I talked to a friend today about the idea that our collective desire to avoid dealing with real abuse leaves predators in control of their stories,their victims’ lives, and ultimately public policy.

What would you do, actually do, if you knew that upwards of 75% of children were the victims of child sexual abuse and that the reason the number was that high was because a mere 10% of the population was able to molest that many children.  These figures are low–75 and 10, but if you use them then each predator has an average of 7.5 victims.

Why?

Because they are the guys next door. 

So I am going to showcase some of these guys. I am not trying to name names, but each is a real person who has been identified by at least one victim.  Most were not punished for what they did.  If they were, I will asterisk their story.  Some are dead, they live in different places.  All are dangerous. All are the guys next door.