Oops, I edited my post to remove your name (not sure who said it as there have been a number of edited posts or maybe I imagined it?)
Yes, I am sure you can get into enough trouble without my assistance ;-)

I said something like that. Only that it might cause some troubling questions and emotions from the very young kids that sometime go to Old Mill Playhouse movies. And, kids visiting from CA and their parents may still be on CA time.

And I often get myself in trouble by voicing my opinions.

I wouldn't worry about The Villages living this down. The out of state people who have sent me texts or emails about this have been very good natured about this. It's almost like a break from the mundane for them.

Why do you say "might " have seen them.??? Couldn't a person just as well say, "might not have seen them ""??

88 ???????? I don't think so..

Think you are missing the point of why she got this harsh sentence. The sex was in a public place at a time of day where there were kids around or where these two should have known that there were children present.

I agree with the above posters, the punishment did not fit the crime, no-one was hurt.
I'm sure the family experienced embarrassment, however her son has written a letter in the online newspaper asking for our support for his mom.
It makes me sad to see so many judgmental comments. Why not try compassionate, as requested by her son.
Let he among you who is without sin, cast the first stone.

I agree. We don't have the problems that were mentioned in that post. It's ridiculous.

I would agree if this were her first offense and had nothing before. I think that the harsh sentence may have been because she did this while on probation. Courts don't take kindly to people breaking probation.

This sentence might just be the most compassionate thing for her. It might help her to get the help she needs for her problems and set on the right path. If they let her off with a slap on the writ, who's to say that she might not be back in court in another month.

We're not talking about sin here, we're talking about crime. If you apply the "whoever is without sin" adage here why not apply it to every crime.
Jesus was talking about sin when he said that. He was making the point that we are all sinners. We all do not commit crimes.


Forgiveness is one thing but not punishing people for bad behaviour is something all together different. People need to suffer the consequences of their actions.

I agree that the violation of parole was a crime and should be punished.
However on this thread, I get the feeling that people find Peggy's sexual behavior to be sinful rather than criminal.
Because she didn't hurt anyone.
And therefore I feel that the six-month verdict was over kill.

According to news reports, the Young man who robbed a woman at TJ Maxx had an extensive criminal record.
He put a woman in the hospital. He was out on parole the next day.

Peggy's son asked for compassion for his mom.
I'd like to think we are a compassionate community.

Kids visiting from Tokyo may also still be on Tokyo time. Oh, never mind. Then it would be tomorrow.

Could someone answer this for me: I thought the square was private property? Belongs to TV. Did (or should) this have any bearing on the crime? For example I would think that if I left my windows open with the lights on in my home and let anyone see a sexual activity, is that a crime?

I'm joking of course but I'm just curious about the jurisdiction rights of public safety officers who 'patrol' the squares.

I feel bad for the Klemm family...Not so much for Ms Klemm...sounds harsh I know .

I don't know if the sentence in this case is reasonable according to the law or not, but let me tell you what I do know.

I have attended al anon meetings for over 30 years. I know about Alcoholism. I know about Alcoholics. I have known and loved a few. I imagine we all have had an addict somewhere close to us in our lives. I know that some experts think alcoholism is a disease and some do not. I really don't know what I think, but here is what I DO know. Addiction causes diseases like high blood pressure, heart trouble, liver disease and the list goes on. Addiction causes broken people, broken homes and broken relationships. Addictions cost a lot of money, not just to the addict but to our entire economy.

I also know about being an enabler. I have been one but not so much any more. I know that addicts don't need sympathy. Sympathy only enables them. Addicts don't need excuses made for them. Making excuses for them only enables the behavior. Addicts don't need sympathy.......they need tough love. If you are an enabler, you are part of the problem.

Well said! I hope this period of incarceration helps both parties straighten out their lives.