FrontPageAfrica - All things Africa - Knuckles Scandal Poll Comments

2/19/2007 5:00:53 PM	Madame President, Giving the recent exposure of your Minister of State for Presidential Affairs sexual indiscretions, I urge you to immediatelly terminate in service in government on the grounds of moral and ethical impropriety. As you represent the role and respect of women, in ths Liberian society, Africa and the world, your failure to act will be an affront to all women. Mr. Knuckles should not blame the photos, but his immoral act, alone. He has brought disgrace to your office and his. For this he must be fire, no if and or buts about this.
2/19/2007 5:13:39 PM	We the people of Liberia do accept Mr.Knuckles apology but the are no axception to the law and he is has to face the consequences.He must step down or be dismissed to send a clear message to others who feel they are above the rule of law.
2/19/2007 6:16:12 PM	His apology was not an apology. His apology center mostly on Snowe. If he is going to apologise I don''t think Snowe should be mention in this apology. Most importantly I will say apologise to the government and people of Liberia and then step down as a gesture of this early demorcracy that we in Liberia are trying to establish.
2/19/2007 6:22:10 PM	Willis must understand that when you take on public office, a man who wanted to run for President of the Republic, everything about his life the public needs to know, and will be examined. Well If these photo''s had not come out, we would be believing another side of Willis, the side that is building and renovating churches in his home town etc. What else is in your closet? I am deeply sorry for his family, but he is a disgrace to our Government, and the women of Liberia, should be outraged, and speak out on what some men are doing to our daughters. Willis, this is your life you have chosen your path of racklessness without a thought of your wife and children. As you say "pointless embarrassment", this is not pointless, you were cut in the act having sex with two female, an unbecoming behavior for a married man. I hope your pastor will have the conviction of asking you to step down from any office in the church until you repent and see the wrong you have done. Your letter of apology is insulting, instead of focusing on your apology, you are stressing on what Snowe and his wife did, that is the life style you all are involved in. YOUR LIFE IS NOW GOING TO BE EXIMINED BY THE MEDIA, AND RIGHTLY SO. YOU NOW NEED TO EXAMINE YOUR OWN LIFE, AND STEP DOWN QUIETLY. I PRAY, GOD WILL HELP YOU TO DO THE RIGHT THING.(RESIGN) WILLIS. YOU HAVE SHAMED OUR PRESIDENT YOUR COUSIN IN AMERICA
2/19/2007 6:28:42 PM	I can not believe that Mr. Knuckles is blaming other people for his reckless behavior. Shame on him.
2/19/2007 6:42:48 PM	If Knucklehead was deep heartedly sorry for his shameful actions he would have resigned. What kind of advice can come from a dark heart incomparison to a pure heart? Answer dark, phoney advice. If the President retains him this will be the beginning of her downfall in the eyes of God. Because "Righteousness exalteth a nation and sin is a reproach to any people."
2/19/2007 6:53:44 PM	Hi Fellow Liberians, it''s sad to know that there are people out there hoping that our newly organized government, under President Johnson fails. If Mr. Knuckles behavoir has justified his reason for resignation, than so be it. The government has not a thing to do with it. Mr. Knuckles morals are his, and not the Liberian Government affairs.
2/19/2007 7:03:04 PM	I would advise the President to set up a commission to probe this entire matter. Said Commission should be professional. Moivabah Fofana
2/19/2007 7:25:32 PM	Mr. Knuckles should step down and if the girls in the photos are under age then he should be charge with endengering the welfare of the girls.
2/19/2007 7:35:04 PM	Mr. Knuckles attempts and apology but blames others only because he has been exposed. This is not really an aplogy but a venue to point fingers back. He needs to take full responsibility and do the honorable think by resigning. He among many other Liberian men carrying out this behavior is a disgrace to our fragile nation.
2/19/2007 7:40:35 PM	MR. Knuckles tried very had to explain the whole story
2/19/2007 8:05:18 PM	This is rediculus. People like Willis Knuckles should be uprooted from public office. You, Mr. Knuckles do not have a private life as a public official. You have disgraced your office, the president and your family. Moreover, you have the nerves to blame Mr. Snowe and his wife for your immorality. You are not sorry for your act. You are just sorry you got exposed. What a disgrace to our nation; and you are just one of the hundreds of old, sick,pedifiles in Liberia, exploiting the poverty of innocent girls. You should be tried for rape. I''m sure those girls are below the age of 16yrs. May God continue to expose and uproot such immorality from our society. This is the reason we had to go through a terrible civil war and it seems like nothing has changed. My sympathies to your wife and daughters.
2/19/2007 8:12:14 PM	MR SNOW CAN BE SEEN AS A NOTOROUS CRIMINAL. HE IS NOT ALONE IN THIS. HE IS TRULY A TAYLOR FOLLOWER.
2/19/2007 8:16:10 PM	My people, funny thing can''t finished. I thought these kind of things were intended for the movies. To actually see it! IIIIIIIII swear. Now my husband is telling me to do the Knuckles. Can you imagine?
2/19/2007 8:29:09 PM	I am apalled at the publishing of such a photograph. The numerous reckless decisions made by us from the continent of Africa have made us the laughing stock of our counterparts in the so called civilized world. The publisher of this website should be ashamed of herself. This is a disgrace to Liberians in particular and Africans in general. A very poor discretion was used. The stupidity is not the indecretion of Mr. Knuckles but the publishing of such a picture world wide. Kindly think about the repecussions and remember what our Savior Christ said to the accusers of the lady who was accused of prostitution, and about to be stoned to death? " Let he that is without sin cast the first Stone" You should know the result, everyone of the accusers dropped their stones and walked away. May God forgive you for what you''ve done and I hope Mr.Knuckles will see it fit to repent to GOD and then forgive all of you ,who have cast your stones. Reynold in California, USA
2/19/2007 8:54:20 PM	Liberians cannot afford this type of embarassment. Mr Knuckles is aware of the distraction actions such as his could bring to an administration still seeking acceptance after the bebacle of the past fourteen years. While Mr Snowne''s behavior is dispicable, Mr Knuckles must promptly resign for the sake of the State.
