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Amy Smith, Des Moines, IA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:12:37 GMT

I think the series is incredible, but so sad that it is necessary in this day and age.
Having said that, I am woindering what brand of sunglasses Chris Hanses was wearing on the beach ? They are really nice and I'd liek to get my hubby a pair!

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Melanie Gibson, Ontario, Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:13:27 GMT

I watched this program for the first time tonight, July 18 and I applaud what Chris Hansen and NBC are doing. No violation of rights are occuring, these men came looking for nothing other than sex with a minor and instead have to be an adult and be confronted with the truth, that they are sick individuals that should not be anywhere near a child. Hopefully these cases will stand up in court and they will be prosecuted, if only we could catch and put them all away. Maybe consider airing a show in Canada... put some away here and make us all feel a little safer.

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Bobbi,London Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:13:41 GMT

I watch ur show all the time,i just wanted to thank you for doin a show like this.Although there are alot of children who do go through this (personel experience)its good to see some of these demonds faces so maybe someone will recognize them.I think this is a very sad world were these things can do this for yrs and never get caught.I hope and pray someone makes a law that one day they will have too wear a tag that says "I'm a pervert and i like to steal little childrens souls" that would be great .....again praise to the police who have to deal with this and the crew that sees this stuff, and praise too Chris Hansen for agreein to do it>GOD bless you all for tryin to help.

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B Quinn, Somerville, MA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:14:21 GMT

Dateline,
Do 12 to 14 yearolds really chat like that? I am so freaked out by this. It's so hard to believe that young girls really would do this. Would actually meet with a total stranger, when all I have done is yell at my kids, NOT TO TALK TO STRANGERS!

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Renee, Pottsville, PA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:14:38 GMT

Truly disturbed by the amount of men willing to harm young children. I want to thank Chris Hansen and NBC for helping to keep America's children safe. As a parent of a thirteen year old girl, I am grateful for what your network does to expose these predators. Again, thank you for doing a rather unpleasant task.

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Bobbi,London Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:15:09 GMT

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Jon White, Chattanooga, TN — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:15:20 GMT

I caught most of the July 18th program and I think that the show is a great idea. Firstly, I'm glad to see the offenders brought to justice. Secondly, I'm sure that this type of detailed expose of the tactics used by predators like these tonight will help other young teens from falling prey in the future. Keep up the great work, I see nothing but positives about this project!

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Tamara, Lafayette, IN — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:15:20 GMT

Maybe it's because I have boys or maybe because they are not on the internet yet but, I think this kind of entrapemnt is very unfair. If there were not real girls out there at 13, 14 & 15 willing & wanting to have sex & parents who do not care enough to watch out for them, these guys would not have anyone to prey on! Yes they are very pathetic but not worth our tax dollars to entrap. a mother of 2 who cares about her kids.

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Toddler Mom, St. Pete, FL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:16:51 GMT

Chris-Thanks for continuing this crusade! It's unbelievable the way these predators talk to teenagers online...very sad. As parents we have to be very aware and talk to our kids often!

Thanks again!

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ginger smyle, mystic, CT — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:17:01 GMT

I've seen most of msnbc's To Catch a Predator Shows and am glad someone is doing something about these very sick individuals but, what happens after they go to jail? As you know, these men do this over and over again and going to jail it just a slap on the wrist. When and how can we make our laws against these preditors harsher? All sexual preditors belongs behind bars FOREVER!!! When are you coming to CT to catch those in my neighborhood

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Austin Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:17:02 GMT

I am a resident of texas and I just saw a report from my local station attacking the methods of To catch a predator while shooting in Murphy Texas. Ultimately I believe in what this group is doing to track down and capture sexual predators and I apologize on behalf of the news station for the investigation against Dateline and your methods for tracking down internet predators. Keep up the good work and ignore those who try to lay obstacles in your path.

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Elizabeth, St Louis MO — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:17:40 GMT

We love your show. Chris Hanson become a "family" name. My concern however, is that your only "bait" is young females. I am the mother of 3 young boys, ages 6, 8 and 9. They spend a considerable amount of time on our computer playing games, and surfing the internet. While I try to always keep an eye out for them while they are on the computer, there are times I am busy with normal household responsibilities. My biggest fear is that they are communicating with a different type of predator....an adult male who is looking to do unspeakable things to young boys. I would like to see you bring attention to these type of men...We are very sensitive to this type of predator because we live just miles away from what happen to Shawn Hornbeck. As you can imagine we are worried about all types of predators...You are doing GREAT work making the public aware of this despicable behavior with you females. We hope that you will bring to light the sick people who target and prey on young males.

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CJ , Cumming, GA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:17:53 GMT

Dear NBC Dateline NBC to Catch a Predator,
I have just watched the news about the lawsuit filed against NBC. I am amazed that anyone would feel that the show would ever cause someone to commit suicide.
I just wanted to say a million thank you's for the wonderful job that your staff have done. I hope the show continues doing an amazing job to get these creeps away from children.

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Carolyn Neal, Cape Girardeau, Missouri — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:18:01 GMT

I saw that a lawsuit was filed by the sister of the prosecutor who killed himself. I really hope the justice system throws this out. This guy was sick to start with and it is nobodys vault but his own that he killed himself. I am so sick of the bad guys blaming others. Just like I am sick of Vick the football player, Paris Hilton, Benoit, etc. being admired by kids and adults and they are not good people. I am hoping the justice system will start to prosecute at the highest level for people in the public eye, just like the prosecuter was caught he deserves to be punished but he could not handle it. I am so sick of all of this. Keep pushing forward with your program and get these sick people off the streets.

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Marlys, Tulsa, OK — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:18:23 GMT

Chris Hanson...your making a difference and that is what matters most!

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R Leung, Port St Lucie, FL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:18:27 GMT

I personally think the show is a great show. I beleive it provides a service, and shows us how vulnerable our kids can be, and makes us aware of what happens every day. In almost all cases, the culprits are aware that what they are doing is against the law. Sorry, but I have no sympathy for these individuals, and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Amber Lawson Whitby Ontario — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:18:43 GMT

Ok...I know that I may get some slack for this comment however I feel that it needs to be said. I am a 22 year old woman, I have a full time job and am engaged to be married. In no way am I a misinformed or uneducated human being. Having said that...I truly find it wrong to put all of the blame on men for acting on a welcomed and fully willing proposition. I have watched this show now for a long time, and I know that at 13 and 14 years old I was old enough to make an informed decision about my sexuality and weather the actions I took were right or wrong. I think what Dateline is doing to these men is a form of entrapment furthermore I think a 13 or 14 year old girl is as mentally capable and on the same level sexually as many of the 23 24 or 25 year old guys on there. I also feel that if you are going to charge these men for their actions then the girls soliciting sex with them should be charged also. However I do believe that there must be a cut off somewhere but I think it should be in the age DIFFERENCE and not just an age of a girl and any guy who tries to talk to her. Many young women now a days engage in consentual sex with men older than they are. Example my fiance is 13 years older than me, and on the same level sexually as I was at 16. So for all of the people who read this I just have to say that if you look at alot of the men on these shows...many are either overweight or what some would concider not goodlooking some even clearly mentally disabled. I have yet to see a confident goodlooking man on that show, so to exploit men who are obviosly acting on an offer they might likely never get otherwise in my opinion is wrong. And any 14 year old girl who is old enought to get on a computer and talk and act like the decoys talk and act on that show...is more that old enough to make a decision about her own sexuality. Thanks for listening but I just couldnt watch anymore!!!!

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Kerrie Cashatt Des Moines, Iowa — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:19:25 GMT

I think this is one of the best learning tools/show on the TV. I watch it almost every week with my 13 year old son. I think it makes predators more real to kids if they watch it and not parents preaching. Teens tend to tune out parents when they are just preaching about something that isn't too real. Seeing someone else tell them it's all to real and predators don't care about the children theyt abuse. I hope that you continue with your program for a very long, long time!! Men like that make me sick to my stomach. They should all be castrated, or hung with a treble hook through their balls. The guy that was going to be shipped off to Iraq I'm so glad that he showed up. What do you think he would do in Iraq to all those little girls who don't have protection from soldiers who think they can do anything because they are Americans and above the law. Keep up the good work!! This mom really appreciate the candor of this show!!!!

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Keith, Cincinnati, Ohio — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:20:38 GMT

I have a 8 yr. old daughter and I appreciate the Dateline series because they give insight into the mind frame of men who know no boundary when it comes to fulfilling their own sexual desires. Talking to an adult online is one thing but talking to kids and knowing they are kids is another beast that I think the Dateline shows may not cure the problem but at least highlight it. Shame on the people that come down on Dateline for the "fallout" of their stories meaning the divorces they cause and the unemployment it brings, its that type of blind eye that America has treasured for so long that allowed slavery to last for hundreds of years cause of fear the farmers would lose profit. I've followed these Dateline shows from the very beginning, and my only concern now after seeing so many that the predators will only begin to be smarter in dealing with the teens that are still willing to meet older men from the internet. Meaning, these guys might require some sort of nudity be sent to them before they come, thinking that will filter out the frauds, also I'm concerned, men that are determined to continue to meet children off the internet will be more aggressive. Another concern is that Dateline NBC, Chris Hanson and others might find themselves in a hostage situation with a desperate man trying to get away. Not sure if those thoughts were already in the mind of the shows producers, but they were on my mind. Last thought, I'd like to see a follow-up show called "To Prosecute a Predator". I'd like to know every single guy that was caught in the online sting, who was prosecuted and sent to jail and for how long, given probation, or outright been found not guilty.

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Kim Allen, Tampa, Fl — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:21:12 GMT

Chris Hansen, you are awesome! We watch your show with our soon to be thirteen year old and it gives her insight on many levels and also why we won't allow her a myspace. My husband wasn't sure we should let her watch but I insisted. Its out there and we need to inform our children, as unfortunate as that maybe, its a plan fact. Thank you and keep up the good work.

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Keith Poteete,Madison,TN — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:23:28 GMT

Even though I am not a fan of hyped or "no bounds" T.V.,Chris Hansen is doing a fantastic job with this series.To unfairly label a person a predator is something that cannot be taken back.However, Chris and the P.D.s that have had him come to their town with this series have gone to great lengths to make sure they are dealing with the real psychos out there.Every case shown means one less victim immediately.Then there is no end to how many of these crimes are stopped.You have made watching T.V.important again, without shortcuts or hype.God bless you all!

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Diana McKeever, Millbrae, California — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:23:34 GMT

dmscorpio77@yahoo.com

Hi,
I just want to say that in short that your show is the
best and it should continue on. I was sexually abused when I was 9 years old, and I of all people understand what can happen to kids. It did not stop for me until I was l7 years old.
I love your show only because its a great help to keep
these guys off the street or should I say off the computer. We need to try to help the young kids as much as we can. I wish that I had you guys when I was
young.

Thanks for all of the help in catching and in hopes
teaching these guys something.

Always,
Diana McKeever

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M Shaunnessy — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:23:37 GMT

Please forgive me, but in your intro on this very blog, YOU seem to enjoy the fact that sexually explicit conversation is "real time". Codos to the show for getting these creeps off the streets, but I have a few questions. Do you offer any education for these sick people? Any help in dealing with their sickness? Will they ever be trusted when it comes to young, seemingly willing "teens"? Busting them is one thing, and entertaining to watch as they ask when they will be seen on TV, but helping them is another. Is your show, or NBC, or anyone helping these people?

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Matt K — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:25:08 GMT

Just out of curiousity. Is there anyway we can follow up on these sickos to see what happend to them? Also what is the normal minimum charge that these predators recieve. You all do a great job out there and please, please keep it up.

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Duane Posey, Bascom, Ohio — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:25:28 GMT

I can't begin to tell you how impressed and thankful I am for what you guys do. Your program is obviously very effective and i watch it every week. It's great what you are doing.

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Susan Miller, Whitley City, Ky — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:26:41 GMT

Dear Sir,
I was watching "To catch a predator" and actually had to leave the room, because I was getting sick to my stomach.
I am grateful that you have undertaken this mission to stop these fellows. I am now 54 years old and still feel sick when I remember how many men tried to molest me as a child.
Your series shows men that may try to claim they were seduced by an underage girl, but the problem still exists whether a child flirted or not. I did not entice or flirt with any of the men that "bothered" me. These men care nothing for the guilt that these children feel after such an encounter. I was so ashamed and embarrassed and frightened each time. I told no one, because I was afraid that people would think that I was bad. I felt so dirty. It wasn't until I had children of my own that it finally made me realize that I had done nothing wrong.
Keep going after these fellows and please try to encourage parents to make their children aware of these dangers, and teach them to speak up. It could save them alot of anguish in the long run.

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April - Locust Grove ,Ga — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:26:58 GMT

Great job Chris...I hope you continue to get these sick men off the streets.

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Corey, Knoxville,TN — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:28:15 GMT

I am amazed that there are so many sexual predators out there! Thank you for the excellent reporting and helping local authorities catch these people. I hope your series explodes onto all the major networks just so these sexual predators and identity thiefs have nowhere to hide. This show is obviously needed in the U.S. due to the fact of how many people you've caught.
Keep up the excellent work!

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Nicole J. ,Huntington, IN — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:28:41 GMT

Chris Hansen,
First off, Thank You to You and all at NBC that are involved in this show. Honestly, It scares me-to watch it but, I watch because it is real- it is all around us. The fact that these people are so stupid doesnt shock me, it is the lack of respect that sickens me. Here I am- watching a news broadcast complaining about your show- Give me a break. To top it off, that you all have this lawsuit-against you-
I think it is just a little too much "Reality" TV for them- It's more important to watch Real World - or these other mindless, useless shows- probably because it is more acceptable to "society".
That is so sad- I am a partialy disabled 27 y/o USMC Vet.- a woman at that, and I have a daughter myself. I have two wonderful children. I served my country honorably, and it is a shame that our country- our world has come to this. I hope, no I pray that people wake up and see what is going on around them... when I was a young girl, I wish this show would have been on the air- I had several friends get hurt, and in very bad situations... I just want you to know that I am a advocite of this show- it needs to be seen - by everyone. You keep up the good work- and catch these CRIMINALS. I appreciate it, I respect it- and I know many others feel the same way. Semper Fi-

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Michelle F., Bayville, NJ — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:28:56 GMT

It's nice to know someone is out there getting rid of the predators in New Jersey. I am also glad that Ocean County is going to do what needs to be done to clean up this area.

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Beth Harrison, Fort Worth, Texas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:30:25 GMT

I think Chris Hanson is doing a great job getting these sick perverted scum locked up! I hope he continues to work with law enforcement all over the country. It's really sad to realize what a sick world we live in, and it's a damn shame that children cannot enjoy life as they really should. It's all very maddening. Thank you Chris for helping to protect our children!

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Marian Leitner, Edwardsville, IL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:32:03 GMT

I'd like to see you work 24/7. Get these perverts off of our streets and away from our kids. Keep up the good work.

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Jo, Morristown ,Tn. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:32:35 GMT

I know theese people are severly disturbed but this is entrapment,any way you look at it. A lonely,sad,disturbed person is gonna fall for this.I'ts like waiving candy in front of a baby.What really concerns me is this.Why would a 14 yr.old girl be soliciting herself on the internet for a grown man to start with?Any girl having this kind of talk is no child!I feel there is a shared responsability here.Theese young girls need self respect and need to understand the consequences of putting themselves out there!

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Mona Womble — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:34:34 GMT

This was a very informative Dateline, I have a 15 yr old that also gets on my space and would like to see more series such as this topic. I missed the 1st part of it and would like to know how to order a transcript of tonight's show.
thank you, Ms. Womble

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Wes Ebbs, Richview, Illinois — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:35:26 GMT

Chris, I love the work you are doing, God only knows what some of these guys could possibly do to young girls or boys. As much as we love watching it, I kind of wish it was not on tv because many perverts are probably less likely to go through with meeting up with your crew due to watching, or hearing about your program. Either way, please keep up the excellent work. God bless you, Wes

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Susan Fryer 100 Mile House British Columbia, Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:36:07 GMT

My husband and I watch with interest your "Predator" and tonight he came up with a very interesting comment. "Yes there are a lot of men out there trying to lure young girls, but what about women who might be luring young men". Have you thought to do a program on that topic? We were just curious. Keep up the great work. Enjoy your show.

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jANE dOE — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:36:54 GMT

DONT YOU PEOPLE HAVE ANYTHING BETTER TO DO THAN TO ENTRAP PEOPLE WITH A MAN TALKING LIKE A 13 GIRL WHO PROBABLY WOULD NOT TALK TO THESE MEN THIS WAY THE WAY WAS THE IDEA OF CATCHING IDENTITY THEFT SOUNDS MORE LIKE SOMETHING YOU SHOULD DO NOT THIS i KNOW THERE ARE PERVERTS IN THIS WORLD AND THEY SHOULD BE CAUGHT BUT BY YOU MAKING SEXUAL SUGGESTIONS TO THESE MEN IS TO ME ENTRAPMENT IS ITS REAL SENSE. tO ME YOU GUYS NEED TO GET A LIFE SORRY I'VE WATCHES THIS SHOW BEFORE AND TO ME IT SEEMS LIKE THERE ARE BETTER THINGS FOR YOU TO COVER. bECAUSE i DONT KNOW OF ANY 13 GIRL WHO WOULD ASK A STRANGE MAN TO HER HOUSE WHIL;E HER PARENTS ARE'NT HOME AND SHE WOULD NOT TALK SO EXPLICIT ABOUT SEX YOU GUYS TALK SEXUAL TO THE MEN AND THEY JUST RESPOND LIKE MEN WOULD..........

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Jay Rod. perth amboy n.j. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:37:41 GMT

Dateline/Chris Hansen, I would like to thank you so very much for for having the courage to bring this issue to our home.I am proud father of a bright and beautiful young lady,I would often catch your t.v. program "to catch a predator" and become angered and frustrated and to see that these individuals,how "regular"they appear and blend in society not looking like freaks as we'd all like to help us distiquish them from us,but despite all this I turned off the t.v. and say that is so disturbing and sad but not my baby and not within my community.Icould not be more wrong, when the show that was filmed in New Jersey aired...I was taken a-back,couldn't believe how close to home this really is...I am still overwhelmed,disgusted,and saddened.I sincerly thank you so very much,for bringing this issue to my home and reminding me that the conversation I once began with my angel needs a follow up.Thank you again.

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stan leanard — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:38:19 GMT

Chris,
Here is the problem. Let's say that the behavior exists to even a greater extent than we think. And I agree that it's the most disgusting of behaviors.
Other than to sensationalize it, what have you done to actually address the problem? Four hundred shows later this approach will not make a dent in the problem. It may have earned MSNBC and yourself millions of dollars.
Other than catching these people, and exposing them on national TV, what else exists in your process? Do you provide education to stop this kind of behavior?
Do you provide treatment for those who are caught?
If someone is caught drinking while driving, which is also a dangerous behavior and often affects the rights of others, along with the penalty they get some hope of treatment. You are stepping into a problem, let’s say a severe one.
Other than to sensationalize it, is that part of your program that is constructive?
Chris, you understand the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. The act of examining a event in some way alters the event, just by your observing it. When there is additional pain or shame caused by your process, who speaks to that?
Another question, I understand entrapment. I also understand that we have an organization called law enforcement to solve this problem. Is it legal for you to become and enforcement officer? You are making this your full time vocation. Do you have any training in law enforcement?
I understand, you partner with law enforcement. Is it legal for law enforcement to partner with you? If MSNBC decided to attempt to pick up every drunk in lower NYC, would or should the police department rush to arrest all the alcoholics that you have found? And where does your process face the light of day that every investigation needs to face?
And finally, by planning this unspeakable action, I have also given you the permission to broadcast my image to the nation? I know that you would never allow this to happen, but what if one of the producers made a mistake?
Chris, here is the first of two issues that really bothers me about this. You come across as enjoying this. Turn of the sound for five minutes and watch your facial expressions. Better yet, have a psychiatrist watch them. You are acting like a bully.
And you are enjoying it. Entitled or not, that is what you will find if you look at yourself objectively. We don’t let our law enforcement people behave this way. And I understand the temptation.
Investigative journalism, maybe. This doesn’t look like Woodward and Bernstien tracing the money to the President. As far as I can see no talent or journalism required here at all? If so, what is it? Your ability to interrogate? That doesn't put you in a very different category than those you arrest.
Chris, I am attempting not to get angry myself, but you have legitimized being a bully. No matter how disgusting, you are picking on the sickest and the weakest among us. There was a movie made once about other abnormal behaviors. It was called On Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. As McMurphy was lobotomized, shouldn't we administer justice right on the spot to these people.
Honestly, there is something about this that isn't right about this. It's mean. And it may not be fair. And that matters. That matters a lot.
That isn't why television journalism was created, to play the same pathetic story, forty two times. And in that act, that is where for me, you have crossed the line. I did not ask you or MSNBC to police the internet for me. First you can't. And secondly, for my community, we haven't asked you to come here. That is my second problem. We didn’t train you or ask you to perform this function.
A rhetorical question. Are you willing to give me $10,000's to investigate your past and create a special episode about your background we can broadcast on MSNBC. Guaranteed I will find something that you would not like on national television. So your premise is that by breaking the law, I have also given you the right to broadcast my actions on national television?
Chris, I do not want to start a movement that in any way appears sympathetic to those you trap. They are pathetic. And their behavior needs to be stopped. I am questioning the method.
This isn't the only illicit behavior on the internet. There are many others. Identity theft, scams of all varieties, illegal gambling. Maybe the internet should be regulated. Maybe this sentence that I am typing should be scanned by the government for words that indicate terrorism. Perhaps it already is.
You have picked a tough problem. One that will not yield to a very simple approach.
Two things really mother me, and yes, I do draw analogies the Mr. McCarthy. One, you enjoy this way too much. It really borders on sadism. Two, no one asked you to perform this role. You volunteered.
No one asked Mr. McCarthy to purify us from communism. He volunteered. And mean spirited. Must have been, or a journalist would not have remarked, "Have you no decency?"
Please do not make this your life’s work. Opinions change. I can almost guarantee you that there will be no Pulitzer Prize for episode #1003.
I am trying to be fair, and I sincerely hope that you will respond. I am certain that I am not the first person to express these concerns.
But it do thing that this is about decency. Decency is a quality about you, not about the other party.
Chris, did you ever walk past the school yard going home and see some bully beating on someone smaller?
Did you ever want to come to help the weaker kid?
We have to go out of our way to be sure that we are fair, and that we are decent.
Saddam Hussein deserved to die. He didn’t deserve to die the way that he did.

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Nancy Bumgardner, North Carolina — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:38:46 GMT

I watched your show tonight and I sure am glad that someone is trying to do something about this issue and get these men off our streets away from our children. I want to Thank You for your show, very much! Also, I would like to add that I just heard about the possible law suit that NBC might be up against due to Mr. Condrat in Texas and I am truly sorry that this may happen. I am sorry that his family was put through the ordeal of him committing suicide but that was not the fault or your TV program. The man apparently had problems of his own or he would not have been trying to seduce Children in the first place. I hope that all this mess being brought up against NBC will not stop the airing of To Catch an Internet Predator.
Thank you, Nancy Bumgardner

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Desiree, Dallas, Texas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:38:49 GMT

Thank you MSNBC for continuing to bring awareness on this issue and help stop these predators. As a parent, it is very scary to watch. However, I felt for your young decoy. Eighteen years old is not too far from the fourteen year old she is playing. I feel that it is much too young to play decoy to sexual predators. She knew there was law enforcement there for protection, but there were still several times the decoy stated she felt "scared". I believe you can find someone older that can still play 13/14 yrs old convincingly.

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cami lesher corvallis montana — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:39:17 GMT

i have always liked watching the preditor shows. tonight i sat my 12 year old neice down to watch the show with me i think it really helped she is freeked out . she is not in the chat stage and hopefully she stays out of the chat stage thank you for your series.

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Jen, Toms River, New Jersey — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:40:21 GMT

This evening was the first time I viewed To Catch a Predator in its entirety. What a fantastic show - I relish in the fact that these animals of society are getting caught. I only wish that their penalities were far beyond what our justice system allows. That's okay though - they'll be judged someday.

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Jeremy Evans, Pickering,Ontario, Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:40:36 GMT

Hi NBC.
I love your shows on this subject. This is like Americas most wanted. You at NBC want to catch theses guys . Keep up the good work.
Iam 43 male that has two young sons ages 9 and 13. I would like you to keep aring the show no matter what.
There is one thing I would like to sugest. Could you do a show the same way but use little boys as decoys to catch women doing the same thing as the men you have caught. Iam from Toronto Canada. There is also alot of women online doing the same thing that the men do online. We never see that in print news or tv news. We just hear about women teachers in the news getting to our young boys. We even don't hear about that much,because older women seducing our young boys is a shock and in our society. I think we should also try to catch these women preditors as well. My young boys are always online. I teach them about the internet so does my wife. We see alot of shows showing older men seducing 12 and 13 years old but we don't see shows that show older women seducing our young boys.
I think Dateline NBC to catch a predator is great.Please do a few shows about women. Preditor just doesn't mean men it also means women. The women preditor is on the rise. I hope NBC reads my letter.
Thanks again for the great shows. Keep up the good work even tho you at NBC is getting sued. Iam on your side. I think we in Canada just like you guys in the states are doing a great justice with your program.
Thanks Jeremy Evans

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Marsha McDonald, Carleton, Michigan — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:42:37 GMT

Dear Chris Hanson,

First of all, i wanted to tell you how awesome your show is!!! I am so glad you are getting these sick predators off the streets. I'm a 34 year old single parent of two children ages 13 and 3. My son was a victim of a predator who was an ex-boyfriend which I thought we could trust. My son was age 7 when this happened... This sick man took naked photos of my son and fondeled his genetils in the bathtub. I had no clue of this happening until two years later. I immediately phoned the police, worked with detectives and had my day in court. Thank god my son never had to speak in court because this ex-boyfriend pleaded no contest. I was relieved he was incarcerated but was disappointed that he only served 8 months in prison because of jails over populating. He will also have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life but I still feel that his punishment was not harsh enough because we have to spend the rest of our lives haunted by this. I feel like we are doing hard time instead of this sex offender. My son suffered depression and he has a problem with his personality along with other health issues. We are taking baby steps to recover from this trauma, I still feel like it's going to be a long battle. I'm too overprotective and strick, and I worry more than usual because my son has an online my space account and I don't know whose on the other side talking to him but as far as the sex offender; do you think 8 months in prison is justice? I sure don't!!! Thank you for working hard to keep kids safe. Watching your show is a healing process for me because i know you care and i know you are out there to educate more families. Thank you so much.

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James Rago, Nashville, TN. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:44:13 GMT

Hi Chris,
I have watched all your shows on catching predators. I have a question, Why do you use a adult decoy to play a minor. Don't you think this is a double standard when it comes to convicting these predators. Why not educate a minor which is 17 that could play a 12 or 13 year old instead of an adult. I don't know much about the law in this situation but does the predator have a leg to stand on in court when he is convicted of this crime if he knows that an adult is playing a minor. What if a minor played an adult online and showed up at one of these houses. Know how would you deal with this situation and would you show the public what happens when the reverse situation happens. We all know that a minor can't get in trouble by talking this way to another minor. Please reply. Anyway keep up the good work getting all the slime off the streets. P.S. I am waiting for you to set up woman as well, there out there as well. Now that would be something to see on TV. I bet everyone would see that show. Anyway let me know what you think.....
Sincerly,
James Rago

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billy, san antonio, texas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:46:14 GMT

first of all i am writing as a man who veiws this action (older men seeking minor girls for sex)as a disgusting problem within our society. i have to give you praise for trying to address such a problem. at the same time i think your next report in this matter should be a look at the minor girls who do contribute to the problem as well. i have alot of mixed feelings about the way these "sting" operations are run. you set up a girl or even a man to cruise in and out of chatrooms as a minor girl looking for fun with a man (weather it be older or not). as the "decoy" as you call it gets interest they set themselve up for some chat which eventually leads to sex chat. there the suspect gets invited for a "arresting" meeting. to me it seems like entrapment, or like the good old speed trap where 1 cop does all the clocking and the others do all the ticketting. again let me stress i agree with you this is a serious problem it needs to be stopped.
it would be a good idea for investivegative reporting to now look at the flip side of this terrible problem. girls that are minors and pose as adults over 18. i have personal knowledge of a friends niece who is only 15 but has a myspace profile saying she is 18. again i will go strongly on record as saying "i don't agree with older men seeking minor girls for sex. it is a problem in our society that needs to be dealt with." in closing i am a 32 year old father of a teen girl and have a teen stepdaughter as well. i am not with either of the mothers any longer, but do appreciate the effort you are taking to make the world a bit safer for them. i look forward on seeing some effort to seek out the "predators" willing prey, so american parents may be alerted to their childerens internet usage.

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Mr. Intuitive Somewhere USA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:47:28 GMT

Mr. Hanson,

I would like for you to start asking these men if they look at porn on the internet in your line of questioning. I would be willing to bet that every one of them watches excessive amounts of pornography. I personally believe that it has corrupted the mind of everyone of these people and if we looked into it, I'd bet it is the ONE thing they all have in common. Want to protect kids, time to get rid of the smut...

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Jim Murray, Diamond, Missouri — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:48:19 GMT

NBC, Chris Hanson, Perverted Justice and everyone who works on this series are doing a tremendous public service in alerting the public on sexual predators that lurk on the Internet. Thanks!

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La, Syracuse, New York — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:50:03 GMT

Thank you so much for also pursuing identity thieves with the "predator" series - too long have these parasites preyed on the public. Looking forward to Dateline's continued aggressive confrontation.
Bless
La

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tim, pittsburgh, pa — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:50:21 GMT

chris, really nice work. I only hope that eventual lower t.v. ratings won't discontinue your investigations. I believe most offenders know of your show and I would guess that you have saved countless occurences from happening. Please keep up the good work.

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William J. Booker — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:52:54 GMT

I love the show "To Catch A Predator". But I also wonder if these men have criminal records that may also shine some light on their behavior. Another flip of the show maybe to consider, men who might take this as gender bias... Why not do a show to also feature women who prey on young men. I have seen many women who are high school teachers in the news found guilty of preying on underage boys. Is this sort of format show just good for catching men or are women all angels to this sort of thing? Ummm, I wonder... Not. When I was in high school (20 years a go) a female teacher who I offered to help with her groceries in a store parking lot, offered to give me a ride home, I accepted the ride but once we got to my house, she said she wanted to have sex with me. She said her husband was on drugs and she just hadn't did it in a long time. I was all for it but she changed her mind after we later got a hotel room. Although, she seemed really nice she's just as guilty as the men you have featured on your show.

As a senior in high school, I had a job as a pizza delivery driver and I can't count the number of older women who I have had sex with. I don't know why but they would come to the door half nacked. Needless to say the pizza was on the house. ;)

-Publicist in Chicago

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Jeffery Creekmore Riverview, Florida. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:58:58 GMT

Let me start by thanking Date Line for the coverage about on line predators. I pray that our society will help these people that are in dire need of it. Chris is putting himself, in what could be, harmes way. He is very good at what he dose. Again thank you for these stories.

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Greg, Colorado Springs, CO. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:00:01 GMT

When you going to do a show helping the children that have met older persons for sex? and why they do this at such a young age. Oh i'll guess the people seeking this type of attention isn't what your show would like to help. Your rating's are based on a public anger issue and not geared on helping the poor children doing this action for real.

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Tracy, Metairie, LA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:00:44 GMT

Thank you for doing these investigations. It is such important work that needs to be done. It is amazing how many people don't think seducing a teen is wrong, never mind illegal. Psychological experts are now saying that peoples brains don't fully develop until they are 26, perhaps the laws should be extended until then. In addition, there are many innocent people that would never dream of manipulating for sex; therefore, those people get taken advantage of all the time. Isn't seduction just another form of manipulation? Therefore, seducing an innocent adult is a form of rape, too. Please keep up the great work, it is very informative.

