Prince Harry’s settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloids, resulting in “substantial” damages, highlights a deeply disturbing pattern of intrusion into the lives of public figures, particularly the egregious targeting of a child. The news corporation’s apology acknowledges a “serious intrusion” into Harry’s private life between 1996 and 2011, including unlawful activities by private investigators employed by *The Sun*. This admission, however, barely scratches the surface of the sheer scale of the invasion of privacy inflicted upon a young Harry, a fact that makes the situation even more reprehensible. The sheer audacity of spying on a child, let alone for an extended period, is truly shocking.… Continue reading
I felt a surge of disbelief and anger when I heard that some staff members in Abilene Independent School District allegedly suggested tracking students’ menstrual cycles. How has it come to this, where educators seem more concerned with monitoring the bodily functions of minors than fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment? This isn’t just a misstep; it reeks of a deeper problem rooted in an unhealthy obsession with controlling young women’s bodies. It feels like a nightmare scenario, straight out of a dystopian novel, and it’s beyond disturbing.
As a parent, my instincts scream at the thought that anyone in a position of authority would even consider taking such invasive measures.… Continue reading
American Airlines recently found themselves in hot water after blaming a 9-year-old girl for not noticing that she was being recorded by a flight attendant in a bathroom. As I read through the reactions and comments on this shocking news, I couldn’t help but feel a mixture of disbelief, anger, and frustration towards the airline’s response. Blaming a child, who was simply using the restroom on a flight, for not being vigilant enough to detect a hidden camera is not only outrageous but also a prime example of victim-blaming at its worst.
It seems as though American Airlines is attempting to shift the blame away from their employee and onto the innocent child to avoid legal liability.… Continue reading
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I stumbled upon the news that over 100 hidden-camera videos, predominantly of Navy sailors, were uploaded to a porn site. Having worked on USS ships as a civilian in the past, I know firsthand the camaraderie and trust that exist within the naval community. So, learning about such despicable acts of invasion of privacy and exploitation left me deeply disturbed.
It’s shocking to think that individuals within the ranks of the Navy, a symbol of honor and integrity, could stoop so low as to violate the sanctity and privacy of their fellow sailors. The incident with the hidden camera disguised as a command hook in a female berthing is a clear indication of the pervasive nature of such disturbing behavior within the male military culture.… Continue reading
As I sit down to contemplate the sentencing of the US woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary and the consequent one-month prison term she received, I can’t help but feel a sense of irony and injustice lingering in the air. The fact that the woman attempted to sell the stolen diary to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, only to be rejected and then resort to approaching Project Veritas, is a testament to the lengths people would go to for personal gain or political motives.
I find it perplexing that the woman, Harris, initially sought house arrest as her punishment, only to later face the repercussions of her own actions and end up behind bars.… Continue reading
As I read the shocking news about a Royal Caribbean cruise employee who was arrested after a hidden camera was found in a guest bathroom on the Symphony of the Seas, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of disbelief and disgust. The fact that this individual, identified as Mirasol, not only installed a hidden camera but also admitted to sneaking into rooms and hiding under the bed while guests were showering to record them naked is beyond disturbing. It’s a violation of privacy and a complete breach of trust.
The thought of someone invading my personal space in such a way while I am on a cruise, a place where one expects relaxation and enjoyment, is truly unsettling.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker