JANET'S BLOG

Welcome to my world! This is a candid view into the intimate and delicate facets of my orphaned life. These experiences stemming from my abandonment; permanent biological disconnection; drugged institutionalization and adoption may haunt me at times, but they also humbly empower and rejuvenate my soul. Enjoy the read and hug your family!

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Giving Respect And Privacy When It’s Due.
Posted On : 2009-04-21 15:06:01 Category : The System

 

  Photo courtesy of CBC

 

When I read headlines such as: “Parents of abandoned baby Angelica Leslie sentenced, released” and then read on the details about this poor girl’s close fate with death I simply cringe.

Why, do we – the public, need to know details such as bruising and scratches on her face and other sad details relating to this very traumatic and personal event? Yes, the parents should and have been held accountable, but then I think of this precious baby girl who will soon read this as she searches through the internet when she turns of age.

Many years ago as I sat at the Vancouver library going through the microfiche, I dreaded the notion of finding out that the public knew more details of my abandonment than I did. I held my breath in anticipation with that very awkward and painful thought.

Again I ask why the public needs to know these details? Why does "Mr. Smith" need to know if the child was naked, bruise, tortured etc…? He doesn't, nobody does - except those professionals exploring the case. I know the media is selling papers, but they are reporting based on loose privacy laws.

I would like to see them honor the victims here and keep details quiet and respected. The parents can live with their decisions behind bars, but this child will soon be a free adult feeling the injustice and exploitation soon enough.