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Robert Heflin IV, Denver, CO — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:08:20 GMT

Dateline NBC great job catching Child Predators. I can't believe a judge would even allow a case to be bought against NBC because a lawyer who knew what was going to happen killed himself. It is tragic that he killed himself only because he did not have to face justice. I hope you drag the people who would condone such a man through the mud.

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Todd Parry, Smithfield City, Utah — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:12:11 GMT

I am a deetive for a small agency. Even in my jurisdiction we have had cases of similar circumstances. I would like to get something to share with my D.A.R.E. students and help our small community, with such limited resources have odds more in our favor as law enforcement officers and community members

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Joe Taylor, Sandy, Utah — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:13:12 GMT

What you're showing is the same type of low-mentality people doing essentially the same things over and over; different faces, same story.

The other side of the story is very young men who get involved with minors (1) without knowing they're minors, and (2) without being aware of the impact of age from a legal standpoint. These unfortunate young men get caught in the same legal net, even though they are one-time, unintentional, naive violators--who are put on the same registries and made to suffer the same penalties and indignities as genuine predators, perverts, and pedophiles. None of this makes a juicy story, so I'm sure you'll never address it, but it is another type of tragedy related to your series. It's too bad we use such a broad brush as we rush to judgment and more or less permanently categorize people, and systematically ruin their lives. But as I say, this is an element that I'm sure will never be addressed, because it's not sensational enough. It's the other side of the coin, so to speak, for those who are capable of seeing a different side.

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Brianna Alarcon, Denver, CO — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:13:45 GMT

Chris Hansen is seriously my hero, it's been awhile since I have been impressed with someone or such a great show. This was the best idea anybody could have ever had.

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Kevin Macy — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:18:15 GMT

I just wanted to say that I have seen every investigation aired and not once have I felt sorry for the predators except for part one of the New Jersey investigation for the African American personal trainer. I wish him well after serving his punishment for his unjustifiable acts.

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Lanita A. Travis Sumter, SC — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:21:20 GMT

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are doing a great job of trying to keep our young people safe. I believe these men think they're above the law but they have a rude awakening, don't they? I applaude all your efforts....keep up the good work!!

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Debra Sloane Weston, ma. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:24:42 GMT

Congratulations! Dateline has the visibility to bring a very hushed but extremely frequent crime to light. I am the mother of four children. One daughter and a set of triplets. I had to educate my children about strangers and abduction but the challenge was making the lesson memorable without the nightmares or my husband and I would have four little kids in our bed for weeks. after looking into all the available information which was poor I decided to write a book. It is based on an experience I had as a child.
I wanted to create a tool that would be remembered so I wrote it in rhyme . It's about a girl that was walking to school on a bright sunny day when a car pulled up and a man yelled HEY! I turned to see if it was someone I knew when he said your mommy's looking for you. I turned on my heels and started to run then he yelled Hey Kensie, it will be fun. i stopped in my tracks because he knew my name , then I remembered it was my pack to blame. Because on my pack was a no no, it was my name.... to make a long story short, I sent it to many publisher and almost all were returned unopened. They did not except unsolicited manuscripts.
The only two that was opened was rejected stating that the topic was to controversial and that was not a direction they choose to go. Every time I hear of a child that has been abducted, sexually abused or gone missing I think of the book and how the rhyme might of made a difference . Kids never forget songs, poems and rhymes. If you can teach a child a life's lesson without frightening them, you have a really good chance the information stored and called up when it counts.
If you look at the information available to parents, nothing is created that is a learning tool for the child.
I need help publishing this book. You at Dateline are not afraid of controversy. With your help the lesson could be taught without the fear. If it can save one kid. it's a smashing success.
It is my hope you don't turn the other cheek yet confront my situation head on and-help make a difference.

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David, Morristown, Tennessee — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:25:56 GMT

I've watched several of your investigations and each time I've been left nearly speechless. The ease with which you are able to lure in these individuals illustrates how pervasive this predatory behavior has become in our society. How many did you miss? Your program should serve as a wake up call to parents to monitor and limit their children's internet activity. These words of the the apostle Peter came to my mind after watching your program, "Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (I Peter 5:8).

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Ms Webb, Houston, TX — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:33:34 GMT

I thank God for Mr. Hanson having the fortitude and courage to step up and combat such an extreme and devestating problem happening to our innocent children. I can only imagine the number of children that would have been tormented for life or even dead if it had not been for "To Catch A Predator". Dateline has a history of exposing deceipt and crimes. I LOOOOVE Dateline !

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k gaines, gary indiana — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:41:59 GMT

these freaks of life are everywhere, and all the children in the world should be watching ur show. i would like to participate in this search for these perverts. please let me know how to do this so i can help take another one of these men to jail. this just makes me fear more seeing this is acting. please never stop this show. u r appreciated

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Chris, IL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:50:20 GMT

I think this is a great thing that is being done. These guys need to be found before the hurt someone or someone else. The only thing I think that would be as good was possibly following someone and reporting on what they are doing to get help with their problem and watch their progress.

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Linda Hillen, Canton, OH. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:53:44 GMT

To catch a predator is very important. I think another kind of predator would make a great investigation. Promises of acting and modeling opportunities are irresistable to many young girls. My daughter was approached, via her webste by such a person. I told her to say, "Not interested, don't contact me again." But what of others who are fooled by these guys? How do you know their real intentions? A show like yous could go along way into exposing these scams or worse. The internet has become a scary place. So many predators to watch out for. Keep up your amazing work.

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Cindy Wise Phoenix Arizona — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:32:20 GMT

I think that children should be protected and you are doing the most positive thing toward the protection and safety of children and that is number 1 to me! I appreciate the other types of reports you do on other types of predators. This idea is tasteful and justice is done before someone else is hurt. This is the best humanitarian thing you are doing for society as a whole. There are many people in this world who just don't think or have a conscience until something happens to them, do they think. And still it is about themselves and no one else. Well, in jail they will have plenty of time to repent if they are truly remorseful. Thank you for your great work and for the information you give. I would love to be a part of your support.

Sincerely,

CW

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Anonymous, Toronto, Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:34:36 GMT

I have to say that I don't think exposing these men in this way is the answer... Men have sexual urges, it is part of their genetic make-up. I'm sure in the days of primates, many men would have sex with younger women, this isn't some new thing that is happening just because of the internet. The problem is way deeper; to just embarass and expose these men is no solution. It should start from people talking in safe environments about the issues that no one likes to talk about. Why not do an episode which helps to inform people about their own sexual urges so that they can deal with them and not feel like there is something wrong inside of them. They are people too... this seems to promote the idea that sex, and sexual urges are wrong, which only serves to make people feel more disillusioned and thus makes them lash out in more violent and estranged ways. I think what you are doing is actually helping to make the problem worse. Why not go after the people responsible for marketing teenage girls as sex objects as well? You are focussing on only one part of a problem, which I think makes your arguments weak and therefore only for entertainment(and ratings... c'mon be honest). Stop promoting fear and start offering real solutions... the dateline I used to watch was a lot more intelligent than COPS... now I don't know...

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cindy randall — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:39:15 GMT

I think what you are doing is wonderful, but I am very disgusted that these preditors male and female get out and back in public. Just like one of your stories he gets out and is caught again by dateline. This is a very dangerous profession for this preditors and why should our children pay the ultimate price. Just like the young girl age 12 in Wa. that was killed on the fourth of july, that guy had a record. There really should be a safe house a lock down unit. or house that these criminals are kept and never, never let back out in public. Some say it cost too much money not enough staff to watch. but how much is a funeral and the pain the child and families go through? so a few million dollars is nothing to keep our families safe. Just add up all the money spent on funeral and see how much it is. That could have bought and kept up a safe house. Personally I would just kill the person myself and end up in jail for murder. I have already told my family and kids if anyone ever tries to hurt them they have my permission to do anything! they need to do to protect themself, even killing the preditor. I thought we lived in a nice neighborhood until last week some guy tried to grab an eight year old down the street. He was never caught and hasn
t been seen since, he just moves around to different neighborhoods. I know that I am talking too much but this is a serious serious issue and the government really needs to do something, number one DO NOT LET THEM OUT TO DO IT AGAIN. Boy get a clue they are NOT reabilitatable. thanks again and I always talk to my children ages 10.11 and 18. and when I talk I don't leave out any details. my daughter is always saying yuck mom. But that's life. you get abducted you get terrible things done to you and then you die. And then your mom goes to jail for murder. I would do anything to protect my children , too bad the government and judiscal system won't. Thanks for listening. Keep up the good work.

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Angela Gatschet, Wichita, Kansas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:43:39 GMT

I am just overjoyed about this series. I wish you guys would never stop. These people just keep appearing and I think it is absolutely wonderful that someone is putting a stop to it. Hopefully it is deterring others from attempting to meet with children. I'm so glad justice is being served. This show is wonderful and I just wish that it could go on forever and continue to stop these horrible criminals so that children everywhere can be protected. Thank you all at MSNBC and especially Chris Hansen, Perverted Justice, and all law enforment officials for putting an end to this vicious and disgusting crime.

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Kevin Yamanaka, Santa Clara, CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:44:11 GMT

Are there any "women predators" out there?

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Jennifer, Reno nevada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:45:51 GMT

I would like to know what would happen if a sixteen year old was poising as a thirty five year old man and came to the house where you are having a sting oparation? Would he be charged with a crime?

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Henry Puyallup, Washington — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:47:17 GMT

Where is the women getting busted?

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Angela — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:00:16 GMT

I'm irritated. I've been molested from the time i was 4 or 5 (i don't remember the exact age), until i was 12. I understand predators. What bothers me is that you're catching a predator and not talking about the victim (and I'm not sure what we victims are to be called, because we don't get the voice...those bleeping predators do! Come on. Why do we focus on the predator and not those who can voice to them how offensive their actions are. They continnually say, "I didn't want to get into trouble". Sensationalism in my opinion. Let's tell the truth! Sex Sells! And that's what you are doing. When telling the truth, and talking about the aftermath of molestation or rape, you tell the truth of what women go through for YEARS! after that fatal day. Or for me, fatal years. Let's come clean...men are still in the focus...by being the obusers. I want honesty from now on.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:05:27 GMT

Thank you so much for doing this. Hopefully shows like this scare would-be sex-offenders into getting therapy instead of potentially ruining some kid's life. I hope for many more shows, more predators caught, and a safer country. Thank you.

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Betty — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:06:47 GMT

Tonight 2 of these men really got to me. One asking when he would be on tv so he, his friends and family could see him. The other asking for a ride him. How lame can you get?

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Krislynn Metzger Covina California — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:08:44 GMT

Dear NBC,
My boyfriend and I watch to catch a predator every time its on...Its a great way to catch these slime balls and put them away. Well my boyfriend and I were discussing the episode on 07/18/07 and we were wondering why you dont ever reverse the roles and catch the females out there that are taking advantage of younger boys as well as girls. Its happend many time already in the media that a teacher or what not is caught for having sex with a young boy...why not set up a episode with the females being caught for taking advantage of young boys and girls?>???

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Kevin Feaver — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:10:30 GMT

To Chris Hanson
I have so much respect for your "To Catch a predator" series. I recently watched your most recent episode in NJ. I saw one of those dirt bags on your show and it was explained that he was in the USAF(United States Air force) . Is there anyway your show could not identify these dirt bags as military members. I am a veteran of the USAF and during my service I met many outstanding men and women who dedicate their lives to service of this country and I hate to see one idiot soil the oaths, honor and integrity that goes along with military service. I know my request will not affect any change I only want you and others to know that the criminals depicted on your show do not in any way represent the honorable men and women who serve this country every day. If your show would even put a disclaimer in stating this fact it would mean the world to me and thousands of service men and women around the world. I think your doing a wonderful job and can only say to you, keep up the good work and keep bringing down these predators who want to hurt children. Thank you Mr. Hanson

Kevin Feaver

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Amanda Calhoun, Kelso Washington — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:11:41 GMT

I just wanted to say thank-you for all of the men you are getting off of our streets through your program. It's about time we get to see these sexual preditors getting caught and their faces aired on national T.V. I wish it could be done in my area to expose the many preditors that live in my area.

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Joseph Doster Ft Myers FL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:12:12 GMT

I Support Chris Hanson, take the SEXAL PREDATORS off the STREET

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Gail Berliant, Scottsdale, Arizona — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:22:40 GMT

I am so glad that Chris Hansen and the NBC Dateline team broadcast this program in real life and real time showing sexual predators at work and the consequences to them and to possibly our youth. This is a disturbing problem but with programs such as yours we can see how this comes into play and that those that choose to hurt our youth can be exposed and jailed. Our parents and those whom the predators prey upon need to see that this can and will happen unless we are educated. My hats off to the team that put this program together and to all those that watched and voiced their opinions. We can't close our eyes and pretend it doesn't happen. We need to educated our youth and the adults that are responsible that our children are as safe as they can possibly be by protecting themselves as well. Knowledge is always the best tool we have. Thank You so much we need this type of programing that reaches so many people. You have my support and I'm sure for many other people our sincere thanks for this program.

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Ray Tucker — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:27:09 GMT

It is quit obvious you know how to catch a predator
to the point it is sick. I have noticed most that you have caught have seen your show on TV . Maybe it is time to help those who watch your show and feel they might become one of these predators. At the end of the show you need to set up a help line for the one’s that are sick and need help these people are reaching out for help, just think how many others are out there watching your show you are not catching that you could be helping please put up a help line then you could brag about how many you have taken off the street before the crime has been committed doesn’t this make sense.

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P Hunter, Hamilton, Ontario Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:32:35 GMT

I watched your show for the 1st time tonight(July 18th2007) and at first I thought Yeah! alright this is a great way to catch these perverted people but as I continued to watch I felt their was something wrong with how you are actually luring these men.

Many people have weaknesses, we all do!
Your decoy was too accommodating and inviting.
Too many times you decoys were bring up sex 1st. Why? How many 12 and 13 year olds talk this way?

Pedifile's intiate sex into the conversation...and when they do I would think they are alot more cunning than this.

Like a potential thief will steal if the temtation is in front of him, you are dangling a temtation infront of these sick people. Some people will act on their urges and others will not.
It makes me wonder "WHO IS THE PREDATOR"
I am not sure this is a progam that should be encouraged, don't get me wrong I am all for getting the scum off the earth but something about it is wrong!

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Rebecca Turman, San Diego, Ca — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:36:33 GMT

I LOVE the "Predator" series and never miss it! And I LOVE Chris Hansen and the work he is doing. Keep up the great work!

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Terry Barker, Woodinville, WA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:41:15 GMT

Once again, I'm completely stunned. I watched this with my 15 year old daughter, and this was the first time I let her see the show.

It always amazes me, and I wonder how many children these men may have assaulted previously, before they came to be on To Catch a Predator

I was thinking it would be really cool to do a special version of the show aimed at kids, telling them about the predators, like why and how they groom kids, and what to look out for. You could tell the kids about laws that were designed to protect them, etc. etc., maybe the psychology behind predation, and why it really is predation and not just some lonely soul or whatever. You could use footage from some of your investigations, to show and really make a point about how the weird people on the Internet are not just "out there somewhere" but they're real, and some are willing to drive for miles to take advantage of a defenseless child.

That's the trouble: I don't want to let my kids see your show because it's so explicit, but they really need to see some form of it, to really get the idea that it's a REAL problem. So I think it would be very useful to do a special, perhaps even something special enough to be shown in schools, maybe aimed at Middle School aged kids (7th & 8th graders).

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jennifer mason Alberta Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:52:31 GMT

I think the series is awesome ( to catch a predator ) and good job to you for trying to get filth of the streets and keep children safe. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A MALE DECOY USED TO SEE JUST HOW MANY WOMEN WOULD BE CAUGHT IN THE ACT. There are so many stories of girls being protected but what about the underage boys being threatened by women. Thanks

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Sarah, San Jose, CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:53:20 GMT

I just watched this episode and im amazed! I mean i've watched "To catch a predator" like maybe 2 times and i still can't believe that the men who also watched "TCAP", make the ultimate mistake by still going to the house to meet with a under age girl. Once caught, their stories start to change when Chris questions them. Chris Hansen is clearly my favorite reporter. I hope that this show keeps going, long enough to catch more predators and help keep our neighbor hoods safe from these predators. Great work to Chris Hansen, t.v crew, decoys and to law enforcemnet. You guys should come to the bay area.

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christine, Edmonds, Wa — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:55:17 GMT

I applaud Dateline and Perverted Justice for nailing these creeps. As a mother and grandmother I'm sick of reading about children falling prey to this or any other harm against children. I wish NBC the best in their legal problems.

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martha gethers Boston, Mass — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:34:50 GMT

Thank you so much for showing this program I have'nt miss any of them and I pray you continue to keep showing it I hope you go to every stste and do the show what I don't understand is I'm on several web site trying to find a man and I can't because i guess they rather date a child they all need help bad I'm shock at the man that said when can I see my self on T.V another question what web site are you going on cause I have to girls and I dont want them and tell Mr. Hansen keep up the good work.

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Marlena Garsha, Mission Viejo, CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:39:34 GMT

Chris,
Thank you for your work and the staff of Perverted Justice! Heard you will be 'vigorously' fighting the 100M suit filed by the sister of the late prosecutor Conrad...Please do and Thank you for having the guts to pull these vermin out of the woodworks! If Conrad wasn't guilty then wouldn't have pulled the suicide trigger at the first sign of Police presence at his home with no questions asked!

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Maria, Chicago, IL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:43:54 GMT

I watched your show for the first time and was in shock with how dense some of the predators really were. Some of them really sickened me.
I applaud any efforts in catching predators, they do not deserve a chance to corrupt any child. I especially applaud Casey in the scary situations she had to endure, but all for a great purpose.
Thank you to those who make any efforts in ridding us of those who harm children.

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Samantha N. Luty, Panama City, Fl. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:56:04 GMT

I saw a news report about a potential lawwsuit being filed against NBC for one of the suspected preditors who had committed suicide when the police officers were moving in to arrest him. I watched that episode and not once did I see any thing that was claimed by the man's family. I think that Dateline is bringing awareness to millions of families with young teens of the dangers of just chatting on the net. Please fight this lawsuit and please don't stop. You are the only station that has put these preditors in the front of people's minds. Thank you so very much for all that you do.

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Theresa Ludtke — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:18:15 GMT

Dear Chris Hansen
Thank you so much for bringing these predators to justice. I am glad you are on our side. I have a 13 and 10 year old and I am nauseous when I hear the chat logs. I could not imagine my children being taught such vulgar things. One is interested in cell phones and friends and the other one is legos and lizards. Thanks Chris for keeping our children safe.

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Eric Hamm, Greenfield Indiana — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:34:46 GMT

Chris, keep up the good work keeping our children safe!
I am a 29 year old man who will soon be getting married and taking on some of responsibility of a 9 year old
stepson. It's great to know someone is on the prowl for these predators. Also compliment your staff on their excellent work. Also, for one of your future shows the Indianapolis area (specifically the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana) seems to have a high concentration of sex offenders according the state
registry. Thanks for all of your hard work!

Sincerely,

Eric Hamm

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Dawn , Meridian, Ms — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:03:30 GMT

I think this show is just awesome getting the pervs off the streets you are doing a great . I watch it all the time and love Chris Hansen he does a great job . I wish there were more things like this to get the oervs off the street and believe that the punishment should fit the crime to take advantage of a child is devasting to them for the rest of their life take it from some one who was taken advantage of as a child by her own father . If I could help get these guys off the street I would totally do it .
We need you in Mississippi

Keep up the great work to all who is involved

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jers — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:21:22 GMT

what happened with the second man david russell he works at the same place i do and would like to know what or if chris handson even got a chance to talk to him
he is still at work i guess he is out on bail .

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Elaine Eason, Houston, Texas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:23:06 GMT

I really like the show I just can't believe how stupid men are. My question is there must be kids out there who are talking on line meeting these men and having sex. So when you catch these men can you dig deeper into the web sites and alert parents on what there children are doing. Because as long as there are young kids out there willing to meet these men knowing they are much older they men will not stop. Parents need to be worn to monitor, talk too, or what ever it takes to stop the men and their children.

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Ken Peel, Newport News, VA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:30:31 GMT

Just simply the best, Keep up the good work. I am an ex police officer and a father of three. One is a 16 year old girl when she started IMing she was 14, quickly she discovered a lot of people need help. If your team wanted to come to my neighborhood and use my house I would be happy to assist, although I don’t have a million dollar home, I am in an area that needs the help.. please contact me.
Q: what is out there to help these people?
Q: could you show some closed case, like re-interviews

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Rhonda Murphy, Jacksonville FL. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:05:27 GMT

I was floored by what I was seeing on your show lastnight. I have 2 young teenage children at home, and this was very frightening to see just how many grown men were coming up to this house. Have you done any stories on the women predators out there ?
This just made me so sick to my stomach. How can anyone view a child in that way and think it's ok.

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Patrick D. White, Tamarac, FL. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:27:27 GMT

Greetings... I watched an episode on July 18, 2007. You are an angel from God. Continue your work for God. I sincerely hope that you conduct you investigation in Broward County Florida also. May God Bless you and your assistance in capturing these creeps. FYI I'm a law enforcement officer of Broward County.

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RUFUS FIREFLY — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:24:27 GMT

O&A PARTY ROCK

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Jose Medina Orlando, FL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:27:43 GMT

THIS IS THE BEST THING TO HAPPEND ON NETWORK TELEVISION SINCE ITS INVENTION. I love this show, there should be a mandatory law that requires very one in the Unites States to watch this. These guys deserve more than punishment, they deserve humiliation. I hope this show is never cancelled! Keep up the good job Dateline!!!

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Bob McCook, Plainfield, Illinois — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:30:49 GMT

I applaud what you are doing and wish that it continue. Please do not even consider stopping. I wish you could do something to help the country and world to understand the consquences of accepting pornography as well.

Chis - keep up the good work! I am a father and a grandfather am truly very grateful for your efforts and work. The words seem cheap when said and I wish I had stronger ones for you. American heroes don't come only from combat zones, but from those citizens who serve their country such as you are.
You would get a combat decoration from me if I could award it. Keep safe and keep pressing!!

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fred shapiro — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:34:56 GMT

I think that the series is terrific and a giant step towards stopping pervets. Keep up the good work

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Carlos Y. Maldonado, Ph.D.; Pleasant Valley, NY — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:38:52 GMT

You are certainly doing a great service getting these men to stop their illegal behavior. Yet it should seem curious to you when some of your ardent fans get caught in your web. Are they stupid? YES!! You are catching predators that, for the most part, are generally loners and are not very sophisticated. While this is good, what scares me is that your methods don't seem to allow you to infiltrate the more sophisticated, sociopathic, far more dangerous predators -- those who might have their own networks and might even kidnap and sell children. Too much of what I see seems to be "shooting small fish in a barrel." You are doing good work, but I'm afraid in the minor leagues insofar as this problem is concerned.

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TERRI SUGGS, CAMILLA, GA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:53:55 GMT

I watch your To Catch A Preditor regularly. Is there any way you can do some shows on women who are preditors of young boys. I am a mother of two boys (10 & 14) and I use your show to help them understand why we set rules when using the internet. Thank you, Terri Suggs

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Abhi, New York — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:00:15 GMT

hi.
my fiance watches your show quite regularly and i too have on occasion seen it myself. it is a very interesting show which actually also borders on being able to justify itself in a 'service to society' sort of way. i think you might have a good thing going there. there are certain aspects about this show that make it a - "SHOW". somehow everytime i see this show i expect to watch a realistic, non-entertainment based piece thats somewhat reminiscent of news piece. but instead the entertainment factor breaks through. one such thing for example is when the host, Chris Hansen allows the purpotrators to walk off only to be captured by the police. i dont see why this happens other than just the drama factor. when the purps. ask if they are getting arrested, Mr. Hansen says "I have nothing to do with that", and then a team of policemen arrets them as they leave the house. this sorta gives the show a reality-tv trash essence. maybe Chris Hansen can just say "Yes the police are here to arrest you." does he not say this fr concerns of his safety incase the purp. gets aggitated and attacks him?
all in all an interesting show. maybe needeful show as well. but needs a little work doen to shed its 'reality-tv' and 'entertainment' essence about it. i am all for the safety of children. i was molested numerous times by numerous men and women when i was young. i applaud your effort. thank you.

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Ron Pazdziorko,Philadelphia,PA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:10:08 GMT

This shows us how protective we need to be. I would like to see a list of where they live. We are in the philly sub. And we are curios if any came from our area.Chris and PJ are doing a great job.

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Jenny Cancelado Germantonw MD :) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:21:59 GMT

I always wacth this your show i personally thinks it is very important to pass the message, on how serious child malestion is. i am happy these types of men are getting caught and getting punish.it shouldn't be no BREAK on this types of predators.. you must continued w/this show..so maybe those chils malesters can think TWICE before the act on raping or taking advantage of the child..great Chris..i love your show

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Marilyn Blauman, Vero Beach, FL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:22:58 GMT

I really enjoy your "To Catch a Predator" series. It is about time someone looked out for the children and not the perpetrator. Keep up the good work! If you are still trying to catch the Nigerian criminals, I have a couple of their scam letters, I am saving just in case.

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Melissa Burgess — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:29:37 GMT

Hi Chris,
I just would like to say that I am very happy and thankful that you are taking the time to expose these child predators. I am so glad that someone has stepped up to the plate and is doing something about this problem. The show is very informative and keeps me posted as a parent to what is going on on the internet. Great job!!! Continue to catch those predators. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance. I can be contacted at go2burgess@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Melissa from FL

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Gary Morris, Austin TX — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:31:52 GMT

While I appreciate the ratings value of sensational entrapment scenarios as presented in your program as well as the attempt, at least, of addressing a very real problem, I'm not really comfortable with the concept of turning it into entertainment. Like public hangings of a bygone era, public displays of this sort appeal to baser instincts and I have to wonder if they really help to solve the problem. Apparently there are plenty of predators to provide endless material for your program, but a more interesting, helpful and journalistic approach might be to explore the question - Why are there so many men willing to have sex with underage women? What is it that drives them to do it against all reason and sense? And further - what can we do to help them or eliminate the cause of predation?

You are really missing an opportunity to do more for these obviously troubled people and solve the root of the problem - You can swat as many mosquitoes as you like, but until you empty the bucket of stagnant water, they will just keep biting you.

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Kay, Sacramento Area, California — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:38:19 GMT

I watched the show for the first time last night and offer great support. Too many predators do their dispicable deeds with out being caught. I couldn't get over how many busts in such a short period of time - in just one town. This show brings to light these people are everywhere in society. So important to talk with kids...and pray for their safety. Predators do life long damage and I'm glad to see them exposed in this way! So much ground to cover, but keep up the good work. Thank you.

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Barbara Derricott — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:38:44 GMT

I saw this impressive program last night and was rather surprised that we are finally exposing this evil act through a television program. I have recently read a book called, "The Sex Industrial Complex" written by my neighbor, John Harmer, which talks in detail about this problem. He is very knowledgeable about this subject and pornography. He worked very closely with Governor Ronald Reagan in prosecuting against pornography in the state of California and has been prosecuting ever since. He has worked in high ranking government positions and he may be someone that you might want to interview and talk with. You should also read the book. It could give you some great insight on future shows. My husband, Kent Derricott, and I have lived and worked in Japan for many years working on television and we understand the impact that the media has on the public. Thank you for exposing this disgusting act on our precious children. Hopefully is will stop some people from abusing our children. You can google us to get more information on who I am if you question anything. Keep up the good work.

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A. Smith, Allentown, Pa — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:38:51 GMT

I just wanted to say, I love this show! I think its so entertaining and so satisfying to see these creeps getting busted! Chris Hansen is brilliant, everytime I see the show on TV, I stop whatever I'm doing and sit down and watch, and it gets better and better! Saw the Jersey Shore episode lastnight--I can't believe how these guys react, its almost amusing, while they then get arrested, you are doing a great job, keep up the good work!! --A huge fan!

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Jerry Davis, Reidsville, Georgia — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:40:33 GMT

Let me say that your show is great and you are doing is right thing for this country. But let me also say that the law enforcement part of the show stinks. If I were the sheriff I would fire all of them on the spot. For instance, when the person walk out the door the law grabs him slams him to the ground rubbing his face in the pavement, sidewalk, mud and what ever down there.I feel that law enfocement is going a little to far. I feel that they were going to be a problem Hensen would be in trouble inside the house.

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Walt Starr, Aurora, IL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:40:47 GMT

After watching last night's episode in this series I have to say, all you are catching is the "low hanging fruit". These guys are idiots. My gosh, when I first saw this show a few years back, I thought "EXCEELETN, maybe it'll deter a few of these people." Unfortunately, since Chris Hansen is being recognized by some of the scumbags, it's obvious the show is doing othing to deter the idiots.

Maybe it's time to go after the smart predators. This would be far more difficult because the smart ones are on to your tactics. They will not talk about sex online because they know that will get them in trouble. Most likely, they'll be the ones trying to "stop the young kids from chatting with adults because of predators."

Last night's show proved you can get them to interact with teh decoy. That's where you'll get the samrt ones. They'll never talk of sex, and in fact will come off as attempting to stop the kids from getting themselves mixed up with adults, but they will be willing to meet the kids.

Those are the ones that are most dangerous, because they're the ones that are hard to catch. If you get one of them, you will definitely deter other smart predators.

Keep up the good work. You're doing the world a service!

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jeff — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:48:29 GMT

there should be more reporters that take such a stance on the issues and truely protect the citizens of the united states. you have done a amazing job mr hansen!

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Jeff Ricter Madison Wi. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:48:52 GMT

Incredible!! What if the roles were reversed? Instead of 12 or 13 year old girls, 15 or 16 year old boys.I bet it would be just as shocking. You would get women and men.

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Jane, Freehold, NJ — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:50:07 GMT

Is there a list of the 28 men who showed up at the house?

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john mckee stewardson illinois — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:54:16 GMT

i have 4 small childern and what chris hansen is doing is awesome the only thing i would change is to never let them out of jail chris is my hero and i thank him for changing the way parents look at the internet

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Sherman, Houston, TX — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:54:36 GMT

There are not enough jail beds in this country to house them all. A conservative estimate is that 1/3 of the male population would partake in this activity (especially if they knew they wouldn't be caught).

Most of the these perpetrator are being charged with felonies and most will do hard jail time. Some may do 20 or more years for their crime. If the police wish to pursue this rather than murders and robberies then we need to start building new jails - NOW!

All of them aired on Dateline have had their lives ruined. There will be no peace for them or their families as long as they live. All of them will be registered sex offenders.

The wierd thing about the crime is that it is so pervasive. The cops only monitored less than .01 percent of the chat groups and only caught a small percentage of the perps on that chat group. What effect is the Dateline series having on stopping the perps and where are we headed as a society on this issue?

I don't know. But you better start building more jails in the meantime.

If locking up online predators is important, then the police could

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Barbara, Miami, Florida — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:59:43 GMT

I love this series, I commend Dateline NBC and Mr. Chris Hansen for such an eye opening series. This is definetley TV worth watching, finally some justice is being served!

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Jena Lindsey — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:59:56 GMT

I am so happy that NBC is being so proactive. I am always amazed when I watch To Catch a Predator at how many men actually show up, it is a scary thought. I have been watching CNN and other news programs talking about the bad publicity of your show, please don't stop what you are doing, keep up the awesome work.
I would love to see you all do an episode in the Baton Rouge, LA area. Again, keep up the good work.

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Peggy in KY — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:03:10 GMT

I would like to commend Mr. Hansen and his crew for doing such a wonderful job. There is no telling how many young girls are safe today because of this show and the care and professionalism with which these predators are caught and exposed. Well done!

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Tiffany Spires hazlehurst Ga — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:16:33 GMT

This program is one of the best i have ever seen and everytime you get one of these creeps off the streets as a mother i breathe a sigh of relief. Its amazing how close some of this hits to home.

