The NCMEC "CONDOLENCES" to Mark Foley

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s condolences/ public comment on the resignation of congressional representative Mark Foley:

ACTUAL NCMEC Press Release Dated September 29, 2006

" CONGRESSMAN MARK FOLEY’S RESIGNATION IS A LOSS TO FLORIDA AND THE NATION. HE HAS BEEN A HARD-WORKING, DEDICATED, AND EFFECTIVE CONGRESSMEN".

View the original press release here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2265087#2266319

Apparently this statement went over "like a pay toilet in a diarrhea ward" with supporters of the NCMEC. They were flooded with e-mails denouncing the NCMEC’s apparent support of and sorrow for Mr. Foley and has since changed, yes, changed their press release. The new more politically correct damage control statement is as follows:

"In response to the numerous media inquiries we have received, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is issuing the following statement regarding the resignation of Florida Congressman Mark Foley:

News reports regarding interactions over the Internet between former Congressman Mark Foley and Congressional pages are deeply troubling and convey strong suggestions of child sexual exploitation. NCMEC is not privy to the specific facts of the case and thus, it is inappropriate for NCMEC to comment or speculate about them.

Child sexual exploitation via the Internet has become an enormous problem, reaching into every aspect of society. It is imperative that every person become more vigilant and that we enhance steps to keep children safe online.

Congressman Foley has been an effective and dedicated Member of Congress. Nonetheless, if it is determined that he has engaged in acts which have harmed children or put them in jeopardy, like any other person, he must be held accountable. If he has violated the law, he should be prosecuted."

Mr. Foley resigned after accusations that he sent numerous sexually explicit e-mails and instant messages to multiple underage male pages working under him. The NCMEC felt that losing him was a LOSS to both Florida and the Nation.