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Mom Concerned About Nude Magazines in Gas Stations Save Email Print
Posted: 11:44 PM Jun 29, 2008
 Last Updated: 7:12 AM Jun 30, 2008
 Reporter: Ashlea Sigman
Email Address: Sigman@kbtx.com
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An Aggie mom is furious about what she saw at a local gas station, and this time it wasn't gas prices that caused a stir.

Mandi Schmitt and her sister Carrie say they're very protective about what they let Mandi's kids see.

"They don't watch PG13, we're real careful in our home," said Schmitt.

That's why what Mandi and Carrie say they saw inside the Exxon at Highway 21 & 2818, infuriated them.

"This case of pornography, that was out in the open," said Schmitt.

"I said, 'did you see that?' and she turned around and we were trying to flip some of it over so other people couldn't see it, but it was explicit on the front and back," said Wood.

News 3 took a look inside that station, with a hidden camera, and on that day, found lots of raunchy titles.

Although we'd seen it with our own eyes just the day before, on the day our cameras were there, we didn't see exposed body parts on the magazines.

"They can for the most part display the title and those kinds of things on those kinds of magazines, as long as they're not showing anything else that's harmful," said Rod Anderson, Assistant Brazos County Attorney.

However, what our cameras caught just down the road, could be considered harmful to a minor.

The Phillips 66, just a few hundred yards from the Exxon on Highway 21 was selling soft drinks, next to a topless magazine.

The convenience store had magazines and DVDs so graphic News 3 couldn't broadcast them.

"The penal code says you can't display it and you can't display the nudity and those kinds of things in the photograph," said Anderson.

News 3 showed our video to Bryan Police, and Schmitt has filed a report.

It will be up to the County Attorney's office to decide if criminal charges should be filed.

"I know some people choose to look at that but I don't and I was really insulted that someone made a decision for me that I would see that," said Schmitt.

Mandi says she wants store managers to make sure her kids don't see it, either.