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Robert Shannon, Riverview New Brunswick, Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:26:32 GMT

I watched "To Catch a Predator" for the first time last night. I think it is a wonderful thing to be doing. If this helps even one young girl from being hurt it is all worth it. I hope it stops a lot of men from doing what I seen last night. I told my wife about it this morning, I just couldn't believe they thought it wasn't a big deal and they thought they were justing going to be able to walk away! I'm glad their faces are shown. This is all good, I would even like to think if some young girls and/or boys are watching it that people will come and they could really get hurt. It is also good that Chris doesn't fall for even one word they say, bottom line is they are sick and have crossed the line from the first word they typed after knowing young girl was only 13.

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Joe, Johnstown PA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:31:14 GMT

Great job P.J., Chris, and Dateline. I've seen every single episode of the To Catch a Scumbag, I mean Predator ( same thing ). And I have to say, I still can't believe these men STILL continue to prey on children. Every judge, these men stand before to, should throw the book at these people and make a huge example. There is absolutely no excuse whatsoever for these men, none. Again, great job and it would be great to see you guys target every single state in this country.

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greg jackson, st louis,mo — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:32:41 GMT

Im just curious why you dont confront female predators as well as male I am sure they are out there.

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Allegretti, Deanna Medford, OR — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:34:52 GMT

Chris you are just wonderful this is unbelievable. It is obvious with so many young girls taken and killed that this is serious. Thank you so much for your passion for this keep catching them your right up there with John Walsh. These men have to be exposed!
Thank you
Deanna

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Andrew Bisek, Preston, Mn 55965 — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:43:06 GMT

I am just wondering if anyone in the 'media' has ever done a series on who in the military has done tours in war zones and who has not. I of course take a personal interest since my son has already done 2 tours and is being told that he may be in line for a 3rd. Yet I hear or at least have the impression that many have done none (and have the same job roles as others that have gone). If done, can someone point me to it. If not, was wondering if anyone else would find it interesting.

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Patel — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:53:15 GMT

Looking forward for this episode.

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Nick, Spring Lake, NJ — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:58:07 GMT

Chris and Team,

My wife and I will usually watch the show periodically, but turn it off because it sickens us what these guys are up to. It's a great service you (and the non-profit and law enforecement groups) provide to hopefully - at the least - take some predators off the street and discourage other would-be predators.

With that said, as we started watching last night and saw it was filmed in nearby Ocean County, we had to watch. Having two young children and many "tween"-age relatives in the area, it really hit close to home.

Kudos to everyone involved in pulling off the production. We're looking forward to seeing part 2 and the new How to Catch an Identity Thief show.

-Nick

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Imogene, New York — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:01:04 GMT

As a mother of two young boys, last night's episode made me realize how important it is to raise boys to seek out appropriate relationships. Many of the predators apprehended on the show seemed commonly disenfranchised and complained of being unable to meet girls / women. Unable to find an appropriate partner, these men turned to young girls. Though their actions are reprehensible, part of me felt very sad for these men who were blindsided by their lonlieness to the extent that they sought out a minor online. (I had no empathy whatsoever for the married predators). I imagine that the anxiety of not being able to find a partner is overpowering for some men. As a mother of boys, what I learned from your show is that in addition to teaching my children to grow to be men who respect women, I will also need to teach my boys how to form appropriate relationships.

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g miller holly mich — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:05:16 GMT

I am always amazed at just how many men show up on your series. How come you never try to catch women.. Me and my co-worker were talking and is it because women just dont chat on-line like that what is it?

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Mike Vandevoir,New Johnsonville,Tenn. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:12:07 GMT

Hey Chris and All
Just want to say thank you for what your doing on the ,"Predator" seires,I think it's great that your getting these people caught and maybe put some fear in those you might think about it. I would like to just add a thought.

My oldest son,now 30 was molested in Calif. when he was about 14 by not a man but a women.She was caught and got a slight slap on the hand,I might add she was caught because we caught her or she would have kept going. My point is,it goes on and young boys unlike girls are fearful to say anything about it because of peer pressure and such,almost like their peers think they should be happy or something.But it does leave it's scars none the less.

This is even a darker side of our society that is mostly unspoken of. I just thought that maybe if you folks touched on this on your show it would open some eyes of parents who think their boys are safe and predators are only males. I also beleve it would be harder to catch a female as we found out from our own experance.
Thank You and keep up the good work.
Mike Vandevoir

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Elizabeth Huber — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:20:19 GMT

Dear Dateline,

I cannot say how pleased I am that you have created this wonderful tool that helps protect children from child predators. Is there a study that follows up on the creeps that you catch? Do they repeat? If so, by what percent? How about the ones that don't repeat? How did being "caught" change their lives? Do these people change their ways? How much of a long-term impact does this make on the "child predator population"? While I advocate killing people that prey on children, do these people benefit from their encounter with you, as opposed to going to prison for long periods of time? Prison is supposed to "rehabilitate" criminals. Does your show "rehabilitate" these monsters better or more permanently than prison? Can you find out? Thanks for doing this important work. It's a good beginning.

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Kate, Columbus, OH — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:22:18 GMT

As the parent of a young child, I am glad that many of these predators are caught and apprehended as a result of the show. However, I do hope that any money made by NBC for these Dateline segments is used to help law enforcement/police departments from around the country set up similar sting operations (purchase equipment, manpower, etc.) Otherwise, is it little more than perverted sensationalism?

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Jon Davis, Las Cruces, NM — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:23:27 GMT

I don't know that there's a problem here in my community (i.e, I don't suspect anyone I know of being a predator). But unlike those God-fearing, "compassionate conservatives" in Texas, this non-religious liberal would love for you to do a sting in our community. And I would be outraged if our prosecutors declined to prosecute anyone who got caught (as seems to be the case in Texas). Keep up the great work!

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Chantal Johnson , Ottawa,On Canada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:23:42 GMT

I think your program is amazing. It certainly helps remind parents that they need to watch who their kids are talking to on the net. I also think that your show is really important for kids to watch it will inlist questions from them and open up the lines of communications. I do have one question, I know in society it appears that men are the more prodominent predator but what about women? Have you and perverted justice thought of catching the women as well. I know it may not be as many but I think they also need to be caught.

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Shellie Wood, Westville, Oklahoma — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:23:45 GMT

Please come to Oklahoma and do this. I am very curious to find out how safe my children are in this part of the country.

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m cappetta — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:23:48 GMT

Wonderful to see you get the bad guys!! ~ Please consider coming to Charlotte, NC and work to catch Sex Slaves customers.

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sharon andrews, memphis, tenn — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:26:31 GMT

To all the people who work on these series on to catch a predator. Keep up the good work, maybe this is a great way to keep our children safe. I love it and kudos to NBC and Chris Hansen

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Dan Helphrey, New Port Richey Florida — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:27:02 GMT

This series has done more for this country than most undercover documentaries prior. It still eludes me as to why these men would jeopardize everything for the chance to knowingly hurt a child. I don't believe the effects of there actions have been heard loudly enough to cause them to rethink there horrible dysfunction, but hopefully with time they will think twice.

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Milana Adams — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:29:48 GMT

I think your series on to catch a preditor is awesome, but how about turning it around and scare some kids and let them know that there are some really bad people out there. Have a large person knock on their door and let the parents come in about 10 minutes later. It takes two to tango. Maybe this will also stop some of the on-line sex chats. Kids watch more TV than adults, I'm sure the word would travel fast.

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dennis raab, san francisco, ca. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:35:39 GMT

Very interesting.If ALL of your airings led to only one person, Preditor, being exposed, it should get an award! What I would like to see, is prosicution. What happens to these sick people after you expose them!?
I work in the mental health feild and I see what these people do to children and what the lasting effects are. There was a contempory of Freud, who came up with a long german word describing the resultant mental damage; it translated to SOUL MURDER.
The lasting effect, well into adult-hood, is truely the myrder of that child's soul! They will never be able to experience love, or trust, for the rest of their lives. Please show the RESULTS of your unmasking . Are there any criminal charges and do they then have to register as sex offenders? Keep it up!!!Lets get them off the streets. Thank you.

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Octavia Mercado, Jacksonville, Florida — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:37:14 GMT

Chris Hansen is a God send. We need more people like him catching these perverts. Thank you Chris Hansen

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Ken Lewis — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:45:12 GMT

Why is it necessary for the police to hide and ambush them outside? Why not just have them wait in plain sight right outside the door and say "Your under arrest. Do you to do this peacefully or not?"

The ambush seems silly.

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Phyllis Capps Dyersburg, TN — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:48:50 GMT

I like the series but was wondering why you don't go after female predators as well? I know they are out there. If they are in the schools surely they are online as well.

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annelouise — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:55:16 GMT

You would think that if they've seen the show, they know that this kind of behavior is very illegal. I think most of those men are just plain stupid. They deserve to loose their jobs, their family's and their freedom. Throw the trash away---

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:55:59 GMT

As we were watching, my wife commented "I feel so sorry for that little guy," I asked her whether she would feel as sorry if that same guy had gotten ahold of her sister's 13 year old...

My favorite part is when these predators cry like bitches or sweat puddles like the Air Force guy with the camera.

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Denise, Austin, TX — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:58:03 GMT

My husband and I have enjoyed watching the show and are absolutely amazed at the stupidity of the perverted losers. We wish you would come to Texas and take some of our garbage away!

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Tina Retford Salt Lake City, Utah — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:00:50 GMT

I think these people are just plain stupid! As many times as I have watched this show it just makes me sick and then they always have some stupid excuse.I just can't imagine 13 years or any young child having to endure this. These men need to get a life! Keep up the good work Chris and maybe we can get them all out of here.

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Paul Thorpe, Saint Petersburg, FL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:01:26 GMT

THIS IS THE BEST SHOW EVER, ON MORE THAN ONE LEVEL! You are doing an outstanding job of bringing some of society’s worst forward, and to justice! I am a very loyal watcher, and have seen every episode that has been on TV. You really set a high standard for all those other “reality” shows! Keep up the great work, and I hope to see 100 more new episodes!

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Mark Spacco Randolph, NJ — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:06:22 GMT

I have an 12 year old daughter as well as 2 young boys and I would be the first to loose it if someone hust then in any way. But I still have an uneasy feeling that this is a scam and is intrapment. There is no real victem here, the victem doesnt really exisit.

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Ken, Alhambra, Ca — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:06:56 GMT

Msnbc, I am a huge fan of the show "To Catch A Predator." Everytime I watch Chris Hansen confront all these sickos, I just think that's one potential predator that anyone has to worry about. I believe I speak on behalf of all the parents out there when I say "Thank You for getting these perverts off the streets and help keeping them from getting in contact with our children." Your work and efforts are greatly appreciated and we all look forward to see more reality shows such as these knowing that we are also being more safe at the same time. My gratitude goes out to all those whom participated and making "To Catch A Predator" possible. Thank you

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Raisean Lasenberry, Anchorage AK — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:15:20 GMT

I watch the show every time it comes on. I also have a 14 year old son that I make watch the show as well, I do this to let him see the type of people that are out there. I also perform random checks on my sons different email accounts. It is so hard to believe that there are people in our communities that try this over and over again. The worst part is that this goes on everyday. Our laws are not strict enough for these types of crimes. Anyone that preys on the young, old, innoncent etc.. needs to be put away for life. It makes me sick to see my fellow military members doing this as well. We are suppose to be making the world a better place. The show that was on lastnight was interesting. It was weird to see these perverts actually talking to the decoy and how they were acting. You guys are doing a great job, keep this going for ever.
LAZ

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Jim Carlton, Longwood, FL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:19:05 GMT

I believe it's a great show! I also believe this show is helping to alert society of this evil. No doubt this program is helping to curb some misuse of the net by those evil individuals. But I think the program may be going a bit overboard as of late and my opinion has changed because of the slanted truth. We all know there are evil people in this world but what I find very disturbing is they make no reference to the hundreds perhaps thousands of people they contact that tell the minors that they shouldn't be soliciting for sex on the net... Not everyone in this world is evil! I find it sad that this program is helping to entrench a mistrust of adults in society that for the larger part only wishes the best, for it's children. Let's not frighten children needlessly into an attitude that it's unsafe to speak or listen to an adult...

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Pam Renz, Denver, Pa — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:23:23 GMT

My family feels that you should to an episode focusing on women preying after young boys.

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j. monfort, san diego, ca — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:38:15 GMT

i wish the show would go on forever. i get such a thrill to have these horrible men caught and prosecuted

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PeacefulCapture, San Diego, CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:48:28 GMT

I'm glad you got the take downs on tape. The unnecessary roughness of slamming non-violent offenders to pavement and stone is just what our group needs to fight law enforcers. We have often pointed out that the police use too much force. Take for the example of the guy already on the ground with his hands behind his back and three cops jump on him and yell "don't resist" - you can see he isn't resisting - and then his face gets smashed into the gravel. They do the same thing to men in diabetic shock - they treat them like killers, even when they don't know what they are being told.
We don't object to capturing criminals - it just doesn't have to be to the point of causing injuries.

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Shanna — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:48:44 GMT

I'm 26 years old, and my husband and I have a beautiful 5-month-old little girl, our first, and we're expecting our our next, and last, :) little one. We watch Dateline: To Catch a Predator every time we can. It's so sad to think that there are people like that out there with that kind of sickness. As a new mother, it's extremely scary, and everytime we see the show, I find myself asking "Why oh why isn't there a section of our law enforcement who can be wholly dedicated to this type of criminal activity all the time." Before I had my little one, I would watch the show and simply think that these perverts deserve so much more than the embarrasment and jail time that they receive. Since I've become a mother, it absolutely fills me with rage to even think of anyone ever trying to take advantage of my daughter. I just wanted to say that I appreciate the effort being made to stop these predators, and I just wish there was a way to have this set up going at all times for the protection of all of our children everywhere.

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David Gosciminski, Fall River, MA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:51:35 GMT

I think the show is great. I grew up next door to a registered sex offender and I always had to watch my brothers and sister closely, this person use to do some very sick things. It is sad that some people would want to come to a house to have sex with a young female or male. I was sickened last night watching the gentlemen come to the house with his child. I wish you could hold a "To catch a predator" in my town. Keep up the great work.

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Chris DiPasquale,Las Vegas,Nevada — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:00:05 GMT

I love this show. I think Chris Hansen has guts. This program is one of the best on TV today, better than Americas Most Wanted....I would like to know how I can Help? I am retired Detective of the NYPD. I now live in Las Vegas and would love to have Chris come out hear and do a show we have alot of predators and I keep track of them on line through National Sex Offender Registry.

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Amy Cutler, Springfield, MA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:01:19 GMT

I want to thank you for what you are doing. I am suprised everytime I watch the show that men keep showing up. I am also in horror that there are men out there like this.
Again thank you for making our country a safer place.

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Jamie Dosher, Evansville, IN — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:07:02 GMT

Excellent job!! I think it is great that you have chosen to expose these pedafiles on national tv, it embarrases them and allows us not to forget that there are people out there that will actually do this to our kids.

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Joy C. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:08:22 GMT

I like to thank you for doing a wonderful job! It is very sad to see how man can transform himself as a family man, & at the same time a debased human being with no moral standards or conscience whatsoever. Hopefully this show can help others learn a lesson from it, the parents, the teenagers, everyone. Thanks also to the Police Enforcement, for working with NBC Dateline cleaning & putting away people who intend to harm others. God willing, we will soon be rid of people like these. Again, thank you. Hope you don't stop...and Chris, you have done so well to get this out in the open...

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Mrs. J. Green — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:16:18 GMT

I love your show and I believe people need to see how
men view little girls who have not started their life. They don't vaule our childrens so parent need to be thankful your doing the show so they can see how real the dangers are on the computer (internet.

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Frank Longo, Canal Winchester, OH — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:17:15 GMT

There is no way to calculate the good your show "To Catch a Predator" has done. How many children have not been victims, ONLY because of the fear the show has caused among predators? I would like to see more of this type of public service in the media. Thanks and keep up the good and needed work.

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Chris, Redmond, WA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:18:45 GMT

Hey Chris!
First gotta say, "Love the Show!" I think you really are making a difference in American's lives for the better.
Two comments:
#1 Whenever my wife and I watch your show, we always get freaked out that one of these guys will attack you when they get confronted. Do you take precautions to ensure you won't get hurt? We keep getting flashbacks about the host from that "Cheaters" show, where the "cheater" stabbed the host and he almost died.

#2 Have you ever thought of doing a story on Craigslist's erotic advertisments? If you're not familiar with it, there's a section on www.craigslist.com where people post "Erotic" services that are illegal. I think a show done in similiar fashion to "Catch a Predator" would bring awareness to this very disturbing section on a very popular website and maybe they will consider removing it from their site.

Anyways, just wanted to say great job to you and your crew and keep up the good work!

Thanks!

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Robb Lane, Ft. Worth, TX — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:19:37 GMT

Sometimes I feel these people, though perverts they may be, are baited (as is implied by referring to the underage minor as "Decoy"), and unjustly humiliated, careers jeopardized and lives turned upside down. Granted, sex with a minor is against the law but if the minor is encouraging it as your decoy was, that seems to be out of line. Accordingly, it seems it would be equally, if not more important to track down the real minors that are on-line talking this sex talk and then you need to go investigate their parents and find out why they are not monitoring what their minor is doing right under their noses.

Or for another angle, why not go after the Priests and Clergy that use their position in society to prey on minors (mostly boys), and in most instances, destroying their lives and possibly causing them to grow up to be the perverts you are (in my opinion) unjustly demoralizing for all the world to see. These men that don't have the millions of dollars to throw at the defendants to settle out of court so they are not forced to face their wrong doings publicly, why are they treated so poorly when those that may be responsible are left untouched?

Taking your broadcasts a step further and not meaning to be insensitive, but have you taken a look at most of these predators you have showing up at the Decoy's house? Many, if not most are not of apparent wealth, their childhood and how they were raised is not taken into consideration and knowing how today's society is effected by physical appearance, some of your alleged predators have probably never had a good break in their lives. As one of the young men said last night, "I don't have anyone, I can't get a girlfriend".

I am not saying what you are doing is completely wrong and should be discontinued, I am saying it would be interesting to know what happened to the individuals that have been on your previous shows, how many are still serving time, how many were never prosecuted and heaven forbid, how many have committed suicide or attempted? Better yet, as mentioned earlier, go after the parents of the under age girls that are talking to these men, find out why they are not being responsible parents, or go after the clergy that have been caught or those that are still abusing young boys today?

Who among us has not made a bad decision or slipped off our moral pedestal but luckily was not pulled in by the broadcast media in search of ratings?

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Pam Bennett, Clarkesville, Ga. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:35:49 GMT

Chris Hansen & Dateline are our heros. We love what they are doing. Keep it up!

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Joan Yeargin, Puryear, Tennessee — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:36:33 GMT

Enough is enough. Please not another year of Chris Hansen and To Catch a Predator.

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Anthony Mathew Santoli — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:43:32 GMT

I like your program to catch a predator because it hitshome i live in a subsize housing and we have such a known predator in our blding we are close to a junior school and children very yound age there must be a way to protect the children in our Bld so nothing will harm them in anyway sincerly one who cares.

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Ray Carioscia — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:49:51 GMT

I have watched the show numerous times and while I do
not condone adults having sex with minors in any way shape or form, I also think this show is a form of
"entrapment" presented as entertainment. You "lull" these predators to a house with a suggestion they are going to meet a minor for sex, even with many of them fully aware of your program and the consequences that follow. It is sad to watch these mentally sick individuals ruin their lives (careers, marriages, etc) with one bad decision to act on their impulses. I hasten to add that is not an excuse to free them, but, entrapment it is, in my eyes and perhaps in the eyes of the law. I wonder how many are fully prosecuted. Quite frankly, I do
not believe the behavior of sexual predators is curable even with professional help. So what to do?
Hopefully your program at least makes parents aware of what is out there preying on their kids.

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John Doe — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:51:42 GMT

This is not as useful to society as going after those who "molest" and abuse 5,6,7,8,9,10 year olds - those are the sickos and the ones causing serious emotional damage in CHILDREN. Frankly, though it's "illegal", a 14 year old is post-puberty and thus it's not the same as what I just mentioned who are the people that really need to BE OFF THE STREETS. You can see these people are mild and not physically dangerous. Abusing children is a serious matter - Go after that. Pose as a 10 year old - then you'll get your sickos.

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Dale Robinson, Grove City, OH. — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:52:04 GMT

Great show, too bad you cant catch them all. The one most desturbing to me on last nights episode (7/18)was the military man who had a seven yr old daughter & the girl he thought he was going to meet & have sex with was only six years older, how sad.
Keep the camera's rolling & keep catching them.

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L Lusk, small town, CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:52:52 GMT

Thank you for doing this. Your decoy was terrific! I watched most of the episode last night and wished my newly turned 12 year daughter was there to watch it with me. As a very concerned mom I want to show her the dangers out there. I hope she does not get caught up in this as she is starting to use the internet more and more. So far she has been very open with me about what she sees online and has listened to what I have talked to her about. I will be looking for clips online to show her and we will watch the next episode together. Again thank you for this and keep up the good work.

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Maria Cruz, chicago, IL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:57:19 GMT

Love the show. Finally, someone has taken action to put these scums away. Sexual predators should never be given seconds chances. Keep up the great work Chris. Fantastic job you are doing!!

P.S. If they killed themselves because they where embarrased by the show, then so be it. One less predator to worry about.

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jeff knight,painesville,ohio 44077 — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:57:27 GMT

Mr.Hanson,
I love your show.

Thank You,
JEFF K

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san antonio — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:02:19 GMT

you need to come to san antonio, tx

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Rose Smith, Eatontown, NJ — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:03:45 GMT

I believe what you are doing is so admirable and the decoy used should be praised for putting their lives on the line with the sick people.
Keep up the great work.

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james grupe, brookeville, md — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:07:01 GMT

There is flip side to this coin. I'm pretty active on the internet, and routinely get email - lots of email - from kids soliciting sex from me. Anyone who is looking for sex with a minor need only post a profile and wait - same as you. LE can't touch them if they dont make the first move.

I think it fiar to say that I trun away at least one a month, maybe more. And I certainly don't post anything intending to draw them in. It is enough that I actually have developed a teeny bit of sympathy for the "predators", because it is obvious that many, many kids are out there looking for sex with an adult.

It seems to me that you might devote at least one episode to this part of the problem: kids on the loose making themselves *very* available. They are bound to find some willing partners if they keep trying.

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M. B , Gainesville, Florida — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:11:19 GMT

Excellent program! I can not praise you enough! Very helpful to parents and anyone who cares about children and young adults. Thanx for helping get this low humanity off our streets and air waves.

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Linda Doyle Oreland PA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:11:21 GMT

Dear Dateline, I saw last night that NBC ig going to be hit with a lawsuit, and I believe that this is wrong. I support To catch a predator 100% as well as what Chris Hansen is doing. I was molested when I was young and the show has found another outlet to help catch child predators. Thank you, Linda Doyle

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s jarvis corpus christi, texas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:28:18 GMT

Dateline NBC, Great job!!!! Keep doing this type of evasive work, these guys are crazy to think, "I'm not going to get into trouble or get caught". What amazes me is that they think of the consequences and it is still NOT important enough. I also would like to see action taken on the part of the teen. Teens in my opinion should own their behaviors, they should have some serious consequences as well. Have them listen to parents whose children have gone missing as a result of online soliciting. Keep up the good work! Mr. Hansen, please come to CC TX.

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Jaime Hudachek, Monongahela PA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:30:38 GMT

I think you guys are doing a great thing. Bring these predators out in the open, so that others are aware of the situation. I monitor the things my 10 year old daughter does online, this is very scary and upsetting to me. Now I will watch her even more, so that guys like them will not get caught up in her. Thank you so much, never to much of a good thing!

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Kristy Goggans ALABAMA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:32:44 GMT

Thank you so much for your show How TO Catch a Preditor. We have to protect our children It is nice to know someone is willing to help

My Greatest Admiration goes to you guys THANK YOU!!!! KRISTY GOGGANS ALABAMA

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Cassandra, New York City — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:40:20 GMT

I LOVE this series!!! It is so funny to watch these losers parade in, get caught, and then try to talk themselves out it. Suddenly they forgot how old they were, how old the girl was, how they got there, what they said etc. What a joke. It is pretty damn scary to see just how many "normal looking" guys are actually sickos preying on our kids. There is no defense for any of this!

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Kathleen Culver, Vista, CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:45:18 GMT

I think what Dateline and Law enforcement is doing is GREAT! Get these freaks off the internet and exposed these men for what they really are and what lengths they will take to be with a young child. All I know is I fear for the future of out children and grandchildren...I want this to continue and for the world to see just how dangerous the internet is. I am an adult and everytime I log on to the internet men want to know a/s/l.. right away.. They always start in with sex talk and that's when I block them.I can't even enjoy surfing the internet due to the high traffic of perverts. Keep up the great work Chris Hansen. This is only the beginning. I hope that laws can be changed and that we get these predators behind bars where they belong.

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Stephanie Jordan, Leesville, SC — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:49:47 GMT

I think this show/ series is one of the best things I have EVER seen on TV. I am glad to see that someone out there is ready to get these dangerous people out off our neighborhoods, off of our streets, and behind bars where they belong. This kind of thing has been going on for a long time and no one seems to ever do anything about it. BRAVO Dateline!!! Thankyou for actively pursuing this issue and making us all feel like someone out there with some authority is finally taking an interest.

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D Patterson — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:57:08 GMT

19 July, 2007

Dear Dateline,

I watched “To Catch A Predator” last night. I began thinking about those teen age girls that choose to converse with these predators? Minors who break the law should be held accountable. If you’re a minor and you jay walk or ride your bike without a helmet you’ll get a ticket. If you’re a minor and you shoplift you will get cited and taken to Juvenile Hall. Why don’t you set up an undercover investigation to catch minors who attempt to meet with those soliciting sex? After all, if they didn’t converse with these weirdoes on line then there would be no statutory rape. It takes two to tango!

Sincerely,
Avid Watcher

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Larry Anderson — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:11:34 GMT

where else can you see a great show on tv and put the scum of the earth on tv and then to jail.
chris hanson and his team should be the people in the white house.

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TERRY COLLILNS — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:19:40 GMT

PLEASE KEEP DOING THIS SHOW UNTIL ALL THESE SICK PEOPLE 'GET IT' I REALLY DIDNT KNOW THIS WAS GOING ON, WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE 'MEN'? IT ALMOST MAKES ME WANT TO CRY. please tell the woman actor that most men are not like this.

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Debora Stilley Denver Colorado — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:25:53 GMT

I think its Great because this help stop them from hurting children like the neighbor, Donald Shissler a ex preast, counsler, and foster parent here In Denver Colorado had molested children for over 30 years and just now got convicted at age 79. With this show it stops them before they rune so many lives. Youngest victom 6years old.

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Allen Peddy,Vidor,Texas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:28:57 GMT

I love the show!Anytime it comes on,I always tell my teenage daughters to come watch it with me to educate them at the potential hazards online dating can bring to them.

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Penny, Charles county, MD — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:36:55 GMT

I think this is such a wonderful thing you are doing. I hope you keep it up. I can't imagine how many young kids you have probably saved. GOD Bless you and your show. KEEP up the fantastic work.

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Noelle, Greensboro, NC — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:38:07 GMT

Watching this is terribly disturbing, and yet it is comforting to be able to have a laugh at the expense of sexual predators. They are so unbelievably brazen in their stupidity that it is shocking. It is difficult not to laugh at them, and yet terrifying to think of what they could do to a young girl who they meet randomly, or who is in their own family. As one man puts it, the decoy could be "the daughter I never had." Disgusting. They must be stopped.

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james keyser — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:41:54 GMT

when you first aired these shows I was impressed with the way you were catching these creeps , but I think someboby will end up sueing you or the police for intrapment.

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Sandy — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:42:38 GMT

I think you are doing an awesome job...clap clap....Keep them running............

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joanne, monroe,WA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:56:33 GMT

I am trying to keep tabs on my ex-husband who sexually abused our daughter for 6+ yrs. After his charge is lisenced now as a psychologist from Bastyr college. I don't have the funds and am trying to see if he is registered in his town. Please feel free to contact or call (360-863-6202)for more info (ssn)

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John Senchak Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:03:30 GMT

Preverted scumbag if you ask me !

I knew a guy who got caught trying to meet a fourteen
year in a hotel room. It turns out that the local news
was running a sting operations, like DateLine and the
guy walked into a news story which the police where
involved. He got his face on the local news and paper
for being a child predator and ended up doing about
a year in jail.

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jane harrington, vista, ca — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:07:10 GMT

I think your show is WONDERFUL! I read where one of the dirtbags killed himself and the family is suing NBC. I think that is ridiculous. They are the ones that put themselves into the situation - they deserve nothing. Ask yourself....what if you were not present...what if these were not staged...very scary thought what could have happened!!

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Jane Louis — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:17:27 GMT

Thank you for what you are doing, and catching those horrible people. And I'm an old lady but Chris Hansen is precious.

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Dolores Kennedy, Columbia,South Carolina — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:22:05 GMT

I love the fact that you are catching all of these predators!! This is one of the best programs that I have ever heard of!! I am a single parent of 3 girls...ages of 10, 15 & 16. So the more weirdos you catch on your program...the less weirdos I have to worry about being on the streets! I get so scared when my daughters get on the computer, especially on my space. I actually have them watch the program with me and of course we comment on how scarey of a risk the girl in the program is taking by posing as a 12/13 year old. She is a very brave young lady! on behalf of my family and myself, we hope that you continue to catch more predators!! Hooray for you guys!!!!!

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Wendy Bingle — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:30:28 GMT

I think what you are doing is highly commendable. As the mother of three daughters and 2 grand-daughters, I worried about this type of thing for many years. Now finally someone is doing something about it. Thank you. I just wish that since this whole thing is at the beach the police offices should be allowed to hang these men by two poles on the beach by their testicles. Thank you agin for keeping our daughters safe.

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ELICIA , BAKERSFIELD,CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:44:22 GMT

I THINK YOU GUYS ARE DOING A REALLY GOOD JOB. IT IS CRAZY HOW YOU SEE THESE MEN COMING AND GOING! I'M A REALLY BIG FAN OF THIS SHOW.I HAVE A GIRL THAT IS ALMOST 13 YEARS OLD. I WOULD'NT KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A
MAN IN THERE 30'S CAN OVER TRYING TO SEE MY DAUGHTER PLUS WANTING TO HAVE SEX WITH HER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ALL OF YOU GUYS.

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Charlie D., Lancaster, NH — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:50:20 GMT

The world will be a better place when all these low-life predators are taken off the street. The problem I fear is that new ones are born to take their place every minute.

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Jennifer, New York, New York — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:56:45 GMT

They all need to go to prision for the rest of their lives because these men know what they are doing is wrong. They even say it to the girl ..

I love this show ...

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Dorian Simonetti, N.Arlington, NJ — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:57:30 GMT

Chris Hanson and his crew do a great job getting
these predators-unfortunately there are so many more out there and they all cant be caught. But this show makes you open your eyes to whats out there and to really try to teach your children that there are many bad/sick people out there.

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susan bell sarasota florida — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:06:53 GMT

thank you very much foryour program. the reporting is superb.as a teacher, i am so glad you are reporting the facts and showing the dangers of these predators. i know that the ones you show on your programs are only the tip of the iceberg. please keep up the good work. come back to florida.....

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Bonnie Brice, Houston, Texas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:10:35 GMT

Chris Hansen, I would like to commend you on your series, To Catch a Predator. It is honorable for someone to use their talents to make a positive difference in the world. I would like the show expanded so that more "predators" could be unmasked. Perhaps creating "The Chris Hansen Team," with the ability to cover more territory would help. Thank you for your work. Sincerely, Bonnie

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terry — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:16:08 GMT

Keep Up the good work. There is no room for these pedophiles in our society. Maybe we should castrate them or put them all on an island together and see what happens.

