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sailor | 2:10 p.m. June 9, 2008
Funny Paper Section.
Have the FLDS been convicted in Texas for anything? I must have missed that. If not they are not law breakers.
Have the FLDS been convicted in Texas for anything? I must have missed that. If not they are not law breakers.
Who cares | 2:36 p.m. June 9, 2008
RE: Sailor
The FLDS life style speaks volumes about the FLDS men. They are perverts; they have been raised to take sex slaves. It is their culture. And a very sick culture that needs to be stopped. It looks to me like someone is looking for a large some of money. Take their money. Only God knows.
The FLDS life style speaks volumes about the FLDS men. They are perverts; they have been raised to take sex slaves. It is their culture. And a very sick culture that needs to be stopped. It looks to me like someone is looking for a large some of money. Take their money. Only God knows.
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It's interesting | 2:54 p.m. June 9, 2008
He has chosen not to take up the cause and defend the women and children who
were stolen from their husbands and fathers and reassigned to other men within
this community. It's hypocritical that people are so upset for the CPS
raid and uprooting these kids from their parents, when the likes of Warren Jeffs
and Merrill Jessop have been doing this for years.
Speaking of Merrill, perhaps Mr. Parker could explain why he's hiding like a scared rabbit instead of stepping up to the plate, like a real leader would do.
Speaking of Merrill, perhaps Mr. Parker could explain why he's hiding like a scared rabbit instead of stepping up to the plate, like a real leader would do.
zxcvbnm | 3:05 p.m. June 9, 2008
RE RP Rocks.......yep Parker is a hero.
Wait till he pleases the East Texas Baptists that griped about the Hildebrand bill limiting first cousin marraiges. How about all the Texans that still want the marraige age at 14 as it was before the FLDS came here.
The Gov..Perry....even said if you can't follow the law then leave. A lot of good east Texas Baptists are now packing their bags and taking their 14 year old cousins to Utah.
The law is an interesting thing in Texas..it's good enough for everyone unless you're not baptist.
The Gov got in a lot of hot water a year ago for saying anyone not "born again" won't go to heaven......he didn't say anything about marrying your 14 year old Baptist cousin.
So I guess as soon as FLDS gets on the busses that Parker arranges and head out of State the Texas boys will repeal all the anti FLDS laws and go back to 14 year old cousin marraiges and be as happy as the good old days.
Gal50 | 3:09 p.m. June 9, 2008
If Rod Parker ever quits the law, he should be in public relations. He does a
great job with both.
It was clear from the start that if a case could be won, he could win it. If he lost a case, there was no way of winning it. He always slants things perfectly toward the FLDS without outright lying, which makes him as credible as a lawyer can be.
I have mixed feelings about someone who represents a group that seems to have committed so many criminal acts. If I needed a lawyer, Rod Parker would be high on my list.
It was clear from the start that if a case could be won, he could win it. If he lost a case, there was no way of winning it. He always slants things perfectly toward the FLDS without outright lying, which makes him as credible as a lawyer can be.
I have mixed feelings about someone who represents a group that seems to have committed so many criminal acts. If I needed a lawyer, Rod Parker would be high on my list.
Shame on some of you | 3:12 p.m. June 9, 2008
There is a lot of sick support for FLDS perversions on this post. What a shame.
Rod Parker Rocks Reply | 3:17 p.m. June 9, 2008
I don't think that the FLDS children were better of in foster homes. I grew
up in the foster care system.
The Children in foster care are often more neglected and abused than if there were left with the family or parents. In this case I am sure that the children are much better off with the parents.
The FLDS children have a great lifestyle. No television to pollute there mind with media trash.
They don't molest children. The FLDS church has to modify some of it's long standing doctrines.
They have pronouned that they will not allow
forced or underage marriages. I for one believe them.
There Prophet seems to be a little bit out of touch
with reality, but then again so does George Bush.
Your rant about Rod Parker really shows how much of
the media has infected your brain. The FLDS people do have the right to live how ever they wish.
The law against polygamy is really not an issue
in this case. How ever may be the total inprisonment
of all America would satisfy you.
