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1. Deby wrote:

Jan24kennedytee When Adams allowed hmseilf to be videotaped making an adamant denial of any manner of inappropriate sexual misconduct with young Mr. Breedlove in 2005, (whether jailbait OR a legal adult Breedlove was STILL a teenager) Adams lost a tremendous amount of credibility as a politician AND as a man. This is what personally distresses me the most. That a man 25 years older than a high school student, (old enough to be the boy’s father) would dishonestly state on tape, this perpetuates the stereotype of the Gay man who can't be trusted with minor boys I find comical and pathetic. Adams IS that stereotype. I don't care if he did wait till Breedlove was legal, which (wink, wink) most intelligent people highly DOUBT, his conduct with a young teenaged boy was incredibly predatory. This is a man in his middle forties and he is cavorting with a teenager? He ought to have been having a relationship with a man closer to his own age, abilities, background and education, not using a naive star struck young man for cheap sexual thrills, that by his own admission ended after a couple of months . Is this what constitutes a balanced or mature gay relationship? I don't think so. Young Beau has a family, I'm sure he has concerned parents. Do you think THEY would approve of their son being involved with a much older man where there is such a huge and obvious power deferential, AND old enough to be their sons father? Adams took advantage of an admiring and naive young man to satisfy his own shallow and selfish sexual needs. He lied about it, privately and then publically to all the good citizens of Portland Oregon and then vilified the good name of another highly respected Portlander Bob Ball who also wished to run for mayor. This man, Mr. Ball then suffered the consequences of having his good reputation tarnished by Adams allusions and accusations. Adams engaged in highly manipulative and calculating conduct when he hired Mercury writer Amy Ruiz simply because she had proven useful to him by not publishing a story that would present him in an unflattering light. When she was hand picked for a position she is clearly unqualified for, over numerous others with years of experience and advanced degrees in sustainability and urban planning, it became clear to many in this town that this was another flamboyant example of Adams deceptive, unethical manipulations as a politician. I agree with Just Out and I support their stance along with several other individuals in Portland that Adams has a moral obligation to step down. This scandal is NOT only about him sleeping with an uneducated and naive teenaged boy who was easy to take advantage of and probably very star struck as well, its about Adams sneaky, manipulative and unconscionable behavior towards Bob Ball and the classic tactic of keeping those who may prove detrimental to you on YOUR side. Clearly I refer to Amy Ruiz; her hiring is such a blatant example of Adams attempt at damage control. For these reasons and many more Adams has a moral obligation to resign. Am I disappointed at this scandal and what it means to Portland, in losing a very talented politician who may have been able to do many good things for my city?Absolutely I am, but the larger picture is how can any of us trust a man who has used deception, backroom manipulation and highly immoral examples of damage control to be in a position of such power any longer? I want to know that my mayor, much like Bud Clark and Vera Katz are truly sincere people who do not allow their personal appetites to interfere with their ability to make the kinds of judgment calls that are needed to create the social change Portland needs. If Adams is willing to do what he HAS done, what would prevent him from doing other things that would seriously damage the people and reputation of our great city? Step DOWN Mr. Adams, you owe it to each one of us.

Thu, March 29, 2012 @ 2:08 AM

2. Nia wrote:

i think it is fabolous that u put nrdaom ppl in ur mag but the only thing that sux is i wasent in the issue and was really wanting to be in it .. well any way, if u think u could use me in any other photo shoots plz let me know ill post some pictures on my face book for u to look at and let me know what u think ????????????????? thanxxxx

Thu, March 29, 2012 @ 4:22 PM

3. Karina wrote:

It is not a choice to be gay. It just is. There are Scouts there who are sutrggling with this issue and who fear the loneliness, discrimination and the loss of friends. It should not be this way but this is how it is in some places. For a Scout to see, meet and talk to someone who is comfortable with their lifestyle choice, adjusted and productive would be a great comfort. Everybody needs a role model. Some Scouts may not be able to even talk to someone with a rainbow button for fear of reprisal. Just as this Jambo experience may be the only opportunity a Scout from some countries to meet someone from another country or culture, it is the same regarding the LGBT issue. This may be the only time for some to meet a LGBT person safely. There is a time and place for everything. Maybe this might not be appropriate for younger scouts; however, we are dealing with young adults at Jambo. It is a confusing time for some kids. There is a high rate of suicide among teens sutrggling with sexual orientation issues. In Jambo we are promoting a safe environment for constructive conversation about all topics such as religion and culture. Why would this topic not be included as well? If you saved or helped one child or one young adult, wouldn't this conversation opportunity at Jambo be worth it? If you want Scouting to survive and impact young people into the 21st century then offer the opportunity of applying Scouting values of friendship, kindness, courtesy, respect etc to the discussion of this lifestyle option. I agree with the comments of Bjorn. If you need to get the boat to shore, does it really matter what the lifestyle is of the person who is padding?

Thu, March 29, 2012 @ 6:12 PM

4. Kaysy wrote:

This little boy is rilciudously cute and these photos are insanely adorable! Too bad I live in Ohio. Maybe someday we can visit and get pics done then Someday may not be so far away!

Fri, March 30, 2012 @ 1:31 AM

5. Esther wrote:

i can see you tapping your fingers in wonder and delight. i would be thrilled to see you be part of this movement. (and sorry for filling you in on details you were already well aware of in my last email )

Sat, March 31, 2012 @ 2:43 AM

6. Janet wrote:

This little boy is ridiculously cute and these photos are insanely adorable! Too bad I live in Ohio. Maybe someday we can visit and get pics done then Someday may not be so far away!

Wed, April 4, 2012 @ 11:26 PM

7. Joyce wrote:

Dear ChristieI love the pictures of Jackson and Reilly. Especially where he s trying to push the Reilly s hair out of his eyes. And. of course the one where he s posing very macho, looking straight at the camera. One might think I m prejudiced because he s my grandson but he does look fabulous. The shots are really great.Janet

Mon, April 9, 2012 @ 1:41 AM

8. Colonel wrote:

These are so adorable!!!Julia and I just looked through all of them and thought they were all great!! She loved seeing pictures of her cousins.We have to show the rest to the family.One is cuter than the rest!

Tue, April 10, 2012 @ 12:30 AM

9. Bunny wrote:

They are such beautiful children. Baby Ryan looks like Jack s father John and Alyssa looks like Nicole. Proud to be the Aunt of them as latest edition to the 39 nieces, nephew, great nieces nephews.

Wed, April 11, 2012 @ 7:33 PM

10. Kamberley wrote:

OMG! Baby R looks just like big sister did when she was his age!!! They are such beautiful children and I absolutly love big sisters smile- to die for!!! God bless you all.

Thu, April 19, 2012 @ 11:00 PM

11. Kelis wrote:

These pictures are wonderful! Not too hard with a child as beautiful as he is but I am sure it is tough working with such young kids. My favorite is the last one. His eyes are so innocent and say so much. Do you do maternity photos too?

Mon, April 23, 2012 @ 2:00 AM

12. Kevlyn wrote:

Funny to look back at these pictures six months later. It really feels like home now, and it looks much more lived in. We finally got the H/VAC figured out, too. JasonDecember 28, 2011 at 3:58 amby

Fri, April 27, 2012 @ 11:15 PM

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