The irony is not lost on me - ICAC was created to defend children, the innocent among us. Yet they do so by persecuting innocent men. Yes, not all men caught in these stings are innocent, absolutely true! In the case of the Washington state 'Net Nanny' proactive stings there appears to be 1 in … Continue reading In Defense of Innocence
I am not an animal.
I saw the movie 'The Elephant Man' a long time ago, but it's stuck with me, in a deep way, as a number of favorite movies have. To those of you I know personally, you will know I am a movie buff. Over the years a handful of 'disturbing' movies, those that make you think … Continue reading I am not an animal.
Predators in Police Clothing
Written by Linda, a CAGE member and supporter. You’re a Washington State Patrol officer with Operation Net Nanny. It’s an Internet Crimes Against Children task force and you’re on your way to arrest an innocent man. The dirty jokes fly during the ride but the scripts your commander writes for you to lure these guys … Continue reading Predators in Police Clothing
So much to do, so little time
I started writing this blog because of my pain, frustration, indignation. In the beginning, I wrote a few times a week. Then weekly. Then it seemed I could barely get one out every few weeks. Now its been what? A month? More.... I remember talking with one of Jace early attorneys...he said that while most … Continue reading So much to do, so little time
Statistically Speaking
Many of you know I am a computer programmer by trade, so statistics and analytics are definitely in my wheel house. Last year, while on the Dr. Phil show I asked an ICAC task force police officer what I felt was an important question. If you are interested in saving children, if that is the … Continue reading Statistically Speaking