Right Now in America there are over 2,500,000 people in jail. Land of the Free HUH.
The Children in foster care are often more neglected and abused than if there were left with the family or parents. In this case I am sure that the children are much better off with the parents.
The FLDS children have a great lifestyle. No television to pollute there mind with media trash.
They don't molest children. The FLDS church has to modify some of it's long standing doctrines.
They have pronouned that they will not allow
forced or underage marriages. I for one believe them.
There Prophet seems to be a little bit out of touch
with reality, but then again so does George Bush.
Your rant about Rod Parker really shows how much of
the media has infected your brain. The FLDS people do have the right to live how ever they wish.
The law against polygamy is really not an issue
in this case. How ever may be the total inprisonment
of all America would satisfy you.
Right Now in America there are over 2,500,000 people in jail. Land of the Free HUH.
Good job Rod! | 3:23 p.m. June 9, 2008
Thanks for helping the children! Now sue Judge Walther, the CPS, the Sheriff
and the "great" State of Texas for violating the Constituion and
stomping on parents' rights.
Sarah in AZ | 3:24 p.m. June 9, 2008
Some hero...defending child abusers and attacking Carolyn Jessop who just wanted
a better life for her children who would be denied the freedom to choose their
own spouse and go to college.
m | 3:25 p.m. June 9, 2008
I am so surprised that people don't get that the marriage of underaged
girls has been an acceptable practice with the FLDS. To me, when Mr Jessop
stated they would no longer have underaged girls marry, that proved they were
doing so. How can you people support that, how can you find anyone who is
trying to get these people off on a technicality a good person. Texas
didn't go about it very well but I believe their hearts were in the right
place - they wanted to protect the children. I don't hate the FLDS but
their practice of marrying underaged girls must be stopped. I hope they can
figure out which men were guilty of marrying the girls and prosecute them to the
full extent of the law. I wouldn't be surprised if some of those men have
disappeared. That is their way, to run and hide. Utah was lucky to finally get
Jeffs.
lol | 3:26 p.m. June 9, 2008
Lots of FLDS are on the comment board today.
hugo olson | 3:49 p.m. June 9, 2008
In my many decades on this planet and in this country from birth, I have never
witnesseth a more horrifying abuse of state power as has been perputrated on
these people.. Is it not ironic that almost no news is reporting anything
since justice prevailed!!!! Nancy Grace is a disgrace..
Thank you pro bono attorneys for your free services...you have raised your reputation greatly. I noticed the ACLU has had very little, if anything, to say on this tragedy except "They were watching to see if any civil rights were abused" !!!!!!!!! get real ACLU..
Thank you pro bono attorneys for your free services...you have raised your reputation greatly. I noticed the ACLU has had very little, if anything, to say on this tragedy except "They were watching to see if any civil rights were abused" !!!!!!!!! get real ACLU..
Better than everyone | 3:58 p.m. June 9, 2008
Rod Parker Rocks is right!!! We won't be truly free until we pass the same
laws Germany passed to rid itself of scumbags. Freedom is not in the Bill of
Rights. Freedom is in eugenics for the sake of a more perfect union. Abolish the
Bill of Rights! The rest of you aren't good enough to know Rod Parker Rocks
and I are better than you. Submit!
sailor | 4:03 p.m. June 9, 2008
who cares
I'm in several countries each year so I'm aware of what it means to need to be protected from over zealous authority. This raid makes S. America look good. Who cares? Anybody that believes in law and order.
I'm in several countries each year so I'm aware of what it means to need to be protected from over zealous authority. This raid makes S. America look good. Who cares? Anybody that believes in law and order.
Carl | 4:12 p.m. June 9, 2008
He is an advocate for a losing cause, but the lawyer as an advocate is a good
thing for all. Otherwise, the majority would trample the rights of all. His
next client group will be those who "marry" animals. Hey, it
ain't traditional, but he is your guy.
