Wyoming County District Attorney the Topic of International News

George Skumanick brings disgrace to Wyoming County with his over the top actions that have led to a law suit in Federal Court. This isn't just local news, it's international news. A United Kingdom reporter has an objective view of what's going on and has made some very insightful comments and asked questions.

Read the article that the UK reporter wrote about George Skumanick. I think it may give you a whole new perspective on what's going on and why it's not a good thing. That there is an agenda and it's not in the best interest of our community.

This reminds me of a true life movie that I watched on TV recently about how the football team was sexually harassing the cheerleading squad and how the school and the school board allowed it to go on, tried to buy the cheerleaders off and sweep it under the rug. Except for one cheerleader who persisted and eventually got the rest of the squad to testify, winning the case. The moral to the story, schools don't have the right to abuse the law and they are not a law unto themselves. The DA does not have the right to abuse the law and is not a law unto himself.

In this situation, we have not only a school district but also a DA who have abused their authortity. I wonder if a movie will be made of this, too? I don't think this is over by a long shot. We'll be hearing about it more because it will set precidents of what NOT to do, not to let religious zealots and moral crusaders ruin kids lives for their beliefs.

Rik Myslewski summed up her article US mums sue anti-sexting crusader, Birds bite back nicely with:

"Frankly, Mr. Skumanick, we don't care what makes you "sad." We care about the fair and rational application of the law, the ability of kids to make their own mistakes without paying draconian penalties, and the rights of parents to not have their children targeted by moral crusaders."

I say this to the kids and I say this to the parents of the kids that are sueing: GOOD FOR YOU!!!! I support you 100% for standing up and protecting your kids.

You're teaching them a valuable lesson, one they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives. It's not OK for people in authority to take unfair advantage, threaten or abuse the law. There are consequences for everyone and we all have to obey the laws of our country no matter who or what we are.

I sincerely hope the parents of the ALL the children stand up against this abuse of power.

THE GREAT PA CLEANUP

We're participating in the "THE GREAT PA CLEANUP" again this year.The date is Saturday April 25th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are looking for volunteers to help with the cleanup and also sponsors who can provide refreshments and/or monetary support for supplies needed.

Bags,gloves and orange vests are all provided. The cleanup will encompass all Laceyville borough streets along with Route 6 from east of town to the west.

This event is was a big success last year. We collected a huge amount of trash.We also rid the borough of discarded tires and car batteries, etc. This is a great way to help beautify northeast PA.

Please contact Rich & Karen at 869-1826 or e-mail richen@emcs.net. The rain date for this event is Saturday May 9th. Same times. We will be meeting in the lower fire hall parking lot (back of bldg).