"The Man Who Slapped a Female Reporter’s Butt on TV is a Christian Youth Leader"

[sealchan]

Very interesting point. Reporters in general are obnoxious when it comes to presenting their stories. TV reporters believe they have the right to do as they choose when it comes to what they do.. Their vans park in red zones, they push their way into areas they know they shouldn't be, they pepper people with questions when they have been told no more information is available.

Most people know this to a greater or lesser degree. I would be willing to bet even the OP knows this.

However, the purpose of the post was to degrade Christianity, as virtually all of the OP's posts are, not look at all the facts surrounding the incident.

I think your observation is correct. She was in the way, and a pop on the butt reiterated this. The runner didn't go off course into the crowd to get to her, she was standing right in the way.

That wasn't his claim when he spoke up about his actions according to the video. No need to manufacture excuses for someone who doesnt claim that excuse as the truth of their intention.

 

[sealchan]

LoL...
Btw....I am totally sure the guy did understand his fault, because he apologized.

The apology wasn't in the video.

 

[Cooky]

Spoiler: Slap ***

 

[Subduction Zone]

Most, if not all serial killers have been atheists. It is almost as if such deviants are part and parcel of atheism. American atheism, anyway.

You need to support this. From what I have found most in the U.S. at least are Christian. But there have been studies that show that your sort of unsupported bias is common.

Serial Killers, Murderers and their Religion / Faith

 

[Subduction Zone]

I agree. My point was satire at the expense of our Christian hating friend.

So you openly lied and broke the Ninth Commandment. How "Christian" of you. That was not satire by the way. You need to work on that skill. You clearly lack it.

 

[PruePhillip]

And what was it last year and the year before?

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Don't know. I am quoting from an article in the Australian newspaper.
Child porn is growing exponentially. I suspect one reason has to do
with the "sexual liberation" of the 1960's. It's possible that things once
taboo like pornography, "living in sin" and "free love" were now mainstream,
and people being people, they sought new taboos - child porn being one
of them. Legalize child porn (or more likely get overwhelmed with it) and
people will find worse things.

 

[Estro Felino]

And what was it last year and the year before?

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Really...I wonder what American males would do here in Italy...since most females are disinhibited, they like to be watched by men...and they deliberately wear outfits like this...

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Rrally...I wonder what American males would do here in Italy...since most females are dishinibited, like to be watched by men...and they deliberately wear outfits like this...

Respectfully, I'd actually love to date an Italian woman. The one thing they would have to do, though, is meet me almost halfway in making first moves and being assertive. I fathom some can do that. But you know more about Italian culture than me.

I think this subject has come up before and I have been all like "I really like Japanese / American women". But I've kind of grown up in a state that's mostly like a liberal echo chamber, with family who never actually told me I should date foreign women, either. And I'm feeling a larger cognitive disconnect from American women, lately.

 

[Skwim]

Don't know. I am quoting from an article in the Australian newspaper.

Then don't you think you should either cite your source or provide a link to it?

Child porn is growing exponentially.

Who says so?

In case you aren't aware, this is what exponential growth looks like.

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[PruePhillip]

Then don't you think you should either cite your source or provide a link to it?


Who says so?

In case you aren't aware, this is exponential growth.

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Yes, it's very sad.

I often quote from the Australian newspaper. I buy the print edition - the on-line is
behind a paywall. But no matter - this paper often quotes from Washington Post, or
the New York Times or the Wall St. Journal.

"Last year, tech companies reported over 45 million online photos and videos of children
being sexually abused — more than double what they found the previous year"

New York Times.
The Internet Is Overrun With Images of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong?

 

[BilliardsBall]

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Considering the abundance of sexually abusive religious leaders is anyone surprised? Of course not.

"Over the weekend, during the Savannah Bridge Run 10K in Georgia, a local TV anchor was discussing the race when the live camera caught one of the joggers slapping her [butt] as he ran by. The footage went viral both because of the shocked reaction on her face and the disturbing fact that the culprit, whoever it was, seemed to touch her so casually. Like it was a normal thing to do.

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It didn’t take long for the internet to figure out who the man was. Through the images available and his racing number, the man’s identity was quickly discovered. And wouldn’t you know it, he’s a Christian youth leader.

Tommy Callaway of Pittman Park United Methodist Church has since been banned from all future Savannah Sports Council races. He fessed up to the actions, though his lawyer’s statement needs a lot of work.

While we regret the situation, Mr. Callaway did not act with any criminal intentions. Tommy is a loving husband and father who is very active in his community. We have been in touch with WSAV and representatives for Ms. Alex Bozarjian, as well as members of Savannah law enforcement. We do not expect any criminal charges to arise from this incident, and we are working with those involved to correct the situation.
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Sure. Loving husband. Devoted father. Christian leader. And the sort of ******* who slaps random women on the butt because it’s just hilarious."
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It's almost as if such deviants are part and parcel of religion. The Christian religion anyway.

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Which claim has proven false, so please retract your accusatory statement. NOT A YOUTH MINISTER, just a butt slapper.

 

[Windwalker]

I am saying I condemn what he did...
But I do think males are too vilified nowadays for actions that will be excused if they are committed by women.

If some strange woman grabbed my ***, I would consider it more than offensive. I would consider it a violation of my person. Would you like some totally unknown stranger groping you? Would anyone?

