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Mom Glues 2 Yr. Old Daughters Hands to Wall Then Beats Her

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Joselyn Cedillo, 2, was on life support with multiple internal injuries at a Dallas hospital Thursday, The Dallas Morning News reported. A hospital spokeswoman told The Associated Press she had no information on the girl Friday.

The newspaper, citing police records, said glue and paint were stuck to Joselyn's palms, and that skin had torn away in places.

Joselyn's mother, Elizabeth Escalona, was crying and hysterical when she called her own mother Wednesday morning from her Dallas apartment, according to police records. The records show that when the grandmother arrived at the apartment, her granddaughter was unconscious on the floor. She took her to the hospital.

One of the girl's brothers said their mother kicked the child in the stomach and beat her with a belt and shoe, according to police records. Read more;

 

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Jerry Verlinger

Wow. Child abuse stories are tough articles to seed. It's bad enough when someone abducts and harms a child, but for a parent to do something like this is almost unfathomable.

Two year old children are the cutest things on the face of the earth, even cuter than kittens and puppies, (but not by much) and for someone to glue the little hands of a 2 yr old to a wall and beat them is unmatched by any parental abuse story I have ever seen come through the Child Abuse & Abductions group.

This bitch needs to see some hard time in a Texas Womens Prison. I'm sure the Mommas in there will have a few "Potty Lessons" to teach her.

  • 26 votes
#1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:57 PM EDT
Mongowildman

the thought of this happening makes me sick. What kind of person does this, not just to a child, but any living being? Absolutely reprehensible.

  • 22 votes
#1.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:11 PM EDT
ScreamingForVengeance

#1. Political Parties have nothing to do with this story.

#2. This has to do with one -allegedly- sick bitch who beat her child like an animal.

Family planning doesn't have @!$%# to do with this. Thats irrelevant to this sick bitch.

  • 13 votes
#1.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:26 PM EDT
vttova

Family planning has everything to do with a mother who is 22 with FOUR children. Perhaps she wouldn't have been such a 'sick bitch' if she had less responsibility on her shoulders. Perhaps the 'sick bitch' would have chosen no children.
Sounds like a good choice to me!

  • 14 votes
#1.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:44 PM EDT
KYPIAKOC

As horrible as this is, there are clear factors that contribute to this sort of thing, and they must be addressed, for this type of abuse is far more common than anyone wishes to think about. Child abuse can be the result of a vicious cycle when someone who was abused as a child then has children of his/her own. It can also be the result of feeling overwhelmed and out of control. How many babies die every year simply because mom is sleep deprived and so she shakes the baby to death when it wakes her up at 3 a.m.?

My point is not to defend the abuser. I hope she rots for this. But we need to be more prudent than to just shake our heads and talk about what a sick bitch she is. We must find solutions to what is, sadly, and ongoing atrocity in countless homes.

PLEASE do not have children if you can't handle stress. PLEASE do not have children if you are not emotionally prepared. If you suffer from depression, don't be afraid to get help! There's no shame in seeking the advice of a professional. If you were the victim of child abuse, PLEASE seek for guidance and support before having children so you don't put them through what you had to endure.

  • 17 votes
#1.4 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:44 PM EDT
Z1P2

for a parent to do something like this is almost unfathomable.

No almost about it... it is unfathomable. Almost makes one wish to bring back the old drawing and quartering of perps instead of nicy cushy jails.

  • 6 votes
#1.5 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:57 PM EDT
Arieus

People like this mother need to be put down so they don't ever get a second chance at hurting another kid ever.

They put down dogs for much less than this and what this woman did to the little girl, lock her azz up for life or put this bytch down like the dog she portrayed herself to be.

There is no excuse in the world to beat a 2 year old or any other child for that matter.

  • 8 votes
#1.6 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:26 PM EDT
ScreamingForVengeance

So i'm guessing that the small little fact that she couldn't keep her legs closed has nothing to do with this?

At the very least, go have an Abortion. I feel zero sympathy for the sick bitch.....

  • 4 votes
#1.7 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:41 PM EDT
landspirit

Heart breaking. This little one was helpless to save herself in a world where the adults meant to protect her were hurting her or not there. I don't think it was potty training that caused this woman to snap. Other issues compounded with being a single mom and possibly major psychological issues were the root cause. The potty training just snapped the strings of rational behavior.

Parents need to understand that no child has to be potty trained by a certain date and age. Children all learn at their own speed and development rates. Tragic and sickening to read and know. Prayers for the little one. Angels will be there to comfort whatever the next days may bring.