"I try so hard to protect my children," said Schmitt. "I don't think there's anything not careful about taking your kids in gas stations. I don't think that that's careless or wreckless in any way."
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Posted by: Matt Location: NH on Jul 18, 2008 at 09:59 PM
You have GOT to be kidding me... The service station has the right to sell these materials, although some choose not to.
Posted by: Kathy Location: CS on Jul 16, 2008 at 07:59 AM
Shop elsewhere . . . duh Unless you are planning on getting rich out of this by suing. You want to punish them - take your business elswhere.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: CS on Jul 3, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Rena- Read the facts before you comment. Then make a point. If you have facts other then Texas DPS and The FBI crime facts please tell us about them and how you based your words on this fact.
Posted by: PAT Location: BRYAN on Jul 3, 2008 at 08:22 PM
OMG! THIS WOMAN IS SIMPLY GIVING HER OPINION ON HOW SHE FEELS ABOUT THESE MAGAZINES, ETC. ARE OUT IN THE OPEN. THERE IS NO NEED FOR EVERYONE TO GO OFF INTO LEFT FIELD, GET OVER IT!
Posted by: Porn Dude!!!!! Location: The Porn Store! on Jul 3, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I like porn. I watch a porn movie or two a couple of times a month. I like to look at dirty books too. Don't like it? Then don't look at it.
Posted by: Nobody Location: Bryan on Jul 3, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Troy, it's jackanapes. Make sure you're not being ignorant when you call people ignorant, ignorant.
Posted by: A forced safe area Location: Bryan on Jul 3, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Justme: Jackanapapes is a word with history to back it. You need to look it up Please. Your comment tripped a word trap. This word is used by MR.Bill on Fox news.
Posted by: Justme on Jul 3, 2008 at 01:38 PM
And your comments are RUDE
Posted by: Justme on Jul 3, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Yea right Troy, you just go on thinking that, you have no idea who I am!
Posted by: Troy Location: CS on Jul 3, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Just me. You have a poor education look it up. You are a Jackanapapes.
Posted by: irritated Location: b/cs area on Jul 3, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Good heavens, hummmm condoms sold in bathrooms, tampons, birth control...get a life mom... shop at home... your a control freak and now your raising your child the same way all kids will know how to do now is sue people so they don't get a real job. wah wah wah boo hoo
Posted by: Some debate Location: CS on Jul 3, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Old smells- You have NOT researched any facts about these two cities at all. It is clear in your posting. Thats why CS would win the debate, people here would sit down and have data and facts that proved you wrong. It sounds to me that you are bitter that you didnt have the opportunities that the students at A&M have. Thats not their fault. Your reasoning makes no sense at all. Get the facts before you post next time. Thank you Troy for the stats.
Posted by: Justme Location: Bryan on Jul 3, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Troy, you know what I dont like? And thats people who talk down to other people because they make spelling errors or typos! Smelly said in his / her post that he / she is old and wears thick glasses! I hope when you get old you dont wear thick glasses and make typing errors! And what is a jackanapapes???? Sounds like something you made up!
Posted by: Troy Location: Bryan on Jul 3, 2008 at 02:22 AM
Sounds like Old smelly is one of the 26% that drop out of Bryan ISD. No college for you. About 29% of Bryan residence are not Hard working and are on welfare. That what the state reports. You learn this type of stuff in College and how to research for facts not words. Being Jackanapapes is not nice.
Posted by: Just the Facts Location: BCS on Jul 3, 2008 at 01:11 AM
Bryan report to the state police DPS. 6 Murders College station 0 Last reporting year. A murder is a murder even if it a gun shot are DWI. City-Data.com. TX DPS.org Crime comparison.com have the facts. It not lip service. They also do not care if you are in Bryan or College station. CS and city of Bryan web site also report that CS has a larger population. This can also be looked up on the all the above web-sites. Statistics say you are 6 times more likly to be killed in Bryan. When ajusted fot the higher populatiom it is higher number. see above web-sites.
Posted by: It not new for Bryan Location: Bryan on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:15 PM
In Bryan it is a big selling item. That is why it is up front. The people in Bryan like to buy it. If the did not buy it. They stores would not sale it. We have 10 dollar hooker for the same reason. People in Bryan like it. After you smoked a few rocks you would like it also. It is a Bryan thing. We see it everyday. It is not a big thing. We like Bryan like this.
Posted by: RENA Location: BRYAN on Jul 2, 2008 at 06:17 PM
OK, THIS IS ALL CRAZY...THIS IS NOT ABOUT BRYAN/ COLLEGE STATION OR WHO HAS THE MOST CRIME RATE, TRUTH BE TOLD BRYAN/ COLLEGE STATION HAS ABOUT THE SAME. EVERYONE IS BUSY POINTING FINGERS ABOUT BRYAN HAS THE MOST CRIME, HOOKERS AND ECT. MOST PEOPLE DONT REMEMBER THAT COLLEGE STATION HAD THERE OWN "SEX SHOP" RIGHT ON THE CORNER OF TEXAS AVE/ UNIVERSITY DRIVE. BUT I DONT REMEMBER HEARING EVERYONE IN BRYAN POINTING FINGERS AT EVERYONE IN COLLEGE STATION. NOT EVEN WHEN SOMETHING BAD HAPPEN LIKE (MURDER). COLLEGE STATION DOES NOT WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT THE CRIME THAT GOES ON BECAUSE IT CAN COST THEM MONEY. EVERYONE WHO THINKS COLLEGE STATION IS FREE FROM THIS STUFF NEEDS TO DO SOME HOMEWORK. OK, WITH THAT SAID. LETS ALL JUST MOVE ON..
Posted by: old smells Location: bcs on Jul 2, 2008 at 05:26 PM
After reading over what I typed, i made a few errors. But im old and have thick glasses so its ok!
Posted by: old smelly britches Location: bcs on Jul 2, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Whats more dangerous? Getting killed by crime or in a car? Since yall so proudly brag about having more alcohol per square foot in college station than anywhere and more dwi's and dui's on university drive than any other street in texas. Sure you can be at the wrong place at the wrong time in Bryan, but you can bet the same goes for college station!!
Posted by: old smells Location: bcs on Jul 2, 2008 at 05:02 PM
Most of the college station residents are students. Guess bryan isnt the only ones who lay around all day getting drunk and high while someone else pays the bills. (see mommy and daddy) Bryan actually has more working people than college station does. NEXT TOPIC
Posted by: old smelly pants Location: bcs on Jul 2, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Sure Bryan has a few bad apples, but it is a working class town with alot of good people too! Do you think College Station is fun and safe? Well not most Bryan Residents do. Are yall proud to sale the most alcohol per square foot than any where else in the world. A few yours back, University drive was the most DUI's on a street in Texas! So just how safe can it be to travel in perfect college station! You kids get all drunk and drive your GIANT suvs and your fast sports cars that are ticking time bombs! Yall proud of that one too? Ever been to a concert in college station? You can pick the students out in a heartbeat. They will be making noise, cussing, fist fighting and for sure drinking. How fun do you think that is for the real residents! What is the chance of getting killed by guns in Bryan or getting killed by a drunk in college station? Since the number one way to die is by car accident, dont you think college station is dangerous too! Bring a sack lunch if you wanna debate Bryan
Posted by: old smelly pants Location: bcs on Jul 2, 2008 at 04:13 PM
How about we make mommy and daddy drug test the students in college station before paying rent and car payments for them. Smack, thats my glove hitting your face. If you wanna debate with Bryan folk jr, then you better bring a sack lunch!!
Posted by: wow Location: cs on Jul 2, 2008 at 04:08 PM
you guys are funny....
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 2, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Why wonder theres so many perverts in BCS.
Posted by: clay Location: bryan on Jul 2, 2008 at 03:48 PM
this looks like a pretty good indicater that people are fed up!i thought i was the only one!if everyone would e-mail their congressman with the same enthusiasm we might get something started!i think welfare and hud should not be permanent lifetime payments but just to help get someone started then gradually cut back and eventually stopped and not restarted!these people would then have a reason to get going.as it is now they are using these programs as retirement!i also believe you should have to pass a drug screen every time you get a payment!that would ensure the money was not buying drugs as i'm sure some of it is!!i would even pay a little extra for the test!!i don't think all people on assistance are bad,but there is enough bad ones to make it look bad for the rest!!
Posted by: Hey KBTX Location: College Station on Jul 2, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Hey KBTX, why do you report on the slum in Bryan and College Station and open a blog up just for that. I bet it would be something most people are interested in. You should also set up a debate with people from both towns and find what town wins the debate.
Posted by: An Idea Location: Someone working 3 jobs to make it. on Jul 2, 2008 at 02:20 PM
I have an idea. We employed people, who work for a living have to take drug tests to receive a paycheck, why not have the folks that live on government checks take drug tests before they can receive their check??? I believe that would cut down on the taxes that we pay, it would also cut down on the number of people that can't get their act together and that would help them get it together so they can become more productive people. Once clean and sober maybe they can see the right way of doing things. I'm all for helping the people in need of help, not for people in need of a living off me. By the way, way to good MOM. I wish people would understand that we have the right not to have our small children subjected if that is our choice.
Posted by: Mom of 2 Location: Texas on Jul 2, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Some of you people are so off of your rocker. It is understandable that if this mom was talking about not being able to take her kids in to a store that is all about porn that some of you would have the comments you have, but this is a gas station for Pete's sake. No one should have to avoid a gas station and NO ONE should leave their kids in a car while they go in. Maybe it doesn't bother some of you because you have this filth laying around your house, but for most PARENTS it is very offensive...As for store owners, be a little more respectful to everyone and hide the junk.
Posted by: Wake up Bryan and get a JOB. Location: Bryan on Jul 2, 2008 at 01:59 PM
In Bryan 27.9% are below the poverty line. Bryan has on of the highest ratings of registered sex offenders in the state 446 to 1 in Bryan. Has the highest rate of government assisted housing in the state of Texas. Had the third highest rate of violent crime in the state of Texas per capita per DPS, FBI and citydata.com. A 26% drop out rate in Bryan schools according to TEA. Welfare housing from one side of town to the other. Large groups of people sitting around in lawn chairs drinking, consuming drugs and prostituting when the should be earning an honest living. Police raids in the ghetto slums requiring a armed assault vehicle aka apc tank. Officers and judicial officials regularly attacked and requiring medical attention (non in College Station) from drug crazed thugs. People in Bryan need to realize people are getting tired of supporting their free food, housing, medical and child care. That's why people in CS are talking about us in Bryan. I live in Bryan and I am fed up.
Posted by: Amy on Jul 2, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Dixie that is not true! A lot of people look at porn! Hell I own porn does that make me a rapist or a child molester?? NO! It is made for adults and is something that should be viewed in private. Although, I do agree that suggesting to avoid a certain store because they do have pornographic material is crazy! Just thought I'd share my thoughts on your comment.
Posted by: Amy on Jul 2, 2008 at 12:05 PM
It is amazing to see article after article go from discussing the topic at hand to people arguing about weather or not Bryan is trashy and ghetto! Seriously people get of your high horse! This isn't the 1950's anymore. There are drug dealers, prostitution, gang bangers and PORN everywhere not just Bryan. Unfortunately it is the world we live in. I have a four year old daughter and as much as I'd love to shelter her from those things I know one day she is going to be exposed to them. All you can do is educate them, love them and teach them wrong from right! I do agree that the porn should not be put next to the soda machines. If that were the case then I too would probably say something! Protecting your children is one thing, however sheltering them from things like a PG-13 movie is quiet another. But, that's just my opinion.
Posted by: Dixie on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Bottom line - porno is decadent and harmful. Nearly all rapist and child molesters view porn. Suggesting you avoid a store because they display these magazines is ignorant. Get the crap out of sight.
Posted by: wake up mom! Location: bryan on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:12 AM
the mom is in line for wanting to protect her kids NOW but news flash to the mom: YOU CANT KEEP YOUR KIDS SHELTERED FROM EVERYTHING EVENTUALLY IT WILL HAPPEN, dont be so nieve. and i agree with boo.....if you're so concerned about your kids not seeing the nuditdy...DONT GO THERE...is that so hard? it would be much easier than making such a big fuss about it.some people have nothing better to do than go around people's businesses and pointing out what is wrong, like at cindies. if you dont like it dont go!
Posted by: Robyn Location: BRYAN, TEXAS on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I am proud to be from BRYAN - Born & Raised, and if I ever have kids I will raise them here also - BRYAN is a great town. YES - we do have drugs, porn, prostitutes, theft - but ALL towns do - EVEN COLLEGE STATION. College Station ingeneral has MORE money than Bryan - which is why it is EASIER to cover up some of the stuff that goes on there - But for instance - on KBTX today - some guys car got broken into along with 8 other ones... Have you ever driven down HOLLEMAN? There is GHETTO & SLUMS there - Georgia St, etc. CRACK & other drugs are being sold there - but oh wait it is CS, that can't be TRUE! You people think that BRYAN is so bad - STAY out of the bad areas then - Bryan is plenty big enough to go where you need to go with out going to "The DUB" (or should I say Westside) and really - it's not bad if you MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!!!! It is amazing to me how the comments have gone from PORN to just hatefulness - IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN BRYAN - YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TALK ABOUT IT!!!
Posted by: jessica Location: bryan on Jul 2, 2008 at 09:39 AM
I thought this story was about "aggie mom" and the mags. Why is everyone taking about "the ghetto". I live in an area that's not filled with 2 story houses is that the ghetto?. No it's Not. STICK TO THE STORY PEOPLE.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 2, 2008 at 07:42 AM
To those who suggest leaving kids in the car while you go get drinks or pay for gas in the gas station. #1 - people shouldn't be leaving their kids in the car - that's unsafe and illegal. I'm imagining you don't have young kids or havent for a while. Honestly as a personal choice, I pay at the pump for gas in areas that I'm comfortable with, but when kids gotta 'go' they gotta go. I understand the truckstop mentality, but saying that it's at truckstop and that's normal and accepted is odd to me. It those materials were 'normal' then why are they censored, why are they put behind cover blockers... our society views porn materials as generally offensive to the majority of people (children and adults). If you like porn, that's fine, it's a private personal issue, but I would like to educate my children on sex and sexuality the matter I see fit, not in the way porn magazines see fit.
Posted by: Rats on the move Location: Huntsville on Jul 2, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Everyone in Texas knows about the crime hookers slums and thugs in Bryan. You have crimes that has made the Houston paper a few times.
Posted by: STOP Welfare Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:51 PM
I also take offense to people living in welfare housing off of the government when I have children that I support and I have the government take 48% from me of each year since I am self employed. How would you like it if someone came and took 48% of what you own to support someone you don't know. I know that there are some that are unable to work. But drive through these areas and look at all the young people just sitting around not working. They can get a job just like everyone else. If you feel so strongly about it give 1/2 of what you own to someone on the street. Welfare is supposed to be a hand up not a hand out. Some of these people have been on welfare so long that their children think this is a way to make a living and it is not to be talked about badly. Get up get a job and work for what you get Slum and Ghetto people of Bryan. Put the porn down. I can not afford your children also.
Posted by: Boo Location: CS on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Here's a radical idea...don't go there.
Posted by: brian Location: california on Jul 1, 2008 at 08:33 PM
this mom is an uptight women, she nees to let loosed and realize that her kids are gonna see breasts and all that good stuff at some point. if you dont like what they saw then just have the kids wait in the car, get your gas and get out.
Posted by: Lost in the Sleaze in Bryan Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 08:22 PM
This porn is wide spread throughout the city of Bryan and most areas. The next time Bryan police do a hooker sting operation in the area they should consider doing a porn sting operation. Trash loves this in the city. And we in Bryan have a large amount of registered sex offenders. More than the city of College Station. It is time we take back our streets in Bryan. I agree that it is the parents job to teach their children right from wrong, however it is evident that these parents either are not are do not want to do their jobs as a parent so it is up to us.
Posted by: Bryan scared straight Location: Snook on Jul 1, 2008 at 08:13 PM
I also had a son a few years back that was going down the wrong road in life he was on drugs and with kids from the wrong side of town. When he was in 12th grade after staying out all night one morning I put him in my car and took him for a ride in the Bryan Ghettos. I let him see the drunk and drug high people on the streets. The hookers the real gang bangers and uneducated low lives setting around drinking and not working. I asked him if this is what he wanted to do with his life. I then talked with a friend in Law enforcement we did a ride along with the police. After seeing the ghettos and slums for himself in Bryan he pulled it together and graduated college on time with a Masters in Business. Nothing is a wake up call like seeing it first hand. He was also Scared straight in slums of Bryan.
Posted by: Michele Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 04:38 PM
