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mikeOctober 9, 2018 at 8:53 PM
Personally i think Bob and Chris should get some credit for having walked away from the scammer once they realized the Brobdingnagian extent of Genes begging scam.
Randall deserves all and any criticism, he must see that what Gene is doing , Preying on the kind hearts and good nature of others to rake in money he clearly doesn't need is wrong.
Randall has read this blog, He can see for himself the enormity of the offense.
Exploiting peoples good nature and kindness under false pretenses.
There is an old adage: Con me once, shame on you. Scam me twice shame on me.
What gene does when he scams people like this is make people wary of helping others going forward. People see the scam and feel duped, And human nature being what it is they become cynical, and less likely to donate to real causes going forward.
The behavior is selfish and greedy and despicable .
Bob and Chris once they saw this, did the right thing and walked away.
Bob to his absolute credit is actively trying to make others aware of the scam and in doing so is saving others from the Trap that is Steinberg inc.
Randall on the other hand has chosen to turn a blind eye to the obvious scam, and in doing so tacitly enables and endorses it by his actions.
Just my opinion, Mileage will vary
I don't normally post on trail but I posted a response.
Mike and the Anonymous, I thank you. I wish to say this. If one word ,one post or statement by any one has prevented someone from donating then everything that has been said is worth it. When I left the paracast I felt my reputation was in ruins. Mike can attest to my standing up and calling out Michael Horn. I always sought one thing The truth no matter where it leads to.
My personal hero Ellie Wiessel wrote “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages tormentor, never the tormented.
I speak out not because I wish to torment a 73 year old man. But to prevent a possible crime.
My father in Law Is semi retired. He works at Walmart as a greeter. He enjoys the fruits of his life. Grandchildren, A house and friends and family. I pains me greatly that most likely while we celebrate the upcoming holiday that while we will celebrate with love laughter and family. Gene will spend his holiday in a motel room. Alone with his wife. His son long since gone. No family no friends. This is the outcome of 12 years of begging. This is his karma. It further pains me to think that when Gene passes beyond. He will leave this world unmourned. It is my hope that when I leave this earth that I leave it A better place and I will be remembered with love and fondness. Gene will leave with a legacy as well. Of grift, lies and fraud. I will end by saying one last thing. After all that has happened. After all he has done. I still wish him well.
And if anything I wrote about this has prevented someone from being scammed then it is worth it. Even being called “porno Bob”
Bob Watson