse they have for public use.

    I have a strange sense of "deja-vu" typing this out...hmmm

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Thu, Mar 27, 2008, at 1:17 PM
  • Mountain Home Police initially were notified on Nov. 13, by the older alleged victim, that on either Nov. 6 or Nov. 7 she had called Parsons and told him she was depressed. That victim then alleges that he went to her home, picked her up, and took her to his apartment.

    Ok...I still do not get why the alleged victim CALLED him personnally. Am I missing something?

    -- Posted by Momof 2graduates on Thu, Mar 27, 2008, at 3:52 PM
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    Is it my imagination or are there several posts missing that were there before? are we being edited?

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Thu, Mar 27, 2008, at 6:01 PM
  • I also wondered about the "editing." I was on this this afternoon and some of the previous postings were gone/not here. Strange. It is all here now.

    -- Posted by OpinionMissy on Thu, Mar 27, 2008, at 11:55 PM
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    Opinionmissy:

    I had originally put the date and time of Parsons' preliminary hearing and also the very public website, along with the very public username and password, where anyone can look up the information themselves; alas, someone felt it was too much and removed my post. I re-posted with another option of finding out Parsons' or anyone else's court dates.

    KMartin:

    Thank you for so eloquently re-stating what I so crudely said in my post. We were all teenagers at one time and it just intrigues me how people are so shocked that this behavior goes on. As the mother of a 22 year old daughter, (who by the way also worked as a waitress in a diner here in town, late at night and also the target of older boys, men, airmen hitting on her), I have always felt that sharing my experiences, (edited versions of course) was one way to forewarn her. She listened very intently and learned but she also has her very own experiences that I'm sure she'll pass on to her daughter, my granddaughter, when she comes of age.

    It comes down to one word, people: communication.

    Talk with your children. Find out who they are spending time with, who the parents of their friends are, what they do, where they go. Don't be afraid to be the parent and don't be afraid to say no when they need to hear it.

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Fri, Mar 28, 2008, at 12:40 AM
  • I must point out to this female-heavy crowd that not all men randomly hit on every single woman they see working at a diner, restaraunt, etc.

    Don't lump us all in the same category as this guy. Some of us have a lot more class than that.

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Fri, Mar 28, 2008, at 9:49 AM
  • Hear, Hear, Mr. Fresh. I agree - man bashing is hitting below the belt. :)

    -- Posted by froggy on Fri, Mar 28, 2008, at 11:18 AM
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    I'm not apologizing for what I stated earlier. My feelings and thoughts come from what I was taught as a teenager in my health class-I'm 45 years old so maybe others were taught this also-"don't start anything with a boy that you can't finish". Yes, that's right. I was taught not to put my trust in a boy that is too caught up in the moment and doesn't want to stop. I was taught to never put myself in that situation.

    When you say, and I got this right from your blog, smallville, "It does not matter how the child dresses, it does not matter what the child offers, it does not matter what the child says, the adult should take the high road and refuse the attentions, offers, everything and go directly to the parents of the child and tell them how their child is acting. Then ignore and avoid the child at all costs. The parents then are left to do something, if they don't they don't and if they do then great. But overall it is the adults responsibility to to say NO." I think your mistaken. My point being I would never allow my daughter to dress in an inappropriate manner in the first place nor would I want to rely on other parents or adults to come to me to let me know she's acting in an inappropriate manner around men or young boys.

    My responsibility as a parent was to teach her how to dress appropriately, act appropriately so that she didn't attract unwanted advances. I think I did a good job doing that because she wound up quitting her job as a waitress after having to dress in a short skirt attracted unwanted stares and comments.

    I too am a working parent, and I know only too well, the time constraints on my family for my attention, but no matter how tired I am or how late dinner is going to be, I make sure I take the time to know what my child is doing and with whom.

    I'm not dumb, I know that they are going to do things that I will never be aware, but I have always had their trust and they've had their trust in me, and I know MY CHILDREN, will take the high road and ignore unwanted advances from people, young or old.

    I've tried very hard to teach them right from wrong and trust they will make the right decisions when the time comes. As a parent, thats all we can do. But nowadays, we cannot rely on others to do the right thing around our children. See the difference?

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Sat, Mar 29, 2008, at 2:03 PM
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    Another point I want to make; reasonable or not, 14 year olds are making the decision to have sex. I know for a fact that 14 year olds are having sex and babies right here in 'smallville'. Because people nowadays think it's ok to let what is going on in society, internet, tv, magazines influence them. That it's ok to dress like we're 18 when we're only 14. Hmmm, morality starts in the home.

