2022-11-20

Merlin Affleck and Jim Atcheson

I’m not sure if you will remember me Merlin– I am somewhat older than you but I remember you and your family from Rocanville way back in the years when I was in the work in Saskatchewan. My brother Jim was a close friend with your older brother I believe.

It's been decades since we’ve met Jim – but we grew up together and were in the work together so I’m sure you will remember who I am.

In any case, I did write a letter to you both back in 2007 which was never acknowledged, expressing some moral worries--- I will enclose a copy of it to refresh your memory. The file name is ProtectingSexOffenders

I had first hand contact with Bruce Waddel back at that time, as he had been moved from Manitoba and placed (by senior workers) in my brother's home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - I was in Canada for a visit. This was directly after Bruce had been confronted by parents (2x2 members) for sexual activity with their under age child. My concern at that time was the indifference 2x2 leadership showed towards the documented dangers and serious life destructive forces children had been subject to --and continued to be subjected to and endangered by his behavior .

There are clear moral guidelines in our society for dealing with this crime that were clearly violated by your organization then. Protecting the integrity and well being of a confessed sexual perpetrator should hardly regarded as the primary and sole interest!

Recently I have been in contact with Kerry and Jen Barth from BC expressing similar distress regarding a minister on your staff (Aaron Farough) that was apprehended by law enforcement (while residing in their home) and charged for serious sexual predator activity --- yet it would seem that the only concern you have shown is for the image of your organization! I will enclose a copy of a letter they have written (and that has been shared on other media) describing their complete frustration with your lack of concern for the seriousness of the issue. File name is: the BarthsMoralDisappointment 

I would appreciate at least an acknowledgment of this letter from me--- As I understand the issues are ongoing.

Sincerely Edgar Massey
Kobergsvägen 14
46179 Upphärad

SWEDEN

Phone: +46 705512828

edgar.massey@gmail.com