I take offense to everyone talking about the ghetto. I live in the ghetto in the middle of the government housing. Just because everyone can't afford a new home doesn't mean that the people that live in these neighborhoods are all bad. I live off of Commerce Street. I have some great neighbors and yes we have some crime in the area but so does College Station. Far as the mom and the prono. Don't look. I have been going to that store for 15 years and have never noticed it. It's not a mall; go in get what you need and leave. I don't think it should be displayed but we live in a free world today.
Posted by: JK Location: Brazos county on Jul 1, 2008 at 03:43 PM
My kids are older now. I also did drive them around the slums and ghetto areas of Bryan. It like a scared straight for kids.
Posted by: DONT NEED TO KNOW Location: AROUND on Jul 1, 2008 at 03:14 PM
I would like to respond to the post about the ghetto and the thugs. First of all the person whom ever posted this needs to come on this side of town so they can see some of your folks are over here too. Just because you dont see this type of activity on your side of town does not mean its not happening its just happenining behind closed doors in your house in your basement while your at home. I thing we as concerned citizens need to stop discrimating against what we dont know or understand. Its only maked you look bad and not the people who are trying to make look bad. If you teach your kids the right things that doesnt mean they wont end up a thug and in the ghetto. They might just be the one to promote the business. You will be the one supporting it without even knowing thats what your doing. Good people come our of the ghetto. Professional football players come out of the ghetto. So what is the response to that. They are doing better than the ones in the coopermart area.
Posted by: angry citizen on Jul 1, 2008 at 02:26 PM
judge was there last night checking them for display purposes.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 at 02:20 PM
lesson learned? dont take your kids into seedy gas stations.
Posted by: Not Sure. Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Why do people keep talking about the ghettos and slums of Bryan? New york and LA has them also.
Posted by: AGAIN Location: NOT BCS on Jul 1, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Again, it wasn't about topless picutes. It was not just about a naked body, which I too agree shouldn't be made a big deal of. It was about close ups of a woman's V-----. This is not normal for a child to see. I don't know what kind of breast feeding you have been doing but when I breast fed my babies, for a year, they never saw a close up of my V-----. That is not normal. And a 6yr old boy should NOT be exposed to that. It is sick to suggest that is normal. As for that part of bryan, I was not aware that locals consider bryan a bad place, or the ghetto full of pimps drugs and hookers. Actually before reading all these posts, I felt somewhat safe traveling through bryan by myself. Not anymore. Apparently we had the wrong image of bryan. I will be sure to let my family and friends know that locals in bryan don't consider it a safe place. If you are in bryan and someone breaks the law, and it negativly effects you, well, you shouldn't have been in Bryan.Is that the opinion of the locals??
Posted by: Bill Location: Miramont/Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 01:04 PM
If there was no demand for the magazine then it would not be sold in your part of Bryan. Therefore someone must want to purchase them. With the amount of perverts and thugs around Bryan. It is only natural to see these magazines around thugs and ghettos. For example I have never seen one of these magazines in the Coppermart on the far east side of Bryan. Must be no demand for it. I work with some people from these slum and ghetto projects of Bryan. It is the main reason I don't let my family in most parts of Bryan day or night. I don't want my kids all under 9 to think this is a normal way of life. Sitting around unemployed drinking and getting high on drugs. When they get older I will teach them this is what happens when you don't get an education or care about yourself or others. I will drive them through this area for a hands on demonstration of this behavior.
Posted by: H.D. Location: Bryan, Tx on Jul 1, 2008 at 12:52 PM
The moment your rights overstep my rights, they are no longer your "rights" to have. It is my legal right to view & to not view what is legally available as I am an adult. It is the same for others who are adults & have not been legally restricted. It interferes with my right to choose to not see that stuff when it is placed in plain view in an open & public area. No one is being prevented from what they are allowed to do legally. They should be punished as it is the law! End of discussion. "Aggie Mom'', Way To GO! I am a proud mother of 4 who commends you for this. It takes strength for some to do the right thing, like demand rights be respected & laws upheld. Regardless of anyone's opinion of porn, when the law is being broken to allow for it, a wrong is being committed period. I am thankful to see & to hear of another strong person who did the right thing.
Posted by: Slum of CS AKA-Bryan Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 12:34 PM
When people stand around drinking all over the city smoking dope and hookers are on the the street day and night. We have hit the bottom. We now have welfare housing even of the east side of Bryan. We need a code enforcement and more police in the slums of Bryan. How did we get to this point in Bryan? I looked at the city Data.com. We have a big problem in the schools and with crime. Crime that is violent is many times higher than any city around this part of Texas. We can not talk it away. The porn magazines are a starting place for us to clean up the city.
Posted by: D^S on Jul 1, 2008 at 12:20 PM
KBTX...You need to start reporting stories of people who get offended of people selling drugs in their neighborhoods. Go out and interview them and see what they have to say. Maybe that would bring more attention to this ever growing situation. While i'm not down grading the importance of this (dirty magazine) story...I think if you get more peoples opinion of crime in their neighborhood, you might be able to create the same passion in people who wrote on this story to encourage community leaders to do something a little more extrime to end violence and drugs in the B/CS....Mandie I think you are one of the smartest people I know and heres why. You choose to care what you're child looks at and be proactive in thier life. You're not like some mothers who carry thier babys around in Wal-mart with its shirt off and the candy they ate earlier all over their face. Crime is usually around Drugs, Sex and Alcohol....if you can get rid of atleast one..maybe you can start a ripple in B/CS
Posted by: Pissed off Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 11:24 AM
In response to all who speaks about Bryan. Why is when something goes wrong, every one wants to speak about Bryan being bad. Take a look around you, College Station isn't perfect nor is Bryan. Crime is every where, I have not seen or been to a city that was perfect. Just because Bryan has two adult stores. I guess that makes Bryan bad? What about the strip club in College Station? I have never been to either one, however, you have to be an adult to enter. There is much more going on that needs our attention.
Posted by: Robyn on Jul 1, 2008 at 10:44 AM
So... Do we actually know how old her children are? I mean this is really DUMB - I have already posted a comment, and BRYAN is not a bad place to live - there is GHETTO in CS - just CS doesn't want anyone to know it - I still don't understand why this "AGGIE MOM" (again you can only be an Aggie Mom if you have a kid at TAMU) was over off of 21 & 2818 - MOST EVERYONE knows that 21 is TRUCKSTOP row and that really isn't a good gas station anywayz. Again - like I said before - THAT IS NOT THE ONLY GAS STATION AROUND THERE. and if you are just getting GAS why does EVERYONE need to go in the store anyways?
Posted by: Get The DRUGS AND HOOKERS OUT OF BRYAN Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Life long Resident all these hookers bring crime into Bryan with drugs. It all goes together. Remember hookers are not like the $1500.00 HR type on TV. I have had them arrested at our office and they were $5.00. It's nice to see the new police chief is doing something about the crime problem in Bryan. This bank robber had more money than was needed to get a Bryan Hooker. Yes I do call the Police everytime they start work this area. They bring more crime that we need to get off the streets of Bryan. It is not normal to have hookers walking the streets day and night in a small town. Some people from Bryan only think it is.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Sorry no Super Walmart. City Council voted NO on it.
Posted by: On no it's a booby! Location: CS on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:57 AM
So, the youngest child in the video looks young enough to still breastfeed. So was she worried that the baby was going to point and open his mouth? Then again she probably didnt brestfeed b/c she is so worried about her kids seeing nipples. So she went with formula. Which is obviously the best way since GOD didnt create our bodies to actually FEED our children, right? THis lady is so off the hook I couldn't possibly get into it all here. She needs to get some cute outfits from cindie's, some toys and some videos and surprise her husband. Maybe go run around the block first with all that extra energy (and time) she is putting into complaining. Bet she would change he mind about "dirty sex" then!!
Posted by: Thank you Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:46 AM
We in Bryan have lived with this trash to long think you for clean up our city it need it.
Posted by: Amy on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:41 AM
No kidding "Life long resident"! And anyone who doesn't see that is a damn fool! Well said!
Posted by: HJ Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:41 AM
I looked at the city data.com. I see we also have about 539 people in halfway houses. We need to keep a eye on them also. We Have to many people in Bryan from TDC and these prison halfway Houses.
Posted by: REG. SEX. OFFENDERS # Location: Bryan on Jul 1, 2008 at 02:20 AM