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Kate R — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:18:39 GMT

As a survivor of multiple predators in my childhood, I cannot thank NBC and Dateline enough for the service you do with this series. I try not to think of the thousands of men out there hunting kids who don't run into Chris Hansen. Keep after 'em!

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SUSAN BELL SARASOTA FLORIDA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:19:05 GMT

I WATCH YOUR SHOW REGULARLY AND EVEN THE RE-RUNS. I AM A TEACHER AND I AM DISGUSTED AT THE TEACHERS THAT SHOW UP AS PREDATORS. IT HAS TAKEN ME A LONG TIME TO PERFECT MY TRADE,THEREFORE MAKING ME ALL THE MORE DISGUSTED AT THE TEACHERS THAT SHOW UP AS PREDATORS.IT IS MAKING IT ALL THE MORE HARDER FOR THOSE OF US THAT PERFECT OUR CRAFT TO BE TAKEN AS REAL EXAMPLES OF HONESTY,INTEGRITY AND CARING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REVEALING THESE IMPOSTERS WHO CALL THEMSELVES TEACHERS. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT JOB OF JOURNALISM. YOUR STYLE OF REPORTING IS GREATLY APPRECIATED BY THOSE THAT CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. COME BACK TO FLORIDA AND CATCH MORE...

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S.Gillespie, Denver CO — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:36:03 GMT

Please continue this series! Thank you for using your resourses to protect children and send a loud message to these predators!

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S.Gillespie, Denver CO — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:36:35 GMT

Please continue this series! Thank you for using your resourses to protect children and send a loud message to these predators!

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Alice Hutchings, Dover, New Jersey — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:59:51 GMT

Please keep this show going. I wish you could do every town in the USA. Even if these guys are not prosecuted, showing everyone who they are is better than nothing.
I do NOT consider this entrapment.
Thanks for all your hard work.

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Ali, Wittmann, Arizona — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:03:07 GMT

Chris Hansen, I truly thank you and your crew for the show on (Catch A Predator). I have two little girls and people like those criminals scare me. Will you ever come to Arizona? My daughter had a horrible ordeal at her school, i went to drop her off as i always do. The school gates were closed police cars & a helicopter everywhere. Teachers from behind the school gates told everyone to turn around and go back home. They had a school lock down there was a predator on the premise. They were on a hunt looking for the suspect, but was never caught. There are so many Amber Alerts & always a child missing on the news. I can't even watch the news anymore, because i start to get panic attacks. If you go to this website and just type in any zip codes in az you will see how many of these predators there are. http://az.gov/webapp/offender/searchZip.do Please consider coming i am sure you are very busy and get a lot of these kind of E-mails from very concerned parents. Again Thank You for doing what you & your crew do for us (parents & our children) keeping us a little safer everyday. http://az.gov/webapp/offender/searchZip.do

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Manon, Chicago, Illinois — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:05:44 GMT

Chris Hansen and Kacey (sp?) are my heroes. I just want to say that i think this show is the most brilliant thing ever and it's making the world a better place. I am so inspired to become a decoy now! Keep up the good work guys.

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Matthew Higgs, ottawa, ontario — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:08:40 GMT

i am a viewer from ottawa canada, 27 year old male, not married nor do i have kids. i do have a niece and would hate for this to happen to her. i really believe what you are accomplishing is wonderful. there is one thing that i believe would also help stop sexual predators. nbc should have a lady portray an older man trying to find young girls online for "sexual reasons." when a date has been arranged, have nbc show up at the house when the parents are there, and confront them with what has taken place with there young daughter online (12-14 years old). maybe this will make parents become more involved with what their children are doing on the computer while they are not looking. i am a firm believer that it all starts with the parents which then allows these sexual predators access to their kids. thanks for taking the time to read this and hope to hear back from you.

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Laura Aurora Colorado — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:15:33 GMT

Your continuing efforts to catch these diseased people fills a gap in our policing system and our culture. I applaud what you have done and it is my sincere hope that your show turns into a model for catching these criminals in all major cities around the US. Your show has given me, as an ordinary citizen of this country, a renewed hope that these crimes can be stunted by everyday people who are willing to speak out and get involved. I truly hope that your show, or an entrepreneur of sorts, will open up community branches where everyday citizens like me can volunteer in catching these most heinous types of criminals. Your show has sparked a much needed outrage for justice to be served as a cold dish.

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concerned parent, NJ — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:39:07 GMT

I always watch this show. I have 2 young children & worry about their safety. It really hit home last night when I saw a guy that I used to work with and be friends with on your show. You really do not know who you work with and who you can trust. It is very disturbing and heartbreaking. Thank you for educating us on this growing epidemic. Please keep on busting these horrid people.

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CW, Sylva, NC 28779 — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:44:33 GMT

After perusing some of tghe comments made by other individuals, I would have to say that I have an observation. Some of these folks allege that the stings are entrapment. Wrong; the perverts solicited the "kids" and they did so first. No entrapment there. The creeps were trolling onlilne for victims.
Also, it was said that the poor schmucks suffered a great deal (lost jobs, entire careers down the toilet, llikely deportation, reputations destroyed, suicide, actual or attempted, etc.) Well, that's just too bad. Do they think what it does to the victim? Are they aware or do they even care what sexual abuse does to a child? Like suicide, very deep trauma, etc.
You don't feel soorry for the creeps;you feel compassion for the victims

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karla, dodge city, kansas — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:53:56 GMT

the show is brilliant. it's great to know that there are people out there exposing all these sickos. hopefully it will make someone think twice about trying to meet a child. i really love this show. it makes me laugh seeing all those idiots being taken down by the police.

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Jim — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:54:07 GMT

While your show may serve a certain purpose, the arresting of suspects wreaks of a Steven Segal movie.
Chris Hansen talks quietly with the entrapped suspects, showing no fear that they may posess weapons and confronting them with impunity. Why then, where they leave the site, whipped, embarrased, their lives and quite possible futures runied are they tackled by 3 to 4 law enforcement officers....and worse yet, for the sake of drama...this particular scene is shown in "night vision" monochrome, as if to ad drama to the "takedown". It is certainly appropriate to remove the scofflaws from society, but the methods of arrest on your show a sensational and unwarranted.

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Michelle, Tustin, CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:54:13 GMT

I love your show. It is imformative and teaches my 13 year old daughter and her friends about the predators on the internet. The only thing that would stop me from watching your show, is if you settle out of court with any of these "species" of people pending lawsuits. They need to get help for themselves, their family and society. To the sister who is currently trying to sue, tell her to face it, her brother was sick and a coward. Fight all these demons in our society and I as a fewer will keep watching and supporting the show. Thank you for protecting our children.

I hope the law does not start allowing these predators to start using the excuse, I just wanted to be on television. No one would want to be know as a children predator. They are sick and need to be punished and get treatment.

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douglas S., Dixon, Ca — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:56:41 GMT

How shocking and sad for the wife and child of the military person who got caught. I pray for them.

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Nada King, Roanoke, Va — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:57:56 GMT

It's the best show you TV people have ever thought up, it is actualy a great service to the public. We ordinary people are fed up with what is being done to our children, the women, the elderly and to decent ordinary people: our liberties are being taken away because the creeps going around doing whatever they want to and getting away with it.Now it's their turn,let them sweat and mourn, and pay for their actions. They're not so bold when they're caught, they whimper and shake out of fear. Every decent, justice loving citizen should aploud you. I do! Keep up good work!

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Karen, Palo Alto, CA — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:59:25 GMT

The show is astonishing and eye-opening time and time again. Thank you, Chris Hansen and MSNBC for your public service. The show is educational, unlike most of the programming on TV...

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Brianna Sullivan — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:08:30 GMT

Thank you for making a difference! Thank you for appearing on Oprah. Keep up the great work!

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Jessi Hank, Jacksboro, TX — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:36:00 GMT

I love this show. It's great that you guys are trying to help make the internet safer to use, not just for children, but for everyone. I have to agree with Pam Renz (at the top of the page), though. I think that it should be made aware that men aren't the only people preying on children on the internet. I think that it would be better if you guys just even made a statement before or after the show that women, as well as men, can prey on both underaged males and females online. I think the show is very good now, but it would be better if you guys could inform people about how women can be dangerous for boys and girls across America, as well.

Keep up the great work!!!

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Sarah, Derry, NH — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:36:51 GMT

I really think this show is a good idea. Puts predators in there place. Even though the show kind of proves that it will not keep predators away(half the men caught have seen\or LIKE this show) but it will certainly help!!! Chris Hansen is awesome keeping so cool. And the young decoys too have to be so brave in a situation like that. Awesome show though, I never miss it!

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Greg Zec — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:52:35 GMT

I watch the show from time to time. I think at the year's series finale it would be very uplifting for the audience if the show captured candid discussions (in a potentially-compromising situation) of adult men (and women) who express why they think it would be immoral and wrong for them to engage in this type of activity. It is good to catch predators but it is also important to remind the viewers that there are many people who have high moral standards and would not do anything to hurt children.

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Chad Boreman Ohio — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:15:14 GMT

Thank goodness for Chris Hansen. I have two little girls and I hope he and Peverted Justice continue to seek those sick disgusting men that do this. If there was a way to donate to this cause I know and many others would be willing to give to keep these a-holes away from our kids. Thanks again Chris, PV, and law enforcement

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Bruce, Missoula, MT — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:39:43 GMT

A common thread of all the men who show up is that their predatory activity started on the internet, and therefore, somehow, it is not real or should not be taken seriously. Dateline proves such activity is real, it is serious and it does have consequences. Your series must continue until you set up a sting and no one shows up.

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Jack McD, Boston, MA — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:41:36 GMT

I think the idea is Fantastic...But the execution is absolutely horrible.

First, how many of these cases are actually succesfully prosecuted? Anyone can slap the cuffs on someone, but is Preverted Justice actually providing enough evidence to win cases?? Against a vigorous defense?

Second, why are the police departments being manipulated by NBC Producers to make the arrests in such an unusual manner? Why are police officers pointing GUNS at the suspects?? Are you kidding me? Where is the threat of deadly force? It is totally out of what I know to be standard operating procedure.

There is nothing I hate more than when a good cause, and this is certainly a great cause, gets ruined by poor execution and over zealous theatrics.

And what is the issue with the founder of Perverted Justice? has anyone seen his behavior during a recent interview? He certainly does not help this cause!

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Maria O., Brier, Wa. — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:54:59 GMT

Wow, that was really amazing seeing the face to face interactions between the predators and the decoy. It really made it all so much more real for me to hear the words of these predators. And i must say the new girl was great on there, interacted well, wasn't suspiciously nervous. She was great. Can't wait for next week. Come to Washington sometime!?

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jeanie p, cambridge, oh — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:20:06 GMT

This is a great series and I have watched every one of them. I realize that Dateline uses a decoy, but shouldn't these young girls that are talking to these older men be punished, too. I realize that they are only minors, (babies - 12 yrs. old)but someone needs to take responsibility for their actions if they are talking like that to men on the internet. They apparently don't have any adult supervision or other underlying reason. I sit with my granddaughters when they are surfing the internet and I check their email and delete all junk mail or any adult context that might slide into their email.

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nick schott, east longmeadow, ma — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:25:08 GMT

i think this show is amazing. and as far as the way their being arrested and people takin offense to it. its fine... when you go to a house having sex with 13 year old girls....you are a killer. to their body and emotions. i think the punishment towards these guys would be worse. if i could be one of the officers to do the arrests. i would love it. so in other words. good luck and good job on all the good work

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Helen Haight, Wyoming, MI — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:25:36 GMT

I can't help but wonder what happens to the real girls who answer these creeps. Has anyone tried to contact some acutal girls who reply? These predators must have success at what they do or they wouldn't do it AND I find it very hard to believe "I've never done this before." How many are at risk????

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L.S. Brown — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:26:39 GMT

Chris Hansen, you are the voice of so many, where there has been none. PLEASE have a show to address the Women, that are getting away with the same thing.
You have done an incredible job and not to forget ALL of the people that help you, make it work!

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Alex, Rockford Illinois — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:28:20 GMT

i can not even begin to express how glad i am that there are people out there who are dedicated to making this world safer for children. I have never missed a show of Dateline and every man that shows up reinforces how badly we need Chris Hanson, Perverted Justice and the local Police Departments. I hope that this broadcasat continues until every town is as safe as it can possibly be from potential predators.

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GG, San Antonio, TX — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:34:38 GMT

You guys are doing a fantastic job! Thank you for making the effort to take another predator off the street. I wish you would come to my home town as any additional predator removed from the streets is another step to victory. Thank you for all your effort!

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Barbara Toms River NJ — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:51:12 GMT

I don't understand what pleasure Chris Hanson had in exposing these sick individuals on televsion. Are they perverts? Yes. Criminals? Most likely. Should they be arrested? Yes. Should they be subjected to Hanson's questions under such extreme and public circumstances? No. Did Chris find enjoyment in causing these men to break down in tears, sweat profusely, and squirm on national tv? I believe he did. And that in itself is sick and perverted. Shame on you Chris and shame on NBC.

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Jennifer C. Plantation, FL — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:53:44 GMT

I exepct and hope that Mr. Hansen will win a televison award for his brilliant and important work! As the mom of twin toddler daughters, I love the fact that Dateline is getting these predators off of the streets. Mr. Hansen THANK YOU for your brave work.

I'd be so nervous to do this job...how do you remain so calm??

I want you to come to my town! Thank you again for your wonderful work. I am sure you have stopped so many children from becoming victims. Tons of appreciation and admiration from South Florida!

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tera pittsburgh,pa — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:55:34 GMT

I think this is sensationalism TV at its worst. Go after the real child molesters, kidnappers, etc., not those that were invited to homes. They are disgusting, but your show does reveal that most of them do actually appear remorseful when confronted, unlike violent predators.

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terri o, pembroke MA — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:01:03 GMT

I agree that sexual predators should be taken off the streets - that is NOT in question. However, I think that broadcasting the arrests, although it gets the all-important ratings, ruins lives. These men have families - some have wives, some have children, and they have mothers. Yes, arrest them, but do not do it in such a publicly humiliating way. This, to me, is over the top, gratuitous, and unnecessary. I also believe it is entrapment.

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Cassandra, New York City — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:30:44 GMT

To the pedophile apologists who keep asking why women predators aren't caught and insist that the weirdos are all being "entraped", here's Dateline's answers to all of your questions. Read it and weep:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17601568/?page=3

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Tricia, PA — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:37:00 GMT

The show has surprised me. The molesters always say the same thing. It's my first time. I didn't intend to have sex with the young boy or girl. Whatever. They're all liars. That's very consistent.

But, I'm tired of them. I think they no longer play the role of expose. Now, they are just entertainment for the masses. They've done their job. Now, it's time to move on to other things. They've had an impact. Now, it seems like a ratings-getter, and the whole business is just too terrible for it to be entertaining. I think Dateline NBC needs to stop.

Start looking at Meth addicts or alcoholics or other people who make bad decisions day after day. Teach us about those vices the way you have taught us about these predators.

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Sue B Keyport, NJ — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:42:25 GMT

I DVR'D the Ocean County show and watched it this evening; I agree with the woman from Denver, Pa. I believe there are a lot of woman predators, my friends don't.
The media does reports on high profile woman
teachers cases, there has to predators in other professions.
I also do not believe the police officers were using excessive force as Peaceful Capture stated.
GREAT JOB NBC AND CHRIS HANSEN

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cathy d .Brick, NJ — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:47:21 GMT

This was taped right down the street from my house! I had no idea that there were so many sickos in the area....or traveled from far for this. I hope that everyone can learn from the show and less men will make attempts and fewer children will make contact with men. What are our children missing in their lives if they look for attention like this online? Keep educating us all and catch these predators. I do believe they should have more severe punishments and who knows how many are repeat offenders.

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Amber, Florence, South Carolina — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:03:02 GMT

I think the show is just great. Chris Hansen and his staff do a tremendous job, and without them these predators would still be out there. Now I can feel a little better at night knowing that my younger siblings wont be solicited by these disgusting people. Thank You Dateline.

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Sturart, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:19:53 GMT

These men should be in prison, and the police are acting legally. However, the capture method seems a lot like duck hunting. Put out a decoy, and if the duck lands then capture it. That is legal duck hunting. The capture method is set up to lure these men into illegal activity. The capture method is legal man hunting. In essence the man is being lied to, and a decoy is legally used to hunt him.. Lying is legal. However,lying creates a good reason for citizens to suspect anything that a policeman says. The capture method is completely legal, but somehow the capture method appears to support the idea that the end justifies the means.

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Donna casper, Wyoming — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:54:25 GMT

Chris you are doing a great job. You handle your composure very well. As a mother I just want to reach through the TV and knock some sense out these individuals. You have such tact. Keep up the great work. You are taking a stand. God is smiling down to you every day. Thank you for all of the work you and your crew are doing. Also a kudos to all of the Law Enforcement officials that are involved in these stings. You are putting the word out that this will not be TOLERATED

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Richard, Blacksburg, SC — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:59:58 GMT

I am curious if all those women here in the South that married when they were 14 or 15 married sexual predators. Many of them married a man 10 years older than them and are still happily married.

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Peter J. Hopkins, Pasadena, California — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:27:47 GMT

Could MSNBC make these episodes available on DVD with proceeds going to programs that help abused children? Each DVD could have more detailed Chris Hansen & Police interviews, prosecution follow ups and behind the scenes segments. I would be the first in line to buy the full set!! Keep up the great work.

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Colleen Fallon, Methuen, MA — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:42:49 GMT

I get a kick out of the fact that you only publicize the pro-Chris Hansen comments. I know I am one of many who believe this show is a bait and switch form of entrapment for unsuspecting losers. This is a sick forum while there are much more important travesties going on in the world. Why don't you shine the light on true heinous criminals? I await seeing comments that do not praise your "investigations" as newsworthy.

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Doris Green,Sacramento, Ca — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:47:35 GMT

Can I tell you how much I love Chris Hansen! I wanted to send him a dozen roses tonight! My sister was approached by a neighbor/predator at 14 years old, he was 29. She was the victim of a divorced family so he could move right in. Had 2 children with her by the time she was 16 and continued to ruin her life forward. She's 43 years old now and her life was forever ruined because of this.

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Susan Hinsby — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:02:37 GMT

Hi. I love this show. I am so glad you are getting these guys OFF the street! As a Mother of 2 daughters (who are now in their 30's) I was always worried that they would run into some creep, like these guys.
Well, GREAT JOB, Keep on doing it and IF you have a place that some 'CONCERNED MOMS' that can volunteer to help.... let us know. I have a 'young voice' and ran a telemarketing floor....and know the computer! LET'S MAKE THIS BIGGER and CATCH MORE!!! I'd LOVE to HELP!!!
Susan, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

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jennifer G , murrieta, ca — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:12:16 GMT

I am 25 years old and I have 3 beautiful boys, ages 2-6. I love this show, these men know that they are wrong but do it anyways. It must really be a sickness, but there sickness has no cure! They dont realize the damage that can be done if it werent for shows like yours. I just wonder about all those other children that arent so lucky and have to live with those awful things for the rest of there lives. I have heard about MOM's pimping out there own children as young as 2 years old. That just hurts me so bad, woman that gave birth to that child wanting to sell them like they are a piece of meat! You should do an episode on that!!!!! I would love to help out and catch these horrible people. I am not sure what I would do if anything bad ever happened to my boys. I got upset when I had to take my 3 year old in to get stiches, and that was nothing!

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Janet,Mesa,Arizona — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:47:37 GMT

Dear Chris Hansen,
Thank you and God Bless you, Dateline, Perverted Justice and the Law Enforcement Officers and everyone that assist in making "To Catch a Predator" possible.
I believe in the importance of the show, if even ONE predator out of fear of it being a sting operation does not meet a minor for sex, or seeks professional help, or one minor considers the danger in on line chatting with adults, it is worth your efforts! And there will surely be so many effected by the series.
This series is too important not to do, please keep up the great work and know it is appreciated!Thank you to everyone who contributes to the series.
May God bless you always!

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Rosalind Russell — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:19:02 GMT

Great show, but are were there any men who tried to do the right thing once they were aware of how old the female was?

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Jennifer Knight, Kapolei Hawaii — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:19:56 GMT

I have a friend who lets her sons have a myspace. Her 9 year old son got a msg from an older person. Of course he ignored it and the mother immediately blocked any contact with anyone other than family. I live in Kapolei, Hawaii. My husband and I watch the show. We strongly feel you should do a show in Hawaii... Please consider. Thank you

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Mary Cardy Boyce Sarasota Florida USA — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:45:38 GMT

Chris Hansen & Co: You're ALL are doing a great job @ "Catching" ALL these Predators. We watch your show whenever possible &it's hard to believe there are such a large number of these low lifes out there. I recommended your show to many of my friends so they can be "on the "alert". My Daugher's family, in Gainesville, Fl. has a "PARENTAL BLOCK" on their computer to control any incoming or outgoing "chats" Keep up the GOOD WORK. The show is done very well, You are very commendable! Thank you, Mary C. Boyce

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Kathy M. Providence, RI — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:48:01 GMT

Hats off to Chris Hanson! You should do a show in the state of Rhode Island.

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Kristin, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:23:19 GMT

Why? I watched the show for the first time last night. Chris, I wanted you to dig deeper. You had "normal" men coming to have sex with a child. All walks of life, all different ages. Why? I would love to know how much porn they download/watch everyday. This "desire" has to come from somewhere. They somehow believe that it is "okay" to have sex with a minor? Why? I would love to see you ask them when they started watching internet porn and how much they watch per day.Just a thought.

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Dan Pendleton Clermont FL. — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:20:19 GMT

NBC is really doing somthing about crime. I would like to see alot more of this kinda work. great job NBC keep up the good work. Chris Hanson is a true american hero. he should wear a cape.

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A Concerned Mother, Albuquerque, NM — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:08:59 GMT

I applaud Chris, NBC and Perverted Justice. I don't care how mature a teen is, a grown man soliciting a child is sick. I think these men need harsher sentences though. Some of them only get Probation for a few years. You know, I think the should go to jail for years and years, possibly be castrated, have to register as a sex offender and, wear a Scarlet P on their clothing that stands for Parasite, Predator, Pervert.. you name it. I keep reminding my son, to not talk to strangers. I also have absolutely no sympathy for these creeps that get caught, they only remorse they feel is that they have been caught. Keep up the good work Dateline.

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Tyrus William — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:46:13 GMT

Although I think that the “To catch a predator” segments are very informative and enlightening to parents, children, and other adults across the country and the world, I think your show is a “little” one sided. I know that the majority of child predators are men, it would be very beneficial to both parents and children to show that there are women out there that do the same thing. In my humble opinion this will help out young boys as well as young girls and also give more insight to everyone the threats that loom on the internet as well as our society as a whole.

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Christina S.F, CA — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:29:48 GMT

I love this show. I love watching all these sick perverts get what's coming to them. I wonder though why exactly a 53 year old man would ever believe a 13 year old girl would want to sleep with them.... god they creep me out.

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Tom George, Va — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:01:51 GMT

What Chris Hansen and Cops doing is not a fair and ethics Pracice. I saw many episodes of dateline msnbc and was analysing each case viewed from the victim('predator') side. Many people who are termed to be 'predators' are nice people who add value to our Nation in a big way. But they are lured during chat by police officers. Real girls who are minors wont chat luring the 'predators' but by the trained police men. THIS IS NOT A FAIR PRACTICE. Many of those dont know the law and get surprised/trapped by the OPEN and INTIMATE talk by the 'experienced' Police officers. Real minor girls wont do so.

Let Chris and Police monitor real minor girls chat with adult men and then Police catch those guys.

This show by Chris Hansen and the his team from the Police HAVE TO BE STOPPED until Real girls and real Predators are caught in the chat sessions. If Chris DONT know about the law and someone lure him to sex.. Chris Hansen will be the big time CHILD MOLESTOR nation have ever seen.

This program from Dateline MSNBC SHOULD BE STOPPED. Police dept using DECOYS should find alternate methods to catch hold of the REAL predators. Most of them in the custody are normal guys with some weak human mind who are trapped by the unfair luring methods. Many of the people are of the same opinion and we discussing filing Legal solutions/Law suit against MSNBC and Chris Hansen himself to STOP this malpractice.

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Bev, New Haven — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:03:10 GMT

Such a fantastic public service this provides!!
Chris Hanson is to be admired for his casual and calm behavior during these unpredictable situations. He certainly conducts the "business" most professionally.

These programs also provide a great public service as they serve to alert young parents of the grave dangers that really do exist for their very vulnerable children.

It is wonderful to see those villains captured and know that life will become much more difficult for them because of their horrible intentions.

Thank you, thank you and thanks again!!!!

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Eric Moore, Woodbridge, Virginia — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:04:15 GMT

I think Chris is doing a great job. I wonder if he ever gets nervous about anyone attacking him? I hope that he's protected. It's unfortunate, but I've heard of 12, 13, and 14 years olds willing to engage in sexual activities with older people. Even though it's no excuse for the adult, are there any couseling for youngsters that surf the net looking for love in the wrong places?

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Stevie D — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:12:38 GMT

What is truly more frightening to me is the fact that the 14 year olds are engaged in such explicit sexual conversations on a regular basis. I don’t watch the show nearly as much as I used too, I have a tough time watching 6 to 8 police officers gang tackle some of those sick soles, about borders on brutality. May be its time for Date Line to get just as involved in the drug trade and use of weapons in our streets, or the estimated 29,000 offenders that are on My Space.

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RWC, California — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:29:52 GMT

I watched your recent show on "To Catch a Predator", and I fully support what you're doing. I have a teenage daughter and I would want everything done to protect her and all other children from those sick individuals out there. Continue the good work!

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Sewell,NJ — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:32:23 GMT

Thank you so much for exposing the predators. Our children need someone to protect them. I wish they would keep child molestors in jail forever. They can't be rehabilitated.

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MDT Boise, Idaho — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:56:48 GMT

To Chris Hansen,
First off thank you for doing such a wonderful job on bringing these stories to us every week. I watch your shows all the time. They are great. The question I have is why not do a catch a predator on women? They to can be a predator and should be treated the same as men. You here in the news of women who pray upon young teen boys and girls and I think the women should be caught as well. What is your take on this matter. Keep up the good work.

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Patricia Holland Kentwood,Michigan — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:32:33 GMT

Thank you so much for putting these men on camera! They all should be exposed cuz once they have crossed the line they will never stop. We need stronger laws for our children's safety. The reason I say that is because a man (working in a school system) that had been molesting a boy for 3 years was ONLY sentenced to one year in the county jail! Something wrong with this picture?

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Gweedo 1 — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:43:05 GMT

I just cannot believe that people (mostly men) think this is OK to even think of discussing with 12-14 year olds. And how do 12-14 year old girls/boys get access to sites like this? This is, by far, the best way to advertise just how big of a deal this really is. These freaks are neighbors, husbands and dads that could be in anyone's city. I say continue to crack down even harder, to get these pigs off of our streets. For the parents who allow (to be fair, they may not know, but should be policing internet use) they need to know what is being looked at on their PC's in their home. It is not that hard to have a fingerprint reader or PCkey via USB (if not plugged in, PC will not work). We are in a state of "technical harassment" and all parties (parents, grandparents and kids) need to be aware of what is truly out there. We cannot accept that it is OK for our kids to "browse" on the net, they are just too curious. However, it is OK to search together and discuss the internet with children. Back when my Dad was a kid, he said that Grandpa sat him down and gave him the "talk" about sex and what not to do. In our era, we need to expand this farther by including certain things like online prey, "virtual" strangers and the "birds and the bees". I hope that this show really does put a thought into each of our heads, hoping that we give this a bit more attention. Chris Hansen for President!!!

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VC, Waretown, NJ — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:52:51 GMT

It is very disturbing that there are so many men out there that are "lonely" enough to go after a child.
My husband is wondering if this problem the same for older women going after young boys online or do they just do that in ours schools?
My children do not go online just to "chat", it is just for research only in my house.

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jr L. , san diego, ca — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:19:34 GMT

this is the best show ever!!!! these predators need to be put on tv to be humiliated for the perverted acts these monsters try to do on children. This will give other predators a chance 2 think more than twice before they act on these perverted urges... also, it gives me and other parents an insight on what is out there, and what to look for when children are on the internet. thanks chris hanson!!!!

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adam wichita kansas — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:00:50 GMT

this show is awsome its about time som one started doing something about that stuff its sick how most pepole have kids there self Chris your the man brother

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John Holland — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:44:50 GMT

Hi Chris: It is good to know that there are people who care about young impressionable people, and, like you, are doing something important to protect these kids.
Question: I am not aware of the legalities involved in the entrapment of predators. Apparently entrapment is legal, and perhaps I should use another term. In any case, continue to catch these predators...they are dangerous people.

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John Holland, Pasadena California — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:46:59 GMT

Hi Chris: It is good to know that there are people who care about young impressionable people, and, like you, are doing something important to protect these kids.
Question: What are the the legalities involved in the entrapment of predators? Apparently entrapment is legal, and perhaps I should use another term. In any case, continue to catch these predators...they are dangerous people.

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Earnest Smith, Baton Rouge, La — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:49:41 GMT

I think this is the best show on television! you guys need to on a non cable channel at 7 o'clock in the afternoon so the world can see this! This show is a perfect example of all the sick and twisted people we have in this word and Chris Hansen and all the police officers are the greatest!

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Janet Denver Colorado — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:58:33 GMT

I am sooooo Glad to see a news comentary doing this!!
I an My daughter are victims and I cannot tell you how often I have stressed to get police and sentors and government in general to open there eyes about this>> It is a very shame that we cannot even let our kids walk out the door to play without having to feel like you are gaurding them with every breath you have. Because right now I have 7 registered sex offenders around me and my sons school. what next let them live next door?? which they somtimes do. Koooodooo's to you Chris for getting these ppl off our streets!!!!!!! Wake up we need stronger laws to protect not just give them a salp on the wrist and call the a babd boy!!!!

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Jill, Maumee, Ohio — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:03:59 GMT

Your series is awesome. Being a Mother,it scares me to death, but also, wakes everyone up. It's your run-of- mill people committing these crimes. Not anyone you can look at and target as a predator. Sad! Keep going with your great work.

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G Mckinn, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 22:03:30 GMT

Thank you Chris Hansen and Dateline for shining the light in the darkness of sexual abuse. We all wonder what would lead these men to behave these ways. You asked them why but they don't have the answers. I think pornography is a stepping stone to a lot of this type acting out. Not all men that use porn act out further, but almost all the men now in jail who acted out say (in hindsight) that porn was a major contributing factor. So I would like to see Dateline ask these predators about their porn habits.

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Nicole Scheel, Dagsboro, DE — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:34:38 GMT

I am currently watching an episode on Dateline, and I couldn't help but write my thoughts.. I saw a man who came to see an underage boy, which is quite the crime and quite disturbing and this man obviously needs help, but I couldn't help my heart sink during the interview. He stated that he had two children: a son age 19, and a daughter age 15.
I don't think the show should air these men that have teenagers on National television. How do you think those poor children feel? and how much torture do they go through not only dealing with it at home, but dealing with it with their peers seeing their own father on television? I couldn't imagine the pure embarrassment and heckling they must receive. They have enough to go through let alone the public knowing . I think for the children's sake you shouldn't air those cases, or at least blur the face a little.

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Nicole Scheel, Dagsboro, DE — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:37:41 GMT

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Samantha, Michigan — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:39:38 GMT

I think you guys do an incredible job stopping these disgusting people. Is there anyway to help catch these predators? Even volunteer and become part of the team? I want to do all i can to stop these people.
-Samantha

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Nancy Golden, Minneapolis, MN — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:58:16 GMT

I am a mother of two small children and I want to thank you for conducting these sting operations. We need to do more as a society to protect our most valuable resourses: our children.

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Peggy Ho, Bellingham, WA — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:50:53 GMT

I enjoy the show to Catch A Predator; but it strikes me as truly hypocritical to sell ad space for men's enhancement drugs...namely Levitra on the Aug 8 Florida episode with the 61 yr old man. Someone in advertising sales should be ashamed of this two-faced standard. Anyone agree?

