Richard Silverstein’s Bad Judgment
Gabbyspoppy at Pro-Semite Undercover has seemingly set off anti-Israel blogger Richard Silverstein with some comments that include this:
He [Silverstein] also has for sale his photography (which mostly consists of pictures of his kids) cornering the pedophile market. But what the heck, a dollar is a dollar.
Silverstein’s response to this is predictable. He tries to turn it around, suggesting that the pedophilia reference would seem to suggest Gabbyspoppy’s predilection for it.
I am not stupid enough to suggest Richard Silverstein – as loathsome as his views and his treatment of people with whom he disagrees are – is a pedophile. But I do find it offputting that he would be offering for sale personal pictures – including those of his children – given the very real risk that pedophiles could purchase them.
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I think Gabbyspoppy has a point. Silverstein does seem to be putting his pursuit of money ahead of the welfare of his family.
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About the Author: An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.
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As a parent, I put the welfare of my child above anything. I'd rather have my skin slowly peeled off inch by inch than risk the well-being of my precious son. I don't care whether pedophilia is involved in this or not. It's a callous and uncaring thing to do, and says volumes about the person who did it.
Well said, Trish. That sums it up well. I have 4 children, and I cannot ever imagine offering to sell photos of them.
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