Father traps daughter in cellar for 24 years and has 7 children

[klp2332]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7371043.stm

[michblanch]

There are certain stories I don't need to hear or see, and this is one of them.
Sorry, but I am not gonna click that link.

I think there is a line that should not be crossed here at Jemsite. And this is over it.

Just my opinion.

[jk-27]

A truly sick story and a sick man. It makes you wonder what the world is becoming when this happens. You don't see animals behaving in such a way towards each other, and yet we're supposed to be the superior race?

I do think ignoring such stories though is basically sticking your head in the sand. Pretending something isn't happening doesn't make it go away. Discussion can help enlighten and overcome many problems.

[kennydoe]

If it was a movie, we'd say how far-fetched the whole sick thing was.

In this case, truth is sicker than fiction.

[michblanch]

Originally Posted by jk-27

I do think ignoring such stories though is basically sticking your head in the sand. Pretending something isn't happening doesn't make it go away. Discussion can help enlighten and overcome many problems.

I have no problems with the news. But the post was made for shock value, not for enlightenment or to bring awareness to people trapped in basements.

I am not pretending that this didnt happen, I am just choosing to use my personal filter. Others may have other stories they dont like to hear. I choose stories with sadism, cruelty, abuse.

I know that they exist, I just choose to not use them for entertainment or to kill time.

[Brosa]

This how the guy looks like according to the news. He has that cold look in his eyes that just scared the **** out of me.

[jemsite]

very sad and disturbing but no good can come of this thread... glen