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Damon Decker, LA, CA — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:28:37 GMT

Dateline,
I have a great idea for your show. You should keep track of how many offenders drive SUVs or pick up trucks. I've noticed a lot of trucks myself. Then report this number. If the figure is like 60% of child predators drive trucks, then trucks will plummet and global warming will be reduced! It will be a win win for everyone involved. (Well, except for GM.) Keep up the great work guys!

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ChiTown, Chicago — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:56:25 GMT

Chris,

I am glad that there is a show that displays the harsh reality of this issue. I watch the show every week and I even have my daughter watching the show. She does have a question for you. She wanted to know if this is as common with women as it is with men. I said sure it is, but she would like to see a show with women offenders. Please keep up the good work.

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Shay, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:45:30 GMT

Think, that Chris Hanson is a wonderful man for doing these types of things online. I can't wait until the new year to see what other kind of "predator" are out in this world.Looking forward to the new series.I hope that you will be able to travel all over the United States.I hope someday you can travel to mid east or mis west soon. I would like to see how many predator live in my state WI.

Keep up the good work..Your a wonderful man.

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Mark Boyle, Eedgerton, WI — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:19:24 GMT

I have been watching your show for quite some time. I do think the whole idea is great, and every sex offender we can get off the streets, is one move toward a better society. The part Dateline plays is great, but I have a few problems with the part as soon as the offender steps out into the area where the police take over.

Although these guys are truly scum bags that deserve to be arrested, your show (along with other populat police shows) displayes over national television how the police brutally treat these guys. Guys that walk out knowing they are getting arrested. They walk out with hands up, and police throw them to the ground and step on their head or neck, or kneel on the offenders back, etc...

I think you would also be doing our country a justice and be making more steps toward a better society, if you would investigate the obvious police brutality. Think about it, if they are doing these "Grey Area" at best acts when they know they are on national TV, what are they doing when TV is not arround.

I spend many hours every day watching police shows, and these acts are more and more common, it is almost like the American People like to watch our police beat up our bad guys, but aren't our police officers "Public Servants" that have rules to live by?

I hope this does not just get ignored, I am not sure where to go with this...

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PD, Roswell, NM — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:58:24 GMT

This is a very interesting show, never a dull moment! I cant wait till the new season. He should come to my state, New Mexico, plenty of weirdos here, even a female predator in my City! Interesting but true.

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Rebeccca Gaut, Omak, wasington — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:04:55 GMT

Dear chris
I have to say that I think that the senator that said you have done more to catch predetors than any law is right. I myself had my children molested by my x-boyfriend and still cant get justice because an incredible misjustice within the judicial system where it happened. I must say that you have made me smile again!!!! I see the look on their faces when they see you and it brings joy to my heart that they have to face the camera's and the world with their dity little secret. I hope that god blesses you and that you come to central washington state soon and do your show. if I could help you in any way I would. I pray that you do this for as long as the good lord will let you. Again thank you for exposing them in front of the world and bringing it to the news how big this problem this really is.

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John Wilkonsin — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:52:54 GMT

This NBC special, while good intentioned, highlights one of the larger problems with people in U.S. society. Americans like to target, more trivial issues, or skirt the real problems when it comes to addressing serious threats to quality of life in this country. The biggest problems BY FAR are murder, gangs, assaults and robberies. If we take a look at a country like Japan, we can see that the murder rate is nearly 20 times lower, the violent crime rate is hundreds of times lower, and the result is a quality of life that is so much better.
While I certainly am for harsher punishments against child rapists and molesters, people that are sitting in front of a computer and consensually agreeing to meet 13 year olds for whatever reason, seems quite trivial compared to the epidemic problems of gangs, violence, and murder here in the U.S.. In the interest of neutrality NBC, should have a statistical study done to correlate these types of consensual encounters to actual predatory behavior resulting in non consensual rape. I suspect that a very very few number of these "predators" that have had their lives destroyed in this series, have ever actually forcefully raped or targeted children. I suspect the truth of the matter, is that they are merely guilty of engaging in CONSENSUAL sex with under aged youth.
Honestly, which of the producers at NBC, or detectives at any of these police departments truly and honestly believe that their children at age 13, weren't capable of thinking on their own. While I'm not condoning this type of behavior, I see much more value in going after people that maliciously hunt down and rape people against their will, or gangs that terrorize neighborhoods and kill countless innocents. When are we going to, as a nation, start looking at these genuine attacks on our quality of life and doing something about it. Specials like these, simply serve to distract us from the real menaces and attacks on our way of life. Rampant gangs, murder, violence, and crime has been a problem in the U.S. for many decades, and it's time journalists start picking up on the real stories.
I mean seriously a 13 year old kid doesn't know if they want to have sex or not. What are they doing in a chat room for sex then? While I do agree that children have a right to be protected from malicious actions of predators, we are talking about CONSENSUAL meetings agreed to by teenagers with enough experience to know at least to some degree what they are getting themselves into.

If NBC has a genuine interest in protecting and improving the quality of life for this country, why not create a series on the ineffective criminal justice system, the countless gangs, murders, and violent crime that is an accepted part of life here in America. Why not do something substantial instead of just waste time on quasi-criminal activity like this. If NBC wants to make a difference, why not go after real criminals that daily impose murder and terror on this supposedly great country.
There's no need to set up elaborate operations with adult actors impersonating children, in a journalistic scheme that borders on entrapment; all Dateline needs to do if wants the real story is send a camera crew in to South Central or Compton for a week and catch REAL criminals, murdering, raping, and pillaging essentially unchecked for nearly 3 decades. Now that's a sad story.

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Betty, Farwell, MI — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:31:53 GMT

To Catch a Predator! I have never missed a one. I even enjoy watching the reruns. Trying to figure out what makes most of these men tick. After watching my two grand daughters on barbie.com and the two of them putting their heads together. Knowing something was up. Then they start telling me about the girl that wanted them to by her boots with the barbie coupons, the girls replied no, then the email came that she was not a she. But he was a boy. So the girls and I sat down to a great show "To catch a predator". Grandma explaining. The tall doctor (cancer research), they could not figure out how someone that is to help ends up someone that hurts. How do I explain that one? Between that doctor, Brian the teacher, and the Rabi what is going on with our men. Maybe it was always like that, just didn't have you go help me try to explain. I will always thank you for being there for the children in this world. Now all we can pray for is that they watch a series or two.

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Dana Clayton, Blencoe, Iowa — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:53:47 GMT

i think that this so is something that needs to be done just because of how many people in this world like them even tho i am only 15 me and my family sit down and watch this show because i have had a sexual predator i was luck to have my mom working right across from where this happened at i think it would be interesting to have this show in a small town so that maybe more people will believe that there predators all around not just in big cities.

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Peggy S., Wildwood, NJ — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:05:08 GMT

I think what you are doing is FANTASTIC! I would love to see more cities. I think it should be a regular show. I'm a teacher and I have to tell you after your first show all of us talked about it and with some of the students. We learned some unsettling practices they have while working online. We also had some people talk to them about online safety. Thank you for your work! On a personal note I like how you have lists of the arrested with their story! Thank you!

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Carolyn Harrison Charleston SC — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:25:56 GMT

I watch your show all the time. I would like to commend Chris Hanson, the producers, camera men and everyone working on the show. Thank you for a job well done. I will look forward to many more episodes in the future. Someone need to do something about these "sick" preditors who prey on our children.

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Inesa, Long Beach Ca — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:33:26 GMT

Chris my boyfriend and I have a 4 year old girl. I really appreciate you doing this show at least to let us see who the predators are. And for all you people that think that this is entrapment, these men should not put theirselfs in the situation to become trapped!

PS. Can you please do a show in Hollywood, Ca I would really like to see how many famous people or rich people would do this? Thanx

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Amber Gardner, Ft. Stewart, GA — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:42:38 GMT

This show is wonderful! To think of all the sickos that you've put away, it's amazing. I'm 21 years old, and at 16 I can remember men on the internet sending me pictures of their "privates" and trying to have sexual conversations with me, it was disturbing then and it disturbs me now. It's frightening to see just how many men there are out there like this. I thank God for this show and for all those people out there everyday working hard to catch these perverts. I only wish that there were steeper penalties and consequences for these men, because all I've seen so far are slaps on the wrist.

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Keith, Norman Oklahoma — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:30 GMT

I really enjoy the show! I would contrubite Chris Hanson to being the largest factor against online predators! I would really like to see the decoy role play more with the predators.

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Kevin C. Becker, Orlando, Fl. — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:25:30 GMT

I just wish Chris would ask these creeps if they would show up if the victim said she was 19 years old? I would love to hear their answer.

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JD; somewhere in eastern US — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:53:55 GMT

I think your series is effective. The recividism rate though is very low for offenders. Possibly an idea for a future show is should society treat the younger offenders, under 25 for example, and first time offenders of any kind with the law differently than older offenders with wives and children. These is a relatively new type of crime and I think for the younger ones who are caught it is just immaturity. Possibly, society could consider ways after treatment to clear their names, if it truly was a one time thing. Possibly expunge their records by volunteering for the military or other public service. Just an idea for a different follow-up angle on your series. Thanks.

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Ms. Bardlett West Point MS — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:18:57 GMT

What happened to the show, this si the 2nd week I have waited and no to catch a preditor. We all have to understand that with anything there are risk. it is very sad what happened to the D.A in Texas but for the most part the show worked.My prayers go out to the family but who is watching out for our kids. Because it is evident our laws are not. the more exposure these perverted people get maybe just maybe others will think twice and parents will pay more attention to thier children.

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Wendy and Dan Wallenbeck — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:21:01 GMT

My husband and I have been closely following your news stories by Chris Hansen "To Catch A Predator" and we can not find the words to describe our appreciation of what he is doing. We think these programs will stop some of the horrible crimes that these predators are doing to young children. We applaud Dateline and Chris Hansen doing these stories and calling attention to what is taking place every where in the United States and overseas. Not only parents, we are also grandparents of young children and these programs have taught us how to look for negetive signs our children may be showing that something horrible is happening to them or their young friends. Thank you for your wonderful work and we hope and pray you will continue this wonderful programming, non only to protect our children, grandchildren and all the other young children that may walk right into the hands of these predators, not knowing they are doing anything wrong. Thank you, thank you and please keep up the good work!

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Samantha, Idaho — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:05:57 GMT

I sincerely applaud your efforts to better the world in which we live. Your "predator" series serve to raise awareness, protect counless would-have-been victims, and most importantly catch these predators in the act of committing their crimes.

PLEASE utilize your resources to do catch the barbaric and vicious criminals involved in the underground predatory world of DOG FIGHTING!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!

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Wendy and Dan Wallenbeck — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:24:23 GMT

There are no words to thank Dateline and Chris Hansen for the wonderful job they are doing with "To Catch A Predator". Finally, a news program, is bring attention to a world wide problem. Please continue the wonderful service you are providing, hopefully someone, if only one, will watch your programs with their parents or grandparents and become aware of this problem, you have done what you have set out to do. Bravo to a wonderful show, especially Chris Hansen and we always looking forward to watching your program.

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LORI , CALIF — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 05:54:22 GMT

NBC,Chris and Perverted Justice are doing a splendid job. I can't believe the negative comments are being said about this program.. These men made sexually inuendos and sent pictures of themselves. Just remember when your child, niece or nephew or other falls victims to these type of men.. These could be one of the men who molested them. Just remember you saw one of them came with a rope and duct tape and another one came with various types of ammunition. My husbands is a police officer in ca and i hear all of the horror stories. SO NBC YOU HAVE MY BLESSING...
SAVE THE CHILDREN!!

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Ruby, West Palm Beach, fl. — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:46:47 GMT

would like to see a new show. To catch a pret at home. Do you know how many kids are hurt by there own family. Its time to help them. Mabee you could talk to 5th graders, and set up camers in homes.This happened to me, and its taken half of my life to get over it.I would help, i could talk to the group, and if this is happening in there home, we could help. please please, its time to help these children.Its time for me to help, but i dont know how.Joyce myer says that when you finally see the light, then God wants you to help other children. I want to do my part. Its got to stop. I need to tell girls to tell, it wont be better when your older, you will have to go throu it again. I thought i was strong also, until i hit my 30`s and cried everyday. please start helping these girls and boys. Thanks for your time. the next one you get is a poam i wrote. This is how girls feel all over the world.

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Jim J. Findlay Ohio — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:41:24 GMT

Love the show, Dont stop now plenty more young kids to protect. Would love to see you in all 50 states.Keep up the good work!

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Ashley, Kalamazoo, Michigan — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:29:33 GMT

Hi, I am always tuning in to watch "To Catch a Predator" I feel that the show is educational to young and naive teens. I myself am fifteen years old but luckily I know well enough not to submit and give out precious information. It gives me chills when I watch the episodes when the decoy is fifteen because I realize if I didn't know better, that could have been me. Keep up the good work Chris Hansen, and perverted justice!!!

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Richard, Houston, Texas — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:50:51 GMT

Sorry, no matter how you look at it someone's misfortune (in whatever form) should never be on display for the entertainment of others, nor should they be lured into something for entertainment value and ratings...the show is inappropriate and sickening...Hansen will have to pay...

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Kim Chatelain Whittier Calif. — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:15:36 GMT

My husband and I have seen all the predator shows except for N.J. Will it be shown again anytime soon?
Chris my husband and I think you and your crew are doing a great job showing what an augly sickness this is. It's so shocking to see what look like normal people, professional etc. are this sick. I'm shocked at what I see and I hope you and you're crew keep at it. Bless you all and stay safe.

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Martha Buesking — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:09:14 GMT

Whatever it takes to get these people, go for it!

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Anne, Queen Creek, AZ — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:57:24 GMT

My husband and I watch your show failthfuly and are now more than ever deeply involved with the entire teaching process of stranger danger. We are more aware of the nasty people out in the world, we are now also concerned with xbox live as recently we received a scary email from a man wanting to send pictures, is this a possible place you can also please start catching these people. Please continue your amazing work and thank you ever so much, it's so sad that are laws don't do justice to these people instead of only giving them a short sentence or life in prison, their is nothing that can erase what these people do and plan to do it just doesn't seem to do justice, our laws should be more stick.
Our country needs to put our children first.
We are also concerned for your safety, please be careful and kudos to you and your crew and the men and women of the police forces helping catch these people. What was terrifying is that we did a local pedifile search online and found several registered sex offenders living so close to our home in a new neighborhood. I check the listing constantly and make sure I know what these people look like and where they live. Thank you for opening our eyes more to the dangers that surround us.

Thank you so much Chris.

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Chris Tuttle columbia tn — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:58:46 GMT

I LOVE WHAT DATELINE IS DOING TO PROTECT OUR KIDS....THE FACT THAT THEY ARE TEMPTING OLDER GUYS WITH SEX FROM A YOUNG GIRL IS A LITTLE WRONG....I THINK IN TODAYS WORLD WHATEVER WE CAN DO TO PUT MORE PEOPLE IN JAIL..THEN THAT IS WHAT THE POLICE WILL DO...I THINK DATELINE CAN WAIT FOR PREDATORS TO HARRASS THE DECOY INSTEAD OF THE DECOY RUNNING AROUND TYPING ABOUT SEX WITH A VIRGIN. ALL-IN-ALL THE IDEA OF GETTING CHILD MOLESTORS OFF THE STREET IS GOOD.....I JUST THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE A FEW THINGS FIXED ABOUT HOW THEY GO ABOUT GETTING THE PREDATORS!

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Amy, Tampa, Florida — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:14:07 GMT

Chris,
I want to thank you for doing this series, I would love for you to do a segment on perverted foster parents and how they can pass a background check and still molest children. I am a foster parent here in Florida, and currently have custody of two young girls who were sexually abused for 4 years in their former foster home, the case is currently open in the court system, we are harrased time and time again by the former foster parent and his family,the sheriff's department says there is nothing they can do, this man has even spray painted and slashed the tires on our cars.
It is an awsome thing you do with each show that it is true these perverts come from all walks of life and the public needs to know that. Just because these guys pass a background check doesnt mean our children are safe with them it just means they havent gotten caught yet.As we all see they are teachers, preachers, fathers, brothers, husbands, and foster parents. So to you and your crew, our hats are off to you THANK YOU!

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Holly Swanson, Robesonia, PA — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:50:53 GMT

I have watched every episode of To Catch a Predator. At first I felt sick to my stomach to witness that there are so many men in this country that would go to the extremes that many of them did to attempt to have an experience with a pre-teen girl. I suppose I have become de-sensitized by the reporting because now I simply feel angry that there are so many mentally ill men willing to ruin their lives and their families lives to be with a pre-teen. One positive of the reporting: I am a mother of three daughters and I watch them ever so much more closely now because of the show. I monitor their internet use extremely careful now. Thank you, Chris Hansen, and NBC for doing an exceptional job in reporting this disturbing reality.

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Richard Austin, Texas — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:11:48 GMT

Mr. Chris,
Im a married and a father of 2 beautiful daughters that are 2 and 16. I really enjoy your show and think that you guys do a great job.

I have to admit, I'm 34 years old and when I was 18 I was in prison for some "follies of youth". I met many men in there that shouldn't never get out because they prey on our kids. Sure, we beat them guys up on a daily basis in prison, but the fact remains is they will be released oneday. I recently moved and the first thing I done beforehand was check to see if there are any people around me that I dont want there. Sure, there is!
I keep an steady eye on my kids, first. Then I keep up on the pervert down the road. I really feel that it is "MY RESPONSIBILITY" not to have my kids in any danger. Then, I keep tabs on the pervert down the street.
In the world we live in today, I rather focus my attention on my kids well-being than always keeping tabs on the pervert down the street all the time. Because the way I see it: There are thousands of people out there that will harm you kids. Don't just focus on the one down the road, there are many more blocks over! I'f your so focused on the rapist down the road what about the drug pusher next door?
My thought is: DONT TRUST ANYONE ONE!
I would gladly go back to prison...is someone ever messed with my kids....that is a fact! I have two "Daddies Girls" and wouldn't do less than prison time to protect them!
Now my suggestion, if you may...
I wish that MSNBC would go after people that are civilly commited sexual violent sex offenders, the real problem, the "real threat"! These are the people that REALLY HARM OUR CHILDERN! Sure, the perverts getting caught on you show are worthy of nothing less but prison time but I would love for you to help combat the real "civilly commited sexually violent offenders" on our streets. THERE ARE THOUSANDS!

MILLIONS of people know about your show and the internet is only part of the problem. I feel that you should target the high risk perverts that are getting out of our penal system everyday.

By the way...Im a successful business partner and learned from my youth follies. I been a "good boy" for 15 years!

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Terra, Parchment, Michigan — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:12:21 GMT

Chris,
I love these shows because they do need to have there faces all over tv so people know and see who they are. plus they get into trouble..hopefully all of them before they did do anything even worse than talking and meeting. I am wondering if you have any job openings for help with decoys...i have anxiety and teeth problems so I dont leave my house much I just sit on the computer and watch tv...but i know that i could help in any way possible even if it ment getting the pervert to meet me...im 27 but weigh 99lbs and im 5'4' so i could pass as a teenager. I was told that this decoy job money would support my son...my anxiety keeps me from getting a real job with alot of people but this is something i would love to do. i have a 7yr old son...i dont ever want to let him get on a computer..its too scary. thank you...keep up the good work.

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Joseph Lam, Vineland, NJ — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:53:19 GMT

"To Catch A Predator" is by far one of the best shows on the air today. You guys are exposing alot of these scumbags that think it is ok to propose sex on young children. I think DateLine should have "To Catch a Predator" focused on women predators. It would be an interesting twist to your current show and I think there are plenty of them out there. I would be honored to host this part of the show I would even do it for free. That's if it's alright with Chris Hansen. These scumbags need to be taken off of the street, tried and convicted.

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Ahmed Rehab, Chicago, IL — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:23:42 GMT

This program is proof that TV still has some good investigative journalism left in it. It's comforting to know that the polemical infotainment that has tainted FOX News and others is not the name of the game at every network out there.

Kudos to Perverted-Justice, Chris Hansen, Dateline, and MSNBC.

Kudos also to the FBI who have long been working hard to fight online sex predators and white slavery. Since participating at the local FBI citizens' academy, I have newfound awareness and appreciation of their work in that area.

Lastly, I hope Chris Hansen and others who put their names and faces - and hence their own safety - on the line are well-protected from any potential backlash from incensed or disgruntled predators. I've always wondered if that concerns Chris, the producers, and the authorities.

Thanks.

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Maurice Gamble, Upper Marlboro Md — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:31:15 GMT

I hope this show continues for years to come, for whatever reason law makes are not doing enough to protect the children in this country. My thanks go out to Chris Hanson and the Dateline crew.

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Raju, Vancouver, BC, Canada — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:44:24 GMT

I watch this show any time it is on the air. Chris, you are doing a very good Job and favor to thousands of parents around North America. The word is getting out there, and these predators are thinking twice before they want to take any steps.
Actually, in a long time, TV channel like MSNBC is actually doing good work to the community. Otherwise, you just see the usual TV which are not proactively saving the children.

Chris and MSNBC, God Bless you and live long to keep doing this favor.

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Laura Rodriguez, Fresno, California — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:35:25 GMT

Thank You for all the great work that you are doing. Each "To Catch A Predator" episodes are AMAZING because not only do you guys get a potential child abuser of the streets but you also are closing the ways these jerks can try to lure our children.

I also am one to agree with the ideal that this show should become like a TV/National Aired Movie to help spread the word around.

Once again, Thanks to you and to Perverted Justice, for everything you have done and will continue to do.

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s sanchez surprise az — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:10:21 GMT

dear chris
love your show keep up the good work. it is so nice to know that people like you are out there and really do care about what happens to our kids. i also have my daughter watch the show its a learning expericence for her. i just thought i give you another tip to give to you viewers. those fancy stick people that most people place on the rear view windows are also open invitations to preditors. image being at the mall and a man is lurking in the lot watching your moves then he notices that you have mom,dad,a puppy a children on the back of the family car all he has to do is follow you home and you have just given this preditor(s)the bait they need. they know how many family members and if you have littles ones and where you live the rest is just a wait and see situation. please let parents know the dangers of placing those cute little stickers are not so cute when you have just invited a preditor to your home or neighborhood. dont become a victim dont give these creeps the chance to destroy your family. a friend of mine had this on her family van. i told her what could happen if she does not remove this from her car,that evening when her husband came home she told him about our talk and he agreeded, we need to protect our children. how could something so cute turn so ugly. my friend later called me to say she went on the sex offenders web site and found 2 living in her area just streets apart. she is very thankful for the information i passed along to her and her family. chris i hope that you can relay this on one of your shows and let others know that sometimes you dont need to meet this creeps on online sometimes we ourselves invite them without knowing.

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VB, Harker Heights, TX — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:14:22 GMT

Keep on, Chris. You have saved many childrens lives. We all respect you! This is the BEST show on TV today!

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Bonny Stocks Wickenburg,Arizona — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:34:56 GMT

Absolutly wonderful.I can't say enough on how this has opened my eye's in my own home.I have a 13 year old boy,and he has learned alot himself.We have watched it together.What can we do in our town as citizens to help keep this out of our kid's computor world? Thank you NBC....Bonny

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Annaleise, Jacksonville, Florida — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:32:03 GMT

Hey, Chris and everyone at Dateline...I just wanted to say that what you all are doing is great. I'm now a senior in college, and while I'm a little old for most online predators, I grew up during the instant-messaging craze, and had my fair share of harrassment. If only we had people who cared enough about this kind of abuse back then...thank God I had parents who were dilligent and taught me how to be smart with information and my privacy, or I could very well be labeled as a 'victim'. Because of Perverted Justice and this program, no one can claim ignorance to this problem!
In response to someone's comment about 13-14 year olds being 'mentally capable' of sex--that's outrageous. Biologically, at that age, a human being's brain is not even near maturity, and there is a mountain of difference to the relationship between two adults with a large age gap and an adult with a minor. As anyone who has been sexually harrassed in anyway can attest, there is NO excuse for this behavior. NONE. And these men aren't being entrapped, they are committing crimes, so stop feeling bad for them! They certainly weren't thinking of anyone else's feelings when they decided to break the law. And anyway, if you knock on the devil's door long enough, someone's going to answer.

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Melissa, temperance MI — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:26:03 GMT

My Co-worker and I actually found a predator and called our local sheriffs only to have them tell us that they couldn't do anything about it! This is amazing! What if it was really my sixteen year old daughter, would they do anything then? This is why we still have so many out there!

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matt, dallas, texas — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:03:12 GMT

Keep up the great work.

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Shela ,CA — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:35:38 GMT

Thank you Chris for helping our society, keep the good work, excelent job, me & my family watch your show, we'll keep you in our prayer, Thank you &
Jesus Bless U always.

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Shela ,CA — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:36:34 GMT

Thank you Chris for helping our society, keep the good work, excelent job, me & my family watch your show, we'll keep you in our prayer, Thank you &
Jesus Bless U always.

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Ross, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:23:24 GMT

I really appreciate the work you are doing with your show. While most child predators violate someone they know, this is still in my opinion a likely way to catch them. After all, if they are violating someone they know..aren't they more likely to feel comfortable violating someone they don't? The only concern I have is that I don't think episodes should be aired while their cases are pending. If they are, I think their faces should be blurred out until they are found guilty. We cannot assume that 100% of these men will be found guilty. Seeing them on tv effects their family and friends as well as them. Shouldn't there be the offer of identity protection until they are found guilty? Just a thought. Great work all in all!

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Debbie Orrino, Port Charlotte, FL — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:54:40 GMT

Chris,

I too wish to thank you & your team for doing such an amazing job to catch these guys. I just find it very sad that there isn't a punishment stronger than what they receive, if they receive any at all. I pray that this show will continue for many years to come & that you cover big & small cities. I was glad you came to the Ft.Myers area because it is an area I constantly pray for (I'm a missionary to Africa) but I do street ministry as well every week. These people need to get off the street & away from society. I wish I could volunteer to help you, but the language you have to use to catch these guys I could never do, so I'm thankful to all of you behind the scenes. I don't understand how they can plead not guilty. Lord Bless You All,

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steve55, dallas, TX — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:09:25 GMT

What I find interesting is that we are hiding our heads in the sand if we think this is a rare phenemonon. Id almost bet that if social psychologists did a study, that they would find that a very significant portion of the male population, maybe even half,or more, would do these things if it wasnt illegal. My observation is that it just seems to be in men's nature to have an attraction for young teenage girls. There's no choice in the matter. Even our American pop culture has numerous songs about this stuff w/ such titles as "she's only seventeen" or one famous 50's song "sweet 16", and dont think it doesnt apply to 13-15 yr olds. My comment is observation only. Regardless of anyone;s opinion on this matter, its extremely common for men to be attracted to young teenage girls. But you wont dare find anyone admitting that due to societial pressures to hide it. This MSNBC show clearly shows how common this is. SO, people need to stop acting so shocked that this exists to the large degree that it does.

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Brian Wilson, New York, New York — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:12:35 GMT

I think the show is good although as a minister I like to help people change there're lives. My only issue with it all is that once these people are seen they really have no hope of changing what people think of them. When somebody sees them that's how they will be known. These guys have a problem...a sickness if you will and they need to see a counselor or therepist. I understand arresting them because their a threat but they don't need to be broadcast and interviewed by Chris Hanson just so some tv station can make money and get ratings. The motive here should be correction not embrassment.

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Ray Roberge, Dayton, Minnesota — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:14:52 GMT

Thank God someone is taking a pro-active approach to address the inappropriate behavior on the World Wide Web, yet another medium to exploit our youth. I think you folks are on the right track and hope you continue and possibly even expand this type of documentation and research. You have to wonder how much of this kind of activity goes on, undetected. Keep up the good work! Thanks.

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Ron J. Redding, Ca. — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:18:11 GMT

Chris Hansen,
I think your show is great. Unfortunately, the people you are able to catch is just the "tip of the iceberg." At the same time, every time one of these creeps are taken off the streets, you save somebody's children. I am a father of two pre-school girls, and the predators out there scares me. My wife and I do everything we can do to safeguard our girls. We are fortunate enough that my wife is a stay at home mom, but so many parents out there don't have luxury and are not able to keep as close an eye on their kids.
Keep up the good work, and if you have the occasion to get to the Redding, Ca. area, I would love to see a sting operation take place here. We seem to have a larger than typical population of registered sex offenders.
Thank you,
Ron J.

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Andreas, Phoenix, Arizona — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:19:04 GMT

Well, I think the show is simply amazing. It not only provides extreme discomfort and embarrassment for the offender (which is excellent so they don't try it again), but is also a deterrent for other potential predators. Whenever the show is on, I watch it. I find it funny, yet disgusting and most of the time pitiful for the offenders. The excuses are hilarious, but what they plan on doing is terrible.

It's also good that they change location every so often; to make sure that the predators don't have a specific house to be on the look-out for.

Overall, keep up with the show. Knowing this world and people today, I don't think it'll ever end. Goob job, Chris Hansen, random decoy girl/boy, Perverted Justice, and everyone in the show.

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Eric Geiger, Phoenix, AZ — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:26:38 GMT

As a father of two boys and a girl, all under age thirteen, I'm very happy that this show is on and at the same time, amazed that there are still so many guys out there still acting on their perverted impulses. One would think that they would be afraid to be exposed. I guess it shows how sick these people really are, and the importance of the show in getting them off the street before they carry out their ways on a real victim. Thank you and please keep up the good work!

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Gail Drayton — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:33:54 GMT

I think To Catch A Predator is one of the best things going....Imagine, if so many of those men (predators), have watched the show, and STILL have the nerve to show up, that is proof to me that they are predators and cannot help themselves....they are sick, perverted individuals and they need to be stopped. Anyone complaining that this should be handled by the police officers and that Chris Hansen should not be doing this, needs to think, again. How many "predators" did the police...in ANY state arrest last night, for example??? The police are not out looking for predators who are searching the web for young boys and girls.....and I find it so amazing, that it just so happens to be the FIRST time almost everyone that is caught says....sick....sick....sick. they need to be caught to save our children. Let's face it...for every 20 men Chris Hansen finds, there are hundreds out there still searching the web, that just haven't been caught, I think it is a shame if this program is taken off television. It must make at least a few men think twice about it....keep up the GREAT work, Chris...I am in your corner.
Gail

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Dr. James R. Beaty, Virginia — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:43:52 GMT

You should have the female actress make an offer of some sort to these perverts as they walk in the door to get on record their response... so they cannot claim later in court that they simply planned on talking about baseball the whole time. To keep it safe, she could, for example, first ask them what they wanted to do... after one of their typical stupid responses like, "I don't know? what do you wanna do?" she could then say something like, "well if you were wanting a blowjob I've gotta go spit out my gum real quick..." and wait for their response before she walks out of the other room acting like she's going to spit out her gum, etc... just as Chris Hanson comes in to greet the pervert... That would make it a lot more difficult for these perverts to claim they just came there to talk, etc...

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Honolulu — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:50:04 GMT

If infact there are 13 and 14 year olds out there having these types of conversations online, how about turning the tables? Find them and let their parents know exactly what they are doing. Don't get me wrong, I am totally in favor of what you are doing but someone has to take some responsibility for the children's unappropriate behavior as well. The children need to understand that what they may think is a big joke could be dangerous, even deadly.

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Alane Denver Colorado — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:01:22 GMT

I am very happy you are doing this. I wish we could do this in every state, city, and town until we get these monster behind bars where they belong. I also wish we had the information to help catch these people. I know there are many many people like me that would help if we know what to do. Keep up the good work helping these kids.

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Tyler, Walla Walla, Washington — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:21:57 GMT

this show is awesome.. for the fact that you go out and seek these perverts that exist on this planet. mnay times you hear of sexual predators once in a great while. i am happy that someone devotes a lot of time in order to catch these guys. you do not hear of police going out and finding these kind of people, you only hear of them once they are caught and already committed the crime. it is so great that dateline gets these people before the acutual crime is committed.