REAL | 4:35 p.m. June 9, 2008
RE: Rod Parker rocks reply;........your clouded opinion reminds me of
another person I knew that refused to wear a seatbelt when riding in a car. He
once had heard of a distant relative, who had heard of a person that died
because he was trapped by his belt in a car on fire, talk about narrow minded.
But the bottom line is the fact that most defenders are glad that the FLDS
pervert, criminals,(yes, even some of the accomplise mothers) are getting away
with sexually abusing these children,.........it's not about someone's
rights that you are cheering them on, because if it were, you would be outraged
at how they keep these children brainwashed, under lock and key! What about
their rights, to be free!!!!!
Next week, your rights | 4:37 p.m. June 9, 2008
No matter how hard I try, I never arrive at an explanation for people claiming
to be good LDS church members who are quick to criticize the FLDS and those who
seek to protect their constitutional rights. Perhaps you don't remember our
own history, and the many times Mormons were deprived of rights because those in
power disagreed with our religion. When we allow the government to deprive any
group of important rights, we all suffer, and we expose ourselves to being the
next ones to be persecuted. Even if you strongly disagree with what the FLDS are
doing, please join me and Rod Parker and many others in standing up for the
rights the constitution guarantees to all. You may be next.
RL | 4:57 p.m. June 9, 2008
Seeing the majority of the posts here proves to me why so much is screwed up
lately. What hypocrites! Everyone deserves Due Process, Legal Representation,
etc. that's what our Constitution was based on, take a freaking history
lesson. As for the whole moral issues here... a scripture comes to mind... you
know the popular one about missing the mote in your own eye. He's probably
ruining his career by representing these people, but he's doing it anyway
because he believes in Due Process. And mocking him about being a hero... you
are sick. He's just doing what a lawyer was meant to do, not what most do
today based on goals looking only for money. He's not a hero, he's
just a guy who is willing to do the unpopular thing, which does make him
courageous. Especially with like you around. Keep pointing your fingers...
you'll end up needing a courageous advocate someday.
Hey Buster! | 5:03 p.m. June 9, 2008
Why I never, what on earth is wrong with all you FLDS people here on this blog?
Why are you all so lacking in true moral structures within your lives and in
your behavior? YOU FLDS people are even taught by your leaders how to be racist
and bigots. Shame on the lot of you! It looks to me like the true criminals here
are mainly FLDS men. Shame on any LDS lawyer defending these bad boys. PARKER,
you must be getting paid quite well, and I say, shame on you.
Set him free | 5:21 p.m. June 9, 2008
The FLDS church is the only true church in the world, and our rights have been
taken away from us by locking up our prophet Warren Jeffs.
Freedom Mann | 6:27 p.m. June 9, 2008
I am NOT FLDS.
I'm an Atheistic Jewish man living in New York City.
I don't like the FLDS; they're strange and weird to me.
That said, THEY'RE United States CITIZENS and the US CONSTITUTION APPLIES TO THEM TOO, like it or NOT!!!
Why is it that everytime it's someone that no one has a stomach for, that their rights MUST GO OUT THE WINDOW?
I know something about this, having grown up in New York City being surrounded by people sympathetic to (if not actually members of) The American Communist Party and its "sourse," the Soviet Union.
So, that said, we now have some strange people in Texas, with some very strange notions about many, many things.
I WISH YOU PEOPLE WOULD GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS; the FLDS are AMERICANS and they have all the rights (and obligations) under the LAW.
Once you start making exceptions for "certain kinds of people" you've already started down on that "slippery slope."
Yes, the LAW applies to the FLDS and it also applies to CPS and the state of Texas.
Too bad you have too many political leaders that just fold up like cheap cameras as opposed to ENFORCING THE LAW.
I'm an Atheistic Jewish man living in New York City.
I don't like the FLDS; they're strange and weird to me.
That said, THEY'RE United States CITIZENS and the US CONSTITUTION APPLIES TO THEM TOO, like it or NOT!!!
Why is it that everytime it's someone that no one has a stomach for, that their rights MUST GO OUT THE WINDOW?
I know something about this, having grown up in New York City being surrounded by people sympathetic to (if not actually members of) The American Communist Party and its "sourse," the Soviet Union.