City data.com is reporting we now have a 446 to 1 person ratio of Registered Sex offenders in Bryan. CS has a ratio of 1686 to 1 person. We need to keep a eye on this porn problem in Brazos COUNTY.
Posted by: LIFE LONG RESIDENT Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:00 PM
What is worse? People in Bryan trying to score with the hookers or the DRUNK AGGIES trying to find their way home while so intoxicated that hopefully they won't kill someone. College Station Residents you only think that you live in a perfect town. Why do yall come unglued when progress trys to put a Super Walmart in or business want to cut down a "green belt". By the way, I heard that you are getting a Super Walmart and I hope all the trash you speak of comes from Bryan and surrounding communities to trash out your so-called perfect town. By the way don't visit the new Super Target. It is located in Bryan, the filthiest town in the United States. The only reason you have the "Scum Bag" mall in CS is because someone in Bryan was greedy with the land and now you have a place for all the delinquent kids to hang out. Open your eyes Bryan/College Station people there is good and bad in both towns. All towns have the same problem.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I agree Melinda. Porn/adult magazines are for adults. Gas stations are open to all ages. Put the porn where it belongs, behind the counter where it isn't visible to kids who are naturally going to be in there with parents gassing up vehicles. There are plenty of gas stations that sell videos and adult novelties in both bryan and college station. I'd rather my kids not see it out in plain view. But I'm not going to call attention to it either while kids are present.
Posted by: Porn Mom Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:51 PM
My husband and I occasionally watch a dirty movie or pick up a dirty magazine from a convenience store. These items are for adults and should be kept behind the counter or in a room off to the side.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:50 PM
The station and the mom need to get a life if that is all they can find to complain about !
Posted by: Lets Clean Up the Slums and Trash Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:48 PM
It nice to see someone working at Cleaning up Bryan. We need all the help we can Get. Bryan Police its been almost 2 weeks with out a Hookers round UP. Keep giving the photos out of the hookers and johns.
Posted by: jane Location: bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Any time you knowingly break the law you should be punished. Regardless of public opinion !! If the business in question breaks the law by displaying these magazines incorrectly fine them !!!
Posted by: AG Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 07:32 PM
KBTX, this is news? Why would you put this lady on the air? We must really need some news around here. I will remember to call you guys when someone offends me.
Posted by: XXX Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 07:01 PM
We need to keep this XXX person out of Bryan he may work.
Posted by: GET REAL BRYAN IS FULL OF HOOKERS Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Everyone knows if you want a live hooker you go to Bryan. If you want porn Bryan has two stores for it. If you want to see a nude woman at a strip club in a safe environment CS. To see a hooker go to a Bryan Parks MLK, Sims ,Orleans,Cavitt,Ecohls, South College ave. and Finfeather down town. At night time Grosbeck and Beck. Also try Neal elementary school and park area. Bryan PD also post areas on the regular list of violators on the hooker report, such as last weeks report. Some people would rather see this in a magazine. We are fortunate enough in Bryan to be able to have and live the real experience.
Posted by: Living in the real world on Jun 30, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Isn't it funny that we are creatures on a planet who think that our reproductive organs and the organs that give sustenance to babies (milk from the female breast), are considered disgusting if they're not used ONLY for reprodution and sustenance? How horrible if we use certain parts of our bodies for pleasure... And heaven forbid if we TALK about *lowering voice to a whisper* s...e...x..... or sex organs..... You'd think in 2008 and living in a 1st World country, we'd be over ourselves already.
Posted by: ACTUAL "AGGIE MOM" Location: Not CS on Jun 30, 2008 at 06:35 PM
The store we saw this in had it by the soda cooler, and the pictures were not just provacative, they were close ups of a woman's v-------, with her hand holding it open. We reported it to the store, and came back, and it was still there. Anyone who thinks my children will be overprotected because I think they(3&6) are too young to see that is the only one over reacting. I hope the people who made such rude comments did so because they didn't know the facts I just stated. I wouldn't have reacted so strongly over just breasts, or short dresses, this was SO MUCH worse than that. I hope that they will now change it and put it where all men can get it if they like, but our children are not exposed to women's open v-------. I obviously wouldn't have gone into this store had the town posted a sign, as many on here have stated "you are now entering ghetto, the laws don't apply here". The store we went into did not have it in a corner, you couldn't get a soda without seeing it.
Posted by: Melinda Location: Caldwell on Jun 30, 2008 at 05:47 PM
I don't care if a gas station or even HEB wants to sell porn. But they should do so legally. Leaving magazines/DVD out with out covers is irresponsible. We have laws to protect our children. An adult can decide if he/she wants to purchase porn of not, but a kid should not have to make this decision.This should not be a ethical issue but rather a legal issue. Stores that allow children access to explicit pictures are breaking the law. and if aggie mom chooses to protect her children from porn that is her decision. Her children looked very. Maybe to young to decide if they want to look at porn or not.
Posted by: Rhonda Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 05:29 PM
I don't believe the store should be fined, but I do think they need to place the adult nudity behind the counter where it belongs. AND it has nothing to do with being an aggie mom, i live 2 blocks from a store that sells the same magsazines and i walked in the store and found the same nuity and all i had to is ask the manager to cover it, the next day it was done
Posted by: A mom of two Location: Hearne on Jun 30, 2008 at 05:28 PM
I think this is silly. I have two boys and they dont know what that is I think that childs seen something at home to know what that is. Besides the mag's are on a different side of the store so why would you go down that row when you know they are down there???????
Posted by: Anonymous Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 05:25 PM
This woman says that they should not be able to force their views on her by displaying what she considers bad taste material. I wonder if she realizes that they might not like (myself included) HER forcing her views on me either. This is a democracy thus giving her holiness the right to just shop elsewhere. They definitely should not be proscuted under the First Amendant.
Posted by: jessica Location: bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Im reading all these comments and clearly alot of you don't have kids. I have 3 young children and I support what" aggie mom" wants to do. You are however going into a gas station not "woodys"...
Posted by: Robert Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 05:01 PM
So maybe the mags should be behind the counter where younger folks can't see them as easily; but these are just gas stations, however, and children shouldn't be unsupervised at these places anyhow. Also, thanks for correcting the "Aggie mom" thing! And just where is this XXX shop that is supposedly next to the main entrance to A&M? Sure the strip club is in College Station, but both of the XXX sex shops are in Bryan.
Posted by: Bryan Nuts Location: Navasota on Jun 30, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Only in Bryan do the have Stockholm Syndrome. About crime and think it normal.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 30, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Zoltan, good job! The term "aggie mom" applies to my mom because I'm a student at TAMU not because my mother is a graduate of TAMU, which she is ('88). Please get correct nomenclature and not use terms as a lure for people to read your story.
Posted by: Rena Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Come On Lady.... Yes I agree they should not have those things in Plan Sight. However, Did you have your eyes closed when you pulled into the parking lot of that Station ? I have lived here all my life and I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN THAT STORE. Open your eyes.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 30, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Oh it's an "Aggie" mom. Well then it must be news!!
Posted by: fern Location: Brussels Belgium on Jun 30, 2008 at 04:24 PM
I've always been pro pornography because to me this was censorship and I hate all forms of censorships but when it was finally legalized I was upset to see all these peepshows in one of our nicest Boulevard down town but it's here to stay. On the other hand sheltering kids is a terrible thing to do it shows a lack of wisdom at the very least and will most likely backfire.
Posted by: David Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Judy, I can agree with you to some extent and that's perfect the way you handled your situation. You did not feel the need to make the 10:00 news with a complaint that should have been handled between adults instead of running to the news and tattling on them. Get a life aggie mom.
