Concerning lashing out Matthis has accused me of abusing him as a child. The facts are he tried this when he was in Eighth Grade and charmed a nice young lady at the local child welfare office who subjected me to a witch hunt. It got so bad the Lee County District Attorney called a meeting which included the enlightened and informed pastor of the rather massive Lakeview Baptist Church who’s youth pastor had bought into Matthis’, lawyers, parents and interested parties and put an end to it. It was determined that Matthis’ accusations were “unfounded”. That is the rest of the story. Matthis has just dredged this up again hoping I would be intimidated to keep quiet.

A few days ago I received a nice post from Matthis telling me he forgives me. That’s very sweet, thank you Matthis.

Many parents have had this experience and years later wished they had done something sooner. I am taking action, speaking out and will continue to do so. I have no interest in tangling with the anti-war folks; healthy debate and peaceful protest are part and parcel of what makes this country outstanding. We only have to look at the streets of Iran to see the fate of a nation and its people when that liberty is squelched. In my opinion a bad day in The United States of America is a very good day on planet Earth.

In my opinion Matthis will suck up to anyone that will give him money and with women whoever will “fulfill his needs”. The blogosphere is replete with old friends and girlfriends scorched by his passing anonymously, and in some cases openly, denouncing his faux sincerity to those who will listen. In time the cumulative effect will take its toll and Matthis will move on, get educated and join the society of productive citizens or he will crash and burn. I love my son and hope for the best.

Rob Chiroux