So, that said, we now have some strange people in Texas, with some very strange notions about many, many things.
I WISH YOU PEOPLE WOULD GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS; the FLDS are AMERICANS and they have all the rights (and obligations) under the LAW.
Once you start making exceptions for "certain kinds of people" you've already started down on that "slippery slope."
Yes, the LAW applies to the FLDS and it also applies to CPS and the state of Texas.
Too bad you have too many political leaders that just fold up like cheap cameras as opposed to ENFORCING THE LAW.
Freedom Mann | 6:36 p.m. June 9, 2008
There are way too many people here that want to put the FLDS in prison (or at
least to make life utterly miserable for them) for what they BELIEVE.
That is NOT the law in the USA.
You cannot USE AN ARM OF GOVERNMENT TO persecute people for what they believe; you can only go after folks for what they DO.
The State of Texas has been going after the FLDS merely because of what they BELIEVE and they can get away with it because, obviously, too many of you, while snickering under your breath, have expressed this.
I've always thought of Texas as being precisely the OPPOSITE kind of place, where men and women can live a true American life of FREEDOM.
But hey, this proves me wrong . . .
PS, I used to live around the corner from David Greenglass after he got out of prison; "Google" that name if you don't know who he is.
That is NOT the law in the USA.
You cannot USE AN ARM OF GOVERNMENT TO persecute people for what they believe; you can only go after folks for what they DO.
The State of Texas has been going after the FLDS merely because of what they BELIEVE and they can get away with it because, obviously, too many of you, while snickering under your breath, have expressed this.
I've always thought of Texas as being precisely the OPPOSITE kind of place, where men and women can live a true American life of FREEDOM.
But hey, this proves me wrong . . .
PS, I used to live around the corner from David Greenglass after he got out of prison; "Google" that name if you don't know who he is.
Who | 6:40 p.m. June 9, 2008
Who is looking out for the rights of the young girls.
Okay, fine, innocent until proven guilty.
Who is looking out for the rights of the young girls to guarentee that they are not being abused.
Do they have the same rights????
Okay, fine, innocent until proven guilty.
Who is looking out for the rights of the young girls to guarentee that they are not being abused.
Do they have the same rights????
Seriously? | 6:46 p.m. June 9, 2008
Why did this paper do a story on Rod Parker? He didn't represent any of
the families and isn't even licensed to practice in Texas.
The real heroes here are from Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. There are also hundreds of private attorneys who are serving as ad-litems to these children.
They are the ones that fought for these families, stood up in court, and continue to fight today.
All Rod Parker did was talk to reporters.
The real heroes here are from Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. There are also hundreds of private attorneys who are serving as ad-litems to these children.
They are the ones that fought for these families, stood up in court, and continue to fight today.
All Rod Parker did was talk to reporters.
to: Rod Parker Rocks @ 1:19 p.m. | 6:48 p.m. June 9, 2008
You are not cute or funny. You are disgusting!
transplant | 7:11 p.m. June 9, 2008
Where are the DNA reports due in court this past Fri.? This Rod Parker sic
story is about nothing. It does serve to keep the FLDS in the news but we are
waiting for the real news the DNA.
REAL | 7:30 p.m. June 9, 2008
Re; Seriously?.......Correct, and well said, in fact it;s allmost a disgrace
that he would take any credit for merely just speaking, because the men were
hiding from the media and sending the women out to talk, like robots. The dozens
of lawyers that will probably never see a dime, (at least not from the ones
capable of building a multi-million dollar compound), deserve all the credit for
stepping up, and BTW, in the future, FLDS- build a smaller temple so that you
can pay your attorney's fees and the good people of Texas, tax dollars
won't go to fund the defense of your crimes!
zxcvbnm | 7:34 p.m. June 9, 2008
Re Transplant: The DNA results were in CPS hands
the day after the release of the children.
CPS is looking at everything and as of yet has announced nothing and there has been no public request by law enforcement for the DNA results.
Given the many CPS mistakes to date I am sure that everyone is checking and rechecking deductions derived from the DNA info before making anything public.
