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We are, overall, a law-abiding country. We believe in obeying the laws and we generally seem to believe that people who do not obey our laws should be punished. Punishment is, by the way, the primary way we encourage people … Continue reading
FLDS: What About The Other Kids ?
When Texas tossed over 400 FLDS kids in to the foster care system, what happened to other kids already in the system? Was there ample room in the system to absorb such a huge influx without impacting others? What happened … Continue reading
Problems for Texas’ Prosecutions?
The State of Texas faces numerous potential hurdles in their presumed upcoming prosecutions. They will likely file statutory rape charges against any men in the FLDS they suspect of having had sex with girls younger than the age of consent … Continue reading
FLDS: Good day and bad day…
It is truly great news that the FLDS children will be returning to their parents! It is sad and angering that the parents were held hostage by their own government in order to get their children back. Sign an agreement … Continue reading
Original FLDS warrant denied?
According to a story here, the original request for a warrant was denied due to insufficient evidence. Some quick searching on Judge Johnny Griffin reveals that he has taken a moderate approach towards the FLDS even as his apparent friend, … Continue reading
Cops going off half cocked !
Only in Minnesota. Well, unfortunately not. Seems some local cops decided to do some celebrating with their service revolvers. It’s good to know we’re making some strong efforts to hire people with good character to be cops. These neighbors were … Continue reading
FLDS: Pots and Kettles and Who’s Calling Who What?
A couple of years ago I met individually with a number of child welfare workers for some research. These are the people who decide if a child should be removed from a home, who write up recommendations for the court … Continue reading
FLDS: Texas Authorities Snake Bit?
I’ve found it rather interesting that the topic of polygyny has not been mentioned in any of the service plans or, to the best of my knowledge, in any of the custody hearings. There is certainly the possibility that CPS, … Continue reading