2/19/2007 10:11:04 PM	Quite frankly, I hail Mr. Knuckles for being so kind to discuss his private life. The act to smear his image and scandalize his name without fear is evident how far we are from being a functional society governed by the rule of law. Mr Knuckles can whatever kind of sex he wants. This is his privacy and can not be used by anyone to blackmail him or smear his image. How many of us will even admit our sexual behavior, fantasies, or simply put "sexual styles." Not pointing any fingers, some of us like it hot, slow, rough, double team, threesome, two-to-one, in the shower, on the floor, and the list goes on. Have you thought about anybody violating your privacy, and using it to smear you reputation? Come on friends, we need to be practical and realistic. The Legislature should use this to begin to promulgate laws that protects individual privacy. Especially at the time, when our nation experiencing the power of information technology. There must be laws that punishes citizens who misuse the Internet for activities such as the one involving a well-respected and admired citizen. I do not know Mr. Knuckles, but we ought to use our education and common sense when addressing some of these issues. Have we learn any lessons from this senseless war??? Feel free to contact me and let''s opine. Eddie Houston, Texas
2/19/2007 10:13:53 PM	I''m totally disturb by the action of mr. Knuckles and which that he resign immediately and if possible prosecuted.
2/19/2007 11:25:58 PM	Reynold in California, USA 02/19/2007 , which website are you referring to? FrontPageAfrica NEVER published those photographs. Do your background checks before making dumb accusations you cannot back up. Samson, Gaithersburg, MD
2/20/2007 12:30:39 AM	He or she who has no sin should cast the first stone. Mr. Knuckles is truly a man of integrity and should also ask God''s forgiveness. Mydea and Edwin Snowe and the mystery female legislator should not have soon forgotten their wanton and whore poor joe lives they lived during Taylor''s sexual exploitative years of the Liberian youths. To think Mydea tried to bribe using someone''s sex pictures, can she tell the Liberian people the number of men she has slept with and not mentioning Charles Taylor and now his Son in Law Edwin Snowe who was married to Taylor''s daughter? One wonders what kind of unholy pornographies they have stached away if they can go that far to buy and collect other people misguided adventures. One day the Snowe''s tapes will show up and who knows who will be their show? Leave the repentant man alone perverts.
2/20/2007 12:35:34 AM	there are thousand of Knuckles around Liberia. It is a lesson to all Liberian especially men.
2/20/2007 12:49:47 AM	As a public figure, he is has been set good example.
2/20/2007 12:53:43 AM	Knuckles is a disgrace to the Goverbment. He should, or be made to, resign. He should know that he is a public figure, and as such, people have the right to know about his misbehavior. There is nothing like "private life" in this case. He should shot his mouth and resign quietly. Abu Sesay, 20/02/07
2/20/2007 1:06:01 AM	HON. KNUCKLES, DID THE RIGHT THING. THAT IS HIS PRIVATE LEFE, SNOWE SHOULD HAVE FOUND A PICTURES WITH BUSINESS PEOPLE TAKING KNUCKLES MONEY (BRIBERY).. THE SNOWE MAN IS INVOLED INTO THE SAME ACT WITH HIS WIFE AND GIRLFRIENDS....
2/20/2007 1:30:57 AM	One important question is when did you do this Mr. Knuckles? And another is do you have any word of apology to give to those downtrodden girls or your sex toys, whatever you choose to call them? And last but not the least, did Snowe and his wife take out your clothes for you and put you on top of your sex toys? You are surely a very useless man.
2/20/2007 1:42:03 AM	When will the men of Liberia stop disgracing our native land and their families ? When we do wrong in the sight of God, let us not blame others. Ask God for forgiveness and do that sin no more. My advice to Knuckles.
2/20/2007 1:49:30 AM	Anyway, women are always the victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by government officials ( most especially girls). President Sirleaf promised to protect women rights, but with individual like Mr. Knuckles by her side, there''s no wonder that the President only used women for her campaign ( just to get their votes). Mr. Knuckles need to resign, he did a good thing by admitting to the allegation. And for once, let there be some good examples shown in Liberia. But again i am not surprised that Mr. Knuckles is saying he will not resign. Allegations like rape, violation of women rights, sexual exploitation by government officials against girls and women are not the president major concernt for now, so she might likely encourage Mr. Knuckles to stay put ( Don.t resign even if they likes it or not!! we suffer too mush to rule this country and we most enjoy every bit of it!! I am the President, just do your job and few days or weeks from now, everything will dies down... and i need you in this government) likely that''s what the President will tell him ( Mr. Knuckles) It''s a ball game, and they will play it. The only thing we can hope for, is God blessing for our women and girls of Liberia. Shemmy
2/20/2007 2:02:57 AM	he should resign,he is not the only one , the President should set a president on this matter.
2/20/2007 2:18:16 AM	shameful
2/20/2007 2:22:16 AM	this has become a international issue now, what would a butt naked man say and do to represent our country when his orgy photo is on the internet. He should have resigned instead od shifting blame. Did Snowe and his wife organized those women for him? Did he do it at the will and pleasure of Snowe and his wife? who took his clothes off? I am too shame for him.
2/20/2007 2:24:32 AM	There are skeletons in everyone''s closet. Knuckles is not the only one doing it. They are many in high positions doing it everyday. So, he should be left alone. Snowe failed (as always).
2/20/2007 2:28:49 AM	Hi goo to know that u have this comment page and u know what thsi man should steep down, beacuse he has cause problem fro his family and the Governemt as a hole and has also putting more fuel to the fire. By Timothy A. Jones timothyajones1@yahoo.co.uk
2/20/2007 2:29:59 AM	Mr. Knuckles should resign and safe Madam Sirleaf and our new government the hurt and pain which seem to be the symtoms of an ulcer destroying the inner core of our young and determined government.I beg Madam Sirleaf to find another who is as qualified as Mr. Knuckle but will bring dignity and integrety to our government. It is said that birds of the same feather flock together, but I certainly believe that Madam Sirleaf is not in the flock with Mr.Knuckle, Mr. Snowe and others who are determine to bring dishonor to our young but determined government.The new Liberians will not stand for such disgrace and dishonesty. Madam Sirleaf, you know better. Please take protect our women and children.Please find the honorable men among us help you built a glorious future for young men and women. Thanks.
