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Joan Williams's avatar

I just want to say thanks for the thoughtful way you approached writing about this bleak news. And on a lighter note, thank you for that fun fact about Katarina Witt, which genuinely made me snort with delight.

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M Dabkowski's avatar

Thanks so much. I was pretty nervous writing this.

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Jocelyn Jane Cox's avatar

Feeling...sad.

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Tui Hill's avatar

It seriously looks as though teenage girls are being groomed, or possibly coerced, into what I actually hope ARE Green Card sham marriages...because the alternative is even more disgusting.

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M Dabkowski's avatar

Oh wow. I hadn't even considered the alternative. Which just goes to show how naive I am. I just assumed someone convinced them it was a noble thing to do-- like, you can help these poor boys stay out of an awful war if you just marry them on paper. And hey-- this means you have an ice dance partner, too.

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Terri's avatar

Wow. This is pretty disturbing. Thanks for straightforward - non-sensationalist - writing on the topic. It must've been hard...and I wish others would follow you lead when it comes to reporting on this stuff. Seems every time there's a Russia connection of any type there's ugliness. Also, Katarina Witt is a hoot! Who knew?

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Analise's avatar

Certainly something rotten. It’s not fun, but very important for a fandom to not gloss over or ignore the uncomfortable stuff - that’s how predatory behavior thrives. Appreciate your balanced perspective here!

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