tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post7230017304347231144..comments2023-09-02T05:47:39.373-06:00Comments on Andee Leigh: Mr. Peterson...Andeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864157962985816889noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-7674330919593569272009-03-25T02:37:00.000-06:002009-03-25T02:37:00.000-06:00I'm a USU JCOM student.I had Peterson last semeste...I'm a USU JCOM student.<BR/>I had Peterson last semester.<BR/>I don't know if any of the allegation is true or not.<BR/>I'm with Nancy Williams when I ask, was it right for the media to publish his name? LHJ said they did it cuz he's prominent and paid lots of tax dollars. That's a little weird to me. It's kind of an uncomfortable situation all around. But his name is out there attached to the story now... and my hopes for wellness and comfort are with his family.<BR/>Kudo to you, Andee, for being yourself and for not taking the post down. I can totally appreciate you sharing your own perspective on it, and you're right--this is YOUR blog, probably primarily for YOUR friends and family. Thanks for letting us visit and contribute. I would have probably had the same reaction as you-- Peterson seems to be a respectable, friendly enough guy, and he does his job well... so it doesn't seem to add up immediately. I'd be processing it just like you.<BR/>Still, like I said, I don't know if it's true or not, so I'm not jumping to any conclusions.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040205613221893647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-50043001961563535012009-03-11T02:11:00.000-06:002009-03-11T02:11:00.000-06:00It is hard for me not to judge things that are dif...It is hard for me not to judge things that are different. <BR/><BR/>In the biggest picture, we're all family.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for considering my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>We are all messengers when we remember HIS message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-59423824987951206122009-03-10T10:21:00.000-06:002009-03-10T10:21:00.000-06:00I can't imagine what his family now has to deal wi...I can't imagine what his family now has to deal with. It is heartbreaking. <BR/>I'm sorry if you felt like we/she was coming at your family. It really was quite the opposite of what we were trying to do. <BR/>Our prayers are with his family.BreeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538915032517580083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-22246752849213473532009-03-09T20:11:00.000-06:002009-03-09T20:11:00.000-06:00Apparently I do "know" him. You go to class a coup...Apparently I do "know" him. <BR/><BR/>You go to class a couple times a week and allow yourself to be taught by a man that you really don't know. That’s the process he's is your teacher of that material. Nothing more ... a human to be sure.<BR/><BR/>His family and friends KNOW him. They are reading many peoples "opinions". It hurts them !!<BR/><BR/>When you share Your opinions and use words like "disgusting" ... that is judgement. That's God's business not ours.<BR/><BR/>Your blog is on a link from the Voice of the Desert and is quite public now. Guilty or innocent, your comments and others are contributing more pain even though you have a legal "right" too. <BR/><BR/>I am sure the University will take care of your class worries. This is not their first rodeo with difficulties.<BR/><BR/>Just think about it ... that's all I am saying ... I am not attacking you. I want to get your attention. You are probably a real sweet young lady like his daughter. She may be your classmate. <BR/><BR/>It is a troubling time … be part of the healing. REAL Christian Love and remember these three things when we talk or write about others. <BR/><BR/>1. Is it true?<BR/><BR/>2. Is it kind?<BR/><BR/>3. Is it necessary?<BR/><BR/>It may be true. <BR/><BR/>My mom said, “if you can say anything nice … don’t say anything at all”.<BR/><BR/>It's probably necessary for you to call the school about the class schedule. Then you won’t be worried. <BR/><BR/>PS I really do wish your family “NO HARM” ever. It’s a hard road for that family right now. They will never be the same. Can you imagine the shock for all your loved ones, if someone exposed your personal story on the evening news and newspaper without your permission. All our feet are made of clay ... especially mine.<BR/><BR/>Be a peace keeper - part of the solution and comfort … help stop judgement and heartache when ever you see it. Even if you personally don't like what is happening. You will be even more proud of yourself. We must stop sadness and suffering when we can. <BR/><BR/>PSSS. I love the way your family came to protect you from me. They thought I was being a meany. I do see that you have had a beautiful and a unique story that makes you even more admirable in my way of thinking. Perfection rather bores me. Tragic moments make some people better than they even were before. And you do write well Andee.<BR/><BR/>I just wanted you to think. Your young, pretty and will probably be a compassionate social worker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-5362198030817249252009-03-06T15:48:00.000-07:002009-03-06T15:48:00.000-07:00Anonymous,1. Clearly Andee knows that Tom Peterson...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>1. Clearly Andee knows that Tom Peterson is a "real person". He is her Creative Arts teacher. She has seen him a couple times a week since January.<BR/><BR/>2. The fact that he is a son, father, brother, uncle, husband and friend is what makes HIS actions and choices so sad and disturbing. She was simply stating that she is disgusted by what he did as a not only from him being a son, father, husband, and everything else you listed, but as HER professor, and as a leader at Utah State University. She has every right to state her opinion.<BR/><BR/>3. "It can happen in your family too!" You say that like she was attacking his family. These were HIS choices. HE did this to his family, not Andee. She was not coming at his family, she was pointing out that this world has SERIOUS morality issues, and it is disgusting. <BR/><BR/>4. Apparently you know Tom Peterson. We all feel for his (and yours?) family. But don't you come at MY family and try to put HIS mistakes on my sister.BreeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538915032517580083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-34837723884214397052009-03-06T12:24:00.000-07:002009-03-06T12:24:00.000-07:00Anonymous, who are you? I never said I was perfec...Anonymous, who are you? <BR/> <BR/>I never said I was perfect. <BR/>I'm FAR from perfect, and if you would even read my blog, you would see that I definitely know that.<BR/>BUT<BR/>I am simply stating my opinion about how truly disgusted I am about this whole situation.<BR/>He IS married. <BR/>That's the problem.<BR/>He's a husband. <BR/><BR/>This is my blog. <BR/>I can say what I want. <BR/>If you don't like it, then don't read it. <BR/>I'm not judging out of anything. <BR/>this was in the news. <BR/>So I have the right to worry about this situation.Andeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864157962985816889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-49240163411826788752009-03-06T01:11:00.000-07:002009-03-06T01:11:00.000-07:00Tom Petersen is a real person.He is someone'ssonfa...Tom Petersen is a real person.<BR/><BR/>He is someone's<BR/>son<BR/>father<BR/>brother<BR/>uncle<BR/>husband<BR/>and friend<BR/><BR/>This is what happens when people judge out of ignorance, hate and divisiveness. <BR/><BR/>It can happen in your family too!<BR/><BR/>I hope your family is perfect Andee Leigh<BR/><BR/>At least Desi has some compassion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-75730167933758647062009-03-05T12:38:00.000-07:002009-03-05T12:38:00.000-07:00ha.. ha.. ha..ha.. ha.. ha..Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644087978129196089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-22215575862177232662009-03-04T16:27:00.000-07:002009-03-04T16:27:00.000-07:00EWWWW! Is all I can say.EWWWW! Is all I can say.fivewalkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184278928195137004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517787157158545798.post-14354466528073379652009-03-04T10:22:00.000-07:002009-03-04T10:22:00.000-07:00I found your blog because I'm a first mom as well,...I found your blog because I'm a first mom as well, but I have just lurked until now.<BR/><BR/>This breaks my heart, I had him as a teacher and I worked with his step-daughter, who happens to work in the Public Relations and Marketing office with John DeVilbiss (the spokesman quoted in the article) and I can't imagine how devastating that would be for her to have to deal with at work...plus his wife works at the University as well...such a sad story.Desihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635243526340799207noreply@blogger.com