2/20/2007 2:33:07 AM	I think people should get out of people''s private life. As long as these ladies were not raped, what is wrong with it. Those opposing Kuckles are not making life difficult for him alone, but for the ladies as well. Writer Saye mentioned the case of Foley in the US. The fact of the matter is that Foley fooled around teenagers. If his affairs were with adults, the story was going to be different. Leave the poor man alone. He is a good public servant. Let him continue to do the good thing he is doing for our country, liberia.
2/20/2007 2:46:02 AM	He should have resigned because his action undermines the government''s professed commitment to institute morality in Liberia
2/20/2007 2:58:31 AM	He needs to go. These guys cannot continue to be preditors on innocent preys because of their ill gotten wealth and privileged positions in government.
2/20/2007 3:02:03 AM	that was sick
2/20/2007 3:26:06 AM	With time this scandal will be forgotten...blackmail should be considered a crime and let the perpertrator be taken to court!
2/20/2007 3:57:13 AM	wrong! wrong! He must resign now!!! We should not allow him to serve the government.
2/20/2007 3:59:57 AM	Mr Knuckles needs to quite that office as it as saying there will only make matter worse for this present government.
2/20/2007 4:11:14 AM	My dear leave Snowe alone, he never toke those girls in your bed room.The evil that man do in the dark must come to light,( what gose around come around)Try to ask God for mercy and stop shifting blame.
2/20/2007 4:36:36 AM	It is said when you live in a glass house don''t throw stone. These people came as the "good guys" to right the worngs of the past but ave turned out to be worse then the past. this is so disappointing...
2/20/2007 4:41:30 AM	Well, it is not a strange thing in the society,only that it has been exposed; the so-called Americo Liberians have been abusing our sisters simply because they are capable of earning with the country''s funds. But this time, it will finally come to rest; knuckles must resign or else strange thinhs will happen in this country. Why should he abused our sisters and his daughters are enjoying in the United States with our country''s money? The evil that men do ,live after them. Eccl. chatper three says, To everything there is a season, this is the time for God to expose him publicly.
2/20/2007 4:55:22 AM	I expected Mr. Knuckles to resigned and go into hiding. It is shameful. A. Heat
2/20/2007 5:01:55 AM	I believe Mr. Knuckles resign without any questins. If Liberia should go forward and be seen as a country of decency, then a person of such high position should not be involved in ponograhy. His execuse of Snow trying to bring him down is meaningless. The Liberian people need to pressure on the Prsident to fire him if he does not resign gracefull.
2/20/2007 5:20:50 AM	You see,the time has come for us to stand the the principles of which ournation was founded.I think Knuckles has just admitted to his immorality and should step down or be made to step down.
2/20/2007 5:27:56 AM	I honestly think Mr. Knuckles is an embarrassment to himself. We have been and continue to pray that every foundation that is planted in our nation that is not of God will be "up-rooted" and it has began. Mr. Knuckles must now make amends with God whom he has sinned against and then his wife and children. This has been his life-style and engaging in his kind of act is an abmonination to God. Such filthy act!
2/20/2007 5:35:08 AM	Due to the fact that Mr.Knuckles has admitted to the sexual act, I would suggest that he resign. This is an abuse of the STATE''s office power. I think the best for mother "Liberia" and for future precedence; resign Mr. Knuckles. It was your choice and now you must face the consequences. We forgave you but justice must begin at the higher levels of power as the former speaker did.
2/20/2007 5:55:09 AM	he should resign.he has tanished the hard work of ellen and as such he should resign
2/20/2007 6:20:30 AM	This is a warning to the president not to point fingers to other people. Least did she know that it was happening in her own house. He should resign or be dismissed from the government.
2/20/2007 6:22:42 AM	he should be asked to resign immediately, we have to set moral standards, what kind of message is the president sending?
2/20/2007 6:27:52 AM	I believe he should step down. But ultimately if these women where of age and not minors this is more of a personal matter
2/20/2007 6:31:25 AM	First of, No man is perfect. Second, regardless of whatever position a person holds he or she is a person first. We all have skeletons in our closets. Mr Knuckles is a man. A good man I might add. Despite his sexual fantasies(which we all have), he is a man that governs himself well. He is a positive role model for me and any dedicated Liberian. What Mr. Knuckles have done for his country and fellow Liberians speaks for itself. What he did behind close doors has no effect on the way he does his job for his country or his community. His family is what concerns me first, then his fellow Liberians. Who the hell is Edwin Snowe?? A former rebel! A killer! I would take Mr. Knuckles as a respectable government official than Edwin Snowe anyday! Who should lose their job? Edwin stupid ass Snowe! Ex combatant that was never rehabilated and works for the Liberian government.Ha Ha Ha!! A RAPIST!! Please!!! Liberian girls far and near, rich or poor, do me a favor. You are not a victim unless you choose to be. We all make choices in this life. Choose well and live with it. Choose wrong and deal with it. I don''t think Mr. Knuckles had a gun in his hand and forced this encounter. Something I''m sure Snowe had done in his lifetime. To all you Liberians with no sin, cast the first stone. To Mr. Edwin Snowe, you are a SORE LOSER! If it wasn''t for the AK 47, you will be NOTHING. If it wasn''t for Mr. Taylor, the likes of you won''t exist. Look where your father in law/ mentor is now? I think you should be cell mates. This ain''t no gangsta or rebel government. The AK 47 and Beretta won''t help you now nigga! You should have never been there in the first place. Do you know how devastated I was to find out that the likes of this uneducated rebel had a position in this government? Paying for a diploma doesn''t mean you work for it. Mr. Knuckles, keep ya head up! Your family loves you. Your wife knows obstacles may arise. She has been your wife for 37 years. That''s love and loyalty. My prayers go out to her and the rest of your family. PEACE! Yoko, USA
2/20/2007 6:40:57 AM	THE MINISTER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS; BY ADMITTING THAT HE HAD PREVIOUSLY FOUGHT AGAINST FORMER SPEARKER NOT TO BE ELECTED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE 2005 ELECTIONS, HE WAS SEEKING THE DOWNFALL OF SNOWE ALSO. HE WHO THAT LIVE IN GLASS SHOULD NOT THROW STONE: BY SAYING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND OTHERS GIVE HIM WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH THIS PERIOD IS TROUBLING. DOES THIS MEAN THAT, WHAT HE DID WAS SMALL, HE SHOULD THEREFORE DOUBLE THE GIRLS ? THIS LEAVE ONE TO WONDER AS TO THE SINCERETY OF THE PRESIDENT''S WHEN SHE SPEAKS AGAINST THE EXPLOITATION OF OUR UNFORTUNATE GIRLS BY THOSE IN GOVERNMENT AND HAVE THOSE THAT HAVE THE CASH.
