Will Oprah Be Judged for Matron's Crime?

1. There's a problem with the word "Judged" in this debate. Everyone will decide if Oprah is guilty or innocent. The question is will she be legally responsible for this alleged crime? She set up the school in Africa instead of America. She hand picked the girls. She seperated them from their family support system. She screened the people responsible for running the school. The kids were allegedly violated. It may be legal, but if Jerry Lee Lewis even tried this mess everyone would be up in arms. Oprah won't be "Judged", she will lose the benefit of doubt when it comes to sexual bias issues and race. Isn't that fair? She also better pray there is no video tape. Now the kids have cellphones and direct communications with her. This would be sick if it wasn't someone of Oprah's stature and reputation.

Cecil Jones at 4:49PM on Jan 25th 2008

2. When those africans get through suing oprah on THEIR territory, in THEIR country, she's going to be sitting right in the projects where she should be for all of her ignorance and low down ways.

Fallon at 6:39PM on Jan 25th 2008

3. She also better pray there is no video tape. Now the kids have cellphones and direct communications with her. This would be sick if it wasn't someone of Oprah's stature and reputation.


HOW STUPID IS THAT??? GIVING STUDENTS AT A SCHOOL PERSONAL ACCESS INTO YOUR PERSONAL LIFE LOL LOL LOL THEY PROBABLY TAPED EVERY CONVERSATION.

Jim at 7:22PM on Jan 25th 2008

4. Anytime you try to help better people's situation it always turns around on you to make you the villain.
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Natalia at 8:14PM on Jan 25th 2008

5. True philanthropist DON'T GET INVOLVED WITH THE POOR. They know that poor people have NOTHING in common with rich people. They give to them usually through an organization - ANONYMOUSLY.


Think of it. Your friend is oprah riding around in limos, going home to her mansion, while you get to go home to a one room hut, everyone is dying of AIDS and barely enough food.


FAMILIARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT. Only a fool would set himself up for that kind of disaster.

charles at 11:07PM on Jan 25th 2008

6. Interesting comments, but Oprah is a good person at heart. My Aunt Betty warned us early in life that people with money can do bad things for good reasons. The danger of a rich person is they can get away with. There is no such thing as a "Free Lunch." This rule applies to Africa too. Oprah new she couldn't do this in America and get away with it. It just goes to show you as the world shares cultures, people learn quickly. Exploitation is wrong everywhere. I'm mad at Oprah for not caring about the boys equally and not caring about our kids first. Charity begins at home. I wish her well, but somebody needs to hold her accountable. Child, you'll never feel that sunshine on your face if you don't look up. Maya Angelou, you go girl!

Cecil Jones at 6:34AM on Jan 26th 2008

7. Think of it. Your friend is oprah riding around in limos, going home to her mansion, while you get to go home to a one room hut, everyone is dying of AIDS and barely enough food.

Do not think many friends of Oprahs are living in huts. I would imagine they are living pretty well, maybe not as well as her.

Vicki Moore at 10:34AM on Jan 26th 2008

8. you go girl

bob at 12:35PM on Jan 26th 2008

9. What is wrong with you people,oprah did nothing wrong.she was only trying to help those children that are smart and did not have the means to get a good education,i dont see anything wrong with that. you hire someone and that turn out not being the person you interviewd that is why she is going to trial.people will be one thing at one time and change as soon as they get the job.by the way that is her money and she can spend on anyone or anyway she wish.you that have the problem build the school here if you wish to.and to you all that think that she will be in the projects with you better think again, she may already own then.

jonie at 5:23PM on Jan 26th 2008

10. i don't know what is wrong with american people? i think you are all mad because she spent some of her money in africa instead america.would it be any different if the school was in usa? what happens on other countries happen here to or have we forgot? we have child molesters,drug addicts,teen pregnancy,drug dealers,should i go on? any country you go to has bad in it.yes i love america but we have no right to judge. oprah has her own money and she helps americans as well as other countries..you are just mad because you want her to come to your house and give you money..oprah is the best and we need to start giving back like her don't be a player hater give a lending hand man and stop trippin...OPRAH YOU GO GIRL DON'T GIVE A DAM ABOUT WGHAT PEOPLE SAY ONLY GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOODDDDDDDD CAN JUDGE YOU PEASE TO ALL

katina at 8:36PM on Jan 26th 2008

11. I am shocked at some of the above comments. I will say however is that this is her money and she has done a good legit job of earning it. She can do what she wants with it in whatever country she chooses to. We don't criticize Bill Gates and other folks for how and where they soend money. First things first, Oprah owes nothing, and once you realize that, then maybe you can recognize the good she really does no matter what part of the globe its on. I can gaurantee that most of you complaining are jobless and less educated and mad at the world thinking they owe you something.

Marcus at 5:34AM on Jan 27th 2008

12. I think in theory, this school was a good idea. I didn't like the way it was only for girls, but that's not the point right now. I think if you're going to put the lives of innocent children in the hands of someone you don't really know, you really need to be accessible and there for them in time of crisis. Can you imagine having a school Superintendant for New York Public Schools living in Europe? How can a person effectively "run" anything from another country? You need to be able to pop in at any given moment.....unannounced...to see what's going on when you're not there. Her heart was definitely in the right place, but this just wasn't a thoroughly thought out idea.

get over yourself at 8:37AM on Jan 27th 2008

13. Oprah,has come a long ways and will always be judge by her skin color every day of her life she will be a target no matter what she do for others,she is giving from the heart. How many filty rich has put their money to use the only thing Oprah can be charged with is being Black,Famous,and RICH now she is guilty of that and the Richer wants what she has This is a good one my home was damaged during Katrina this is 2008 I am still waiting with 85000.00 in repairs the SBA said I need a new home but did they help no but they gave the rich big loans as did FEMA give large amounts to the ones that had insurance with no pay back so who is suffering what do this has to do with OPRAH She did not know that the people runing the school were violent do she woulh have cleanedit out before the ribbon was CUT.

Dee at 2:19PM on Jan 27th 2008

14. Oprah this too shall pass.
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Tracy at 2:47PM on Jan 27th 2008

15. I commend Oprah for what she is doing and trying to do.

She was not born rich but has worked hard. I am glad she is offering hope and a chance to people. Do I care what country she is doing it in - heck no. Each person chooses where they want to make a difference and do it to the best of their ability.

I do care about those who are waiting for things to fail while making no effort to do a darn thing themselves. Those who criticize but never offer help - it does not have to be monetary.

If you feel passionate enough about a cause to believe someone rich should help - you help. Do what YOU CAN DO.

AThinker at 3:37PM on Jan 27th 2008