Posted May 25, 2007 @ 6:55 PM

I hope this talk isn't considered off topic.



I have to say that I disagree with the presumption that Oprah would've taken an accusation against the Duggars and ran with it. If the accusation(s) are true, then it very well might have been gagged by the courts. If it was minor-on-minor incestuous molestation, the courts may have forbid Oprah from airing any evidence, to protect all of the minors involved. And, I don't think it would be beyond reason to think that Jim Bob and Michelle have some sway in influencing local government. They may have been investigated and testimony given without the Duggars even stepping in a court room. And, remember that the State would only step-in if there were evidence or admission of guilt. Do you think the Duggar girls would say a word to an investigator?



I had been wondering what had happened to that Oprah episode, but would've not guessed that the things I'd heard might've been true.

I, too, have talked to some folks who were in the Duggar's circle and it wasn't always sunshine and rainbows. Of course, it never is... for the sake of the family, though, I would hope that they would issue a statement or that TLC or HARPO would issue a statement in regard to this matter- if for no other reason than Josh doesn't deserve to have this sort of accusation (if false) imposed upon him. And, if it is true, then the girls need to be given peace and time to work through it with a professional and I would hope Discovery Health would pull the specials to ease the publicity focused on them (so that they could heal privately).

