March 17, 2010
Published: 17 Oct 09 13:52 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/22720/20091017/
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A government report reveals that half the number of children who grew up in Swedish foster homes or institutions over the last seventy years were exposed to sexual abuse.
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@Deema: I don't see how sexual abuse of foster kids is related to 'immigrants vs swedish' ;) but i guess we'll see...
are you an irish lad? dunno cos your nick is spelt a bit wrong
are you an irish lad? dunno cos your nick is spelt a bit wrong"
No, he is an immigrant from Northern Ire and he is learning to spell in order to have a discussion of the Swedish, humanistic values as mentioned in this report.
Me thinks he might just be a roo from down under and some mate left the gate to the upper paddock unlocked and he fled to Ire.
Leprehcaun, if you like the way you spell your name then so mote it be!
I say find out who the abusers are and torture them to death, slowly and painfully.
Anyone who abuses a child should not be classed as human. Child abusers should be seen as what they are, vermin to be killed.
We had this problem in Ireland with the catholic church sexually abusing every child it could get its hands on. Most of it is still covered up, with the Irish taxpayer paying most of the catholic church's fines.
Anyone who makes excuses for child abusers should be incarcated until they learn that child abuse is wrong.
CHILD ABUSERS SHOULD BE EXECUTED.
in some crimes EXECUTION is the least penality
Like in (Fritzl case in Austria) esp. when the psychiatrics said that (he is a healthy and dont have a psychological problem) 24 years of prison and incest and 7 children is that just a CRIME its more than that
but giving him 3 times meal and a warm place and a toilet to empty his dirrty in it its NOT a suitable penality
Foster parents are often paid so it's just business for most of them, no strings attached.
...jasus i better check that gutter!! :D
One in two Swedish adults sexually abuse children. Really nice blokes you Sweds are.
A person who abuse children for his/her own pleasure or else what for that matter should receive a bullet between the eyes cause REHAB DOES NOT WORK for these a-holes! They are sick in their brains and there is absolutely nothing anyone can do to "fix" them so STOP TRYING!
It's not THEM who needs the rehab and professional help folks, it's the VICTIM! You know, "the poor little human being who most likely is going to suffer from this his/her whole life to some extent"?
This country is so screwed up people, in so many ways, you have no idea. I have been out of this country for long periods of time in the past and I'm seriously considering leaving this sh-hole for good this time.
No wonder why we have so many kids around with "issues".
I appreciate the advice but it was meant to be sarcasm and nothing else.
I noticed you like to use the expression "I don't have the energy." Is it because you are tired from working or is it due to your lack of insight and knowledge of the English language?
When you make such a statement more than once, it states you lack the insight and knowledge to express yourself in English or in your daily routine. Jawohl?