Whoa! Polygamist solution is frightening...

Cindy · #1 04-15-2008, 10:29 AM

I believe someone called from the compound to get help. Whether it was a child or an adult I am not sure.

AmazingGrace · #2 04-15-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cneasttx

I believe someone called from the compound to get help. Whether it was a child or an adult I am not sure.

It was a 16 yr old and I think they said she had gotten out of the compound and they could not find her for a long time. I think I heard she has been found tho. I may be wrong

Pressing-On · #3 04-15-2008, 10:31 AM

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It was a 16 yr old and I think they said she had gotten out of the compound and they could not find her for a long time. I think I heard she has been found tho. I may be wrong

You are right. It was a 16 year old girl that borrowed a cell phone. I hadn't heard that they found her, but I haven't followed the continuing story.

The Mrs · #4 04-15-2008, 10:40 AM

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You are right. It was a 16 year old girl that borrowed a cell phone. I hadn't heard that they found her, but I haven't followed the continuing story.

From what I've heard, she was married at 15, and had a baby, and is NOW 16, married to a 50-year old man.

Last night I caught a bit of Anderson Cooper interviewing a lady (Kathleen something) from the compound. She likened what happened to them being taken to a tiny holding facility which was overcrowded and had only 2 bathrooms, with what happened to the Jews at the Nazi war camps.

Anyway...afterwards they were trying to get clear information about who the girl was that called, and where she called from. They kept saying she may have called from Colorado City, and is in AZ. Not too sure on that info, and apparently neither were they.

Pressing-On · #5 04-15-2008, 10:45 AM

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From what I've heard, she was married at 15, and had a baby, and is NOW 16, married to a 50-year old man.

Last night I caught a bit of Anderson Cooper interviewing a lady (Kathleen something) from the compound. She likened what happened to them being taken to a tiny holding facility which was overcrowded and had only 2 bathrooms, with what happened to the Jews at the Nazi war camps.

Anyway...afterwards they were trying to get clear information about who the girl was that called, and where she called from. They kept saying she may have called from Colorado City, and is in AZ. Not too sure on that info, and apparently neither were they.

I know she called and reported being given to this man and being beaten and abused. I think there is enough evidence from proceeding situations which inferred that it is a common occurrence in this type of sect.

I can see why the authorities went in, but the question remains - where will they stop?

The Mrs · #6 04-15-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I know she called and reported being given to this man and being beaten and abused. I think there is enough evidence from proceeding situations which inferred that it is a common occurrence in this type of sect.

I can see why the authorities went in, but the question remains - where will they stop?

I think they will stop at the law.

Polygamy isn't against the law. That's not what this is about.

It's about child abuse.

I think they will stop there.

Pressing-On · #7 04-15-2008, 10:56 AM

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I think they will stop at the law.

Polygamy isn't against the law. That's not what this is about.

It's about child abuse.

I think they will stop there.

It's a horrible situation at best!

Hoovie · #8 04-15-2008, 10:36 AM

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One of the men is denying he knew the girl that turned in the report. They have to have evidence.

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The children were removed out of harm's way. The reason the men weren't is because of evidence gathering so they can be prosecuted.

If true then this is even more disturbing.

Are we to believe children can be kidnapped without evidence??

There should have been enough evidence to require DNA samples of every single person in that community. If they did not have enough evidence for that, then surely there is NO compelling reason to steal all the children! The media and Texas is spinning this big time... "The state Texas intends to place all the children in foster care" What?? Without evidence??

AmazingGrace · #9 04-15-2008, 10:40 AM

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If true then this is even more disturbing.

Are we to believe children can be kidnapped without evidence??

There should have been enough evidence to require DNA samples of every single person in that community. If they did not have enough evidence for that, then surely there is NO compelling reason to steal all the children! The media and Texas is spinning this big time... "The state Texas intends to place all the children in foster care" What?? Without evidence??

My impression from what I watched this morning on TXCN... They have them in a shelter until they have the "rest" of the needed evidence to move them to foster care. So 1 they arent in foster care yet apparently.. and 2 they must have some evidence or they wouldnt have said rest?????????Maybe???

Pressing-On · #10 04-15-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

If true then this is even more disturbing.

Are we to believe children can be kidnapped without evidence??

There should have been enough evidence to require DNA samples of every single person in that community. If they did not have enough evidence for that, then surely there is NO compelling reason to steal all the children! The media and Texas is spinning this big time... "The state Texas intends to place all the children in foster care" What?? Without evidence??

My husband said the authorities have been watching this compound for a long time.