Posted by: Buster Bluth Location: Newport Beach on Jun 30, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Good for you Aggie Mom! My mom taught me that sex and nakedness is wrong, and she kept me away from all that filth when i was a boy, and didn't really let me see it when i was a man either. I'll never move out because i love my mother and she knows what's best for me! she even helps put on my blindfold when it is absolutely necessary for me to leave the house, just so i don't see anything remotely "upsetting". i hope your kids stay with you forever too because the world is just too dangerous with all those dirty magazines just sitting in shelves for everyone to see!
Posted by: Rediculous Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 04:14 PM
I think this lady just wanted to be on the evening news! And did you see the location of the store this morning?? Not a store I'd go into, with or without my kids! There are bigger issues in this town, lake bank robberies, and train wrecks! What a waste of airtime!
Posted by: MOM OF 2 Location: BRYAN on Jun 30, 2008 at 03:44 PM
I DONT THINK THEY SHOULD BE CHARGED BUT THEY DO NEED TO MAKE THE CONV. STORES STORE ALL THAT PONO. WHERE KIDS CANT SEE IT. AND IF THEY WANT TO SELL THEM THEY SHOULD HAVE SOME KIND OF SIGN THAT THEY SELL THEM WITH OUT SHOWING THEM.
Posted by: Judy Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 03:36 PM
I am really quite amazed at the number of people who thought this mom was overreacting. I'm a mom of two boys and I have gone to upper management at HEB because of magazines at their eye level that were sexually explicit. HEB listened and agreed. I'm not trying overprotect my children, but I sure do not some things that are out there so available to their eyes. Especially when you are just buying groceries or gas!!!
Posted by: OMG!! on Jun 30, 2008 at 03:30 PM
How did you get your kids - surely not by having sex!!!!!!!!!!! Get real AGGIE mom - you're really putting your degree to good use!!!!
Posted by: Proud Bryan Resident Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 03:29 PM
So there are dirty pictures in a truck stop in Bryan! If you don't like it don't go in. Why is it that people in CS always want to find something wrong with Bryan? Last time I checked you are not better than any of us in Bryan. We work just as hard for what we have as you guys do. What makes you so much better than us? Just because we live in Bryan does not mean we are GHETTO or hookers. I come from up North and I have never seen so much ignorance in my entire life. There is only one reason I stay and thats because my Husband is enrolled at A&M. All this hatred and ingorance is why kids have no respect for anyone. They hear their parents talking trash on Bryan and so they treat the people that live in Bryan like trash. It's almost like a gang. If your not part of my gang than your not good enough. Is this how we want our children to grow up? I am more concerned about those issues than I am about a dirty magazine. A good parent would explain and not make a big deal about it.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 30, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Funny how CS residents think Bryan is a slum. Isn't the ONLY stripclub in Brazos County in CS. And a XXX store right on Texas near the main entrance of Texas A&M. I have lived here 30 years and the only difference in the two towns is their names. Most residents have lived in both cities and each have their good spots and bad spots. I've lived here 30 years and went to school here and the entire bcs is wonderful and if you think you are better than anyone else because of where you live you are ignorant!
Posted by: Maiyeko Location: Chicago on Jun 30, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Truth is that the world is full of adults and when kids are out and about in it, they are going to from time to time see adults (uh duh) and maybe adult themes outside of a parents influence. Good parents talk openly and prepare their children for 'the world' so that they are educated and smart enough to live in it, bad parents try to shelter (not the same as protect) their 'offspring' from everything and thus keep them ignorant. This sets them up to become ignorant uninformed adults. Chances are this woman still has not talked to the kid(s) about sex, or anything else for that matter. What happens if someone throws a magazine out of a car and the kid finds it while playing outside or worse a used drug needle? These kids may end up playing doctor with it because they haven't been told about the danger. Just as parents who own guns more than likely haven't spoken with their children of the danger which is why there are so many fatal accidents each year.
Posted by: Luis Location: BCS on Jun 30, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Oh Noes! "Aggie moms" like her should stay out of Hastings, Barnes & Noble since they do sell adult magazines and I have seen plenty of those out of their "protective" cover. She should also alert KBTX of the barbaric displays of lingerie and pictures of scantly clad ladies in the underwear section at wal-mart stores around the country and the Victoria Secret stores at the mall!! I am sure she already shields her kid's eyes when she is checking out, since all the Cosmopolitan and Redbook mags all boast headlines such as "How to please your man in bed" while displaying massive amounts of cleavage. Whatever happened to keeping an eye on what your kids are doing or watching while they are with you? Ever heard of "parental guidance"?
Posted by: Yo Location: Momma on Jun 30, 2008 at 02:50 PM
we need to keep kids, especially boys, from seeing any pictures of naked girls! it's a statistical fact that looking at pornography turns even the most model student into a homosexual drug addict.
Posted by: David Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Don't like it...don't look at it. Complain to the owner, then don't go back to the store. That would be YOUR freedom of choice to choose which store to do business with because you don't approve of such material being in the open. How hard is that??? I guess it's easier to whine to the news and make a big deal out of something YOU don't like or approve of. Is there anything else YOU don't like that needs to be changed?
Posted by: Richard Location: cs on Jun 30, 2008 at 02:49 PM
The exxon in Pebble Creek area has a Porn movie display by the soft drink machine and i haven't heard any complaints. If you don't like it lady then find an american owned gas station, oops there aren't any.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: BCS on Jun 30, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Why!!! The Nude Magazines have been in gas station for along time and now someone is try to says they can't have them now. I understand that have it out is not good should have it somewhere where kids cant see it
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 30, 2008 at 02:24 PM
"Mom Concerned about Nude Magazines..." I hate nude magazines. They should put some clothes on them.
Posted by: Joyce on Jun 30, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Looking at the results of your survey, it really saddens me to see that more people are okay with showing nudity than not. I am curious as to how many are parents that are for nudity being freely displayed? We try to protect our children from seeing or doing things that may eventually become a life style that is harmful. Pornography will continue into the marriage and can lead to sexual abuse and or physical abuse. It affects entire families. It has led to many a divorce and or jail time. Sexual predators have to start somewhere. Actions occur first in the mind, and then the body follows. Let us not encourage our children to become future predators of children or other adults. I hope we don’t encourage this type of behavior by allowing “freedom of speech” or “art” or whatever you want to call it to take the place of good common sense. If it is a law that the front pages are to be covered, the responsible parties should pay a fine. Owners of the company should also be notified. And just because it is prevalent everywhere, doesn’t mean it is okay.
Posted by: JR Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Posted by: XXX Location: CS on Jun 30, 2008 at 12:45 PM said: "I keep my family out of Bryan........" Good. We don't want sorrry no-count people such as yourself.
Posted by: Realist Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 01:56 PM
So, why didn't you leave the kids in the car with the other sister? Wouldn't this have avoided the whole thing? And Shelly.. you really think this is equivalent to child abuse?? Have your kids ever seen you half nude? or in a bikini? Because a bikini is not different that underwear and a bra. So is swimming now going to be banned because it could be construed as child abuse? Sheltering kids from what is really out there and them throwing them into the world when they're 18.. THAT'S child abuse!
Posted by: Andrea Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Wow.. so, do you keep your eyes open during sex? This is ridiculous. You know, we're one of the only societies that has such an issue with the human body. We all have the same parts, just in different sizes. Get over it. It's freedom of expression.. be glad you have this privilege.
Posted by: Local Mom on Jun 30, 2008 at 01:41 PM
I am sure most places have these around the counters. I have just never noticed them. They also sale lighters with Marijuana on them and little lighters that look like guns. If my kids were to ever ask about that I just tell them the truth. You can not shelter your kids from everything no matter how hard you try. If you make a big deal out of it then chances are they will too! There are more problems in this town than nude magazines. Kids are taking drugs and weapons to school! Children are being abused and people are homeless! Is this really that newsworthy? Lets give them a fine, tell them to clean it up and go on with our lives!
Posted by: Amanda Location: BCS on Jun 30, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Parents need to learn that they are not going to be able to control every little thing that happens in there children's lives. However when their kids see or hear something inappropriate they should take the time to talk to them and explain why these things are inappropriate. Stop waiting for the world to conform to your personnal morals and values and just reinforce them in your children so they will know right from wrong. Lastly if you find that these stores continue to display offensive materials shop somewhere else.