2/20/2007 7:18:54 AM	This infamous sex orgy will forever be remember in the Liberian moral history. This notorious Knuckles'' model has only sanctioned the high immorality pathway in Liberia. Jaleiba From Monrovia
2/20/2007 7:20:34 AM	We thank Mr. Knuckles for the implied admission, but we expect him to go beyond scape goating and accept his imoral act. Let him RESIGN! it''s Liberia''s shame... we are ashame. The fact is that, those girls agreed be used like that not because he is Mr. Most handsome, but becaus of his Money. They continue with the girls until at certain time, it becomes problem for them to find their own relationships. Knuckles and others are damaging these girls lives. Let him resign. -McJulius, Liberia
2/20/2007 7:20:38 AM	President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf needs to take a bold step in the direction of ensuring that ''Decency- Standardized Code of Conduct/Ethics'' in Public Service for government officials are upheld, maintained and enforced throughout her administration. Moreover, this reckless behavior of a prominent-key- official (Willie Knuckles) of her administration must not be seen as the norm. I sincerely ask Mr. Knuckles to submitt his Letter of Resignation to The President immediately and without delay. This will be the Honorable and politically expedient thing to do in an all out effort to save face and particularly to restored to Liberia a sense of Decency and Hope for a brighter future. Masu Fahnbulleh Charlotte, North Carolina
2/20/2007 7:41:14 AM	she told him not to resign, who is she? she thinks she is above the law? she needs to resign herself and go with her boyfriend willie. lesbian nuddie
2/20/2007 7:53:49 AM	Willis, we are very happy that you stood up like a man. There are many who could rather kill themselves than do what you did. The Liberian people should now realize that these so called high class motels called hotels with the so called young enteperneurs are just common criminals that have made pornographies of so many unknown so called respected Liberian men and women. These so called motels and hotels should immediately be investigated and owners be charged with illegally obtaining and producing explicit pornographies without the consent of all of the actors. Beware Liberians this is just one client used for blackmail wait until the criminals can not get their way. To think that after approaching Willis, Mardea and Edwin and their supporters could show their true colors? They had to have gotten the picture from a hotel room secretly recorded with the state of the art technology. One last thought, do the Snowes have sex pictures of Charles Taylor doing Mardea Snowe or Taylor doing his son-in-law Edwin Snowe so he could get where he got. There is enough shit out there for every one to get some.
2/20/2007 8:02:39 AM	He should have apologised to the two ladies.He refused to admit that the affair caused them serious embarassment.But I strongly detest the idea that the ladies were exploited by him.They did not complain about any mistreatment prior to the internet publication.In concluding, I think president Sirleaf should ask him to step down for this moral abberration and Mr.&Mrs. Snowe and all those responsible for the exposure should be questioned for polluting the minds of the public. Thomas w. Sayon,II.
2/20/2007 8:04:03 AM	Town trap is not for rat alone, yesterday was Snowe who got trapped. He resign honorably but today is Knuckles who should even be put behind bars for this KNUCKLIC ACT.
2/20/2007 8:07:13 AM	Do you all know one of the reasons why the AIDS rate is so high in Liberia? It is because of people like Knuckles.Was Knuckles wearing a condom? I doubt it because, most Liberian men like flesh to flesh. I feel Sorry for his wife. Wife, you better send him to be tested. YDJM (CA)
2/20/2007 8:11:15 AM	It was indeed a nice decision to have apologised to the public. However, he needs to tell the public whether he will continue living such an illicit life and later on again apologise when he is exposed. It is a shame and he must repent.
2/20/2007 8:17:07 AM	The guy has to resign. If this was a parliamentory system of government, this would have been the prime minister. He has to go and Ellen has to say something. Afterall, this is her government.
2/20/2007 8:45:51 AM	It was indecent to publish or into his private life in the way the perpetrator did. He owe an apology to Mr. Knuckles. This is not fair at all.
2/20/2007 8:55:16 AM	I personally do not think Mr. Knuckles apology was sincere at all. Mr.Knuckle was force to come out with the statement because he was under pressure.It was not from his heart. This should serve as an example to the others.Mr. Knuckle how could you feel if it was your daughter or any of your female relatives in that photo? Instaed of gaving out money for sex you should open an educational trust fund young ladies. And on the other hand, young ladies you all need to do better then that. There is more to life then beauty, money, and men. I must tell you education will take you where these things can''t. As for Snowe, there is a old saying. What goes around, comes around.
2/20/2007 9:09:21 AM	the sex scandal of Willie is repugnant to state functionary. He has disgraced the state therefore he should had resigned to protect the moral character of state actors
2/20/2007 9:27:27 AM	He has to go. We have no more time for this in our coutry.
2/20/2007 9:29:14 AM	I read the statement that is said to be Mr. Knuckles'' and did not find an admission from him that he was the one in the "photograph" - and taking responsibility for it. What I took from the statement was that he was sorry for the photograph (which I have not seen) been made public (and the assassination of his good reputation built over the last 40 years) and also blaming others for this situation. For now this appears to be a moral and political issue- to played out in the public and more importantly for Mr. Knuckles'' political life how it will play with his boss, the President. This should then serve as precedent for how other officials who find themselves in this position in the future should expect to be treated by the President-make a public statement that does not deny or accept responsibility for such moral lapses but blame others for these kinds of moral problems. Mr. Knuckles is hardly alone with this kind of behavior in Liberia and with the kind of politics we read about from home, the President should expect more of this in the future. So the way she will deal with this particular situation will be very important.