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Dennis W.McGuire,Belleville,Illinois — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:40:14 GMT

I work for Boeing Aircraft in the security dept. in the communications.There is three of us here at night and we are aloud to watch news stores.To catch a predator is one that we really enjoy.We all were police officers at one time and want to thank you for what you are doing. Thanks to Chris Hansen all so.I would really like to shake his hand one day.Keep up the good work.

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BERNADETTE DEMUNDO, LANCASTER PA — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:35:35 GMT

I AM A 61 YEAR OLD GRANDMOTHER OF 6- I AM SO HAPPY YOUR DOING THIS WORK. PLEASE KEEP PUTTING THESE DEMONS AWAY. CHRIS HANSON IS DOING A WONDERFUL WORK. I PRAY THIS SHOW AND THE WORK ITS DOING NEVER ENDS TILL ALL THOSE PERVERTS OUT THERE ARE PUT AWAY. THANK YOU.

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Josh VanderMolen, Grand Rapids, MI — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:38:59 GMT

Though the topic presented is incredibly disturbing and sad, this is the greatest show ever. There's nothing like humiliating a child molester just before he gets arrested. However, some of the punishments need to be heightened. Chris does a great job at an awkward and unpleasant job. Though there are many more child molesters out there, this show is obviously creating a difference, and I thank Chris and Dateline for that. We will never know how many incidents this show has prevented!

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Reg, Quincy, Florida — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:16:16 GMT

Anybody that has a predisposition to engage in illegal activites as portrayed in your "To Catch A Predator" series will be drawn to this program. I suggest you take advantage of this part of the show's audience and offer some resources where these potential predators can receive help before they commit the crimes. Maybe even dedicate the better part of a show to treatment options and successful rehabilitation stories(if there are any). Also, I was curious to know what the conviction rate is for those people that got caught in your operation that plead not guilty.

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Valerie F — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:15:53 GMT

I believe that people forget that there is a difference between sex offenders and predators not all sex crimes have been on children or rape. Yes these people that pursue kids shold be stopped and be held accountable.
However, what about these teeagers that being the pursuee, they know better as well, the parents that are so busy with their own lives that they don't monitor the computers of their children they too should be accountable.
There are always more than just the predator that is participating in this behavior. All parties must be be accountable and responsible

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Tammi Sexton, Richcreek, Virginia — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:48:10 GMT

I really love the show. I think this should be done everywhere. I live in a small town about 600 people and that kind of stuff goes on here too. My neice talks to men on the internet and she is only 15 years old. We have tried to tell her that this is dangerous, but she don't want to listen. I love the show, VERY WELL DONE!!!

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ROX, Arizona — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:04:04 GMT

Kudos to you! This is the most productive reality show on tv at this time!! I'm so glad to see someone courageous and deterimed to make this world a better place for all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Outstanding work! Hope you will continue these confrontations. Obviously, these preditors have seen your show and they continue to be compelled to chase these little girls. What a sickness they have and you are a hero to get as many of them off the street as possible. I would like to know how many of these guys are released after you get them arrested. Are these convictions sticking? More and more evidence says that these preditors are not curable, once they've started this behavior.

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Stephen, Orlando, Florida — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:26:55 GMT

I think the series is doing a very positive thing. I give props to Chris Hansen. ON THE OTHER HAND
I think it is absolutely ridculous how the police handle these guys. Is the tackling really necessary???? I know sometimes the police find weapons in the car, but i have yet to see someone have one on them. So why the brutality? The predators are embarssed enough there is no reason to throw them on the ground and smash their face against the concrete. The one where the guys was tazered was ridiculous!!!!!!!

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cindy swarthout Livonia, Mi — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:06:54 GMT

I just wanted to say I love your show, its great that people like you care so much about kids to do this. I'm 7 months pragnet and I don't want people like that talking to my son. I live in Michgen and like other moms in this state I'm sure there are a lot of preditors here. I would love to help catch men or women that are after kids. Keep up the great work.

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Lise Stichter — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:03:09 GMT

I think this show is great! I have to laugh when Chris Hansen comes in and does his questions, and the pervs are all in denial and lying. Then he pulls out the transcripts and they have nothing else to say...or they blame it on the decoy! How lame! Keep this show airing, because it will hopefully stop these idiots from preying on our youth. Go Chris Hansen!

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Patty D., Kansas City, KS — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:21:50 GMT

I am so glad you are doing this!! GET 'EM ALL!!!! I work at a public school and just hate to see kids being looked for in such a way!!! They don't deserve to be thought of like that!! GET 'EM ALL!! Keep up the GOOD work!! Thank you!!

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M.Potter, Huntington Bch,CA — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:42:41 GMT

First off I want to totally clarify that arresting these sick people is absolutely necessary (although they are probably back on the street in no time),but it makes me very angry that MSNBC keeps on profitting from this type of show. It's the almighty dollar once again. And please don't reply with "This is something Americans NEED to see." I think some people who watch your program actually get some kind of sick pleasure in doing so. I'm appalled and saddened. I know these arrests are necessary, but do YOU have to profit from it too?

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Diane K. — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:05:15 GMT

This series is incredibly important for kids and parents to watch to become more aware of the dangers that the internet can bring into their homes.

The men are cleaver, manipulative, self-centered and know how to select the kids who are lonely and with low self esteem. The consistent theme is the grooming and the manipulation all for the man's pleasure.

I would like to see the series interview psychiatrists to better understand the motivation of the men and the kids who are susceptible to predators.

Thank you for exposing this danger and allowing this to be openly discussed.

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Linda, Alta Loma, CA — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:07:50 GMT

I think the show is wonderful on a number of levels. It provides an insight into the dangers and prevalence of predators on the internet - and hopefully, makes predators think twice before "acting out" their sick fantasies. If "To Catch a Predator" stops even one person from pursuing a child for fear of Chris Hansen walking in from the other room... then the show has been a great success! We're thankful for Chris Hansen's work, and for making millions of Americans aware of the extent of this societal problem. Keep up the outstanding work!

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Katie Jai, Canada — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:19:19 GMT

I think it's absolutely brilliant. Being a victim of molestation it's a delicious therapy to watch these men get utterly humiliated on public television for everyone to see. Molestation/Rape/Assault is all about humiliation and what better way than to give them a taste of their own medicine. It is a definite eye-opener to the ignorant that ANYONE can be a predator. And no matter how "noble", everyone deserves equal punishment.

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Concerned citizen, Michigan — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:33:55 GMT

Mr. Hansen,

Keep going with your investigations. Maybe laws will make these crimes FELONIES, punishable by nothing less than LIFE in prison.

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Paula — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:55:55 GMT

All I want to say here is Chris Hansen you are the John Walsh of the 21st century -- you have done an incredible job and public service. As the mother of 3 teens, I commend you and only hope you can continue as long as possible before your face and name are too recognizable (I hope you have another interviewer in training who is as good as you)!!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for using the media and internet in such a positive way.

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Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:04:52 GMT

I would like to see a To Catch a Predator sting from a house in Bel Air or Malibu or Laguna Beach or Beverly Hills. It would be interesting who might show up.

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Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:11:45 GMT

Please do a show with the families of these men and how it has affected them. There are many support groups today at Christian Churched for men with sexual addictions and the spouses are involved in the groups. I believe you will find many family members willing to talk about this. Most Christians believe this sexual stuff to be be a spiritual weakness that that Satan uses against these men, just as alcohol and drugs are used against people with those weakness'. Please contact someone like Pastor Greg Laurie or Pastor Jimmy Evans regarding sexual sin and what the Bible has to say about it and the devices of the Devil.... for real, not a joke. Even if you don't believe this Devil theory, it is worth letting the audience decide for themself after hearing the claim of the bible on sexual sin and the devil using it to crush people and ruin them. Many of the men if they at least heard this, it may give tem the insight they need to beat this. They should hear it and accept or reject it, but it least know what the God of the Bible has to say about this topic.

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Mary Bedford IN — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:13:10 GMT

I am a mother of 3 boys and I watch dateline at times with my husband. I think that it is unffair that you show only men on there and no women. I think that should be one on women not men to see your responce. I bet you might have the same amount if not more women then men. I think that there are women to and just to fair I would like to see about women to just to show my boys that there aren't just men predators out there and not to get into chat rooms because bad things can happen from the both sex and not just one.

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J.Stemple — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:14:36 GMT

Chris Hanson for President has a nice ring to it. Chris you are defiantly doing a brave job, a job that is saving lives, if anything saving our children and keeping them from harms way…literally. Holding these sick people accountable is the only way to make a start with this sick side of our society. Cris Hanson for President

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J.Stemple — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:16:12 GMT

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M R Osborne Corrales, New Mexico — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:39:31 GMT

I've been watching To Catch A Predator ... imagine my amazement at seeing someone who looks very much like the 'Actor' Chris (dark hair, Lakers Shirt, SC hat) in the commercial sponsored by Mercedez Benz ... it could be another person entirely, but boy is it close!

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mr turtle — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:42:49 GMT

i would like to see an extended type show, showing the report of how many people were contacted for sex on line by the person being arrested.
i would also like to see the results of the trial with the penalty received.
it would also be interesting to see the rep sheet(s).

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Vanessa Ramos, Deerfield Beach, Florida — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:52:45 GMT

I totally commend this show and the childrens lives that are being saved from these horrible monsters that live amongst the rest of society. It is unreal how these criminals think they can lie their way out of what they have done. Keep up the exceptional work. We need more of these types of traps for criminals helping our society rise above the unhealthy path it is going. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS TO THESE MEN AFTER BEING ARRESTED. It would be nice to have updates of what happens.

THANK YOU,

VANESSA RAMOS

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maria fernanda , san diego, ca — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:11:43 GMT

thank you to all that do this show i love watching just to know how to protect my kids i have two boys 10 and 11 and a baby girl 11 months old so thank you very much for the work you do.

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terry dersa ashboro nc — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:17:39 GMT

come to ashboro nc there are so many sex offenders that do not care

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W. R. Bruce, Evansville, IN — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:13:55 GMT

First, I think the group of people that make up Perverted Justice should get a life. I feel that most of the guys that show up at these stings wouldn't have if not provoked by them. I have watched the shows where guys would say no. Perverted Justice just kept badgering them until they gave in. This is Wrong and I feel like it's entrapment.

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Ms. Jackson Erie,PA — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:20:15 GMT

I think "To Catch A Predator" is an amazing show.
I'm happy to see these perverts busted.
Also Chris Hansen is amazing too. Keep up the good work Chris.

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David J. Leo — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:45:56 GMT

Hey Chris, you have some nerve doing what you do . And I " Applaud " you, the staff, NBC, Perverted Jjstice, and to all who partake in exposing people who think that underage children are easy prey. What's more insane it that they know it's wrong and still do it. Situations like this does not make sense to me. I'was wondering if you would make this a weekly TV show ,like A M W?... Publicity is what makes the wheels of progress turn in this country, so we only need to get the word out more an hopefully, there'll be one less predator out there each day. Great Job again to all

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Carla Franklin Indiana — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:48:01 GMT

I am at 52 year old woman and watch your show rvery week. I just want you to know.....I think what you are doing is GREAT......It is a shame that we have to watch for these kind of people. Not ashame...Down right scarey !!!! If you EVER make it to Indiana I will be glad to help you...Keep up the Great work. God bless you and the whole crew !!!

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Edie Vowell Philadelphia Ms — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:53:40 GMT

I have read some of these comments and am amazed at how stupid or foolish some folks can be. I would like to thank you and the staff of your show. So many parents have no idea what their child does while being on line. Yes it would be wonderful if all our children ever did was play games and do homework while on line. But the world isn't like that any more. So thank you and may be we can get more laws passed to keep these people in prison. Every state should pass laws to help children stay safe. Those animals need to know that kids are kids and need to be off limits. If the laws were stiffer and the person made to paid for the sins we as parents and grandparents may be able to sleep. But your show has helped some parents I have spoke to to watch where their kids go online. It is a start.

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Rhoda Gucciardini, Hallandale Beach, FL — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:55:02 GMT

Dear Mr. Chris Hanson,

First & foremost, I'd like to commend you on a vital, educational, and awakening program. It's really tragic how adults are targeting children online for sex; and to think that they actually follow thru. Arriving into these children's home knowing fully well that they are about to commit a serious crime and to lie blantantly. Even with proof in hand. I'm curious just like many others as to the follow-ups after they are caught. Do these sick online predators actually serve time in jail? Are they actually punished? If so, what are their punishments?? Or is this just another plot to attract ratings??

Thank you kindly and keep up the GREAT work..

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Janice Linett,Kittyhawk,N.C. — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:11:50 GMT

I am a 38 year old women that watches this show and I like to say one thing you totally rock!!!I was raped as a child from a neighbor.It was real hard on me for years.I was lucky to have wonderful parents that helped me through it.I feel sorry for the children they are innocent and need our protection.I would also like to say Chris Hansen is totally awesome!!! he is great the way he handles the men and I hope he will continue working with this show.

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Robert Neal fort wayne indiana — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:27:45 GMT

i think that you are doing a very good thing my hat is off to all that make this happen. i would like to see this take place in the state that i live in. I'm only 23 years old and all i can say is it vary sad for adults to take advantage of kids. We are so post to teach children right from wrong, they are not so post to learn from are wrong doings.

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Susan Johnson El Dorado Hills CA — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:30:05 GMT

I understand one of the other major networks is suing you as a result of paying money in relation to this program. Please, I along with many others would do anything to support you in this mission. We as a family of a pedophile do not care what you do to assist in taking these perverts off the street. Give them a tag as a child predator and let them keep it all their lives. Mark them so we may track them. Come to my County and do the same. You would be so busy your head would spin. Let me know if the families supporting you will help fight this law suit.

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Michelle Z, Lansing Michigan — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:33:13 GMT

Chris, I too love this show and what message it sends out, BUT somebody needs to touch base on the young teens out there that ARE online looking for sex with older men and woman. What about them? Where is a show trying to catch these young ones and getting some intervention for them? Catching the adults is one avenue, but we must also catch the young teens who have it in there mind that it is OK to engage in adult behavior with ADULTS. We must stop them as well as they predators. DO you not agree? I know of several girls when I was a teenager who wanted to attract the older guys and have sex with them. They would get online and search for and then meet these men.
Why not try to do a show on this as well?
Please keep that in mind-

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Alicia O. Waco, Tx — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:49:04 GMT

I love this show!! Just hearing about people actually doing these things, & I'm glad y'all have this show b/c maybe now they wont think twice about talkin to these kids. I was just wondering.. if y'all do women too?? b/c not only men are doing these things, which they mostly are but just to be on the safe side can u do women?? Well thanks for the show!!

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Melanie K. Macomb, MI — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:00:14 GMT

Thank you so much for busting these disgusting/sick human beings. It frightens me to think this is such a small fraction of the sickos out there.
As a parent to a daughter and son, I cannot tell you how much better I feel knowing you are out there busting these pigs.
Come to Michigan please and do the angels work you are doing in the Motor city. I am sure there is an interesting bunch here too!
God bless you Chris Hansen, Angel and protector of the Children.
Sincerely
Melanie
Mother

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Darren Lege, Houston, Texas — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:06:32 GMT

I think this is the craziest show on tv. It gives me the willies to see how many people come to try and be with kids. It is just sick. I think the show should go to Houston. I would be interested in that.

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Nicholas Barfield — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:14:10 GMT

I watched your show today for the first time and was wondering how you trully feel this is ok.
Yes I think people who try and sleep with teens is wrong but its up to their parrents to monitor them on the pc and teach them how to behave.
The men are perverts granted but their also Americans and protected from entrapment.Thats BS
You all should be in court right beside these men.

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John Scanlin, Chandler, Arizona — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:23:11 GMT

Great show, very important. Are you aware of volunteer positions available for anyone wanting to help catch predators?

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Stephen Richey, Winslow, Arizona. — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:52:11 GMT

Ilove what you are doing to get scum off the street.
I don't have any kids myself, But do have some neice's & nephew's that I love so much, that if someone hurt, I think I would personally take action against. Keep up the good job....

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oz shafqat — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:15:24 GMT

i think Chris Hansen and Perverted Justice should be curbed. These are not people whom should have any authority with child predators. PJ are a vigilante group with no real psychological basis for their eminence. It really makes for sad reporting as Hansen comes across as a pathetic version of O Reilly on dope. I hope this version of so called reporting comes to an end.

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Noah — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:20:44 GMT

I feel that it is necessary to do this if the adults are going into teen chat rooms and soliciting kids for sex. however, if the show is venturing into the adult website to solicite sex and pretending to be teens then I see it as entrapment, yet anyone in an adult chat-room shold stay away from anyone that claims to be under 18 years of age.

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Phyllis W, Addis, La — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:24:10 GMT

Chris/MSNBC....Love the show, makes me sick to my stomach to know that these men (some married) are online, sending naked pics of their private parts to children. Keep up the good work. You are doing a great job, contrary to what Murphy Tex. thinks. I find it hard to believe that the community is not happy that you caught predators in their town. I watch the show all the time, and always amazed each time. Please don't ever doing your good work.

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Glamorous,TX — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:59:27 GMT

I watch this show on a regular basis and i'm so thankful that Chris Hansen and his crew are dedicated and taking the time to confront and exploit these people for who they are. I can only imagine if this show did not run how many of these sexual predators would actually get away with it?

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DARRELL HOLCOMB, UNION GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:13:08 GMT

FIRST OF ALL ...THANKS FOR DOING SOMETHING, BUT IF PEOPLE WILL STAND BACK AND LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE THEY WILL SEE THE U.S. HAS A PROBLEM. A SMART MAN ONCE SAID,'THE U.S. IS GREAT BECAUSE IT IS GOOD, IF IT STOPS BEING GOOD IT WILL STOP BEING GREAT AS WELL', IT IS CLEAR WE HAVE STOPPED BEING GOOD AND IT IS CLEAR WE ARE NOT THE GREAT COUNTRY WE ONCE WERE, WE HAVE A PROBLEM THAT MAY HAVE GONE TOO FAR TO CORRECT, I DONT KNOW. I HAVE TWO BOYS THAT IS THE AIR THAT I BREATH AND I LOVE ALL CHILDREN. I AM NOT A BIBLE THUMPER BUT THERE IS ALOT OF THINGS IT HAS TAUGHT ME ABOUT BEING 'GOOD'. I AM CONVINCED THAT WITHOUT IT I AND MY FAMILY WOULD BE IN TROUBLE BECAUSE WE WOULDNT KNOW TO TREAT OTHERS THE WAY WE WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED, SPARE THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD ETC. I AM NOT PERFECT AT ALL BUT BOTH MY CHILDREN ATTEND CHURCH, MAKE GOOD GRADES, AND ARE ATTENDING COLLEGE ON AN OFFICERS PAY! IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO BE GOOD BUT ALWAYS REWARDING. I JUST WISH WE COULD ALL GET BACK ON TRACK. THANKS AGAIN

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Noah - Long Beach, CA. — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:15:39 GMT

I think the show does a good job, but i feel it's wrong for them to go into the adult sites and entrap people. However, if a grown man or woman goes into a child or teens chat site and solicite sex from them then they should be prosecuted.

The show is good, but I do think that a lot of it falls under the show soliciting and entrapping people once they pretend to be teens in adult web-sites. It's not as though the men are looking these teens up, but them (the pretend teens) soliciting adults for sex is wrong and entrapment.

The show could do much better in teaching kids and parents the dangers of internet chat and the risks that are involved when a teen starts a chat with a total stranger online.

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Barbara Dellis, Englewood, Colorado — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:18:05 GMT

Thank you Dateline. In my mid-teens to early-20s, I was raped and assaulted numerous times by the sick types depicted in your show and I have never fully recovered from it. Finally, this epedemic - it truly is - is out in the open, albeit too late for many of us. I am gratified that Dateline is bringing this issue to the public's attention and I sincerely hope your show makes an impact on this serious problem. By the way, I stopped being attacked after I made a decision that the next perp would not survive the attack on me. A little mind over matter! Thanks again.

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Stephanie T, Seattle Washington — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:22:57 GMT

All I have to say is...BRAVO! Great job in nabbing and humiliating these freaks. I love seeing their pathetic faces when they are caught with their hands in the cookie jar. This is the greatest tv program out there today. I look forward to watching it weekly, and now have my husband addicted to it. Thank you!

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Staci Lor, Hickory, NC — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:25:09 GMT

I know this doesn't really pertain to the blog but I wanted to just comment. I'm a mother and I've been watching "To Catch A Predator" since it began airing and have also advised my friends to watch it too. We are from a small town and sometimes we become complacent with the everyday ordinary, I'm glad that there is a show out there pinpointing actual sexual predators and showing viewers that these people live in your community and you should always be vigilant. I think the justice system is too lenient on these sexual predators in the US and around the world. There should be more concrete and harsher laws when dealing with these sex offenders. I believe that is one of this country's biggest flaws is how the law protects people like these sexual predators who prey on our children and is a menace to society. When the justice system fails our children, they fail our future. Kudos to Chris Hansen and Dateline NBC for having the balls to keep doing America's dirty work and pointing the finger at those sick individuals who think they are above the law and above God, it's shows like yours that helps to give mothers like me a voice and vindication. Sick individuals like these shouldn't have any rights!

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Carlton Vose — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:53:27 GMT

Mr. Hansen,

You are the King of investigative reporting. Anybody who has a problem with what MSNBC is doing with this show has serious morality deficiencies. Keep up the excellent work my friend.

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Barbara Dellis, Englewood, Colorado — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:53:55 GMT

Oh boy! I just read some of the other messages here. I just left a blog about being a victim of the types of men your show depicts and I have a response for the people out there who think Dateline is entraping these sad men. When I was attacked the internet did not exist, it was the '70s. The internet has nothing to do with the problem. And, entrapment is not the issue either. I believe the problem stems from two things: the victims, as your show depicts, who haven't been brought up with personal boundaries and self-respect (parents'/ media's fault); and two, the men (98.9% are men!-check the stats) who don't recognize the boundaries of another's personal space, to say the least, and act out from an hormonal imbalance (too much testosterone) which is admittedly not easy to control. But, as human beings (we are supposed to be more evolved than animals!) I would hope that there is a chance these men may one day be able to think BEFORE they act out on their sexual urges. This is a complex issue and not easily resolved.

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ziti clifton nj — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:34:24 GMT

hello everyone, im from clifton nj and im addicted to the predator show o msnbc. I just wanted to thank you guys for cleaning up the scum we have on the internet. keep up the great work i have plenty of little cousins who are on the internet frequently and i'm glad you're protecting them. I have two small boys of my own who are 3yrs and 1 1/2 yrs old and i know when they're old enough to surf the net you guys will be there to protect them, and i'm thankful for that. id like you to come up north in nj because this an on going problem out here we had a number of cases where young kids were being targeted on the net. I was surprised how many parents had people show up at their house to see their children they saw online, please help us clean up our town. Thank you again we love you guys!!!!

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Anna — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:39:36 GMT

I just want to say thank you for this program i think it is just so awsome to see all this man getting cought, but i was wondering why they do not have African american decoy i say this because in yahoo i have ran into alot of black man that thinking i was a young girl they send me their nasty pics, i think this will be a good idea.. and also i have a qiuestion?? do you guys check out this man that have children at home to make sure this man have not molested their own kids?? i ask this because i also had some guy in yahoo thinking i was some young girl that if i would not mind being with him and his kid. But over all i think u guys are doing a great job. may the Lord bless you all in this show.

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Ron Kirk, Whiting, New Jersey — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:58:55 GMT

Your web presentations of your exceptional work are outstanding. I would suggest that a seperate web page or site be created along geographic lines where your edited video clips are integrated with the national regestry of convicted preditors. This would allow parents to have access to a serious and direct threat to their children and permit them to educate their rebelious teenagers on how previlant the violations occur. My daughter of five years of age was sexully violated by my nephew of 17 years of age. The family kept this information from me for a period of over fifty years as they feared my reaction. This was wrong as events occured where he was directly involved in the murder of his grandmother. Hiding deviant behavior will inevitably result in more innocent victoms.

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C. Konow, Alamo, California — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:55:03 GMT

Although culturally accepted marriage and sex between "adults" and "minors" has been a reality throughout the ages, it so important to remind all sexually active men, that in this day and age, in America there are law-imposed boundries that protect minors from becoming victims. That from the victims point of view, there is no justification for even considering sex with a child. THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC JOB!

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Keith Faircloth Yulee,Fl. — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:13:45 GMT

Hello Chris Hanson, Perverted Justice,MSNBC and everyone who works on this series. Two thumps up after reading some of these comments some people are real turd heads we know teens are doing this stuff I'm glad Perverted Justice and outers do this.yall are doing a tremendous public service in alerting the public on sexual predators that lurk on the Internet.

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Maestro Columbus, Ohio — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:50:01 GMT

What's good, Chris? First of all, let me say your show is absolutely off the chain. Your doing a good thing by exposing the snakes in the grass. I have a three month old daughter and two nieces. i couldn't imagine some grown ass man trying to put moves on her. All your haters and critics need to realize that it's not up to you to save or help them. You should make a stop here in Ohio. Stay doing what you do!!

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Amy, Ohio — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:36:18 GMT

To Catch A Predator
I love the series and what is being done to protect children. I have been employed for 9 years, as a child abuse/neglect investigator and many sexual abuse cases do not go to court. If this is one way to prosecute these offenders, I say go for it!
Chris Hansen and Peverted Justice are doing a good job. In addition, I appreciate the humor and confrontation while Chris is interviewing these offenders.
Keep up the good work.

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John Whitworth — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:04:37 GMT

There are 3 Huge legal and freedom issues here.

1. Entrapment
2. Media responsibility and the law
3. Can Shows like this lead to a pretext to limit the internet ?

I believe that in this day and age you are going to run into many forms of perversion while using the Internet. My problem is with the larger issue of the proper role of the media. I always thought it was the medias role to report news, not create a situation, set someone up and then publicly humiliate.

This is what another blogger wrote ..."But isn't identifying someone as a child molester on national television a form of punishment? Public humiliation has been used for that purpose at least since the time prisoners were placed in the stocks and the pillory. One can, of course, argue that potential child molesters should be exposed to the public. Some law enforcement agencies do so. "Dateline," however, is not the law. Even if you think it is appropriate for these men to be exposed, is the decision to do so one that should be made by the media?"

So in these Puritanical times when many of our basic freedoms are already under fire we have a show that uses, as it s basic format, the borderline use of entrapment to catch predators. In many cses it is the "Decoys" who bring up the topic of sex first.

The largest issue is that of the First Amendment. We live in times where the 4th and 6th Amendment is ALREADY rescinded. With the so called war on Terror, we are told we have to be spied on for our own protection and that the right of Habus Corpus is suspended. The First Amendment is under assault and I can see the Bible Brigade calling for a huge censorship of the Internet for the same old excuse of "Its for your own protection". If the Internet goes, the only thing left will be 5 centrally controlled multimedia conglomerates who feed us serfs whatever information they want us to hear.

Real Freedom will be gone with the censoring of the internet. Mark my words; when the real campaign to censor the internet begins, it will be in the guise of "Protecting us from Child Predators".

Real Freedom means responsibility. I have little sympathy for these men since they are going for underage individuals, (although in many cases the age of majority is 14 in other countries, so EVEN the underage question is debatable), but there are far more important issues going on in the world.

Freedom is the most fragile of things. We are headed for a puritanical fascistic world where we are told that we must give up our freedoms in order to be protected. Don't fall for it.

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Robert, Boca Raton, Florida — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:49:30 GMT

Upset with Sat night show 8/18/07. Tazer gun was used on a suspect for NO reason. The suspect was no threat with 5+ police, Suspect appeared to just be standing with hands at his sides. NO need to use Tazer gun - Police too quick to use Tazer gun !!!

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E. Kammerer, Rialto, CA — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:41:52 GMT

To Stan Leonard,

Enough bleeding heart stuff about the rights of these people. May all darkness be exposed to the light of day. If these people had decent motives they wouldn't be anywhere near that house.

Wait until your son or daughter becomes a victim, then see you you feel then.

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Pasquale Cerasuolo — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:02:38 GMT

I remember the first time I watched the show I was shocked at all the guys that were trying to pick up those young girls. I would like to see more shows, I think that it's a great idea to educate everyone out there about the pervs out there. I live in Michigan, and would like to see a show done here to see how many pervs you could catch here. Please let me know. Thanks PC

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clev darling — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:04:39 GMT

man your show is so good i get mad when i miss it .you know what gets me the men that sit at home or at work and set them self up to get off on kids i thank its sick . i was on you tube and i seen what kids around the world are doing now days i have a 13yr old and she is out there haveing sex and i cant do any thing. i live in the bahamas her and her mother live in the us i got kick out in 2002.all i can do is pray for her thanks for the show

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Bonnie Manson, Branson, Missouri — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:42:15 GMT

To Catch A Predator is the greatest of all "reality television" ever! What an incredible whipping tool. I love the way Hanson approaches those FREAKS, you can see the satisfaction of a job well done in his grin while interrogating them. I love it! KUDOS to all involved in that effort and many wishes for future support and contiuance of a very necessary program. Your program and acknowledgment of such a sad situation is, by far, past due. Not only are you exposing some of the freaks, watching them be exposed should also aid in the healing of their victims. Keep up the good work!

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Karen , Northern, VA — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:14:38 GMT

This show is the best show you all work so hard and I Praise all of you for protecting these kids! I was molested by a family member and it has effected my life to the point where I don't trust anyone. I have two kids myself being a single mom it's difficult to keep all eyes on them. I just don't understand even though those men was caught in the act to commit a crime they hardly did jail time. I feel as though the Justice system isn't that concerned with a Sicko Man/Women that harms little children. To me 2-5 yrs is not enough time. Also I found out recently that I live next to a couple that allow a Child preditor do their lawn once a week and I'm so sickened because I live in a nice area and I'm always outside with my Child and my child has even said Hello to this sick Man with me standing right there outside! I had found out about this Man from another neighbor. I feel as though the Neighbor that is allowing them to come work for him should have informed me of his status to protect my Child and so that my Child is not outside even though I'm out there with my child I feel as though I should of been told. I called the Local police and "they said as long as No Crime has been commited He has a Right to work in an area with Children"! We All need to work together to get the Laws and the Justice System changed We As Mother's and Father's should be allowed to be Informed of these Men/Women that harm our children!!! Also I tried to find Local sites on Child Predetors and it cost Money to see who lives in your area. For someone who can't afford it and lives on a budget it Just isn't Justice that WE have to pay out of pocket for information on these sicko's it should be a Free Service to our community! However People like You and the other Great people Working with your team God Bless All of You.

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Linda McNeill. Brantford Ontario Canada — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:39:45 GMT

God bless Chris and the people from Perverted Justice. I am a 67 yr. old female survivor of sexual abuse which occured @ a Canadian reform school for girls in the 1950's. I was abused by staff @ the school,the abuse was sexual as well as physical.It has affected my whole life even to this day.I often wonder what I would have been like at this point in my life had this not happened to me? Please don't give up on this as there are many more young lives out there just waiting to be ruined by these sicko's.
God has a special place in hell for these perverts, and a special place in "HEAVEN" for all of you @ MSNBC, and Perverted Justice.
Again "God Bless You All" for having the courage to do what you are doing.
Linda from Canada

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Gary Cavanaugh, Covington, WA — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:07:47 GMT

Sadly, it's like you are trying to empty the ocean with a teaspoon. Something's got to be done but I don't have the answer. At least you're doing SOMETHING.

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Caarole Woodward Temecula, California — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:40:23 GMT

Hi MSNBC...Thanks for doing a great job catching these unbelieveable predators who do not care that they are about to give these children a life altering experience they willl carry with them for the rest of their lives. It would ruin the child in every part of their future. I only wonder, why was the case of John Kinelly, the guy who came in naked & you caught him again the next day, dissmised? He was the worst one yet. He would give any child nightmares for the rest of their lives. Please answer to my e-mail. I think that judge should be thrown off the bench. Thanks you are doing a wonderful job.