Could be that DNA shows that there was a rather promiscuous teen boy on the ranch.....guess he'll be shown the gate........lol.
Cowboy | 7:47 p.m. June 9, 2008
I am FLDS. And I want to thank Rod for the wonderful way he has helped us when
we were in need. His name will go down as one of the greatest american
befenders. THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU !
Why is it...... | 7:59 p.m. June 9, 2008
I work with women and children all the time and find it maddening that the FLDS
got legal aide attorneys and this Rod Parker (Who knows if they paid him or now)
who have stepped up and joined the band wagon to defend. I am not able to get
legal aid to help my ladies who have jobs but do not make enough to pay for an
attorney and these people are sitting on a piece of property worth millions. I
think it is a double standard because of the high profile nature of the case.
Talk about preferencial treatment......
Great Guy? | 9:20 p.m. June 9, 2008
I bet the lost boys just love him.
Lynn A. Parker (Rod's wife) | 9:30 p.m. June 9, 2008
Dear "Rod Parker Rocks" and other negative comment posters. I am
disappointed in your obvious ignorance regarding the details of FLDS legal
issues. Likewise I am disappointed in Ms. Carolyn Jessop for her less than
professional name calling. Rod has not and never will defend underage marriage.
He came to the aid of the FLDS because Texas officials broke the law based upon
speculation alone. Ms. Carolyn Jessop and others who have left the FLDS have no
doubt obviously had a very bad experience growing up FLDS and I am glad that
they have support from other women who have left. But, does that mean everyone
FLDS member has suffered similarly? No. The women I got to know are intelligent,
outgoing, funny, sassy ladies who are free to go wherever and do whatever. It is
clear that not all are treated the way Ms. Jessop, Mr. Mark Shurtleff and others
would have the world believe.
And to those who think Rod has "made money from this"? Maybe you should look at how much work he writes off, or the fact that his kids attend public school and his wife proudly shops at the D.I.
And to those who think Rod has "made money from this"? Maybe you should look at how much work he writes off, or the fact that his kids attend public school and his wife proudly shops at the D.I.
Ordinary man | 10:36 p.m. June 9, 2008
Rod Parker is no hero. He is just a very ordinary man working for FLDS, He is in
no way a hero. And besides, a real HERO wouldn't be paid for his services.
Another thing, God knows Rod Parker's heart and where his loyalties truly
are. In the END we will all be judged for the GOOD or EVIL that we have put
forth on this earth in our life time. So perhaps we should all just worry about
our own salvation and not everyone elses. God will indeed take care of all
others.
Perhaps, learn to mind your own business and keep your nose out of everyone else's business. Thanks!
Perhaps, learn to mind your own business and keep your nose out of everyone else's business. Thanks!
Mary Batchelor | 11:10 p.m. June 9, 2008
Rod Parker is a great attorney, and a genuinely good person. He not only brought
legal expertise to the situation in Texas, he also brought his knowledge of the
FLDS community. Because he has represented members in the past, he was one
"outsider" who knew about them among hundreds of lawyers, CPS workers,
Judges, media, etc., who knew nothing. There were some great lawyers who
volunteered their time to represent their children, and they had a lot of work
to do to educate themselves on this community, on polygamy, on Mormonism, and on
their individual clients, etc. These lawyers were dedicated to the determining
the best interests of their clients and a clear majority of them determined the
best interest was to return them to their parents.
There were some serious violations in due process in this situation. Taking all of those children was a travesty that could have been used as a precedent to remove children from any minority community or group of people that is unpopular.
