Recent Blog Posts

Reader comment on:
Christopher Barrios Remembered

Submitted by Dorothy Wachsstock, Mar 30, 2007 09:48

What has happened to our Country? What is causing the deviant behaviour of these sickening acts on chldren and make these people want our children? I think that we, who have married children, grew up in an era of morality and innocence.

Only bad girls had sex before marriage, families stayed together for the sake of the children, schools only taught Reading, Writing and Arithmetic..we had Phys. Ed., music appreciation and shorthand and typing, chemistry..all subjects that could be discussed at the dinner table.

We had fun and boys flirted with the girls who went home to families that had a Mom preparing dinner for the family or if the Mother had to work, the children helped in the house. They all had responisbilities.Any foul language was designated to the schoolyard but never anywhere else.

No matter how one may make fun of the 1950's it was a world of morality and family values. We children were safe on a subway with a group of our friends of 12 years old. Old folks were not subjected to foul language on a bus, Nuns and Priests or Rabbis were never attacked. It was sacreligious.

There are those that make fun of the 50's with our doors not having to be locked but it was a safe world.

Methinks that MTV and the blatant adoration of celebrities by the media have given this fine country over to the deviants and made others think it is freedom. Pity those that have to deal with today's morals and then wonder what causes people to be insensitive to killings and deviancy. Remember what the late Senator Daniel Moynahan said, "Defining deviancy down".(paraphrasing?) Well, we have done it and our children suffer the consequences.


Note: Comments are screened, and in some cases edited, before posting. We reserve the right to reject anything we find objectionable.

Other reader comments on this article

Comment By Date

Mr. Hess is absolutely correct. Society should be extremely careful in what it wishes for in case it gets something... [MORE]

Mica 

Jun 12, 2007 19:44

Little Christophers name is fadeing away from the media,and its up to us to keep his name known and not... [MORE]

Michelle Christian 

May 14, 2007 09:33

i havnt heard a damn word about christopher in awile. i watch msnbc, i seems like after he was found... [MORE]

tracie wernowsky 

May 22, 2007 15:47

I understand the loss, its sad and yes alot of people have put it in the back of their minds,... [MORE]

Hannah 

Jun 11, 2007 08:00

This message is for "Michelle Christian" who advocates for Christopher Barrios. I am glad you are passionate about Christopher's murder... [MORE]

Keona Wright 

Jun 11, 2007 16:38

I FELT SAD AND HURT WHEN I HEARD ABOUT CHRISTOPHER,BECAUSE I HAVE A LITTLE GIRL THE SAME AGE.WE WILL FIGHT... [MORE]

delilah 

Apr 28, 2007 02:21

little dude take care of the children out here in this dangerous world and ask god to give you permision... [MORE]

joe 

Apr 10, 2007 22:07

This is one of the finest articles I've seen written regarding the story of little Christopher. It says it all.... [MORE]

Debra A Hester 

Apr 10, 2007 16:53

No one here seems to be aware that little Christopher's father is on the Georgia sex offender registry for a... [MORE]

David Hess 

Apr 9, 2007 23:05

Ok, everyone, clearly we all feel the same about the state the world is in. And it is unacceptable. Since... [MORE]

Paige Heinrich 

Apr 9, 2007 22:15

When I look at Christopher's picture , I see my son. I'm so sadden that another human being, a child... [MORE]

CC 

Apr 9, 2007 20:33

I live in brunswick less than a mile from where Christopher's body was found and I didnt know him or... [MORE]

kelly parrish 

Apr 7, 2007 23:27

WHEN I HEARD WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO THIS BABY I COULD NOT BELEIVE THAT PEOPLE COULD BE CO CRUEL THIS... [MORE]

CASANDRA 

Apr 10, 2007 16:23

THIS LITTLE BOY DID NOT DESERVE TO BEABUSED THEN THROWN AWAY LIKE GARBAGE WE NEED TOUGHER LAWS FOR SICK #$@^^^^^LIKETHESE GO TO... [MORE]

harold turner 

Apr 5, 2007 03:14

I have been following this story since this child went missing and there isn't a day I don't think about... [MORE]

wanda 

Apr 4, 2007 18:42

In all honesty if I thought there was anyone out there who had the power to organize a group of... [MORE]

Melinda M. 

Apr 4, 2007 16:03

Melinda M.'s response was so perfect. I would only add that everyone can locate his or her state representative pretty... [MORE]

Sara N. 