2/20/2007 10:35:54 AM	On a continuous base we as Liberians face humiliation for our deeds. Our leaders place themselves in compromising situations, privacy is violated and total lack of integrity, morals and ethics seem to be a common practice. There is a need to focus on positive issues. Create employment opportunities, scholarship programs, trap into our mineral resources, increase the number of investors, and improve security, healthcare and so much more. Why have we occupied ourselves with plotting, political feuds, greed and black mail while our people suffer .Things have to change. Raquel
2/20/2007 10:57:50 AM	He did the politically correct thing. Also, I''m sure he meant the apology that he directed at his wife and family. His kids hold him in very high esteem. He must be terribly embarrased
2/20/2007 11:22:31 AM	I feel that Mr. Knuckles has loss all moral grounds required of the occupant of his current position. He should do himself and the Liberian society a much desired favor by resigning his position. Todeh
2/20/2007 12:06:19 PM	He didn''t commit a crime against the country, he violated his marriage vows. This is now between him and his wife
2/20/2007 12:46:20 PM	who cares let the man alone he was an unaithful husband to begain with but Mr. Snowe knows fully well how he got the picture....He got it from their club The wife swinging club they are all part. what will he say when his picture surface too?
2/20/2007 12:50:49 PM	overshadowed all of the President''s work at the donor conference and her silence prolongs (and possibly fuels) the Knuckle''s saga.
2/20/2007 12:56:32 PM	As a Liberian we have a saying "Rope Pull Rope" Mrs.White-Snow you got a long way to go we know whats going on but Bloodis thicker than Water. Remember this you got Kids you do not want
2/20/2007 1:03:06 PM	Knuckles should resign. The president wanted transparency and she has it now. What has she done? Nothing. Not to mention the money wasted on a drawn out senate confirmation hearing when there was en underlying personal vendetta.
2/20/2007 1:30:24 PM	Ok people, dont misunderstand me here ok. But Bill Clinton did his in the White House, the Oval Office, I guess and yet remained President. What is sad about this episode to me is that it is not being exposed becuase those exposing it find the act morally wrong. Had this been the case, it should have been out long ago. Snowe is exploiting this situation to his own advantage. After all, the two ladies in the photo appear to be adults and not teenage or very young girls who appear to be acting out a sexual fantasy to say the least. I dont know how many of us especially Liberian men can climb the moral high ground on this one. The bottom line for me is that Snowe who revealed this photo did not do it becuase he believes that the act is morally wrong and that he is above such things. If in the mind of others, those ladies are being abused by Mr. Knuckles due to his wealth and power, then Snowe is simply exploiting the issue and further degrading those women, let alone Mr. Knuckles, through his decision to reveal the photo just to settle scores. This is sad. Joseph Scott Old Road
2/20/2007 1:54:48 PM	This is why Liberia will always be the same no matter what or who is the President, if Ellen does not make the right call and let him go then she has made my point, she is not right to be President in the first place.
2/20/2007 2:24:51 PM	The fool should step down. It is hard for old dog to leave its old ways. This is what they have been doing in the past including corruption that has placed our country in the posistion she is in today. The crook should the leave the government immediately.
2/20/2007 2:31:50 PM	The honorable thing for Mr. Knuckles to do is to step down quietly from public life to avoid further embarrassment. He should step down only because he was stupid enough to have had his photograph taken in such a compromising position, which is not representative of an honorable person or a government official. As to his sex life, if the ladies involved were adults, that is his private life and disgrace. He did not commit any crime. There is no law that prohibits a man from having sex with more than one woman at a time. On the other hand, if the women involved were minors, Mr. Knuckles should not only resign but he should be prosecuted. The excuse that Snow and his wife were the instigators of the photos being released is a lame excuse. The fact that the photos were taken should tell a story about Mr. Knuckles. That he is ill responsible and should not be trusted with such high government office. What ever propelled him to have his photograph taken in such a compromising position is an indication and manifestation of his ill responsibility. Liberian people need to understand that sexual preference and method of implementation is not only available to people with money. It is perpetrated at all levels of society, except that others are not stupid to have their photographs taken, not even as a joke. You never know where it will land. Mr. Knuckles, you loose, you must step down or get dismissed by the President. There can be no question about it. The display of the photos has eroded all form of respect you once had from the Liberian people. R. Jallah
2/20/2007 2:41:24 PM	has anyone ask the question if these women have been used or abused. from the picture it looks like they are willing. Let''s not put all the blame on his man, has anyone taken the time to spake with these women, to find out what really happen. people have sex all the time, what fantasy they have is their business. this was done in the privacy of his home, no one has the right to invade his privacy. if those girl were under age I would be the first person to ask him to resign. this has nothing to do with the man''s ability to do his job. we are too quick to pass judgement. To err is human to forgive is devine. this is a private matter between the man and is family. NOT ALL OF OUR WOMAN ARE ABUSE OR MISUSED. some goes with motive and knowledge. he who is without a sin cast the first stone. from a woman
2/20/2007 3:13:13 PM	The Bible says what is done in secret shall surely come to light; therefore, it about time for all those who are doing things in the darkness to be exposed in Jesus name. The Scripture also says, in I Corinthians 6: 16-19, "What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two , saith he shall be one flesh. But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. Flee fornication every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which he have of God, and ye are not your own? Moreover, according to I Corinthians 3: 16-17, it says,"Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is Holy, which temple ye are. Everyone will be exposed one at a time, because lots of augly things are happening in Liberia nowaday. When you are pointing your finger at some body someone elses is watching you as well. I do believe, his apology was not sincere, because how can you apologized and at the same time blaming someone for your wrong doing? One thing I want President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, to know is that those who are very close to her she should be very careful with them because one day we are going to hear some terrible about her, I know what I am talking about. Thanks
2/20/2007 3:38:46 PM	He should be fire as early as yesterday.
