tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post7311082031804518019..comments2024-03-18T23:17:55.642-07:00Comments on The Turner Report: Lawyers looking for victims of former Kanakuk director Pete NewmanRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-45648535418709998102009-11-19T18:58:48.147-08:002009-11-19T18:58:48.147-08:00This Kanakuk dad/trial lawyer sees only one possib...This Kanakuk dad/trial lawyer sees only one possible conclusion, Kanakuk will face lawsuits over this.<br />I am so conflicted over this. How would I handle it if these young men or their parents came to me wishing to recover from Kanakuk for their damages? I would represent them. That is my oath to the law. I know that some find this in conflict with God's word. I do not.<br />The bible saysdiadelkendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042963195529673016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-87538890496231960342009-11-05T05:51:00.675-08:002009-11-05T05:51:00.675-08:00The camp administration obviously would not have k...The camp administration obviously would not have known THIS was happening, or they would certainly have intervened. However, parents have complained to them about Pete's inappropriate behavior since the beginning of Pete's leadership days. It's a matter of record. They knew he liked naked kids and being naked with kids at least 8 years ago. He was reprimanded, counseled, warned, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-8819293775488361282009-10-31T14:45:35.465-07:002009-10-31T14:45:35.465-07:00To the poster at 3:02..........YOU ARE EXACTLY RIG...To the poster at 3:02..........YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT!<br /><br />When you are a leader in denial, or a leader who is not "hands on," this is what can happen..........ESPECIALLY when you are choosing to slap the guy on the wrist and look the other way because he is your RAINMAKER.<br /><br />We will see how sorry Kanakuk is when we follow how well they "take care" of these Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-2111347025296121682009-10-30T06:21:44.229-07:002009-10-30T06:21:44.229-07:00seriously it is sick to look for victims to make m...seriously it is sick to look for victims to make money and if anyone is money making it is these lawyers. kanakuk is a great place and many peoples lives have been changed as a result of this place. God is good and in control and despite the messiness, He will be glorified through this all. sin is serious, i think this situation should make us all realize that. and we should be on our knees Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-15707013181015001142009-10-28T15:02:15.172-07:002009-10-28T15:02:15.172-07:00I cringe to see lawyers advertising for Pete's...I cringe to see lawyers advertising for Pete's victims even though I do believe that there is some culpability on the part of the camp. I know of several parents who raised concerns regarding Pete prior to this year. At a minimum they should have laid down the law with him years ago and prevented the excessive one on one time which occurred during camp sessions with his "favorites.&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-60614860298518745202009-10-27T05:40:50.695-07:002009-10-27T05:40:50.695-07:00Knowing P, and with my sons having a close relatio...Knowing P, and with my sons having a close relationship with him (but not inappropriate), I can see how people missed any signs and just chalked it up to "that's P". He was incredible with the kids and freely affectionate. Of course, now that looks damning but at the time it just seemed like who P was. <br /><br />Even now, I firmly believe P loves Jesus but succumbed to some inner Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-53890109121865136132009-10-27T03:34:12.544-07:002009-10-27T03:34:12.544-07:00Time will tell what Kanakuk knew and when they kne...Time will tell what Kanakuk knew and when they knew it. My guess is they knew about it, remember some parents have already come forward and said they had discussed this man with the Kamp several years ago.<br /><br />I think they are guilty, its nothing but a money making machine, using God as their attractor.<br /><br />Another set of Branson phonies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-61129305475967052112009-10-26T11:23:28.877-07:002009-10-26T11:23:28.877-07:00Kanakuk was not aware of the abuse!! They would n...Kanakuk was not aware of the abuse!! They would not have let that happen. That is just a rumor going around. They are so upset about this and can't even speak without sobbing. It is heartbreaking to Kanakuk!! They are all about sharing the word of Christ with kids. People should stop saying they were aware of it before March!! If they had been aware of it before March, then what suddenly Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-68642918440834002682009-10-26T08:06:36.686-07:002009-10-26T08:06:36.686-07:00I think it is great that you are covering this and...I think it is great that you are covering this and keeping information availble about this case. But it is ABSURD to make an allegation that anyone at Kanakuk was aware of this prior to his firing, let alone for 2 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com