ANST - Ansteorran Count Mystery solved

RLPortwood RLPortwood at aol.com
Thu May 21 15:58:33 PDT 1998


In a message dated 98-05-21 14:08:10 EDT, you write:

<< 
    While, I understand Modius and Pug's objections from a legal
 standpoint, I also feel we have an obligation to warn new or just
 oblivious people to a potentially dangerous situation. If someone moved
 into your neighborhood where there was a dog that was known to bite,
 would you warn your new neighbors or wait for them to be bitten. Then
 say "Oh everyone knows that dog bites." 
   Sir Kief's words were not an attack. They were a warning that all
 would do well to keep in mind.
 
 Yours,
 Lord Mykaru Kurodachi
  >>
My sentiments exactly, Lord Mykaru.  I admire Sir Kief for standing up and
saying what is on his mind and for standing behind what he says.
There was a time when our children could go to an event and be safe.  That
time seems to be no more.  I seldom bring my children to events anymore
because of questionable individuals that my gut-instinct AND my children's say
to steer clear of.  I know of people who have committed crimes involving
violence against others and been convicted and  we as a group let them play
with us.  Now I know that there are some of you who will say that they have
done the crime and did the time.  But, I have seen people like this still
acting out in violent ways, be they ever so subtle.  I not only don't want to
play with them, I don't want them representing me or mine as the SCA.  And I
especially don't want them to have any contact with my children.  When my
daughter was very young, a person tried to walk off with her.  When
confronted, this person got very nervous and left never to be seen again.  He
was someone who had been a player for quite some time.  Those of you who know
me and Vallust know that we are very protective and watchful parents.  It can
happen to anyone.  
What are we supposed to do?  Just pretend they didn't do what they did?  Maybe
it'll all just go away if we don't think about it?  Convince ourselves that
they are in persona now, therefore they will do no harm to others? And yes,
I've heard that.  Where do we draw the line or where can we draw the line or
can we a draw a line at all?
I realize that there will be MANY people out there who will not agree with me
and that's fine.  You are entitled.  But wait until you've had someone you
care about come in contact with and be affected by an individual like this.
It'll change you.

Pax et Benignitas

Mistress Ascelyn 
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