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Jacky Colorado Springs, CO — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:31:45 GMT

We (friends and parents) believe what you guys are doing is awesome. Up lastnight till 4 a.m. watching your show. We hope the show continues becuase this is a never ending cycle. We love you Chris!!

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Vick Modi, Bountiful, Utah — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:36:05 GMT

I must say, all the efforts of the people in this show have helped and saved so many kids from these sick predators.

Chris Hansen is spectacular. He is elite. His selfless act will always be remembered with great honor and respect. Chris, please be careful. We all care for you. May 'GOD' bless you and keep you.

Keep up the good work and we all are with you. Thanks so much for watching out for our kids and society. Together we can make this world a better place to live and progress.
GOD Bless
Vick Modi

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Kevin W., San Diego, CA — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:46:00 GMT

This show is essentially unfair. All the blame is
placed on the men, and the teenage "decoy" walks away scott-free. Moreover, the men's faces and names are broadcast on primetime all over the nation (and perhaps the world). Such action essentially ruins the life and careers of the men. The producers of this show shuld know that it is the nature of the normal male to "hunt" prospective females, and the younger she is the better, because she would be more fertile for reproduction. Men are naturally libidinous - there's nothing wrong about it and it is healthy. It is all biology and genetics of the sexes. I believe this show should be terminated, but if it continues to air, at least the men's names and faces should not be revealed on national TV (but then, the show will not be as marketable!). This show is all for the benefit of the TV networks which earn much money from airing the show. This show puts money and network earnings and ratings above the dignity and the well-being of the human beings being victimized (in this case the men, because the girls are just decoys). Such cut-throat capitalistic motives is very shameful, and the producers of this show should be held accountable for the ruined lives of these men.
There should be a corresponding show against selfish women who entrap rich amd successful men so they can have a claim to all the men's assets and then diovrce them for younger guys.

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M TYLER , COLORADO — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 05:12:15 GMT

HELLO I LOVE THE SHOW AND THINK WHAT CHRIS IS DOING IS THE BEST A PARENT CAN ASK FOR.
BUT I WOULD LIKE TO ADD "" WHY DON'T THEY DO THIS TO FEMALES TO???? THEY ARE THE SAME AS MALES/// SO CHRIS I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SHOW FILMING FEMALE PREDATORS!
CHRIS KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO ITS GREAT THAT SOME ONE CARES FOR OUR CHILDREN!!! THANK YOU
BUT GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT (TO CATCH A FEMALE PREDATOR)

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Janice Spoone — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:29:26 GMT

Dateline,
I am all for getting these predators off the streets. I do have a question. Is it possible to turn the tables so to speak? Pose as a decoy to the many young kids out there who "really" are talking and inviting these perverts to their home? Pose as a person willing to meet up with them at their home and then confront them and their parents. The kids out there who are talking like this should be warned and they should be held accountable. For every predator you stop with your show, think of the hundreds of ones that are actually taking place. The kids out there don't understand the real danger here.Parents don't always know what their kids are doing on line. This could really wake them both up.
thank you

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Karen Waco, Texas — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:10:02 GMT

I think this show is "awesome". I applaud all you who are invloved in this show. Your doing the Public a great asset. Removing these "perverts" from having sex with minors. Thank You...and please keep up the good work, you all are doing. It's appreciate more then you'll know. Too bad we can't see these men in court, pleading not guilty....please, talk about being caught with your hand in the cookie jar.

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marlene robins — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:03:43 GMT

i just wanted to thank chris hansen and msnbc for your truly fascinating series "To Catch a Predator."
i find myself spellbound and repulsed all at the same time. i just can't believe that this is what's going on out there. it'a totally appalling. what has happened to our society? it seems that there is no innocence anymore for our youngsters. they are all growing up too fast. and there are so many sick, sick men out there that no one would ever suspect of being perverted. i was particularly disgusted by the sight of a rabbi and several teachers walking in to meet a potential underage sex partner. in the case of the rabbi, he was there to meet a young boy! pretty scary.
please keep up the good work. we need more people like you and the good people of Perverted Justice.
i take my hat off to all of you.

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Keith Martin, Ohio County WV — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:40:43 GMT

I've watched yur show more than 5 dozen times and let my kids and their friends watch it also. Your show teaches my neighborhood friends and their kids that it doesn't pay to talk to strangers on-line. The kids love your show so much they were talking 'bout starting their own show just to help dateline out 'til some neighborhood parents spoiled their plans. Dateline, your show doesn't just help get the predators off the streets, it helps inform our children of the potential dangers there are on-line. Hats off! to Date Line and the amazing CHRIS HANSEN!!
Keep up the good work!
P.S. You might wanna consider coming to WV. My neighbor says there are more than 2,000 registered sex offenders living in our communities that all need to be locked up.
God speed Chris

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David, florida — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:17:20 GMT

I thank you for the show. I have the perfect house for the show in the perfect city in florida. contact me if interested.

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Shelia T Covington Kentucky — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:30:30 GMT

Chris Hansen ROCKS! I am so glad to see all of those predators getting what is coming to them!

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Steve'o, Colorado Springs, Colorado — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:04:54 GMT

Thank you so much for catching all these perverted people out there. I have a twelve year old daughter that likes to get on the internet. I had her watch your show and it really opened her eyes and taught her a couple of things. I cannot thank you enough. I think that you guys should make a channel on cable and run it all daylong. Maybe that will get thru some of these people.

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BP Leesville, Louisiana — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:22:27 GMT

Let me just say that this "To catch a predator" series is a great thing that is being done for our children. I am a pentecostal minister, and I am extremely pleased that someone would step up and make a stand against the filth and perversion of this world. This is what the world has come to today. What I can't understand is that this filth is being stopped in it's tracks, and people are complaining that these predators are being mistreated and tricked. This must not stop. This must continue onward. I applaud you Chris Hansen, NBC, and Perverted Justice. God Bless.

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Dale Ellis, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:21:12 GMT

I think the biggest group of perverts on this show is actually that group at "perverted justice" making a living by pretending to be 13 year old girls acting interested in sex of any kind after going into adult chatrooms where adult guys were just trying to meet other adults, etc... These guys being "caught" on the show are not true predators, in my opinion. The true predator is the adult going into children's chatrooms inappropriately and asking about sex, etc... not a guy in a legitimate chatroom just responding to some underage girl that has written to him acting curious and interested in sex... I think that's a weakness very few of us could resist... God knows our former President could not have...

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R. LA.California — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:13:32 GMT

Im a 31 year old male and have 2 boys.Im all for catching these kind of people but dont you think your cheating?what you are doin is like me goin fishin and not useing a fishing pole but instead useing a stick of dynamite to throw in the water to catch my fish.Its the same thing think about it!It makes me sick that you people will make any tv series to get people to watch!Parents need to control or watch after their kids not MSMBC!!!!

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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:23:02 GMT

i believe this type of series is long overdue.... these creeps deserve much, much, worse than what they are getting...they will never change, that is the sad part. everyday a new s@##&b% is born.
One thing about the show must change or we all who are victims of such a crime, will stop watching.....why must it be sooo verbally abusive?....We all know what these pigs are doing, (hense the name of the show),and don't need to hear there sick perverted, disgusting words, not only do you showcase it for all perverts who need more ideas...or worse, get off on hearing this type of vulgerness....if that's not enough, then you repeat it. It is very disturbing and so hard to watch, i have to change the channel everytime, your show presents the useless disgusting details. ultimately all descent people like myself just want to see justice being served. Some good advise would be stick to the facts, you are wasting good t.v. time when you could be airing much more losser predators. We want to see them all get what's coming to them.
p.s. i !!love!! seeing the look on their faces, when they are told what is really going on!!!!!! lol
Constuctive criticsm, Keep up the good work.......looking forward to some prestigious changes.

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Mullen,Saugerties,New York — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:33:10 GMT

Chris Hansen,

I just wanted to take the time to tell you what a great job you are doing.Putting away these criminals makes our children safer everday.It's nice to see reporters like yourself at there best.Keep up the good work and thank you!

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John — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:30:47 GMT

This is truly the best series on TV. I want you to continue to arrest these pedophiles. I love the fact that you travel all over the country and regardless of the location these creeps continue to show up. Please Please continue this series and if there is any way I could help out please let me know.

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Linda Luke — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:31:36 GMT

Hi,

Thank you all and Chris Hansen for what you are doing!!! It is just amazing to watch this show and to see WHO are predators. As far as the guy who comitted suicide, he had to have already been suicidal and 'To Catch a Predator' in no ways caused him to commit suicide. It is sad that he did but his secret life was and could have destroyed many more lives of innocent children leaving them with scars and issues to work thru the rest of their lives.

I hope you can continue doing what you are doing to catch these unbelievable many, many predators that are out there. Thanks for all of your hard work and for making a difference for the good in the lives of many!!!

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Janice Linett,kittyhawk,N.C. — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:40:48 GMT

I watch the show all the time and I felt the need to write to you and tell you one thing you guys totally rock!!Iam a 38 yr.old women who was raped as a child.I was lucky to have great family to help me through it all.It was hard on me and the affects can be trying.I would like to state the children are innocent and need our protection.I am glad there people like you guys out there for them.I also would like state I feel chris hansen is doing an awesome job.He handles the men so well I hope to continue to see him in the show. Thank You for all you do!!

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D. Keathley, Van Buren, MO. — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:25:40 GMT

To Chris Hansen & Dateline:
I watch your show as often as I can. While I don't have children of my own, I see the effects of parental lack, in the school system where I teach. I I also believe there are a lot of lonely people in the USA who don't know how to find an appropriate outlet! I applaud you for having the courage to take on this "epidemic" of predators. Keep up the good work; you're in my thoughts & prayers!!

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Angela southgate michigan — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:25:22 GMT

Chris Hanson "THANK YOU" for what your doing. And with last nights show, A police officer showing up armed to the teeth, makes you wonder what would have happened if you weren't there to stop him. It just goes to show these predators come from all walks of life. THANK GOD FOR WHAT YOUR DOING. Keep up the good work, The more you get off the streets {internet) the safer our kids are. Thanks to everyone and all your hard work.

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christine in apopka, fl — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:30:22 GMT

I am a resident of Florida and I love the show !I enjoy watching the reaction of their faces when chris Hansen tells them who he is. I also love the comments he has to say to them. Its a serious matter that needs to be addressed. The punishment needs to be more severe to see results in 2nd offences. great show !! keep up the great work. Chris Hansen is Awesome !!

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jim perotti & family — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:13:58 GMT

thier no entrapment for those who are wondering.first off they are getting what they deserve.5 mins of shame.because they are after our kids.furthermore i am a watch dog alsoin my area to protect kids from these predators.how you may ask ?easy we here in rochester n.y have a total of 589,483 sex offenders in this state alone.police dept cant keep thier eyes on every one.so it people like chris hansen and perverted justice and me and all of you to lend a hand to help protect our kids.these guys dont care all they want to do is rape kids.ok lets get real dudes and dudettes.we need to get involved all of us.

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Daniel Tagawa, Honolulu HI — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:48:00 GMT

Ok, to the people who say this is entrapment; its not. The show goes out of its way to establish means, motive, and opportunity, and claims to do so without initiating contact with the sexual predator.

Means: the predator has internet access, transportation to the house, and items of interest on his person. Proof: the chat logs and vehicle registration.

Motive: the predator has actively solicited a person online WHOM HE BELIEVES TO BE UNDER THE AGE OF LEGAL CONSENT. He has arrived at the house and brought specific things which the decoy has asked him to. Proof: chat logs and items of interest on his person.

Opportunity: The predator has come at a time when he believes no one else to be present. Proof: chat logs and personal testimony.

Of course, since there is no underage (fe)male present, all this does is prove intent, and not action. However, it is a crime to solicite a minor for sex over the internet or otherwise. Granted, the decoy is not underage, and neither are perverted-justice's employees; but would you prefer minors were endangered?

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Killinder — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:15:58 GMT

There needs to be more focus on WHY these men crave sick pleasures. If there was at least one episode talking with mental health professionals and detectives relating their findings and/or theories and/or experiences, perhaps you could shake the 'trash television' rap. I do agree with a lot of posts here however that even just getting these guys off the streets is a good start. With that being said, better understanding of the problem will provide parents' with a base knowledge to explain to their children how to best protect themselves. Perhaps your book delves deeper into this question; I have not read it but hope to.

There is a cold sociological side to what you do as well which the critics of the show seem to ignore: humiliation is a proven deterrent to anyone who is actually considering this type of act. Unfortunately, we'll never know how many people consider doing this type of thing but then second guess themselves, "What if I'm talking to a decoy? What if my actions are shown on television?" This is probably one of the realistic, good deeds that can come out of a program like this. But to paraphrase what I said above, the show does nothing to actually address the issue at large and explain it to people.

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Karlyn and Steve, Chicago, IL — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:53:34 GMT

This is one of the greatest contributions that the news has ever given to society as a whole. Don't ever stop helping rid the populus of these people. We watch your program all the time and absolutley respect you and your cast for having the moral desency to do this. We would both love to see you guy's here in chicago and hope you guy's never quit!

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ga, albany ky — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:44:56 GMT

I cannot believe that someone, such as mr. stan leanard, would care in what methods you use to catch predators. male or female. i checked on the perverted-justice.com website, and until this date, no female has tried to chat with underage children, male or female! why do we not build one institution for all sexual predators and put them all together. at least they would all have something in common.and oh yeah, without internet access. it is proven that sexual predators cannot be "cured" of this sick illness or whatever term they would like to attach to their "reasoning" of this act. thank you Chris for opening my eyes up to just how "normal" these guys appear. as a mother, i need all and any help for protecting my child from any harm. God Bless you for what you are doing.

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Aide, Oxnard, CA — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:17:29 GMT

Myself and my husband both want to thank you for what you are doing. We have a young daughter and we love what you are doing to catch these dogs that are after our children's innocence.

I wanted to see if you were taking suggestions on other citys to set these predators up. I myself wouldn't mind seeing you come to our county and see what sickos are around our area's. Some people think because we live in a somewhat small city these things are not happening in our own backyard.

We thank you very much for the hard work everyone is doing to catch them. We hope you will keep doing this till maybe they get the hint!!

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Nancy Reynolds, Valrico, FL — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:14:36 GMT

I think this series is doing a great service to communities. A lot of people inquire about what actually happens to these men after they are arrested. But I would like to see a program about what happens to these predators' families when these men's double lives are exposed. They are victims just as much as the youngsters they try to prey on. I'd like to hear their stories.

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Mat, Salt Lake City, Utah — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:34:48 GMT

PLEASE come to Salt Lake City!!! I am so tired of the "it doesn't happen here" commentary. Also, how can I volunteer to help?

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maria y. — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:54:41 GMT

I watched the to catch a predator international .... and I think it was great!!!! We need to catch the slime that goes internatinally to take advantage of children in other countries....

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Hakeem Savage, St. Louis,MO. — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:16:16 GMT

Hats off to your show. As a proud parent, what these men want to do with kids is sickening. I would not want any children to have to suffer at the hands of these parasites. Getting these men(boys) off the streets is exceptional on your part. Exposing them is even more of a relief. I sleep better at night knowing that Chris Hanson, dateline, and the staff and police departments are doing an outstanding job. This is what America needs. More people standing up for something and not sitting around talking about it.

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t.sharp franklinton,louisiana — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:43:59 GMT

my husband myself and our three girls always watch to catch a predator THANK-YOU for what you guys are doing in the small town we live in just about every week in our newspaper some sick person is in it for being a child molester we even had one move right down the road from us i got the mail flyer in my mail box when i lived in alabama someone i had grown up around became a sicko and he served his time and then ended up living right next door to us we live in louisiana now but they are everywhere remeber us in south louisiana for one of your shows and also have you ever thought about doing one at a college????

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Brent Barton Zanesville — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:44:05 GMT

I LOVE THE SHOW!!! its amazing and smart. When need to be doing theses things and showing these ppl that we are not tolerating this behavior. It even scared me a little bit about going to vist my friends from the net. Im not a sex preditor or rapist but i also dont wanna be mistaken for one either.

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lori vergos orlando, florida — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:49:51 GMT

many feel it's entrapment to use adult chat room. most chat rooms turn sexual i've found. you should try another; teens chat or lonely girls chat and see what crawls out of the woodwork .i think that is why judges let them off too often......

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Jonathan French, Alice, TX — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:15:15 GMT

I LOVE this show it's awesome. I hate the fact that so many child predators are out there. I love children I have 3 nieces and 3 nephews and could not imagine seeing an adult eyeballing any of them in a sexual way not to mention try to have sex with them. I think there should be a castration at the end of every show. So maybe these child predators will have a better reason to not try this kind of thing or maybe the police should get to taze all the guys coming out of the house. Thank you NBC for putting forth the time and effort to catch these perverts.

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david mangile,frontenac ks — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:41:11 GMT

I Think what your doing is fantastic , the trauma they put kids threw for a life time is terrible, who know what side effects will carry on? My only question is are they only men? I see women teachers getting caught sleeping with boy's on the new monthly. you would think that women are doing the same thing not just men on the internet? My question is why only men if not why showing only men are the male species put out to hang for the predation issue only?

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rod lyman prescott AZ — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:25:07 GMT

i beleive this series can run as long as "cops" yet should have a more profound influencs on our children's safety. over the next ten years this show could help to catch hundreds of predatores and hopefully scare thousands more. make it a permanent, long running show please.

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Jesssica York — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:14:20 GMT

I think that the ideal job, would be finding and catching these weirdo's. Seriously, if you ever come
to my area,look me up. I'll do anything to help the couse. Thank you Dateline, for helping make our internet a safer place.

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JA, Newnan, GA — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:09:51 GMT

My wife and I watch your show EVERY TIME it is aired--we love it! It has brought a new awareness to us both and we are more mindful about our 12-yr-old daughter's internet usage. The law suit is complete non-sense! I hope a judge has the nads to throw this crap out. If the guys sister wants to be mad, then she should be mad at her brother for being a sicko! Good on ya, Chris! Keep up the great work!

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erica lanigan cranston rhodeisland — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:32:06 GMT

nbc chris hanson i have to say you are a brave loving strong man for the job you are doing for our children there are so many predators that you have taken off the streets and one more child that was unharmed in my opionin i think any child sex predator should be punished to the fullest extent. a child that experiences any abuse will have to live with heartache for the rest of thier lives then why should they be able to enjoy life outside preying on more children they should be put away for LIFE! keep up the good work chris we need more people like you in this world god bless you

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Sharon Shrum Santa Clarita, California — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 06:22:09 GMT

The show is incredible and greatly needed in other cities. I think you should set one up in Santa Clarita, Ca.. With the recent release of Jack McClennan who was at seen at our local bowling alley, it makes me and all the rest of the Santa Clarita parents wonder how many more pediphiles are in our community. My son was almost abducted twice in our 2 years of living here. The police dismissed the first attempt as a "misunderstanding" and four months later 2 men were trying to persuade him and a friend to get in a van. That time there was an actual report made. So as you can see I am very concerned for my child and all others here. Please consider my request and help us get these sick people out of our community.

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Adam, Cleveland, OH — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:49:41 GMT

"to catch a predator" is getting bad press in response to its tactics in murphy, texas, and the suicide of a rosecutor there. i truly hope information like that wipes "to catch a predator" off the air. it's entrapment as entertainment, its "perverted" in its own tactics, and i hope it is canceled as its criticism mounts.

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joe do — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:28:07 GMT

you people,are judging the outsiders "inmigrants"as if they were bad criminals; this is a very clear example who the criminals are and ironicly in your own backyard this has nothing to do with illegal inmigration but please wake up people live the hard working people alone.

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Newport News Virginia — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:04:54 GMT

Chris Hansen, I love what you are doing. I want people to realize though that these predators don't just prey on girls! They prey on boys too! I need help because a stranger sexually assaulted my son, when I was at work, and his step father was home...in broad daylight! This happened two years ago and the man was just put in jail last night for his 3 year sentence! I feel my city has failed, the justice system has failed, and I am trying to get some laws changed! Obviously this subject ISN'T as near and dear to the public as they say it is, because noone here will listen and help protect the children! Chris, what can you do to help me protect the children?

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Candace Binckley, Zanesville, OH — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:43:53 GMT

I have been watching your show and thought maybe you could tell me what to do about this email I received. I haven't opened it but the subject says: "Sensation! Children transexuals exclusive sets! 9-14 year age ladyboys sex video..." Who would I report this to? It sounds like a video of sex involving children. Should I open it to see what it is?

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Jerry, Indianapolis Indiana — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 05:41:27 GMT

I think the show is a stroke of genius. I also think the show some attention to the women who are sexual predators

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Aaron Toronto Ontario — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:04:28 GMT

Hi. not trying to discourage this, but I think dateline is a little overboard on catching predators. I'd feel pretty embarrassed if I was a caught doing something silly already. So imagine how it feels to be on the show. In a way, I kind of feel sorry for the predators because everyone knows of them now and many of them are generally good people that did not expect to be seen and bashed up by millions for just an act of stupidity! It's quite interesting but just a little overboard on exposing them. I'd give them more privacy. Thanks.

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David, San Diego , CA — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:11:35 GMT

three is a serious problem. you have these people coming from mexico to work in the states, what are we doing to protect the kids from them! in mexico these people are paying for sex to kids as young as 12 yrs old, i know this because i work with a hispanic male who constantly looks at the high school girls walking by our shop everyday after school. plus he told me he has done this before.

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Angela Marysville Washington — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:18:24 GMT

I read an article in rolling stone magazine were they said how wrong perverted justice was and how could they humiliate these "poor" sicko's on t.. GIVE ME A BREAK! this is the best show, best cause I have ever seen Just knowing there are people out there that do put our childrens safty first and are doing something to stop these things from happening makes me feel safer for my children. I Hope every one of these creeps are recognized on the streets and can't go back into society to keep doing the things they were doing. I watch the show with my 7 year old son so that he is aware. THANK YOU DATELINE AND PERVERTED JUSTICE for helping make our world a safer place for all the children.

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Evey Renner — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:02:56 GMT

Chris:
Can we explore WHY so many plead not guilty, and if they are ultimately prosecuted? A little more follow up I think could add to the impact of the show--although I must say the show is so compelling just as it is that it hardly needs to be improved! Thanks for all you do, and I think this show has made many parents stand up and notice. But when we find out at the end of the program that so many pled not guilty, and others have vanished, it's a bit alarming.

Bravo to you and your staff!!!

Also, can we support Perverted Justice somehow? I cannot find them online....
Evey Renner, Anaheim, CA

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ron, maryland — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:50:00 GMT

Its a good show, but lets catch many teens that solist sex on the internet and lets catch parents that d'nt teach their kids morals and leave 12 years old girl home alone and lets catch adults for going after kids.

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Wardell Harris — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:10 GMT

Thanks, that is all I need to say
Thanks, thanks, and thanks again

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Lori Silva, Fairfield, CA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:01:25 GMT

We've got some really sick people out there and I think from what I see on Dateline, "To Catch a Predator" it's only the tip of the iceberg. I fear for our young children.

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Bonnie, Hudson, WI — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:02:09 GMT

I think what you are doing is fantastic, wish there were more people doing what you do to keep our children and grandchildren safe from these perverts. Keep up the good work.

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althea, ardmore, ok — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:02:34 GMT

i think this is a good show, very necessary...however...what about women predators? you know they are out there...sad to say...but i figure it is so...

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Jamie Lardner, Garden City, New York — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:03:01 GMT

My sorority sisters and I LOVE your show. It's a relief to know that these creeps are being exposed and prosecuted for their behavior. We're actually watching the show right now.
For the past 4 summers I have been a camp counselor at a famous summer camp in upstate NY. I've watched my kids grow from 11 year olds to CiTs and all of them have been on myspace and facebook for years and routinely share stories of innappropriate solicitations from adult males and (This is true) they have seen your show and I honestly credit the show with giving these kids VISUAL proof that these predators exist and pose a serious threat. Thank you on their behalf. These kids are shown that predators don't all look like monsters, but they can be as normal looking as the next man. Thank you.

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CPT J — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:03:08 GMT

We think this show is outstanding. Catch'um all and put them under the jail. We have three girls and parents need this kind of help from these scum.

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APRIL MOSS, MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:03:12 GMT

I WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR DOING WHAT U DO, IT IS INCREDIBLE. THANKFULLY THERE R PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT CARE SO MUCH ABOUT OUR CHILDREN BESIDES US..
aPRIL MOSS FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Cecilia Pittman, Oklahoma City, OK — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:03:28 GMT

I have watched nearly every episode of dateline msnbc's To Catch a Predator and I think that it is a great show. I'm glad that these child predators are being caught and humiliated like this on national television. I think it would be a great idea to do this in every state in the u.s. to find out which state has the most pathetic child predators in this country. Please come to Oklahoma and do this as soon as you can! Keep up the good work!!!

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A.M., Boston MASS — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:03:54 GMT

Pure GENIOUS. The amount of people cought up in these ivestigation is disturbing. I for one can say without a doubt, that if anything ever happened to my children, I cannot describe in words of how much pain and suffering I would bring to such an individual.

Thank you for getting alot of them off the streets for the rest of us trying to lead normal and safe lives. You all are doing one of the best services this country can given.

Thank you.

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Cathy Hawthorne — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:04:04 GMT

A big hug and thank you to Chris Hansen and msnbc.
Our God smiles down on people like you

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Jackson Teal — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:04:30 GMT

I think this one of the smartest and most origional ways to catch these monsters! I'm only 19 And buy watching this show I am just discusted beond belief with the skum that is willing to drive 4 hours to have sex with a 13 year old boy! And when Chris shows up instead of the boy, the look on their face is one of the funniest things in the world! You all are doing the youth of America a huge favor buy getting these monsters away for kids, not only that but keeping them safe as well! keep up the AWSOME work.-Jackson

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Richard, NC — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:04:47 GMT

I applaud you guys for what you are doin!!
I think it's great!!!
I would love to see in the future...you guys catching other types of criminals!!!

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Jerry Davis Los Angeles, Ca — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:04:51 GMT

Good job, but you shyould also expose the "real" children that post on these sites before their lives are destroyed. Your program gives courage to young children to post because it is never viewed as their fault. Work on both ends and you will go further to solving t5he problem. Make them afraid to post.

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Jim Brower, Orlando, FL — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:06:04 GMT

I believe all stings should be illegal and that those on this show are among the worse. You should be ashamed of yourselves

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Susan, Greenville, AL — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:06:11 GMT

As the mother of a preteen who loves the computer, you guys are AWESOME! I have even allowed my daughter to watch with me to educate her on the pervertedness associated with the internet.
I love to watch the show and it is so scary how "average" all of the predators look. Chris Hansen, you are wonderful. I appreciate the way you handle the predators that try to "worm" their way out of it!

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Stephanie R. Chillicothe, Ohio — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:06:13 GMT

I cannot believe all of the sick people in our world!! I love the show and love it even more when you catch the predators!!! keep up the great work!!!

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KATHERINE ,MERIDEN,CONNECTICUT — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:09:10 GMT

I LOVE THIS SHOW. THEY SHOULD COME TO CONNECTICUT. I'M A MOTHER AND THAT ACTRESS COULD HAVE BEEN MY DAUGHTER. JUST THE THOUGHT OF THOSE PERVES FINALLY GETTING CAUGHT AND BROUGHT TO JUSTICE MAKES ME HAPPY. I JUST WISHED THERE WAS MORE PLACES BEING RAIDED AT THE SAME TIME ALL OVER THE USA. I'M SO SURPRISE HOW INFESTED THE USA IS AND THE PROFFESION THIS PERVS HAVE. BUT THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH FOR DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

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NICOLE MOSCA 4307 WOODTRAIL BLVD. NEW PORT RICHEY FL, 3465 — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:09:22 GMT

It is about time someone tries to protectect our children, with this show men will think twice about going for an underage child and the one time they try I hope it is with your tv crew there.Is there anything I can do to personally to help make this world safer for my kids.

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Chris Ellis, Bothell,Washington — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:10:34 GMT

Thank you so much for this program. I know it's good drama and ratings, but it is also a public service. I am a 30 year veteran of the Wa State Criminal Justice system and spent many years with rapists, child molesters, flashers, etc. You will never know how many people "on the edge" who will be detered by your series. People who will not give in to their urge to troll the web because of the fear you may be watching.
It's sad these people are out there. It's entertaining watching them get caught. I always felt it was satisfying to see them behind bars. If possible, perhaps you will sum up last year's perverts with what the court did with them. Thanks again.

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Mrs. Clinton, Austin, TX — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:10:36 GMT

First of let me please say. Whatever you do...please don't stop this show. As a mother of 4 kid's, i am saddened by the fact that there are people in this world who behave and think as the predators being caught but glad that the producers, staff, writers, camera men, host and everyone else at Dateline MSNBC have the guts and valor to stand up for our children!! I will be praying that this show continues, as long as there are people out there like the predators we see there must be "To catch a predator". Each one of you who work hard and long hours to make this show a success in catching people who pray on our children, i will be praying for you to be blessed and protected! You all are awesome, thank you! A million times thank you!! Please come to Austin...we need you here!

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Hart Crary, Orangevale, California — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:13:28 GMT

Datelines series and Chris Hanson are saving lives of kids that would have gotten caught up with the predators that the show has caught. I applaud the show and Mr. Hanson for the valuable work they are doing. Thank you!!
Hart

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J. Klasen, Chetek, Wisconsin — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:13:33 GMT

We love your show. We wish that there was more reality shows like this. Your show does this world the kind of good that we need to see more often. Please keep up the good work!!! Maybe more people will get the hint and start showing programs that rid the USA of filthy crimes.

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Alexandra, New York, NY — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:14:10 GMT

I like the show a lot and I watch it whenever I catch it on TV. It's extremely entertaining and interesting to see the wide range of perverts out there. Most of these guys are just normal people...kind of scary.

However, I think it's a little overboard. Don't get me wrong, soliciting sex to minors is awful, but the whole approach of catching these guys is really absurd. These guys are set up, exposed, arrested, and end up with a criminal record. A lot of them don't deserve this treatment. They are normal men...it is in their nature to act this way. You never see any women on the show, do you? It kind of makes you think that it's instinct driving these guys. It doesn't make it right of course, because we have laws in society, but often I find myself feeling bad for the men.

EVERYONE is perverted in their own way...the cops who make the arrests, the reporters, the camera men. Everyone has got skeletons in their closets and it makes me sick when I see the cops, reporters, camera guys acting so righteous. Who are you? What makes you people so good? Get over yourselves. You are not perfect!

The way the cops handle these 'predators' is totally EXCESSIVE. These aren't dangerous men...they're just a little perverted. 20 cops with guns is stupid. Throwing these guys to the ground is stupid. If they're resisting, I can understand it, but these cops think they're heroes. They act so righteously, but what makes them any better? You mean to tell me that they don't have odd sexual fantasies themselves? Everyone does.

So- Keep doing what you're doing dateline. It's GREAT entertainment and I'll keep on watching, but I think it's wrong to set people up like this and your self righteousness does not go unnoticed.

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Jean Menzies (my real name!.Jayne West is my nomdeplume) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:15:47 GMT

After reading all the comments, I realized I would just be adding the same over again...Thank you Chris and NBC for airing this necessary program! It just might make some guys think twice and not go through with their plan. They are such sickos.....Sometimes I have to turn it off... it sickens me so. Keep up the
good work. Thanks to NBC and Chris and all the police officers who participate. This is an important job you are doing. Thanks again.
Jayne West, San Rafael, CA

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Dee, Miami, Florida — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:16:10 GMT

I am a 60 yr old female who knows that these people have been around at least since I was an adolescent. I can remember not being able to leave the house by myself without being accosted by one of them wanting me to get in their car, or walking up on the sidewalk and exposing themselves. There was even a guy who used to follow the school bus on it's route while he played with himself in the car (realizing that the kids could look right down into his car). Back then there was no education on what to do about these people and we were left to ourselves to figure out how to deal with them by learning all of the places in the neighborhood to ditch them and hide. I think your series is wonderful because it sure is educating people as to HOW MANY of these predators there are out there laying in wait! The internet did not breed them; but, like all criminals, they are figuring out how to use this media to their advantage. I mean what could be better? They do not have to show their faces when they are trying to lure someone in like they did in my day!