2/20/2007 4:53:27 PM	Man liberians what are we talking about,thats not a abuse of a woman right what are you guys acting like if that was you you won''t do the same every man have the dram of sleeping with two women at that same time and his came true if that was him and his wife with another woman what will you people say i mean its sorry to say that he was sleeping around but that is his private life withe his position in government mr knuckles i think you should let that go resign and move on with your life but know within yourself that you did not abuse any of those only if thay were still in high school then you are wroung for what you did and should go to court for that man move on with your life
2/20/2007 4:58:44 PM	Apology should be for his family. This is a private matter not politics
2/20/2007 5:05:43 PM	To hell with all of that mess in Liberia. Don''t Liberians have more to do and think about when Liberia is in the worse ship on the planet? The oldest African Republic? Is this true? Dirty, nasty and stink! Why are you all acting like children? Some of you have the worse sexy habits than one can ever imagine! Take care of the affairs of the Liberia and leave Mr. Knuckles along when you all are doing worse things. He was black mailed. Remember, what goes around comes around. Is this the way to run a country to check what a person does sexually? At least he was with women where he should be and not men! This is from concerned Liberians in the U.S.
2/20/2007 5:12:26 PM	MR. KNUCKLES THE BIBLE SAYS IN 2ND CHRONICLES 7:14,"IF MY PEOPLE WHICH ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, SHALL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY, AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS; THEN WILL I HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN, AND WILL HEAL THEIR LAND. THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH. HOW DARE YOU SAY, YOU WILL NOT RESIGN. YOU MUST RESIGN IMMEDIATELY AND REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND GET A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORD. IN OTHER WORDS, YOU MUST BE "BORN AGAIN". GOD BLESS YOU! EVANGELIST C. GIBSON
2/20/2007 5:25:28 PM	It is quite unfortunate that such a personal act has been distributed worldwide. However, it is time that we address and shed light on the issues of "exploitation or lack of education" in the Liberian community. We need to educate our women and especially young girls so that they look for jobs rather than sell there bodies. The way in which this matter (visually) has been put in the media is unforgiving. It comes back to the “lack of education”. No educated person will go to the point of displaying such pictures where children are most likely to see them. As much as the Minister was put in a peculiar situation, it is a big shame and disgrace on the entire nation that individuals will go to that extent to humiliate a man and his family. Is it wrong choosing between loosing ones honor and being blackmailed? The fact that the Minister choose to have his private life portrayed negatively both nationally and internationally rather than agreeing to assist in a cover up speaks of his character.
2/20/2007 5:31:01 PM	Is president Sirleaf fighting only financial immorality? if yes, than she can unconciounsly turn a blind eye to Mr. Knuckles disgraceful and disrespectful act towards those women and the women of Liberia; but if she is fighting immorallity in general, than the Minister should be removed from his position. His appology proves that he''s guilty. Madam President, your decision in this sex scandal will determine whether you are an Iron lady on certian immoralities and sponge lady on others. Madam Sirleaf, if you let Mr. Knuckles off the hook, you will be seen as a the devil in an angle wings (playing standing for women right in the public eyes while protecting your powerful friends). Madam President; It is time for you to practice what you preach. Not only the women in Liberia are watching but women from all around the world with high moral standards are watching. Please don''t allow this man to make Liberians and the rest of the world to question your leadership ablity and government you sphere head as well. This man is dark hearted and don''t stanup for him, let him go down by himself.
2/20/2007 6:28:27 PM	He should resign his post as soon as possible.
2/20/2007 6:55:20 PM	After committing such a despicable and horrid act, no apology is good enough. He should step down now!! He is shameless and is a disgrace to himself, his family, the nation and his associates. Lisa Marie Alexander
2/20/2007 7:06:46 PM	I think this is a disgrace for Liberia. Knuckles needs to step down his moral authority has been undermined furthermore this image could ruin Ellen''s goverment credibility in the international community. It''s about time that Liberia stops rewarding and forgiving improperity and criminal behavior. In Liberia when you are a killer you can become president or an official in government this none sense has to stop!
2/20/2007 8:54:25 PM	What everyone in Libeia needs to be looking at is Edwin Snowe and his attempt to undermind the government of Ellen Sirleaf. Seemingly you all haven''t had enough of the war and suffering. You need another uneducated, money hungry, conniving scumb bag to get you back to where you were. And this is the place you all want us to leave where we are and come to? You''re crazy. Your''ll got to do better. Moral is zero. This is not the place to bring up your child.
2/20/2007 9:03:04 PM	I am hoping that all the Willie Knuckles of Liberia fess up to thier actions. I am sure Edwin Snowe, His wife Madea White & every man or woman in Liberia has some skelton in their closet. It is about time that we as Liberians stop behaving like animals but like God''s people. If we continue down this path, I am afraid that Liberia is going to become the next Sodom & Gomorrah. No one can help Liberia but Liberians. And as a Liberian living in another country, I have watched with extreme embarassment & pain how our belove country have been run down by insignificant, uneducated people like Edwin Snowe. I am certainly not condoning Willie Knuckles'' actions neither am I impressed by Madea White & her uneducated husband''s behavior. They did this because of thier own selfish motive, they most certainly were not trying to correct the corrupt behavior that is the norm in Liberia. Madea White should be the last person to ruin another person''s reputation, from what everyone know Madea has a very questionable reputation.
2/20/2007 9:27:49 PM	Amidst all the furor about obscenity and backstabbing and embarrassment to all Liberians, seems like everyone is totally forgetting that Knuckles brought all this pain by his own actions. Yes, his apology was heartfelt and humbling, but if he had chosen to exercise this humility BEFORE taking liberties with an underaged girl, we could have been discussing the merits of Ellen''s recent visit, instead of following the US into the valley of the shadow of hypocrisy. Ellen Johnson has now had one disgraced speaker followed by a now disgraced acting minister. Maybe she needs to make less foreign trips and pay closer attention to her so called inner circle.
2/20/2007 10:06:23 PM	whats in the heart the body will do. I am sad to say that Knuckles is not the only one. It seems to be a disease with the men in that country. Seem to me less TALK should be going on about stopping this disgraceful practice and more EFFORT need to be spent arresting and convicting these predators. See.. this is a common practice for them,so its going to take drastic measures to put a stop to it. And not just in government,in the liberian society as a whole.But I guess this will be a slow bleed since the predators are your family member,lover,co-worker or ally. Shame on us all. Whats going to happen to the future of young Liberia? Will they too wrisk away two hundred thousand of its own people? God forbid. We need to stop pimpin our children and start back protecting them at all cost.
