Eagle1970

Wouldn't it be sadly ironic if we all turned down the $3500 and THAT turned out to be a better deal?

Very well laid out. Though I am time-barred, I can assure the court that I have only recently, as a result of THIS process, realized the psychological damage my abuser has caused in my life. I was always aware it had impacted me, but thought I could live with it. Only now have I realized just how damaged I am, as a result of the actions of my abuser. For all of these years, I have been going through the motions of living, being the tough guy and acting like I was ok. Divorces-everybody has them. Drinking-everybody does that. But at age 65, this case has made me aware that I am not

What is TCC's position on time-barred claims? Is it possible that 5.0 is rejected and the SOL "grey" scaling changes in a future proposal? I filed my own proof, but did research a couple of the larger law firms. They were actively recruiting clients in time-barred states, which is not logical if the awards are reduced to little or nothing.

The response is that we have time to get the states to pass a window. (12 months after settlement is reached in this version). Some states are working on that.

I would think if we were not eligible via SOL, we would not get a vote. But such a plan would be doa. And the law firms would never support it.

Ok. Got it. Looks like the document is blank, but may well be the same "grey" factors as previously stated.

Given that only a small portion of the claims are in open states, I don't quite understand why this plan would be floated. Who would vote for it?

Does this plan have the same scaling factors for the location of the abuse? If so, where can I reference it? I don't see the referenced Schedule 1.

Should BSA do everything it can to promote awareness to prevent or minimize future exposure to the children, I do not oppose the continuation of the organization. Just because they did me great harm doesn't give me the right to deny kids the future opportunity under those protections. That said, I am no attorney-just a claimant. This thing looks like it will drag on for some time. With that in mind, if I were you I would monitor and defer until we have a better picture. I would have to believe that there would not be just tons of corporate sponsorships with the media attention being given

This is interesting. Are there numbers available for these subgroups? How large could the group be who indicate "No Impact Alleged" or "No Physical Abuse"? Certainly I understand emotional abuse, but what kind of claim can be made for No Impact?

The disclosures that have been shown since I made the comment earlier are certainly a step in the right direction. But when I said they should put it on the brochure "like the warnings on cigarette packs" I really meant it. In addition, I don't want to be stupid and suggest an awareness merit badge, but the children need to be educated. I had no idea about what grooming was when my abuse began. I just thought he was a really nice man who cared about me a whole lot. Had I been made aware that if a man tries to get too friendly with a boy it may not turn out well and is probably not a good

Catholic Church, Marianist Schools and sports programs, BSA. Of the 3, BSA has had the greater issue to me, because of the overnights. But the church and school programs had a similar issue and opportunists found a way. We had "retreats" in school and church. And though my issue was in BSA, many others were abused through those organizations. Education and disclosure are necessary in all organizations with opportunity for nefarious behaviors. Now, of course, I will have nothing to do with any of them. Again, sadly.

I don't argue for more money. And I don't need the money. I am arguing for equity and fairness in compensation based on abuse and not on politicians and lawmakers.

Having experienced the pure joy of Covid last year, it didn't take anything more than disclosure and availability to get me over to Walgreens.

Yes, and when I say "Sadly" I mean it. Even children need more education on the topic. Had I been thoroughly warned, I "may have" been able to reduce my abuse.

I respect that and I'm sure disclosure is better, as my story is from long ago. But sadly it is going to need to be like on the pack of cigarettes before it is fully realized.

Being a victim who has been tortured for a lifetime, I am guilty of expressing myself as I am still working through it all. My vested interest is gone, as I prohibited my children from participating in BSA after cubs. So, really, I get what you are saying but find myself on the exact opposite position. I would separate the future of BSA into a spinoff.

Yes, I am a very good sheep. That would clearly help. And, yes, I am missing most everything off the main thread unless I am knocked on my head and linked to it.

Fair enough. Put disclosures to parents in all promotional material to inform them of the risk of abuse, because many really don't know. My parents did not or I'm sure my mom would have steered me away from BSA.

You want to know what I believe would be fair??? How about this: BSA compensates ALL abuse victims without regard to SOL. AND, should they be unable to accomplish that within legal framework let's see them reach out to EVERY State Legislature and ask them to offer a window. THAT is what they should do if they really cared.

While topics do bounce around a bit, almost all are relevant to either the bk issues, sol issues or my personal favorite-trying to work through my abuse and move forward. I have been an admin on a fb forum in the recent past and certainly understand your desire to keep it on track. But the fact is, at least in my case, it already is. Each of these issues is of great interest to me and if they were bounced over to other forums, I would likely miss out on valuable info.

I share your concerns. A recent news article addressed the arrest of an adult who was capturing hidden video and involved in abuse as recently as last month, AT THE VERY CAMP where my abuse occurred over 50 years ago and set in motion a lot of trauma in my life. The reality that these children will suffer for years to come from the events that occurred THIS summer leads me to believe that even with the improvements in procedures, parents and children simply cannot be assured protection by the BSA.

It's my abuse and my choice whether I choose to prosecute. And I fully resent the inference on the money. I don't need it and the justice I seek is with the BSA for allowing this culture for many years. I do not want a target on my back from my abuser and therefore I choose how I want to proceed. I read the headline that is was confidential. Sadly, there was fine print about disclosing to 3rd parties and law enforcement that I failed to read.

Ok. Mandatory reporting. I get that. I should have read that. My abuser likes guns. Great. Thanks BSA. My proof already made its way to the Catholic Insurance Fund. Might just as well put it in the paper. This whole thing has gone from helping victims into an all-out S### show. I don't need the minimal compensation as much as I need my security and well-being. Just sorry I ever filed.

Wait a minute.... Are our proofs being shared with law enforcement? I'm about done with this charade. Guaranteed confidentiality and offered equitable compensation. Now there is neither???