Posted by: John Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 01:06 PM
This lady sounds ust like a lady that came in a gas station that I work at (we do not sell videos of magazines) and YELLED at me for selling her expired milk (which we didnt she just wanted free milk)and then proceeded to yell at the customers and say she was going to go to KBTX and have them up there every day. This lady needs to grow up and realize there are worst things than pictures of a few scantaly clad women on a dvd case. you will see more skin down at the local pool or beach than you would on a dvd box case for a porn movie, I know I have seen them in stores beore.
Posted by: Whatever on Jun 30, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Gas stations are the same as they have always been. You just now noticed they sell this stuff??????????? I'm sure your kids know a lot more about the stuff you are protecting them from than you do!
Posted by: Steve Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Here's a thought, don't go to any store that has material you don't like. This way there is no way that your kids will see it and the operators won't get your money! Let the market place sort it out and let our police spend there resources going after real criminals like that bank robber. FYI,Your kids probably have friends that sneak magazines from their parents or watch R rated material when visiting. I taught at a Christian School last year and they were just as bad as the regular kids in this regard. The more one tries to hide things from kids the more they want to see it. I find it is better to explain why it is unhealthy directly than trying to shield kids from everything. This has worked quite well with my 3 kids.
Posted by: XXX Location: CS on Jun 30, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I keep my family out of Bryan........
Posted by: Ed Location: Brazos on Jun 30, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Amen Thomas ! ! ! !
Posted by: Woody Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 12:33 PM
FOR ALL YOU PEOPLE SAYING IT WAS IN THE OPEN IT WAS NOT. THE STORE SHE MADE A BIG DEAL OF WAS NOT THE PHILLIPS 66. THE ONE SHE HAD A FIT OVER HAD IT CENSORED.SHE SHOULD HAVE MINDED HER OWN BUSINESS AND NOT SNUCK IN THE CORNER WHERE ITS AT. GASOLINE STATIONS HAVE DONE THIS FOR SO MANY YEARS WHY STOP FOR SOME ANTI-OPEN MINDED PEOPLE? BUNCH OF CRY BABIES YOU ASK ME. CHILDREN THESE DAYS ARE NOT STUPID AND KNOW WHAT YOU DO AT NIGHT. KEEP THAT IN MIND.
Posted by: Bryan is for Crime. and a hideout for criminals Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 12:29 PM
If it is in Bryan stay out. Some areas in CS are now like Bryan stay out of them also. If you are in or near the slums and ghettos of Bryan you can see a real moving X-rated sex show just go to Sue Haswell park. Hookers are all over the west side of Bryan downtown area.
Posted by: ee on Jun 30, 2008 at 12:21 PM
please lady grow up
Posted by: ? Location: BURLESON COUNTY on Jun 30, 2008 at 12:09 PM
The kids i guess stay at home because any where you go like restaurants are the mall you are going to see people dressing in outfits that show many parts. What are you going to do cover the kids eyes.
Posted by: CINDY on Jun 30, 2008 at 12:04 PM
SNOOK DRIVE-IN HAS THESE MAGAZINES ON TOP OF THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY!!!! I'VE COMPLAINED TO BURLESON COUNTY SHERRIFF DEPT. WAS TOLD THEY WEREN'T REALLY BREAKING THE LAW, BUT AN OFFICER WOULD STOP BY THE STORE TO TAKE A LOOK.
Posted by: Cindy on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Okay, well not only do gas stations have this issue with not concealing these type of publications, but you can could even find local book/movie/dvd combination retail stores and find these magazine racks have the same problems. Too readily avaialble in the open to the viewing of our young people.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:50 AM
I have two young kids and I for one do not take them in to either of these places.This mother needs to grow up and not be a baby about this.Them kids will learn about sex and everthing else at school or friends you can not keep them in a box.I bet my kids are more prepard for the real world them them poor kids.lol
Posted by: Thomas Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:43 AM
The poor kids will be forever deprived of classical art ... can't visit any major museum.
Posted by: Frustrated Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM
I agree that selling these types of videos in gas stations is probably not appropriate. If one sees a market and demand for such a product you bet they are going to take full advantage. Should criminal charges be brought against the business, no. Should they be fined yes. To the Aggie mom (which I'm not sure how that came about)who was offended that this desicion was made for her; get over it. I'm tired of being politically correct in fear of someone being offended. Let me tell you what offends me. Soccor moms who drive big suburbans and only have one child. I am truly tired of so many peoples' sense of entitlement. You are entitled to nothing but death and taxes. The rest of your life is a choice. Choose wisely.
Posted by: Nobody Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Poor babies. That means that they haven't even seen the cute little movie about the singing rodents.
Posted by: v Location: cs on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Huh, I didn't realize that Exxon next to the LJR library counted as Gehetto Bryan, but whatever. What does "Aggie" have to do with anything?
Posted by: I am a mom too Location: CS on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:22 AM
I have to say that George, Tom, JOKE & C all said what I would want to say. IF You are always 3 steps ahead of your kid trying to protect them, who is actually there for them when they need someone??? When your kid has questions about sex or drugs, this mom is going to faint. And the kids will find other outlets for their curiosity. And you know what I have learned as a mom? If you don’t make a big deal out of it, the kids hardly notice. And my kids have NO problem talking to me about ANYTHING. They know the limits, they know the rules & I actually know what my kids are doing and where they really are. Just like how my parents raised us. And my sister, bother & I never got into any trouble, we all have master's degrees, and we all had kids WAY after getting married. Because we already knew what it was "all about" and didn’t have to ruin our lives trying to figure it out. OPEN HONEST parenting is the only way, not this crap that this lady does...
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:16 AM
So why is it alright for the gas stations to display this material, but the store in Bryan (I think it was called Cindy's???) forced a meeting of the Bryan City Council when they opened??
Posted by: Sandra Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I agree that pornography shouldn't be displayed where children have easy access to it. The owners of the gas stations/truck stops should be charged. Use some common since and put this offending stuff away out of the reach of children!! College Station is no better than Bryan, there is just as much drugs, crimes and murders there, if not more. CS people just don't want to admit it or talk about it, but it is there!!!! Just watch to the news and read the newspaper!
Posted by: Jules Location: C on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:09 AM
I agree with this report, even the supreme court ruled that it is illegal to have this where child could see it. I think it is silly to say this store should have the right to let kids see this. Just put it behind the counter like the law states, I have a 5yr old and don't want him to see pornography in gas stations either
Posted by: GET SERIOUS Location: BRYAN on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:01 AM
HELLO...I CAN'T BELEINVE SHE DOESN'T LET HER KIDS WATCH PG-13 MOVIES. WHEN HER CHILDREN DO GET OUT INTO THE REAL WORLD IT IS GOING TO BE SO CRUEL TO THEM. YOU CAN'T SHELTER YOUR KIDS FROM THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS LOOK AT BASIC CABLE TV AND THEY WILL GET AN EYE FULL. COME ON AGGIE MOM, THIS IS 2008 NOT 1908. YOU'LL REALIZE IT WHEN YOU JOIN US IN THE REAL WORLD.
Posted by: notorious73 Location: bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:55 AM
With all do respect, i do have much love for kids an i can understand that parents dont want their kids to do ,say are watch certain things, but they have to realize thats a place of business and they do have that right to display different things in their store, truck stop are what ever. She stated that they are very careful what they kids watch at home but do she know what they watch, see are hear else where-all i have to say to those sister's just don't take your kids around those places are just lock them up in your house and you don't have to worry about the "BAD" things that they might see are hear out here in the "FREE WORLD"!!!! where we have freedom of speech and ect....
Posted by: Michelle Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Charges should be file against gas stations or any business that displays these types of things where children can easily pick up or see these kinds of images. There is no excuse! Lock it up behind the counter or don't sell it..............period!! If the business doesn't follow the rules, then charge them!!!!
Posted by: k Location: cs on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:52 AM
i myself do not like porn. but it is a fact of life. it is displayed pretty much everywhere. you can not shield your children from everything for their entire lives. its best they know what the world is about before they get out in it. i think the sisters totaly over reacted.
