You may want to raise a whole bunch of moral issues, but according to what I have read, the sex was consensual and the love has been genuine. Regardless whatever laws the lady might have broken, I don't agree with you on the rape thing. (Heck, I just want to poke some fun at the guy's apparent "over maturity", didn't mean to evoke any serious discussions about the merit of their relationship in the Hangout. Wonder if I should move this thread to D&D? If so, mod please help.)
No, I actually agree. If she hadn't been a teacher, she would likely not have spent seven years in jail convicted of rape.
Seven years in prison for having sex with a 'kid' who she truly did love -- also he is obviously much older (mentally/physically) than his actual age ~ what a travesty. Wouldn't 6 months or a year in prison have taught her enough of a lesson?
I don't understand the double standard here. If a guy did the same thing he would be locked up for 25 years at the least. She got out of jail, and had sex with him again,so she was thrown back into jail. Some people never learn.
She was married and had four children with her loving, faithful husband when she decided to have sex with a 14-year-old student. She betrayed those four children and her husband to have two other children with the boy... and you say 'good for them' ?!?!? You wouldn't be saying that if you were the hard-working father that was going through this. I don't know what's more repulsive - that such a disgusting situation happened, or that people actually support the boy and the woman.
loving and faithful? Mary Kay's Childhood Years: Mary Kay Letourneau was born on Jan. 30, 1962 in Tustin, Ca. Her parents, Mary and John Schmitz, were strict Catholics with conservative political beliefs. After Mary was born, John Schmitz entered politics and by 1972, he was elected as the presidential candidate for the American Independent Party. After losing the election, the family relocated to an exclusive area in Southern Carlifornia. The Schmitzes, both attractive and well spoken, enjoyed their political work and social standing. A Family Tragedy: During a family party, Mary (11) was asked to watch her younger brother, Phillip (3), but she became distracted and wandered away. The Schmitzes found Philip dead in their swimming pool. Friends of Mary say that she always felt her parents blamed her for her brother’s death even though they said it was no one’s fault. Mary, in spite of the tragedy seemed to grow into a well-balanced and happy teenager. She was attractive and popular at the Catholic high school she attended. The First Scandal: Mary Kay’s mother became well known while working as a political debater on a television program. Her look and carriage equaled her conservative political opinions. She was vocal about the need for better family values. Around that time, John Schmitz was exposed for his long-term affair with a former student, and fathering her two children. The scandal ended their politcal careers, but not their marriage. Mary defended her father, saying that her mother was cold and drove him to do it The Letourneaus' Troubled Marriage : Mary Kay, seemingly unscathed by her family’s scandal, was in college, busy dating and partying. At one such party, she met Steve Letourneau, and the two shared an immediate physical attraction to one another. By 1985, Mary was pregnant with Steve’s child. They quit college and married. The marriage was troubled with money problems and Steve’s infidelity, but the couple remained together. By 1989, they had four children. After obtaining her degree, Mary Letourneau became a second-grade teacher. Mary Kay Finds Teaching to be Her Calling: When Mary began teaching, she felt she had found her calling. She loved the children in her classroom and took pleasure from working close with those who showed exceptional talent. Vili Fualaau, was one of those students. He demonstrated an artistic ability and Mary, aware of his impoverished home life, worked closely to help him develop his skills. Vili lived with his mother, in a poor neighborhood. His father, in prison for armed robbery, offered no financial assistance. Her Fifth Grade Boyfriend - Vili Fualaau : In 1995, Letourneau was promoted to teaching fifth and sixth graders. Her elation over the promotion was shadowed by a miscarriage and the news that her father had cancer. Steve, who was still involved in extramarital affairs, offered her no emotional support during this difficult time. Mary Kay found solace in teaching, especially when working with 11-year-old Vili Fualaau, who was once again in her classroom. As the year progressed, so did their friendship, and the bond that they shared. Mary Kay Discovers Her "Soul Mate": Vili began spending time at the Letourneau residence and even went along with the family on a trip to Alaska. By the end of 1996, fellow teachers described the relationship as being more like two kids flirting then that of teacher and student. Mary admitted to a close friend that she felt she had met her soul mate, although they had not had sex. But it was not long before Mary called her friend again, informing her that she was pregnant with her “soul mate’s” child. Steve Discovers the Truth: Steve, suspecting for some time that Mary Kay and Vili’s relationship had become physical, found a love letter from Mary to Vili. For the first time in their relationship, Steve became physically abusive, punching Mary in the stomach in an attempt to make her miscarry. Both Steve and Mary’s mother suggested she have an abortion but she refused. A relative that Steve had confided in called the authorities and reported Mary Kay’s behavior with her, by then 12-year old, student. http://crime.about.com/od/history/p/Letourneau.htm
i dont know how legit the source is but I stopped reading after I read the part with her husband trying to cause a miscarriage now thats ****ed up, punching her in the stomach and all thats bull**** sometimes I cant fathom the way some people behave
Yeah, the ex is a standup guy! I'm going to say a quick prayer for the guy who tried to end a pregnancy by punching someone in the gut. That, and his affairs as well. Good people. I don't know what's worse, people who punch women in their stomach when they're pregant and have extramarital affairs, or those who call that loving and faithful.
Jeeze, what a butterhog. If you're going to bang a teacher at least make sure she's hot like this one.
mary and her ex- husband stopped having a "loving and faithful" marriage after he caught her cheating on him. I don't think the ex-husband was the cause of this.
According to the above story, her husband had been cheating for a long time.... also, they got married because they had to. So it's not like she had a perfect life or relationship. She and her former student got together under some strange circumstances.... I agree that it's not right to be sleeping with young minors like that, but she served her time. They are adults now and can make their own choices. It does sound like there is a lasting relationship underneath all this. I wish them luck...
'interesting . .. . seems like the MALE version of a an ABORTION one parent making a choice to end a pregnancy irregardless of the other parent's objections or thoughts on the matter. . . yea sounds similar to me [GUARANTEED TO MOVE THIS TO THE D&D NOW ] ALSO Do you folx also support R Kelly? Roman Polanski? Woody Allen? various high school gym coaches Why is when a Woman does something it is ok but when a Man . . he is a major fiend From what I read of this kid he dropped out of high school and had an alcohol problem NNNNOOOO it did not ruin his life . . . . I wish them luck she is a d*mn sick b*tch no matter what her hubby did to her. . . . just like R.Kelly, Polanski and Allen and various gym coaches and internet predators YOU SCREW A KID . . . YOU ARE SCUM!! PERIOD!!! Rocket River