There were some serious violations in due process in this situation. Taking all of those children was a travesty that could have been used as a precedent to remove children from any minority community or group of people that is unpopular.
mypc | 11:26 p.m. June 9, 2008
Lynn you are lucky to have met some of these flds moms. I myself felt it was the
rights by law that was ignored that led me to support them. I myself know how
hard it is to raise a good child and admire how these children are so well
behaving. I am glad your husband defended these families. GBU
Get real you phonies | 11:46 p.m. June 9, 2008
This is one set up post. Phony baloney!
re: Lynn A. Parker | 12:34 a.m. June 10, 2008
>>Rod has not and never will defend underage marriage.<<
Right about that one. Rod didn�t defend underage "marriage"...as a matter of fact, he flatly denied it ever occurred. Interesting, considering the wiser, more enlightened Willie Jessop announced that the FLDS would NO LONGER preside over under age unions. Whether it was the FLDS, Rod or CPS, the lying was tiresome and unappealing--no matter whose lips were moving.
Right about that one. Rod didn�t defend underage "marriage"...as a matter of fact, he flatly denied it ever occurred. Interesting, considering the wiser, more enlightened Willie Jessop announced that the FLDS would NO LONGER preside over under age unions. Whether it was the FLDS, Rod or CPS, the lying was tiresome and unappealing--no matter whose lips were moving.
Thankful in California | 2:43 a.m. June 10, 2008
The Constitution of the United States of Amereica is an inspired document. The
freedoms and protections pronounced therin are sacred and must be protected by
all men and women. We live in dangerous times when government leaders can plan
behind close doors the terrorist attack of it's citizens. Texans should be
embarrasd that Gov. Perry, State Attorney General, Judge Walther, CPS, and the
gun toting Texas Rangers have such little regard for the law and due process
afforded to ALL citizens. The State has already racked up a Texas sized $bill
floundering as they have. I think the victims of this terrorist attack are
entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, wages lost, property damage,
fuel costs, rent, etc. etc. The damage done to the children is unrepairable and
will stand as a Texas sized scar for life. Courage to be true to the founding
principles of our Republic, has never been more important. Our freedom and
liberty depend upon it. God bless all the legal aid that stepped forward to
protect my freedoms through this tragic episode.
Chai Tea | 4:02 a.m. June 10, 2008
I, too, want to add my thanks to Rod Parker and all the lawyers for their
defense of basic human rights in our country.
After reading many of the comments, it is obvious that there are those who still do not understand that a defense of the Legal Rights of the individual is not also a defense of the practices of a religion.
Thank you for being gutsy enough to take on a volatile issue and standing for RIGHTS of children and families.
It gives me hope that there are some good lawyers still out there who will defend others against unjust and illegal intimidation and persecution.
I don't know how this whole mess is going to pan out - I think there will be some prosecutable crimes, but I also think that you and the other lawyers have defended MANY innocent victims against a Governor's, judge's, and CPS's vindictiveness and prejudice.
Thanks for being willing to 'pay the price' -
After reading many of the comments, it is obvious that there are those who still do not understand that a defense of the Legal Rights of the individual is not also a defense of the practices of a religion.
Thank you for being gutsy enough to take on a volatile issue and standing for RIGHTS of children and families.
It gives me hope that there are some good lawyers still out there who will defend others against unjust and illegal intimidation and persecution.
I don't know how this whole mess is going to pan out - I think there will be some prosecutable crimes, but I also think that you and the other lawyers have defended MANY innocent victims against a Governor's, judge's, and CPS's vindictiveness and prejudice.
Thanks for being willing to 'pay the price' -
Rod didn't do anything! | 6:24 a.m. June 10, 2008
Rod did not lend his "legal expertise" to the legal battle here. The
man is a lawyer from Utah, not licensed to practice in Texas, who did not
represent a single family or say a single word in court. He didn't file a
single document or make a single argument.
If he did lend his "legal expertise" to anyone in this situation who already has a lawyer, he should know that he's got an ethics violation on is hands.
All this guy did was go in front of a few cameras and take credit for the hundreds of VOLUNTEER lawyers who got to know these women and children and stayed up night after night trying to fight this legal battle.
When will someone profile the more than 300 volunteer attorneys that actually fought this fight?
If he did lend his "legal expertise" to anyone in this situation who already has a lawyer, he should know that he's got an ethics violation on is hands.
All this guy did was go in front of a few cameras and take credit for the hundreds of VOLUNTEER lawyers who got to know these women and children and stayed up night after night trying to fight this legal battle.
