Whoa! Polygamist solution is frightening...

Hoovie · #1 04-15-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cneasttx

Stephen you are stretching things a little here I think. And who said all the children are being detained against their will? Maybe some of them wanted out so they would not have to spend the rest of their lives having more babies for old men.

I can only go by what we hear and see. And that is women and children BOTH crying and begging not to be separated. If as you say, some want out (of an abusive situation) and cannot, then they should be helped. Have you heard or seen something we have not?

Cindy · #2 04-15-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

I can only go by what we hear and see. And that is women and children BOTH crying and begging not to be separated. If as you say, some want out (of and abusive situation) and cannot, then they should be helped. Have you heard or seen something we have not?

Of course both children and the women did not want to be separtated. That is natural. I don't neccessarily agree with the mother's, grandmother's and children being separated, but I am sure it was hard to find out from children with a mother or grandmother present what was really going on at the compound. Secrecy and fear are the two most common reasons child abuse, molestation, and rape are not reported. Although there have been improvements in the ways the state questions children in these situations, the size of this investigation is mind boggling and is strectching the state's recourse and resources. The state must stay on legal grounds and follow the laws of the state of Texas, they cannot let these children be harmed further. In the state of Texas if you know a child is being abused in any way and you don't report it you can be prosecuted, parent or not.

Hoovie · #3 04-15-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cneasttx

Of course both children and the women did not want to be separtated. That is natural. I don't neccessarily agree with the mother's, grandmother's and children being separated, but I am sure it was hard to find out from children with a mother or grandmother present what was really going on at the compound. .

This is my main complaint. In Missouri the dog kennels get picketed for doing this to puppies.

If there is evidence the law must follow it. But in the process they should be detaining perpetrators and suspects instead of victims.

Cindy · #4 04-15-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

This is my main complaint. In Missouri the dog kennels get picketed for doing this to puppies.

If there is evedence the law must follow it. But in the process they should be detaining perpetrators and suspects instead of victims.

Should be, but under state laws cannot. I believe the adult women should be able to be with the children too young to talk or testify but not at the compound.