Posted by: Shelly Location: B/CS on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Not all parents want their kids to see porn, GOOD JOB aggie mom, I am included in the ones who don't. I think it is child abuse to let small children see these images, but I guess child predators would love for small kids to see this stuff. I think it is about time we started cleaning up that area. I bet alot of people passing thourgh who don't know go in those store there off hwy 21
Posted by: Janet Location: B/CS on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Way to go, mom! More parents need to grow a pair and stand up for what's right, decent and moral for our children. They can't do it for or by themselves. I'm not a prude but our children see too much on TV, in movies, and hear things on the radio that are totally inappropriate. Then, they repeat what they've seen or heard and end up trouble at home or school. Nothing wrong with protecting our kids. They are a precious gift and should be treated as such. So many children have parents who just don't care. It's a shame. And who cares if it's a truckstop? Truckers aren't the only ones who patronize the place. And yes, adults can turn their head if they don't want to see it. That's NOT the point. Hope law enforcement and the DA will crack down on how these mags and movies are displayed.
Posted by: C Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Please hide those nasty pictures, and wording! or just get rid of it. Only rated X shops should carry it. Besides the normal negatives, did anyone think they could be dangerous? Yes - my husband couldn't help himself with a peek and actually ran into the counter resulting in a gash to his head from the overhang - and knocked off his prized cap. I acted like I didn't know him until he got to the truck and I had to doctor his head. Protect the men and children (or are they one-in-the-same??) Keep the nasty stuff out of site!
Posted by: Robyn on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I agree with "Traveler". You do not go in to a TRUCKSTOP and expect anything less. Truckers are out on the road for months at a time, some of them use porn. OH WELL! Don't take your CHILDREN to a TRUCKSTOP - and from the looks of the video the children didn't even look old enough to read! That is not the only gas station around there, so why go to that one?? MAIN POINT - TRUCKSTOPS will be TRUCKSTOPS!!
Posted by: C Location: I love Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Where did Aggie Mom come from? No PG-13, seriously, your kids will be in therapy by the time they start middle school. You better educate your children on the ways of the world or someone else will. By the way, I've lived in Bryan for 17 years and I am now raising my children here, I love Bryan.. it has its bad parts --don't go there-- look around people slums are in every town in the USA. P.S. Why would this "Aggie" Mom travel to "ghetto" Bryan to stop at a truckstop? Sounds like she was looking to find trouble.
Posted by: Mom Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:18 AM
I understand these ladies don't want their kids to see this smut. I wouldn't want to see it either. However, is this really newsworthy KBTX? Come on, gas is $4.00 a gallon, we are at war, 2 banks were robbed this morning and Bryan is infested with drugs hookers and thugs. This sort of thing could probably be resolved with a simple complaint to the store management. If not, have the police go give them a stern talking to. I don't want to be exposed to porn, but there are bigger fish in the sea. Minor offenses like this divert valuable police resources from serious crimes. There is no shortage of serious crimes in Bryan.
Posted by: Traveler Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 09:54 AM
That is NOT a "gass station" It is a "Truckstop" These two sisters are a perfect example of "Dumb and Dumber"! Looking for something that isn't there but apparently their lies were enough to send the local news station sprinting out to find (or make) a story. Are there any family connections between the sisters and channel 3 or has news gotten so scarce that magazines or a rack have gotten top billing in college station? I would NEVER take my children in a "Truckstop" to wander around, but maybe the sisters would. I would also never allow them in beer joints, pool halls or strip clubs. Are the weird sisters going to advocate and pursue closing them too? How sad that our world has gotten so ignorant. By the way, what were the sisters doing in the "Truckstop"? I've stopped there fro years and didn't even know they had magazines. Maybe they could sniff out the rest of nudity in our local area and save us all.
Posted by: PG13 Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 09:48 AM
If this women doesn't allow PG-13 to be shown I don't even want to think about how crazy the kids will go their first semester in college.
Posted by: VW Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Thank you, Schmidt Sisters! It's about time someone started raising a stink about this! I've seen the same thing in gas stations all over B/CS! Not only is it openly displayed, it's all at kid eye-level, too! Personally, I think the "raunchy titles" are just as harmful - and insulting - as the pictures themselves. Surely there must be SOMETHING we, as citizens, can do about this!
Posted by: Jennifer Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 09:34 AM
I took my 8 year old God son with me to Wheelock Country Store on OSR to get pizza and ice cream. I was shocked to see that they had pornographic movies on display right beside the new release movies. They were not sensored in any way! I was very disgusted and feel that they shouldn't have been out in the open were anyone could view them, even children. I defantly agree that criminal charges should be filed against stores like this one. Thanks to Mrs. Schmitt for speak up about this issue.
Posted by: Ghetto and Slum clean-up needed Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Why would you have Kids in a store in the Slums and Ghettos of Bryan? It is not safe. Drug dealers and hookers are all around this area. Good to see someone is trying to clean up Bryan. Just be careful in some of these areas. Bryan needs other to aid in a slum and ghettos clean-up.
Posted by: concerned parent Location: iola, TX on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I strongly agree with Mandi and Carrie as I feel the same way about those kind of magazines and DVD's being displayed in a gas station! The Gibbons Creek Shell station on Hwy. 30 outside of Carlos has several magazines of this sort displayed and DVD's right near the register. I try my best for my children not to be with me if I must go inside this store! It is a disgrace and should be put in another section of the store. NO child should be exposed to this filth but when it's right near the register, how can they not?
Posted by: John Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:52 AM
If someone takes the time to notify Exxon, Exxon will take steps through the store's fuel wholesaler to move the pornography from public view. It is against their policy and puts the store's supply of fuel in jeapordy.
Posted by: Mother Location: CS on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:52 AM
there is also alot of this at the store on Texas Ave. and 2818. there is sexual products right next to where you pay.
Posted by: matt Location: bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Most residents know what to expect in that part of town, I would not stop in there alone much less W/my family. And that isn't an area wheare a lot of college students go.
Posted by: JOKE Location: BRYAN on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:43 AM
OH MY GOODNESS....GET REAL IN TODAYS WORLD AND IN SCHOOLS ETC KIDS ARE LEARNING THINGS A LOT FASTER THAN YOU THINK FROM INTERNET,T.V., NEWS,SONGS ETC YOU CAN TRY ALL YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS BUT CHANCES ARE THEY ALREADY KNOW...WE LIVE IN A FAST PACE WORLD FROM YESTERDAY WAKE UP AND SEE THE REAL WORLD FOR WHAT IT IS IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY !PEOPLE OUT THEIR DON'T CARE HOW OR WHO IS SEEING THIS STUFF AS LONG AS IT SELLS!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Lacey Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:29 AM
I do believe it is ok to sell these at a gas station but I agree with the mom they do not need to be visible....my understanding was there were to be covered.....Kids can read and I would be very upset as well
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:27 AM
It Bryan.
Posted by: Annymous Location: Avoid these stores on Jun 30, 2008 at 08:16 AM
I make a point to avoid these type of places. I will not support them in anyway.
Posted by: Zoltan Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Doesn't "Aggie Mom" usually mean that she's a mother of A&M students? Why is this term used in the story? Is this a ploy to get attention to the news or did she do something stupid?
Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 30, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Thank you, Mandi and KBTX for "exposing" these businesses that do not follow the law. I agree that you should not have to be afraid to take your kids in a gas station. Clean up your act, people!
Posted by: john Location: College Station on Jun 30, 2008 at 06:24 AM
So what's the big deal? Fine em the max and tell the cops to drop in for a slurpy every couple of weeks and put it on their expense report for reimbursement. The one time fine probably isn't big enough to make them quit, but getting tagged every month or so probably is.
Posted by: George Location: CS on Jun 30, 2008 at 06:21 AM
I can respect Schmitt for trying to protect her family. However, this is taking it a little too far. If something offends you, talk to the manager of the business. There is no need to contact a news media just to show your lack of intelligence. I do feel sorry for the children, it is going to be a culture shock for them when they leave the house to strike out on their own. It is better for the parents to explain "life" to the children rather than let them learn it the hard way.