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To Anonymous | 2:51 | 7:49 a.m. May 18, 2009

She wasn't running off to join an extremist group in Pakistan. What are you talking about?

LDS Controlling? | 8:38 a.m. May 18, 2009

The LDS Church is often accused of being controlling. As a lifelong member, I think that what is being referred to in that comment falls more along the line of indoctrination or sp. It is a fact that active LDS children receive hundreds of hours of "reinforcement" that the LDS Church is the only true Church and the only way to reach exhaltation and be eternal families. This does create a great deal of pressure as one grows up. Even adults who question certain teachings of their LDS upbrining struggle with the guilt or fear that comes from years and years of reinforcement that the LDS Church contains the "fullness of the Gospel" and therefore to question that, not live it to its fullest, or at worst leave it - does create a great deal of turmoil. I love the Church. But I teach my children about the Gospel while insisting they always use their own spirit and intellect to decide for themselves. They are free to disagree with my beliefs and I encourage a healthy dialogue about that. They are free to refuse to answer any question in a Bishop's interview. I want them to gain their testimony FREELY.

Sandy | 11:13 a.m. May 18, 2009

To Ute FAN,
You may have the right to your opinion? But minding your OWN business is always a safer and wiser practice. I agree that none of us have the right to make a judgment on anyone else. It is none of our concern nor is their life. It is between the girl, her parents and police. So go find something better to spew your time on.

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Arizona | 11:24 a.m. May 18, 2009

If I were in her shoes, my thoughts would be:

"I have to get out of this without my parents ending up in jail."

"I have to get safely back to Utah, and get my parents to leave me alone there."

"I have to leave a way to have a relationship with my parents in the future."

"I have to get the media to leave us all alone."

I can think of two possible ways to accomplish these objectives: 1. Go along with the parents voluntarily, and pursuade them to see the light, and 2. Negotiate a deal that allows the parents to escape charges in exchange for their agreement to allow her to choose.

Pressing charges against her parents accomplishes nothing.

Agree with Arizona | 1:32 p.m. May 18, 2009

Most adult children, no matter how upset they would be if their parents did this same thing to them, would not want to see their parents in jail or prison. They would say what was necessary to make this go away and then lay down the ultimatum with their parents that next time they won't look out for their parent's well being and move on with their life.

SLC gal | 2:00 p.m. May 18, 2009

Parents that she was visibly afraid of before they arrived, and would yank their daughter out of her apartment in such a way that would scare her roomate, and force her back to TX where they can keep her under their abusive thumb, are not "loving and caring".

cwhonda | 3:00 p.m. May 18, 2009

She is an adult and can do what she pleases. The trend of the comments here are based on what the writers "think" or "feel" not on facts. Before you get all twisted up lets wait for the facts not fantasy

Get the facts | 3:04 p.m. May 18, 2009

All sad ill informed comments. The first call was likely egged on by her peers. If you read previous posting the roommate called 911 after Danielle told her there was no need she was going to talk to her parents. Interesting she changed her minded & decided to discuss/talk to her parents and her peers over reacted. The parents were not coaching Danielle's attorney. Her parents returned to Utah when they heard the news and Danielle was in Tx with her sisters. These comments are proof of how everyone needs an attorney no matter what the issue is. You're poof that today people are guilty until proven innocent. Sad, very sad. Have you ever heard of walk in their shoes. The fact that erroneous information was posted fuels the fire. I think Daniells was very confused. No wonder read what you're writing you have no facts. This is the environment our kids are in today. As an adult Danielle has the option to return to Utah if she desires and whatever her decision is will be supported by her parents. Pray for the family. The out of control &ill informed comments cause more damage than anything else

SJ Bobkins | 12:15 a.m. May 19, 2009

She may be of adult age but she's acting like a child. You don't call the law claiming you are afraid of your father because of your conversion, if this is an innocent visit. Your parents don't immediately come to Utah, unexpectedly, unless they are reacting to your conversion story, which as mentioned causes the woman great fear. She had no desire to return to Texas prior to her parents rushed visit, but all of a sudden she went "willingly," get serious. She was kidnapped, but her fear of her father, and the love most any child has for their parents has kept her silent. Note: she made NO mention of her conversion or the LDS Church, at all. Seems like a successful kidnapping and de-programing to me.

TulipGirl | 1:47 p.m. May 19, 2009

I'm confused. I read that it was suspicious because she left behind all her belongings, including her wallet. Very werid to not have packed a bag or anything unless you were being whisked away with no real consent. But what I'm wondering is how she got on an airplane in Denver with no ID? Do they even do that anymore? I truly believe she does not want her parents to go to jail or have to pay a lot of money to lawyers to stay out of jail for their behavior. She's lying now to keep them out of trouble and I don't blame her. You can not like your parents but still love and care about them. She's jsut trying to be a good daughter. As a relious person she probably doesnt' like lying but feels like she needs to to protect her parents. It will be intersting to see what she has to say about this a long ways in the future.

Anonymous | 2:03 p.m. May 19, 2009

"As a relious person she probably doesnt' like lying but feels like she needs to to protect her parents."

Unlike those of us who are not religious and who, therefore, must LOVE lying any chance we can get! and we must obviously HATE our parents, because non-religious people are such horrible creatures!

Give me a break!

TulipGirl | 2:17 p.m. May 19, 2009

to Anony 2:03: Give me a break. I just meant someone who believes in their religion that it is not acceptable to lie. But then you like looking for a way to be all offended so go ahead.

Anonymous | 4:07 p.m. May 19, 2009

To TulipGirl,

I'm not offended. Just pointing out your blind arrogance.

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