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Sandra Fredine, Saint Paul, MN — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:17:36 GMT

I think "To Catch a Predator" and "To Catch a Con Man" are the best of TV...but, I am amazed at the comments above...entrapment? Chris Hansen enjoying it? Enjoying one less predator on the street, maybe. Preying on the helpless and broken? Helpless and broken cannot be helped until they acknowledge responsibility and can be stopped. The often unrepairable damage done by predators is heartbreaking. The depth of the problem is mind-boggling. I praise Perverted Justice, Chris Hansen and MSNBC for having the conhonies and the stomach to keep this going...and I do hope you keep going and exposing predators...it is a service to our communities and puts money where where their mouths are in proclaiming that children are our future...more than many judges who swear to uphold the law.
Now one political comment:
We have hundreds of soldiers coming home from war who will recieve lifelong benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. Who will pay for the PTSD for victims of the terrorists within?

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T Smith — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:18:04 GMT

I watch this show and I cant help but to think that if the cops would put as much effort into catching the guys that ACTUALLY meet young girls.. and not the 19 year old female actress then it would be a better use of time.. this seems like entrapment to me

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sixty-40 — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:21:56 GMT

i aplaud Chris Hansen and msnbc, This was long overdue. I use this as a teaching tool for my children, and help them to understand the dangers of predators online. I t makes me sick that these grown men with children the same age as the decoy, that,s just scary. keep up the good work chris.

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Debbie Thomas, Winter Park, FLA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:24:21 GMT

Bless all of you, from everyone behind the scenes on phones and computers, to Chris, and the wonderful police right outside, and the policemen and women that interview and have the patience and training to handle these cases. Everyone involved with To Catch A Predator is so brave. I know it is very satisfying for everyone with the show. Thank you, everyone, I am so PROUD.

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SUANNE R. HUDSON — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:24:27 GMT

DEAR CHRIS HANSON, I LOVE YOUR SHOW PLEASE BRING IT TO WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA. WE NEED YOU HERE TO SAVE OUR CHILDERN TOO. WITH YOU GUYS GOING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY I THINK YOU COULD STOP HERE AND CATCH OUR PREDATORS BEFORE THEY HARM ANYMORE OF OUR CHILDERN.PLEASE FOR OUR CHILDERNS SAKE PLEASE COME HERE, WE NEED YOU I HOPE YOU CAN FIND THE TIME TO VISIT OUR STATE. WIILMINGTON N.C. THANK YOU. SRH

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Debbie Thomas, Winter Park, FLA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:24:29 GMT

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Pamela Earnest — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:26:44 GMT

God bless all of you involved with the "To Catch a Predator" series. Hopefully, teenagers are watching this show and they will be more careful with who they are chatting with online. Hopefully, this show makes them aware that "predators" are real and that they can not believe what someone tells them online.

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cindy sands — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:27:27 GMT

I love dateline msnbc thank god for chris hason that is wouderful that he is there and also the polce force keep it up i love the show very much

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LOU POSEDEL, APEX, NC — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:35:22 GMT

YOU'RE A NEWS ORGANAZATION, IT'S ALL ABOUT RATINGS (I DON'T CARE... THANK YOU). SOCIETY SHOULD BE DEMANDING THIS FROM OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROTECT OUR KIDS FROM THESE ANIMALS. TAX $ SHOULD BE USED TO SET UP STING OPERATIONS IN EVERY CITY. I FIND IT FUNNY THAT THEY'RE ALL NOT GUILTY, IT'S THEIR 1ST TIME, THEY WERE TRAPPED (GIVE ME A BREAK). I'M A 48 YEAR OLD MALE. WE ALL HAVE FANTASIES (IT'S NORMAL). WHAT SEPERATES ME FROM THESE ANIMALS IS I WOULD NEVER ACT ON THEM. DON'T LET THE BLEEDING HEARTS DERAIL THIS. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

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Judson Spruce, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:39:33 GMT

I cheer Chris Hansen!! You are smart, witty, and right on with your conduct and questions on the show. Good job to the whole hard-working team and law enforcement!
I'd like to see new episodes; the more predators that are exposed, the better. I'd like to see stronger sentencing, as a few days or a few weeks in jail is an insult to the public trust. (Liberal judges are another problem)
I am a 57 yr old grandfather to a 10 yr old granddaughter and I'm worried. I've talked to several young people at my workplace (teens or early 20s) about Dateline and I'm saddened to say they don't take the t.v. show seriously. They even think it's funny! They are way too liberal about it. I think the reason is a combination of immaturity, lack of wisdom, and the influence of evil (temptation) in our society, specifically all the sex and lust thrust upon us in all forms of media without any mention of the consequences that come with the reality of that behavior.
Until that changes, I do not see our society getting healthier, only sicker.

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rick beaudin, st paul mn — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:45:13 GMT

Is their any way of doing a show that interviews the wives and girlfriends of all the guys busted for wanting to have sex with underage girls? Rick b

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Rose Piche — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:15:42 GMT

I've been watching your series To Catch a Preditor and it amazes me that men continue to chat with young girls under age.They are sick and need help.Why else would they take the chance to get caught.Thumbs up for all your efforts to catch these sick individuals.Thank You.

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Steve D, Sarasota, FL — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:16:43 GMT

Hey Guys, Great work and hopefully your message is getting across to various police units that take such actions lightly. About 18 years ago, my 14 year old daughter was picked up by a 22 year old man, who was on probation, at a mall. Fortunately, they were "caught" at a bank trying to close her savings account several days later. I filed a complaint with the Centerville or Dayton Ohio police and they would not charge the man because she had consented to the sexual encounter. You have made it clear, to all, minors cannot consent. Again, you are doing great work and hopefully your message is getting across to previously uninformed police.

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Scott Shipley — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:35:23 GMT

Dateline is the only show that does this kind of thing. I thank you for that,and keep up the good work.

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Tandy, Washington — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:45:41 GMT

Please keep up the good work! I think what you at NBC are doing a great service to the public! However I strongly feel that there should be a bigger message to the parents of minors who are allowed to use the internet. These parents should also be doing all they can to prevent this kind of thing from happening to their children! There should be more specials on what parents can do to keep their kids safe. Like limit internet usege, don't allow them to use chat rooms (like my mother did). Don't allow them to have e-mail or other sites with out knowing their passwords. What ways can parents control what children can or can not do on the internet? This still may not stop it from happening but I really think that it would help! For some parents it is just a matter of being better informed. Thank you again for what you have been able to accomplish!

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Michael M. Mullen — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:46:21 GMT

Sirs, MSNBC to Catch a Predator is truely an excellent show. It makes both
adults & minors aware of right and wrong. I do have one question I'd like answered, so far your programming has shown only
male predators. I think it
would make an excellent show
if you showed episodes on
"Female" predators. They are
out there and I believe that
it would be an excellent warning to minors and potential "Female" predators
that they are not immune to
the law involving relations
with minors. In the past we
have seen a few instances of
"Female" teachers having sex
with minors and the "Female"
predators always seem to be
handled differently, with lesser penalities and the press even seems to condone
the actions when it involves
a "Female" predator. I think
it is time for equal airtime
that depicts that there are
"female" predators also. In
closing, you are doing a great
job with this type of programming, I hope you have
many more success's in the
future.
Sincerely
A retired Deputy Sheriff
If possible, will you please
reply to this email.

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Judi Wolfe, Delaware, Ohio — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:51:13 GMT

I think this is a great show!! I am an incest survivor and my perpetrator was my father. I watch these shows and see that some of them are fathers of young daughters. Your show takes some of these guys away from their daughters so they can't do them harm. I was only 3 years old when my father started his lude acts and he left when I was 6 years old. I had been taught about oral sex and intercourse by the time I was 6. You are taking men like my father off the streets and I applaud you for that!!

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Mariah Hernandez, Cleveland, Ohio — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:55:03 GMT

I'm only 16 years old and I want to be an Investigative Reporter when I grow up. Watching Chris do his job made me want to be just as good as him someday. I really look up to him. And I can't wait for that thrill of catching people like the guys on "To catch a Predator". I really want to make this world a better place!!

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Maggie Lopez, Richardson Tx. — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:21:13 GMT

Hi Chris,

I just love the predator shows. I have watch every one of them and also the reruns,and they still shock me every time I watch. I can not believe that people are so sick in this world and it seems that it is all walks of life you can not pick out one race, how sad this is.

I was also wondering why you do not do a show on women predators, i'm sure they are out there just like the men, but the only time you hear about a women is when she is a school teacher so please think about this.

I was also wondering if you can do a show on up-dates what happens to these men, after they are arrested, what does the family think if they would talk to you, do they loose there car,trucks ect? What about there jobs I know some have lost there jobs, It sure would be nice to find out the after math of these pervits can you think about this, I'm sure it would be a big hit.

Well Chris I have to go, keep up the great job, God bless you and your crew.

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2nd year law student, southern california — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:40:20 GMT

one thing comes to mind when when I see these cases again and again on your show which I am not sure how it is addressed when the criminal proceedings are brought forth against these so called "predators" and that is the legal doctrine of "impossibility" or "mistake of fact." Basically if i'm doing something that I think is against the law, and i do it anyways... it is not a crime if the actions are not against the law (i.e. if i have a sack of Oregano thinking its marijuana and I know marijuana is illegal.. i'm not going to be prosecuted for possession, etc...) What gets me is if the people chatting with these so called "predators" are over 18... and the 'actor' playing the minor is over 18.. then EVEN IF the person engages in any activity or thinks about or puts into motion a series of events to bring out a sexual encounter with a minor; the fact that no minors involved would lead me to believe that these cases tried by even 1st year fresh out of law school attorneys would get it pleaded down to some minor offense and probably (depending on state law) will not be behind bars for more than a few days (i would imagine). I am in no way condoning this behavior but there is a better way to go about this...

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Frank, Mesa, Arizona — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:48:20 GMT

Every time I watch this show it shocks me, but I cannot shut it off. I am disgusted that there are so many predators actively hunting children. But I am happy that Mr. Hansen and MSNBC is exposing them for what they are- predators.
I am usually surprised at the light sentences that some of these guys get. I am of the opinion that they should be sent away for much longer than what is usually reported, especially with the undeniable evidence gathered against them.
I don't see your tactics as being entrapment at all. These guys go into those chat rooms looking for exactly what they find- under aged girls and boys for sex. If they didn't have those sort of fetishes in mind in the first place, all the coercing in the world wouldn't get them to drive to a house and (in some exceptionally pathetic cases) take thier clothes off and sit on the floor awaiting God knows what.
Thank you, Mr. Hansen for taking the time to expose these people. If it were me in your shoes, I don't think I could keep my composure the way that you do.

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D S — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:51:23 GMT

If the goal of the show was to actually save the kids, then I would support it. This show is in the same scum bucket with the likes of Jackass meets COPS. Nothing but a shock show hosted by a buffoon to boost ratings.

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Joe, Phila, PA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:40:27 GMT

I am glad someone is helping law enforcement with this outrageous problem. It is so disgusting to see how many men are showing up to engage in activity with children. I hope everyone who is caught is not dealt plea agreements and serves time as well as placed on Megans law list. People deserve to know who these sick men are and where they are. Also, I was wondering if dateline will provide the final outcome for show in NJ and maybe all the stats from this segment? PLease share your information.

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John Doe — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:57:35 GMT

I want to know if the foreigners who get caught and
"aren't for the sex" are ever extradited after they flee, to face trial back here (the USA).

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Chris, Pittsburgh, PA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:24 GMT

this show is very distubing and also hilarious. it gives me a good laugh. i like watching gross pervs go to jail for their crimes! yay!

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RH, Georgia — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:36 GMT

I think this is one of the best shows anyone could have come up with. There are a lot of sick people out their that need to be caught and put in jail and ya'll are just taking care of it. I think it is great, keep up the good work.

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jeff cole, Minot, North Dakota — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:01:46 GMT

Thanks to all the people who keep making these investigations. I'm seriously thinking about buying a DVR recorder so i can record these shows and watch them whenever i want. i love it. i cant get enough of how many sick people keep showing up, and they all say the same 'i promise, i wasnt going to do anything' haha, riiiiiight. why do you drive an hour and have a box of condoms? keep up the good work and put these people away for many many years!
on a different note, i kinda feel bad for chris hansen cuz everytime he says, 'have you seen the shows on nbc?' alot of the people say 'yes', yet they never recognize chris. sorry buddy!

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Bryan, Mesa Arizona — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:02:58 GMT

I watch this show on a regular basis and I continued to be amazed by how perverted some of these creeps are. I think that the efforts of everyone on set and behind the scene need to be rewarded. Any adult, male or female, who takes advantage of the teenage mentality should be flogged. Thank you for your on going efforts to put these punks behind bars.

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Liz, Providence, RI — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:03:55 GMT

I think the show is incredible and so important. I am 17 years old now, and as sad as it is I know some of my classmates, even years ago, who talked like these "teenagers" talk. Any person who would even consider talking like this to a child is disgusting, and this show is a great way to teach the consequences not only to adults, but to children too. I applaud and thank Chris Hansen and the show in general for preventing future issues.

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Lauren, San Francisco, California — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:04:00 GMT

I just want to say that I think the show is great. I hope it scares off all the men who target underage girls. It's funny how some men who are caught are aware of the show, yet continue to do it! I look forward to seeing more of the show, as it serves a good purpose.

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Laura Amodeo Sterling Heights, Mi — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:05:02 GMT

I think that what you are doing is great, however; it seems as though you are up against a mountain. Series after series have been aired and yet this problem remains.

LA

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Mariam, Chicago, Illinois. — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:05:10 GMT

I absolutely love "To Catch A Predator"! I'm 15 years old, and I'm glad that there are people out there such as Chris Hanson, and the police officers that are willing to risk their safety to keep us teenagers and children safe. This show has showed me the dangers of chatting with strangers online & how you should always be cautious. It is sad that some people that are caught on this show are teachers, police officers, or even just a guy down the street. Thank you so much Chris Hanson, and all the police officers involved in helping to keep us children safe.

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Brian, MA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:05:24 GMT

I think what you're doing is commendable. If there is a way that I could help, I am interested.

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Leroy, Greensboro, NC — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:09:28 GMT

NBC, I absolutely admire the stand you have taken, and the example it has given departments all over the country. I would like to see some episodes in more rural settings. Just like violent crime, I think rural America feels somewhat immune and disconnected from this. And can you revisit more of the cases with their legal outcomes. Hopefully the judicial system is dealing out sufficient punishment as well.

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Thomas, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:09:44 GMT

This show is all well and good, but it does not address the problem of the justice system merely slapping these guys on the wrist and letting them back out to do it again until a child is eventually killed. Even though they get a title of sexual predator or child molestor, if they become absconders, then what? I think since we have drugs to enhance sexual stimulation, we should also have a drug that removes the desire for sex.

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Linda Hutton Sherwood, Ar — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:10:46 GMT

Thank you for doing this we need to let the public know that there are some real sicko's out there stalking your children on the internet.

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CED, Farmington Hills, MI — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:12:06 GMT

Chris Hansen and MSNBC, please continue to do what you are doing. I am a mother of 2, and it's disturbing to know these men are out here from teachers to policemen please keep exposing them! Please keep arresting them! You are my hero and I applaud you. Be careful and may God Bless and strengthen you.

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Tawnya, Pueblo, Co — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:12:23 GMT

I love this show and find it comical and sad at the same time. These men are the way they are because U.S laws are a joke. The U.S seriously needs to revamp and rewrite our current laws and bring them in to the millenium. There should be a law that the mother of the subject child should be allowed to decide the predators punisment. I believe most that even make it to trial receive a light sentence if any....perhaps the judges need to be screened. Only a person guilty of the same sickness would hand out such a ligt sentence---let Bubba spend a night with them---then hang them by their---finger nails.

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M Mcjimson — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:12:42 GMT

My husband and I wish to thank Dateline for airing the predator series. I pray that this show will stop these perverts from trying to scar some child for life (they're not even thinking about how this will damage a child's life) Once again, thanks and keep this show airing, so these perverts can see what they look like on tv and see what their families and friends can learn about these people.

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jane withers — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:15:16 GMT

I cannot believe that for as long as this program has been on TV that men are still showing up and acting like little kids caught doing something bad. It just goes to show that most men just follow their penis wherever it takes them with no thought to the consequences. Married men with children and kids on the way, it shows there is something wrong with the morality in this country.

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Jerry, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:16:23 GMT

I love the fact that NBC's Mr. Hansen is leading this investigation becuase it is so valuble to cleansing this nation's negative nature. I agree 100% with most of the sentencing and I fell the men that are arrested deserve the maximun sentecing possible. Thank You NBC for continuing with this investigation.

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Edward Merchan, Boonton, New Jersey — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:19:16 GMT

Three motivators that rule our lives: money, sex and chat.... Learn to control all three, then you have nothing to worry about.

Good job Mr. Hansen !

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SLB, Boston, MA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:22:57 GMT

I wonder how many people total you have caught on this series alone? I have only seen this show recently and am appalled at how many perverted people there in just the few states that you are actively pursuing individuals who solicit young children for sex. Especially the men who have children and ruin their lives and families in the process of such a sickening act. It makes you think, it could be just about anyone who acts in this way… disturbing. Even more disturbing is when you think about how many more people like this are out there. I also wonder what MSNBC might be paying these individuals to put their faces on television? This would make the series a sell out in my opinion; rewarding bad behavior is a bit contradictory don’t you think?

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Eduardo, SF, CA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:27:06 GMT

I think this series is very interesting, and it really exposes this perverts. On the other hand, I believe that the excessive use of force when arresting these guys, is a bit too much! I mean these are guys who shake and cry once they know they have been caught, and you think that squat team is necessary to detain them? I bit too much I think, and almost an abuse of power! Police force should be less abusive in this cases. I am not defending these guys , but they also have rights.

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John Holland — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:34:00 GMT

I think Chris Hansen does a terrific job, but there seems to be alot of repetition...I have seen the rabbi getting his just due about five times...I watch the show, despite the repetition, hoping for more expanded activivity. I think what the show is doing is important, but it would be far more interesting with better editing of cases.

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Jane Doe, Mankato, MN — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:38:54 GMT

This is to some of the people on here saying it is intrapment!!!! You need to watch the show a little more closely.... These men are starting the conversations about sex with the children ..The men are sending naked pictures of themselevs doing sex acts to the children...The children are not sending naked pictures of themselves doing sex acts... The men are told how old the children are from the start... These men dont care about anything but themselves and how to make themselves feel better... They dont care what it will do the the children long term.. I dont want to call these men sick, what they are is twisted... Anyone that would knowingly hurt a child like this... And yes... A grown man having sex with a child is going not only hurt them phyically but meantally as well. I dont care what they look like or what kind of image they have on themselves...Fat, short, bald, lonely or just cant get it anywhere else...Anyone that would want to meet a child to have sex with them should be punished to the full extent of the law...If you feel sorry for these men....You are part of the problem....Our job is to look out for our children...Not the preditor!!!!!!

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John Bucher Ogden, UT — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:40:26 GMT

Hi Chris, surely tou have heard alot of praise and thanks, personally i feel that every time you show the face of one of the predators on national television i feel great grattitude. In all fairness to mankind each and everyone of these individuals put themselves this position without regard to the young people of this world, the sadness they will come to feel later in life, the anger, the shamefullness. In my eyes we need shows and people like Chris to air them and take care of our next generation. Please keep it up, and I am my daughters father.

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Lou P, Orange County, California. — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:56:02 GMT

Chris, you are a hero in our house! As the father of Identical twin teenage girls I sleep a little better knowing you are out there setting these lowlifes up for an arrest.The best part is when the accused walk out the door and are met by the police! Prison is too good for them.

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Donna M. Winiarski, Hartford, CT 06114 — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:59:16 GMT

Is your staff going to follow up the predator shows with predators receiving counseling/therapy? Would it be the same steps as other addictions (e.g., first you admit you have a problem/addiction, then work through the understanding phase of the problem/addiction, then work on healing?

I would also like to inquire if there is medical/psychological studies that predators are mentally the same age as their victims and that is why they target children?

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Mrs. Mariani, Bedford, Texas — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:00:38 GMT

I think the series is doing a great service to the people of the United States. If the men caught on this show were not showing up to a decoys house, they would be taking advantage of real minors. The series is also making it very clear to parents that they need to pay more attention to what their children are doing.
Thank you for your program and keep up the good work. You are protecting children from being future victims of these disgusting predators.

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Dennis Kealey West Roxbury Ma. 02132 — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:05:43 GMT

Congratulations to Chris and to MSNBC for the thorough and extremely professional presentation of the "predator" problem. You do not seem to follow up on the conviction and sentencing of these low life bastards. Also I would like to see more instructions for parents on their responsibility for their minor childrens' use of the internet and the dangers involved.

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Lin, Scottsdale, AZ — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:10:29 GMT

I am so thankful Chris Hanson and the team are taking these monsters off the streets. I just watched the Flaglar Beach, Florida episode. One man had an arsonal of weapons all loaded, he was a cop in another State. An angel sat on Chris's team that night. Another wanted to be a slave for the child. Another with a restraining order from a pregnant wife. Many with small children themselves... Many over 50+ years old... All with the hopes of having sex with 13 - 14 year olds. Some wanted the 13 -14 year old boys for sex too. Shame on these men. This dirty work is really needed. Although I do feel sorry for their families. Your team are hero's. So keep up the good work and Thank you for keeping us and the children safe.

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Luisa Hansen, Salt Lake City, UT — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:22:50 GMT

Great job Chris Hansen and Crew! I admire the courage that you have to comfront these men.

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Steve Maden — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:59:50 GMT

Chris Hansen is going to end up getting hurt by one of these guys.....Isn't this entrapment considering that the guys aren't actually talking to children?

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Tonio Volio — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:01:27 GMT

Why are these men called preditors? Preditors prey on the unwilling, not those who invite them.

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James McIntosh,Corte Madera,California — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:03:05 GMT

Thank you for the work you do. I think its great that you are exposing the disgusting people who prey on kids.It is very enlightening because these people look like ordinary people, not perverts,but they are.Keep up the great work. I Love what you are doing, it is groundbreaking and fantastic!God Bless - James

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Richard Nsah, Seymour, Connecticut — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:08:53 GMT

Chris Hanson and everyone else involved to a great job. I have 3 girls, 20, 10 1/2, & 9. Watching this stuff scares me at times. I applaud what they are doing.

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Greg Noyes, Norwich, New York — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:12:35 GMT

I only wish that i had the correct words to express my complete satisfaction and appreciation for your show. There are so many people who have had these unfortunate events happen in their lives that never have come forward and it is amazing to know that a new method of prevention is having a dramatic effect. With media now actually showing how common and easy it is for people to take advantage of children and see that these people are often the average common person next door, perhaps now more of society will realize the size of this issue.

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Darwin and Anabell Groomer, Monett, Missouri — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:16:50 GMT

I really appreciate what Chris Hanson and the "Catch a Predator" series is doing for our kids. I have two young boys, and soon will have another child. It saddens me greatly that I have to raise them in a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah, in which the morals of society have deteriorated so drastically.
"To Catch a Predator" is necessary education and hopefully a deterrent for all of the dirtbags out there, who prey on our children. To be honest, I enjoy watching Chris Hanson catch the bad guys.
My wife thinks that they should be "fixed" permanently. As a Hispanic woman, her views are rather permanent, if you know what I mean, when considering what to do with the perverts who want to destroy our youth.
I hope that this show will cause those moral degenerates to think, before getting on a chat site and circling for prey.

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JWE, Davis, California — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:36:14 GMT

Chris,
The fact that most of these men know what they are doing is wrong, have even seen the show, and still do it, shows that the drive to have sex is VERY strong. They are going to do this, even at high risk to themselves. Why? For some it may be a power thing - to seduce a young girl or boy. However, I think a strong argument can be made that for most it's because they don't have easy access to sex. All of this is a strong argument, for me, that PROSTITUTION should be LEGALIZED, albeit with unions for the women and government oversight. I believe 80-90% of these men would go to prostitutes instead, and would not commit these crimes, if that option was available to them.

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Justin Bell, Crossville TN — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:33:53 GMT

I think that this show is so great! it just shows the reality of what is taking place in the world today. As I was watching the show this afternoon I had a sudden urge to start a program just like it, to stop predators in my state and surrounding. How would I begin this process?

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Danielle Helms, Lake Forest, California — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:49:07 GMT

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU and praise and blessings to all of you who are bringing a greater awareness to the enormous and growing problem of Internet predators. After grooming my 14 year old daughter for 7 months online, a 28 year old man traveled from Texas to California to sexually assault my daughter when she was 15. She soon realized that he used her, and she became emotionally devastated and depressed. Within 2 months, she took her own life on July 16, 2006. YES . . . It really does happen, and children die (Those who attack NBC's show are likely pedophile predators too). Please keep up this important work and continue to do the significant and imperative job of bringing a greater awareness to the horrific dangers that lurk online. When a child's soul is robbed in this unimaginable manner, the parent's soul, spirit and heart forever screams in howling pain.

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Derek Felix, Staten Island, NY — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:50:22 GMT

I really respect what you're doing here. Your show is very informative and at the same time very alarming on many levels.

I just can't begin to imagine why any adult would make some of the perverted comments they did.

It boggles the mind in the first place to actually comprehend what they're doing there in the first place when it seems most already are married or have kids and families of their own.

I'm curious as to what happens to their families because that's got to be very tough.

I do sort of wonder though about some of the girls you use who aren't really 13 or 14 as to how they get involved. It just seems interesting. Is there a future career?

I very much enjoy Chris Hansen's commentary to some of these people. How does he even keep a straight face though?

Keep up the good work!

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Mark L Bakersfield, CA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:00:59 GMT

Dateline, I really enjoy watching these men squirm when they realize what is going one when busted. The look on these guy's faces are great when the big cameras come out..lol. I think your service to this problem is wonderful.
With that being said, I would really enjoy watching you guys (and girls) do another service that this whole country would benefit from...I'm talking about busting employers who employ illegal aliens. Our goverment is doing nothing about this growing problem and I'm not really sure you in the media would want to tackle this either. Just wishful thinking.
Anyway, thanks for the predator stories.

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Gary Wright, Maryland — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:53:44 GMT

Mr Hanson & NBC,

I have been watching your shows and want to add one additional point. Part of the reason why predators are so bold as to openly seduce children online is that most parents are clueless of the activities their kids are doing online or how to protect them. Predators readily assume the parents are not an obstacle because, in my experience, they are unaware that this is happening right under their noses. My company, Futures Inc., teaches Internet Safety courses to parents to help parents learn what is needed to "raise the bar" against such predators and we have sadly found out that the vast majority of parents want to protect their kids, but they simply don't know how. Thanks for highlighting this real and present danger to our children.

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Beth, Heart of America — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:07:07 GMT

One thing that disturbed me was the fact that it showed girls with male predators. There needs to be one with women to young boys and especially men to young boys. The pedophiles who target young boys is an issue which is not discussed but is on the rise. I realize that may cause a furor with the gay community, but being in the medical profession, and counselling in my family background,it is an issue. What we don't see is the fact that any age can become a predator, even those who are just hitting the adult age of 18. I would like to see other sexes being exposed, not just the men.

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Brenda Skylstad, Edmonds, WA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:05:07 GMT

Chris & The dateline family,
Thank You!!! As someone who was abused sexually as a child and who has suffered at the hands of a predator I thank you!What you are doing is to be applauded from the highest hills. I read some of the comments made by those who think you have gone to far. I dare them to look into the eyes of an abused child who's very self esteem has been shattered... At least you are doing something positive! I would also like to thank perverted justice and the various police and law enforcement agencies that have worked with you & continue the fight.
The fact is as parents it is our responsibility to take the time to care more about our children. Parents are to busy and have no idea what sites their children visit or even what they are up to.Our society has so little time or concern for the ones who are our very future. Thank You for helping to make our children and world a safer place.I beg you to continue your efforts until parents and law enforcement everywhere step up the plate...From a Mother & grand mother.

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amy bontempo — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:16:51 GMT

I love the show. I wonder where the parents are in all this. Why are kids having computers in their rooms? When I was young, there were no laptops and the homework excuse isn't going to work. I used real books and a library. I think these men are sick and need help desperately.

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TJ Reichert, Puyallup WA — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:27:22 GMT

Incredible that there are so many men out there doing this. This series should keep going like COPS & Americans most wanted. Should try to get a list of e-mail addresses for kids to send to local police officers of possible predator(s) or setup a agency they can contact. It's sad to think this goes on everyday. Thanks for DOING SOMETHING.

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Alice Boca Raton,Fl. — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:28:21 GMT

Dear Chris Hanson,I think what you are doing is Great!The more creeps you expose the less we have to worry about.What a way to make a living.It is unbelievable that so many grown men cannot find pleasure in anythingelse they have to go after defenceless children.I wounder about a few things.First,do you ever have any women show up at these houses?My next question is more important to me because I have two sons.Do you ever have anyone come to try to meet a young boy?This is one reason I stay home with my kids.It galls me to think that there are that many sick people in this world that you don't know who to trust.Could you set up a sting like that to see how many responses you get?That would be interesting to say the least.Keep on saving our kid from this slime Chris.We need people like you in our kids corner.Thank You for standing up to these whimps!.God Bless,Hope to see more exposure soon.

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Andy Cummings, Cumbria, UK — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:50:37 GMT

I have to applaud all your efforts in combating this sick perversion. This should be testiment to authorities, in other countries, combating cyber sexual predators. I just hope that the media here in the U.K. follow suit in naming and shaming especially as 'naming a predator' has proved such a sucess in the U.S.

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Christina Marie Chicago, IL — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:14:42 GMT

I can't thank you enough for this series. I myself was a victim of child abuse at the young age of 12. My grandfather has no idea how he’s effected the rest of my life and the people on your show have no idea what they are doing to these young, young children. It makes me sick to my stomach when I hear one of the predators mention their own children. I often wonder what goes on at home with there own kids. This is not something that needs to be taken lightly. I hope this show will frighten predators from talking to young girls and boys on the internet. This show has made me feel more empowered every time I see it and who knows how many children have been saved from abuse from adults. I wish we lived in a society where we didn't have to air shows that go after child predators, but unfortunately it is more real than anyone things. I don't think young teens know what they are getting into online. Again I just want to thank you all for creating a buzz of awareness, on just how dangerous the internet can be!! God Bless and Thanks again!

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Benjamin Brewer, Indepedence MO — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:18:55 GMT

To Dateline

I for one I’m very gratefully for all that you do, yet very disappointed in law enforcement. I say this because like all major crimes that take place in your world are not taken serious until the Media gets involved, and when a person such as what I did and try to help we are pushed aside.

I say this cause once when I did have Internet at my house about 1year ago. I was in a chat room when a person was trying to have an older guy have sex with an underage girl while he watched. I no longer have the logs, but I called K.C. Mo. Police department and was dismissed when I told them what this guy wanted and that I chatted with him to get any information I could get. I had to force the logs on them.

When I got no response from the K.C. MO police I decided to call the FBI. What upset me the most was when I asked the guy what if she didn’t want to, he said force her! FBI agent I spoke with was more then happy to get anything I could give him. I sent more Emails to him on a daily bases about any additional information, but never got any response.

I didn’t know what else to do. It gave me the truth to what I been hearing, “No One Cares Until Its On The News.”

So I would like to say Thank You to all the Staff and Crew that do this. I have no comment to the Police, and Government Officials because I’m trying to stop cursing.

If you do wish to contact me best way is call or write, due to I use Local Library for Internet.

Benjamin Brewer
13506 E39th ST Court Street
Independence, MO. 64055

Telephone: (816) 252-7468