Exotic Dancing & Sexual Molestation:

April 17-2006:

TO: Paula Zahun
CNN.com

Hello Paula,

I was watching your show and interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson on CNN tonight, and would like to make the following comments.

You asked Rev. Jackson why it is that the woman who has accused some athletes from the Duke University of Rape or molestation, she chose to do that kind of work. If she couldn't find some other job.

Well, I get the impression from your question, that Exotic Dancers are asking to be raped, for choosing that type of employment. But may I remind you that thousands of young men and women do that kind of work, to help pay college tuition in this country.

And exotic dancers, (both male and females), are sought after from men and women, from all echelons of this society, to entertain them privately, and publicly, for a fee. And you may be surprised to find out if some member of your family or relatives, have patronized such dancers at some point in time too!

Furthermore, exotic dancing is quite legal in this country. She was not selling sex to these athletes. So until this case is litigated, one must be very careful not to insinuate anything that may subsequently prove unfair, or hurtful to the victim.

Sincerely

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.