 

[shmogie]

That wasn't his claim when he spoke up about his actions according to the video. No need to manufacture excuses for someone who doesnt claim that excuse as the truth of their intention.

I have no idea what he said. I simply made an observation based upon my experience and observations.

A tempest in a teapot.

 

[Stevicus]

If some strange woman grabbed my ***, I would consider it more than offensive. I would consider it a violation of my person. Would you like some totally unknown stranger groping you? Would anyone?

I think it would largely depend on the setting or the circumstances. I also tend to look at people in terms of how I perceive their intentions, whether neutral, friendly, or hostile.

 

[Windwalker]

This video makes it 100 times worse. The guy is so obviously lying. "I didn't know where I touched her back while trying to 'wave' at the camera." What a load of absolute crap. Douche-bag in the extreme right here. There is absolutely no way to buy his story unless he's known to completely lack control over his extremities at random moments.

It's what happens when someone is in a crowd of people and assume anonymity. His true colors came out.

And to those who said she was in his way, they are lying to themselves. She was in the parking lane, out of the way, and you can see the perpetrator move out of the running lane, into the parking lane, specifically targeting her. I'm happy he got exposed, not only his identity, but that he was a youth pastor of a Christian church. What is that biblical verse about your sins finding you out?

 

[Windwalker]

I didn't watch the video, but I think the real issue is... she wants to press charges against him over it. Do we really want to see our tax dollars spent sending him to jail / keeping him there? I think he should be embarrassed, but the line needs to be drawn somewhere not to have every immature person in jail.

So, let's make it legal to grab women's body parts then? Let's make it legal to grab children there too, while we are at it then? Or do they need to be of the age of consent first, before they are fair game for strangers to grope?

I honestly don't get this. Anyone, male or female, young or old, grabbing my bottoms will be responded to negatively. There is no scenario where this is acceptable behavior. I do not comprehend the excuses for this.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

So, let's make it legal to grab women's body parts then? Let's make it legal to grab children there too, while we are at it then? Or do they need to be of the age of consent first, before they are fair game for strangers to grope?

I honestly don't get this. Anyone, male or female, young or old, grabbing my bottoms will be responded to negatively. There is no scenario where this is acceptable behavior. I do not comprehend the excuses for this.

I never said anything about "let's make it legal". Does your opinion align with every law, and if so, do you take great steps to deter others from using a shotgun to catfish hunt which is illegal in some states, or do you just try to deter people from this one particular law, which could be seen as a double standard without further explanation to do so?

Here's my stance: If a woman grabs my butt, and does nothing more, I'm not sueing them or pressing charges. It's not some religious thing for me.

 

[Windwalker]

I think it would largely depend on the setting or the circumstances. I also tend to look at people in terms of how I perceive their intentions, whether neutral, friendly, or hostile.

I cannot imagine any scenario where a complete stranger deliberately touching my body that way can be considered, "neutral" or "friendly". It would in all cases, be considered a violation of my person, and my response to that would not be positive in any sense of the word. There would be no smiles or laughter. Only pain.

 

[Stevicus]

I cannot imagine any scenario where a complete stranger deliberately touching my body that way can be considered, "neutral" or "friendly". It would in all cases, be considered a violation of my person, and my response to that would not be positive in any sense of the word. There would be no smiles or laughter. Only pain.

Well, I think there's a huge difference between someone punching me in the face with the very hostile intent of doing bodily damage, as opposed to someone of the opposite sex demonstrating their lustful attraction. It may be inappropriate or awkward, but "hostile"? I just can't see it.

I would look at it in terms of actual "damage." I get what you're saying about "violation of my person," but on the other hand, I don't consider myself some sort of monarch or prince who has to go around worried about "being touched" by some commoner. I'm not that worried about "cooties." As peasants, we sometimes have to walk among other peasants, sometimes bumping into each other, accidentally stepping on each other's feet, crammed into crowded buses or trains where there is close bodily contact.

 

[Windwalker]

I never said anything about "let's make it legal".

What I was taken aback by was you stating this, "Do we really want to see our tax dollars spent sending him to jail / keeping him there? I think he should be embarrassed, but the line needs to be drawn somewhere not to have every immature person in jail."

So, then you believe we should not consider it a violation of the law then, from what I hear here. "Boys will be boys", we don't need to hold them accountable. That is exactly what has been the problem all along. If we are not going to hold them accountable, then let's just make it legal, and men can grab women's butts, crotches, breasts, arms, legs, hands, feet, or whatever makes the man feel powerful and in control as a male.

And yes, he should be held accountable, especially when his only remorse is the he got identified, from what I've seen.

Does your opinion align with every law, and if so, do you take great steps to deter others from using a shotgun to catfish hunt which is illegal in some states, or do you just try to deter people from this one particular law, which could be seen as a double standard without further explanation to do so?

I see zero connection between fishing laws, and laws prohibiting unwanted physical contact. Assault is the word for that, and there is that law in all states, as far as I know.

Here's my stance: If a woman grabs my butt, and does nothing more, I'm not sueing them or pressing charges. It's not some religious thing for me.

It's not a religious thing for me either. It's basic human dignity and the expectation that others will respect my right to my own body. It's not there for a stranger's exploitation and jollies, male or female. And if a woman did that to me, she'd be in for one hell of a confrontation in response. Same thing for a man. Period.