Apr 9, 2007 16:56

Justice for Christopher is already becoming an uphill battle!!! Can anyone else believe this !!!? I'm in shock and sickened... [MORE]

Melinda M. 

Apr 4, 2007 15:42

If anyone here knows how to get in touch with sam lyons in Brunswick. We are getting lots of signatures... [MORE]

Nikki Hall 

Apr 11, 2007 13:47

I am a female and I work in Law Enforcement in Washington, DC with youth everyday. I hate to bring... [MORE]

ALC 

Jul 22, 2007 10:13

Alicia, I know EXACTLY how you feel. The great thing is that CHRISTOPHER is NOT forgotten. I am a florida... [MORE]

NIKKI HALL 

Apr 4, 2007 09:27

Thank you...his life will not be in vain~ [MORE]

nj 

Apr 4, 2007 11:47

Just letting you know that you are in my prayers. There are no words to describe the shame that i... [MORE]

jackie brock 

Apr 3, 2007 23:34

I feel the same as many the writers of this article. What happened to Christopher breaks my heart. What can we... [MORE]

Kimberly Irving 

Apr 2, 2007 10:27

I've cried many nights and days since Christopher was found. I do not know this child, but now feel as... [MORE]

Tania 

Apr 2, 2007 21:11

I grew up in the same town where Christopher was murdered just 4 miles away. Nothing like this ever happens... [MORE]

Tasha 

Apr 3, 2007 15:29

I was one of the searcher that helped out and I was very upset about what happened to Chris. I... [MORE]

CBaker 

Apr 3, 2007 20:01

It seems to be a answer, yet will it stop them, God only knows~. Let's give Christopher Law the strength it... [MORE]

NJ 

Apr 4, 2007 11:46

CBaker does it bother you that this family may get a new house from generous people of the county? Remember... [MORE]

Tasha 

Apr 6, 2007 16:46

i want to help!!!!!!! i live in missouri. ive emailed a few state reps but havnt recieved any replies piont... [MORE]

tracie wernowsky 

Apr 6, 2007 17:04

Alicia, Iike you, there are thousands of us across the country grieving the loss of this beautiful child. And like... [MORE]

Dee 

Mar 30, 2007 19:25

Ms Colon I can think of no sentence in your wonderful column that illustrates the perversion of the ACLU better... [MORE]

Dennis Dilley 

Mar 30, 2007 14:09

How sad it is that after the recent burial of a 6 year old innocent child is over, all the... [MORE]

Tsmith 

Mar 30, 2007 13:02

it angers me that christophers story isnt "news worthy" anymore!!!!! i dont get it !!!! yes we pay more attention... [MORE]

tracie wernowsky 

Apr 6, 2007 17:57

Thank you for this post, I feel the same way you do, and reading your post was a pure reflection... [MORE]

Amel Johnson 

May 16, 2007 17:59

Thank you for speaking out, for feeling outraged at our "sexually overcharged society," and worrying about little children everywhere. I'm... [MORE]

Laura Hornbeck 

Mar 30, 2007 10:34

Let make lawsmakers accountable Make it know that this is not acceptable~ it one thing to look at that stuff on the... [MORE]

nj 

Apr 4, 2007 11:53

What has happened to our Country? What is causing the deviant behaviour of these sickening acts on chldren and make...

Dorothy Wachsstock 

Mar 30, 2007 09:48

Alicia is right--our culture is sex saturated, and political correctness has allowed every pervert and perversion out of the closet.... [MORE]

J. Callahan 

Mar 30, 2007 08:45

I am a father of 3. I wept the evening I read the details of Christopher Michael Barrios' murder. Sadly,... [MORE]

Paul Stevens 

Apr 4, 2007 01:29

Let not forget him, his name, and what happen to him~ [MORE]

nj 

Apr 4, 2007 11:56

i am a mother of 3 young children, it wouldnt matter if i wasnt a mother. i have been affected... [MORE]

tracie wernowsky 

Apr 6, 2007 18:24

This was a titled by a post in a forum....I was indeed saved by Christopher. The day he died was... [MORE]

Kimberly 

Oct 9, 2007 10:18

I have been going through the websites in regards to court hearings, The last known one i seen was video... [MORE]

barbara Cook 

Jan 7, 2008 19:27

Comment on Christopher Barrios Remembered

    Before submitting your comment, please provide a valid email address to complete the verification process.