Re: Tony

those who gossip about the crime are jsut as bad as the one who did it...
2003 almost 2004 here, DRUGS ARE EVERYWHERE!! even in the world of
colorguard... he made his bed and now he must lay in it but only people that
keeping talking about it are hurting themselves by making themselves look
ignorant. get a life and stop gossiping over a newsgroup online.

"Hornhoser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Nocmplaint) wrote in message
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> >
> > So to put out the blanket statement saying  "How hypocritical to be in a
> > position to be a positive influence on so many young people while
dealing drugs
> > the whole time."  is ignorant of the facts
> >
> > I would suggest that you have facts before you make those accusations
and rush
> > to judgement.
> >
> > I would ask that people withold judgement and offer support for him in
this
> > forum rather than propogate unsubstantiated gossip.
> >
> >   That kind of gossip  is all too common throught this otherwise
wonderful
> > activity, and makes my stomach turn when I think that it is being taught
to
> > young people in this activity constantly.
>
> > If any good comes out of this maybe we can all learn to take
responsibility for
> > our actions, as Tony will have to, and not be so quick to judge others
and
> > learn to give more support.
>
> Huh? What? Did I miss something here?
>
> Sorry, but here are the facts: A man of considerable position and
> authority in a youth activity is arrested illegally possessing a
> substance, considered as a date rape drug, in a quantity that is
> defined by law as drug trafficking.
>
> You can spin this however you want but this is not a matter of
> unsubstantiated gossip or passing judgement. It is ALL about the facts
> and they are clear.
>
> Let's assume for a moment that he was found with an amount NOT defined
> as trafficking. Would that somehow make it better? It's still
> possession of an illegal substance. Or are you portraying him as a
> victim here?
>
> The fact is that he is a leader and authority figure in this activity
> and is therefore looked upon to be an example for others to follow,
> especially the youth he teaches and represents. In a position such as
> his, it is all about the trust you invoke from the people around you,
> especially the parents of the youth he is supposed to guide, mold and
> develope. Once that trust is gone, you're done.
>
> Therefore, even the appearance of impropriety is inexcusable by
> someone in his position. That is why this is a big deal.
>
> He will certainly be accountable for his actions, as he should be. And
> the consequences will likely be severe. As they should be.
>
> HH