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Sat, Mar 29, 2008, at 6:10 PM
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    Smallville, your post has disappeared!! what gives?

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, at 1:24 AM
  • Apparently I aggravated someone I guess.

    I agree that parenting starts in the home and I trust my children completely to do the right thing. I am proud of my accomplishments with my children and proud of the choices my children have made with me and without me. However NOT all children have a parent teaching them right from wrong. Should it then be the untaught children's fault that an adult preys on them?

    And again I will ask, who's fault is it that a woman/young lady would be raped walking out of her job in a modest uniform? Your's, her's or the predator's? Some of you seem to think that only provactive dressing or less than modest behaviors are the leading cause for predators to attack. Tell that to the 86 year old woman that gets attacked in her home in the middle of the night while sleeping in a flannel granny gown.

    To those of you that do understand that predators can strike anywhere, kudos to you for having a brain. To those of you with your head in the sand that your children will never be taken advantage of in our society, please by all means start a prepay plan with a pyschologist and therapist to help you and your children should the unthinkable ever happen.

    -- Posted by so this is smallville on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, at 4:54 PM
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    Of course I don't believe that my child or children will never be taken advantage of in our society; I'm not ignorant. I feel that preparing and teaching my children how NOT to get themselves in a situation that could be avoidable is the best way to go about preparing them for life in general. I know that predators are everywhere and they may strike at anytime. It's painfully apparent in Parsons' case that even a person that is supposed to be trustworthy and honorable can't always be relied on. That's a sad testament to our times. Like I said before, it should start in the home.

    So...that said, why did the first young girl call Parsons if she was depressed instead of talking to her parent(s)? Someone asked a question earlier about this.

    Why did she call him, and on his cell phone, first? If she was making a plea for help, wouldn't she have called 911? Was she suicidal? I don't know. What was she hoping to get out of calling Parsons? Yes, he should have said, "you're underage, don't call me..." but he didn't. Instead he took her to his apartment. She realized she had gotten herself into a situation that she didn't want to be in, that's when she told an adult.

    These are all my own theories. That's how I see things. Sorry if you seem to think they're sick and wrong. I guess I'm just sick and wrong.

    I'm assuming that this post will be gone tomorrow also.

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Mon, Mar 31, 2008, at 5:43 PM
  • Being "sick and wrong" is just a state of mind, flyonthewall. :D

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Tue, Apr 1, 2008, at 1:12 PM
  • No worries, Karen. But remember, just as parents should teach young girls the possible dangers that are out there, they should also teach young boys how to treat women with respect; it's just as important. My father taught me, and I plan to do the same with my son (should I ever have one). Girls are not the only ones who need guidance, that's all I'm saying.

    PS-I will also teach my sons that anyone who even looks at their sister is open game. They will all be excellent marksmen. :)

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Wed, Apr 2, 2008, at 10:14 AM
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    Excellent point mrfresh, as my 11 year old son is coming of age, it is never too soon to talk to them. He informed me just the other day that he now has health class for the last term of the year. I thought to myself, "yep, time for his dad and I to sit down with him and have....THE DISCUSSION." Here we go...!

    -- Posted by flyonthewall on Wed, Apr 2, 2008, at 12:17 PM
  • LOL. One in a million, eh? I doubt that. In fact, some people on this site probably wish I would just go away. :)

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Thu, Apr 3, 2008, at 12:07 PM
  • Excellent point about teaching our sons respect. I am blessed with two sons of my own and I will tell you, there will be no need for LE if my sons ever so much as look crosseyed at their girlfriends, wives, sisters or any other women that may cross their paths. Some may find it wrong but my boys are taught that women are the pillar of society, as without us they would not be here. Yes, men need respect and my sons are respected within our household but they have been taught from a young age to open doors for women, women eat first at gatherings, women are to be cared for and treated with respect. That is how life is. Some would say our daughters are overly demanding in what they expect from the males in their life but I think they just don't normally take any crap from anyone!

    -- Posted by so this is smallville on Fri, Apr 4, 2008, at 12:50 AM
  • Good stuff, smallville. And may I add that, in my experience, women are simply overly-demanding by their nature. They're never pleased!!! :)

    -- Posted by mrfresh28 on Mon, Apr 7, 2008, at 9:58 AM
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