When will someone profile the more than 300 volunteer attorneys that actually fought this fight?
FLDS teen | 7:05 a.m. June 10, 2008
Thank you Rod Parker, Heavenly Father has done a great work through you. God
bless you and all other honest in heart. 463 children will always remeber you as
a hero as well as their parents and many others.
Anonymous | 7:08 a.m. June 10, 2008
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat
it��George Santayana
To all of the black-hearted people posting here you are definitely condemned. GOD BLESS ROD PARKER!
To all of the black-hearted people posting here you are definitely condemned. GOD BLESS ROD PARKER!
Courage | 7:14 a.m. June 10, 2008
First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out--because I was not a
communist;
Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out--because I was not a socialist;
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out-- because I was not a trade unionist;
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out--because I was not a Jew;
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak out for me.
by Rev. Martin Niemoller, 1945
Rod Parker had the courage to speak out for others, whether popular or not. Do you?
Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out--because I was not a socialist;
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out-- because I was not a trade unionist;
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out--because I was not a Jew;
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak out for me.
by Rev. Martin Niemoller, 1945
Rod Parker had the courage to speak out for others, whether popular or not. Do you?
LIARS & HYPOCRITES | 9:22 a.m. June 10, 2008
Practice what you preach you losers! Sex abuse of children will never be lawful
or tolerated... HYPOCRITES!
Rights for abused girls? | 9:49 a.m. June 10, 2008
How blind you all are. I have spoken with some of these girls who have been
raised in this society. It's just like the Taliban and Al Qaida. They live
in fear. They are brutally punished if they try to escape. I have interviewed a
few of them. Their parents and "Spiritual leaders" keep a tense
atmosphere of control. They are told many things to keep them under control. How
blind you all are not to listen to their voices! Since when is abuse allowed!!??
Oh, that's right, theirs plenty of ancient religions that sacrificed their
children to their gods. Open your eyes.
Anonymous | 10:27 a.m. June 10, 2008
God bless Rod Parker and the Texas legal aid!
Emma | 10:31 a.m. June 10, 2008
Everybody hates a lawyer, until they need one.
David the Ex-mo | 10:35 a.m. June 10, 2008
While polygamy may indeed be illegal, these people are NOT legally marrying and
in such are committing no crimes. Note there are NO CHARGES for such in
Texas.
While it is illegal to marry an underage girl in TX, there is no evidence to suggest any such marriage occurred. Let's stick with facts? Okay. While underage sex may indeed have occurred, the Supreme Court ruled it was NOT pervasive since those outside the Ranch in Texas have much higher rates of underage pregnancy to the tune of one 14 year old getting pregnant every 10 hours.
You spout off allegations of molestation, but two courts ruled there was NO EVIDENCE.
While it is illegal to marry an underage girl in TX, there is no evidence to suggest any such marriage occurred. Let's stick with facts? Okay. While underage sex may indeed have occurred, the Supreme Court ruled it was NOT pervasive since those outside the Ranch in Texas have much higher rates of underage pregnancy to the tune of one 14 year old getting pregnant every 10 hours.
You spout off allegations of molestation, but two courts ruled there was NO EVIDENCE.
Re:David the Ex-mo | 11:15 a.m. June 10, 2008
And just where do you get your legal expertise? The fact, as you so well put
it, is that under-age �marriage� legal
or otherwise, has nothing to do with the statutory rape laws in this country.
State laws on ages vary, however in general, an adult may NOT have sexual
relations with a juvenile, regardless of whether the parties are deluded into
believing they are somehow "married" contrary to legal marriage age
requirements. CPS and the trial court judge boggled this custody case from the
beginning, and because the appeals court correctly ruled that boys and young
children were not at immediate risk to justify their removal, does not mean that
sexual relations between adults and teen girls was not occurring among the FLDS.
Only the CUSTODY case has been determined. The courts did not rule on lack of
evidence of abuse as you claim. Actually, the courts have not even addressed
evidence of sexual abuse in a CRIMINAL proceeding as of yet.
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