2/20/2007 10:47:35 PM	RAT TRAP IS NOT FOR RAT ALONE---THE SAME ROPE THAY HUNG MONKEY COULD HANG BABOON---IF KNUCKLES IS FIRED OR RESIGNS CAN SNOWE DO HI JOB, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER.
2/20/2007 11:08:41 PM	As a public official in an administration that advocate the protection of young girls, his private life should be an example of moral and ethical example for youths to follow.
2/20/2007 11:12:08 PM	The only thing that Mr. Knuckles is guilty of is "adultery" and if his wife has chosen to forgive him, then the public needs to allow his family to heal. I don''t think he needs to step down because the fact his, he is well qualified and competent to continue working in his current capacity. What needs to happen is that Edwin Snowe needs to go back and get his high school education; Mardea White needs to quit being a "gold digger" and put her education into better use. She would have never dated Snowe in normal times and it''s sad that she let a man of Snowe''s calibre bring her to such disgrace!
2/20/2007 11:18:44 PM	I think Liberians should be looking toward modesty and honesty instead of returning to those dirty deeds that people once participated in and have denounced. I think Knuckles should be thinking about his family that has been pull apart than looking to the maintenance of his job. It is so shocking to see a man of such high esteem involved in such an act. IT IS A SHAME TO OUR COUNTRY...I don''t think that such a think should have been published. A Student in Beijing China
2/20/2007 11:21:14 PM	MR.KNUCKLES PLUS MANY LIBERIAN MEN ARE NOTHING BUT PREDATORS.THEY SHOULD ALL BE CAUGHT AND PUNISHED FOR CHILD ABUSE, AND MOLESTATION.THEY HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THEIR WIVES NOR SISTERS. ELLEN JOHNSON NEEDS TO SERIOUSLY LOOK INTO THIS CASE SO THE REST CAN BE REVEAL. LIBERIA HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM OF THE ABUSE OF YOUNG GIRLS, AND THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDER A CRIME.DAMN LIBERIAN MEN!!!!!!!!! ASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2/21/2007 12:11:15 AM	i am glad that i did not have the time to view such provocative acts from this pedohile. he should be tried for having sex with a minor. what a shame to call this idiot an official of the government.
2/21/2007 12:46:52 AM	Are we going to empower incompitent black mailers who were also killers over someone who choses to have sex with two women? What is liberia hoping to gain by firing knuckels? How many times has snowe and his wife been married seperately? Doesn''t this say something? Let us not spite our nose and spoil our face. Today it is Knuckels tomorrow its you and me. I am very happy that he did not play by their rules. this is a good reason for snowe never in his life to take public office in LIberia even if he decides to go to Harvard universtiy after this. Let us take the character of the two men here as an issue. WHO IS THE GREATER EVIL LIBERIA?
2/21/2007 12:55:05 AM	The Knuckles case is a serious one taking into consideration the campaign against sexual exploitation and abuse(SEA), the workshop and finances spend on the discouragement of SEA by the UN and other int''l partners, taking into consideration Willie''s position in the Government, he should be of good example to morales in the Liberian society. Mr. Knuckles, with this public riducles can never serve this nation with a clear mind. If he''ll not be dismiss than let the ministry of Gender be desolved.
2/21/2007 3:03:32 AM	The scumbag should be taken to court and vigorously prosecuted for crimes against humanity (including child endangerment, exploitation of women, sodomy, etc.)
2/21/2007 3:30:43 AM	STEPPED DOWN AND AVOID ANY FURTHER EMBRASSMENT FOR THIS GOV''T OR ELSE BEAR ALL OTHER WEIGHT FOR HIS DEVILISH ACT.
2/21/2007 4:03:35 AM	It''s about time that these unbecoming practices are ceased in Liberia. That it can be said that it''s his private life is beyond me. After having served for more than 40 years in the "public and private sectors, I would think that he should know by now that there is no "private or public" life for such a person. You become a public affair. Secondly, how could a married man of "37 years" get involved in an orgy to the point where he agreed to have himself filmed? Did he really think that it would never have "come to the light"? And he is a senior in his church?!! No doubt, serving communion? How disgusting!! Well, it just goes to prove that you can mock man and never GOD. People need to be responsible for their acts!! The whole thing is a typical example of what our society is as I don''t dare say "has become". Tell me, are we truly surprised by what we have endured over the past 27 years? It''s time that these practices are STOPPED!!!!
2/21/2007 6:43:18 AM	I agree 100% with Avery. It is a private matter and no laws were broken so Mr. Knuckles did the right thing to stand up to Snowe blackmail.
2/21/2007 7:03:43 AM	IT IS KNUCKLES TODAY, BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT EVREY BIG MEN IN LIBERIA DURING PRE.TALYOR TIME UP TO NOW WE HAVE SUCH PEOPLE IN LIBERIA DOING THE SAME THING.FINALLY I THANK HE SHOULD REGIGN
2/21/2007 7:14:59 AM	I agree with Clency Avery that Mr. Knuckles did not commit any crime. His effectiveness and capabilities as a cabinet member should be the only the yard stick used in this instant. When people engage in covert behaviour to expose other people "sexual" activities, that stinks, and should be frown upon.
2/21/2007 7:33:37 AM	I''m very digusted in what Mardea did to Mr Knuckles. She have known this family for a very long time. I think she should have considered Mrs. Knuckles''s feelings. This is a very dignified woman, and I know if the shoe was on the other foot, she would have NEVER done it. My very dear friend is a child of the Knuckles. They are in my prayers.
