It was "one of most devastating experiences of my life."
That’s Oprah. Talking about the sex abuse allegations at her school in South Africa.
An amazing woman, isn’t she?
She can turn the utter tragedy of more than a dozen girls being sexually assaulted into her own personal devastation.
Amazing.
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I know. It is her personal tragedy. It’s no secret that she was sexually abused as a child.
Which somehow makes it even worse, this evil thing happening in her school.
Here’s a quote from the story: “because of the high rates of rape and sexual abuse in South Africa, she had worked to ensure outsiders would not be able to reach students at the school.”
Given Oprah's personal history, given what she went through when she was a little girl, and knowing what she knew about sex abuse in South Africa, doesn't it seem like she should've done a better job screening her employees?
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I probably should cut Oprah a little slack.
She made a huge difference in my life a long, long time ago.
In fact, her show was the catalyst for a real turning point in my life – a story for another time.
But I can’t help feeling that all the good she’s done is somewhat diminished by her overbearing ego – her penchant for injecting Oprah in Great Big Capital Letters into everything she does.
Acts of charity are by their nature supposed to be selfless. Not selfish opportunities to boost your own ego.
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More from the story: On Oct. 20, Winfrey said Monday, she flew to South Africa again to meet with parents: "I apologized for the unfortunate circumstance and promised changes."
Unfortunate circumstances?
Hey Oprah, here's what you should've said:
“This is a terrible, heartbreaking tragedy for these girls. I am personally responsible for not taking better care in screening my school’s staff. I will do everything in my power to ensure that the individuals responsible for this abuse are punished and that this never, ever happens again.”
This isn’t about you. It’s about those girls. It’s their tragedy. Their devastation.
Not yours.
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I am listening to: Love Actually
I am reading: Nothing
And I am: Hed-achey
5 months ago
3 comments:
I am sure that she "Oprah" was advised by her lawyers not to say that she is personally responsible for this terrible thing that happened to the girls. She would be held liable, and she is covering her own ass.
and that's one BIG ASS
"her [Oprah's] show was the catalyst for a real turning point in my life"
Have there ever been a more terrifying set of words written than these?
Please understand, I am a heartless bastard, so if I am treading on some sacred cow, it isn't my fault. Society made me that way.
Imagine, though, if I stated that watching Coach was the catalyst for a turning point in my life?
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