2/21/2007 8:20:09 AM	Mr. Knuckles did the right thing by not resigning, and there is no reason why he should. He violated no laws, there are no indications that these women in the picture were forced, he did not perform the sex acts in his office or any public location. He simply did what we all do all the time, except that he made another choice, that is, he prefers having sex with two women at the same time instead of one at a time. This is a matter of choice and he should not be castigated for that. Maybe, this is how he gets excited. The contention that Mr. Knuckles must resign his position on moral grounds is pure nonsense. First, there is a difference between morality and politics. Second, Mr. Knucles never claimed that he was moral compass in our society and the last time I checked, we did not have one in Liberia. We are subject to our human inperfections ad are guilty of the act that Mr.Knucles participated in. Those calling for the resignation of Knucles on moral grounds cannot and should not attempt to claim any moral high grounds and play the role of sanctimonious priests passing judgements on moral grounds. Knuckles has to answer to his God and his family and that is enough. He has been victimized and his privacy rights violated when his very private acts done in the comfort of his home were exposed. My only disappointment is that knucles, with all his wealth, should have found himself some better looking women that fat,flabby stomach piece of.... he had in that bed and that charcoal crap he was banging from the rear.
2/21/2007 8:28:00 AM	To safe the country further embrassement, I suggest that Mr. Willis Knuckles steps down.
2/21/2007 8:35:28 AM	I strongly feel that this act is babaric. But equally so, sex is sex. There is nothing beautiful about it. The two or more individuals having sex can choose what to do. It is a dirty sport. Mr. Snowe said that he had given 1 week to certain individuals including Mr. Knuckles to speak the truth or he would bring it out. What I want to know is whether by bringing Mr. Knuckles private life, something I know that Mr. Snowe had done even wrose, into the lamplight the truth? Secondly, I think you should leave this comments protion open for viewer''s comments instead of the listing you have above. It is like helping people to decide. It is true that the wrose people to deal with are the half educated ones.
2/21/2007 8:49:19 AM	This man is a disgrace to society.Let him know that he is a public servent and so he has no private life. Let him resign or the president better fire him to maintain her respect. OR ELSE-------
2/21/2007 9:18:12 AM	Please be quiet! The man can do what he want''s in the privacy of his own home. Last I checked, he didn''t break any rules by sleeping with 2 or more women. Of course, his wife would have another take on that. All you folks sit back and throw stones like you all are innocent. Yeah right!
2/21/2007 9:56:46 AM	His statement of apology to his family, friends and the church was the right thing to do. It is an unfortunate situation and we as Liberians are embarrass by such an explicit sexual act. I am certain that we can get pass this and still hold some respect for Mr. Knuckles. Like Mr.Avery correctly said, he''s not the only OLD MAN in Liberia that is guilty of such act. As a hint to those who are pushing that he resigns his post-you might want to take a walk down memory lane because there is not a single Liberian man who has never in his life gone after a young girl. And speaking of young girls, those in the picture should be very ashame of themselves, they are not less than 18yrs and were not forced into doing what they did. It just shows that they lack dignity for themselves.
2/21/2007 10:22:59 AM	It must have been the worst day for Knuckles,his family, other relativees and friends when the picture surfaced. Who are these people at the Inquirer? Journalists are fond of saying, " the public has the right to know." Did the public want to know ? Did the children of Liberia want to see their Minister nicked in the papers? What a sad period in a place we love to call our home.
2/21/2007 10:42:47 AM	I believe an Independent Commission with Subpoena power must be formed by the Solicitor General to see if a Crime was committed by any of the people in the photo, by outsider for political purpose or for any other reason. The investigation must be take place in thirty days and if it is discovered that a crime was committed, those responsible must bear the full burden of the Law. A situation as we have on hand must not be dealt with only in the present term. We have to set example to avoid repeats in the future. Resignation or Dismissal will be the best solution if all we want is a quick fix to this problem. For me, whether one resigns or is dismissed, an investigation must take place. Trenton, New Jersey 2-21-07
2/21/2007 12:23:37 PM	I think that he was sorry for the exposure of his acts, but not the act itself. What matters is that he does the work he was appointed to do, and his private life will be dealt with by his God. The exposure of the sinful act was a penalty. (the wages of sin is death) In addition, let us simple deal with Knucles and leave the President out of it. I''m sure she will handle him according to the Law and the Executive Mansion "Code of Ethics"
2/21/2007 12:34:59 PM	He should have never apologized nor resigned and let sleeping dogs lie. It is nobody''s business what that man does in his spare time, especially in the privacy of his own home. The only person that is truly affected here in my opinion is his wife. The children and rest of the family may empathize with her, but this is an issue between a husband and his wife....... no other parties!!!!!! My advice to him is: Do not relent. Sue the prepatrators. Drag them through the courts. I don''t care how busy you are make the time for them. They need to think twice before they ever try a stunt like this again. This is total nonsense. Now on the other hand, if any of the girls are minors, Ellen needs to set an example by implementing the "statutory rape" law that is on the books and prosecute him to the full extent of the law. I am a Liberian female and am all for consensual sex between adults, but the issue of parents allowing their young children to support the family via prostitution, or older men raping little babies(sorry guys wait until she reaches the age of majority and she is free game). I beleive that the President needs to set an example starting with him and let''s sit back and watch what happens after that. We as a people should strive to keep our children (all Liberian children) regardless of their social status children. Thanks. Carmel Smallwood
2/21/2007 12:38:40 PM	Knucles should have stepped down immediately upon the release of the photo. It is a shame to him, his family and the government. This is no place for comprimise.
2/21/2007 12:45:14 PM	willis is better than this. I know the man made a mistake,but what man has`nt.He is needed by our country,we should be asking the question of who toke these pictures and why?
2/21/2007 1:36:23 PM	He should step down and ask Heavenly Father for forgiveness instead of being arrogant.
2/21/2007 1:51:58 PM	I think he was fair to addmit to the public and his boss through his press conference. He needs to be forgotten by the Nation LIBERIA.
2/21/2007 2:45:34 PM	of course this an essure,but it should have been handle in a professional way.there are lots of kids and teenagers that go on the internet everytime things like this should not be expose like this.puplishers should be sent to court.did we forget were we came from? we are already looking for help now here we are behaving unprofessional to our nation.there are steps we can take to deal with this situation putting picture all around the nation for our own selfish aim.
2/21/2007 3:08:33 PM	Clarence Avery Co