  • 6 votes
#1.8 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:51 PM EDT
Mongowildman

Other issues compounded with being a single mom and possibly major psychological issues were the root cause.

Yeah, she's crazy! Nutty. Batty. whacked out. Looney. Insane. ...

  • 2 votes
#1.9 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:54 PM EDT
cmach

I don't care about other issues... she should be in prison forever.

  • 5 votes
#1.10 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:55 PM EDT
Jerry Verlinger

Scream, In #1.2 you said "Family planning doesn't have @!$%# to do with this."

Then in #1.7 you said this;

So i'm guessing that the small little fact that she couldn't keep her legs closed has nothing to do with this?

At the very least, go have an Abortion. I feel zero sympathy for the sick bitch.....

And that is what family planning is all about. Teaching these girls to keep their legs closed or using condoms or birth control pills.

If they get pregnant anyway, they are counseled about the option of abortion.

btw, it is the fact that FC counsels girls about the abortion option is the reason the Republicans don't want to provide any funding for Family Counseling. So perhaps there is a political undertone to this story.

  • 13 votes
#1.11 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:06 PM EDT
Little Sure Shot

These bitches need to be rendered incapabe of ever having the right to ever bring another child into this world.

  • 6 votes
#1.12 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:48 PM EDT
cmach

I agree little sure shot!

  • 1 vote
#1.13 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:01 PM EDT
ebookout

Just super glue her legs shut than beat the hell out of her. No excuse for this kind thing.

Animals behave better.

  • 2 votes
#1.14 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:01 PM EDT
American Dreams

agree 22 years old with 4 children.!...a LOT of pressure on her but that's no excuse for what she did to that child. When I was 22 I could barely take care of myself, Thank God I didn't have children.

Where is the father of this child and the other children? Was she one of those women who has a differnt father for each child? Shouldn't he / they share in the blame? After all it takes two to procreate. He / they should have been responsible enough to ensure there would be no children sired after their 8 sec rodeo ride. Wrap that rascal!!!

  • 1 vote
#1.15 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:55 AM EDT
Mr. Miller-447368

Shouldn't he / they share in the blame?

No - the person who committed the crime should bear the blame. Having a child is not necessarily a crime.

Now if the father had something do with this crime - like administering the glue or something - then he should be held responsible as well.

  • 5 votes
#1.16 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:21 AM EDT
Lkessler

Someone please send her to MN--I'd be happy to glue her ass to the sidewalk, in the middle of below zero weather this winter, and then beat her and kick her until she dies...

Bitch... and she thinks she can cry? Oh, and afterwards, I want to sterilize her ass for good!!

(and to think that there are sterile couples in the world who'd give everything they own just to love a child of their own!) These stories just friggin' incense me.

  • 6 votes
#1.17 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:18 AM EDT
Jessica PhamDeleted
Runner99

Lkessler - Save a little piece of her for the good folks of WI. I have a few ideas of how to return the favor for her daughter. You know what's really sad, that little girl probably will still love her.

Not only should they tie her tubes, they should sew her vagina shut and tie her legs together too.

Bitch........hope she rots in hell.

  • 5 votes
#1.19 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:08 PM EDT
Noctiluca

Runner99: I second that idea! The things I could do to someone that abuses a child, the elderly, and animal. Ok anything/anyone, but especially those who lack the strength and ability to stand and fight or speak up for themselves.

A mother is the person a child calls for in the middle of the night when he/she is scared. She shouldn't be the reason the child is scared.

Call me radical, call me crazy but I have a zero tolerance for abusers. They should sterilize her then send her to a men's prison. Maybe a Texas women's prison. Definitely not give her any protection. This makes me sick.

Take a breath...she is someones daughter and maybe she was brought up in a violent home. She is only 22 and has 4 children. That doesn't excuse her behavior in the least but maybe that explains it. Who knows. She sucks. My heart cries for this little girl.

God please shine on her and touch her with Your healing hands and give her the ability to grow from this and not be haunted by these acts of violence. God also please envelope her siblings and keep them safe. One last thing God, please forgive me for the horrible thoughts and ideas that ran through my mind. ~Amen

  • 6 votes
#1.20 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:55 PM EDT
Runner99

Amen.

  • 4 votes
#1.21 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:04 PM EDT
Lkessler

Runner: you can say that again--what the hell is wrong with some people!? I mean, seriously!!

I would never, ever injure my child! My son is my most precious treasure in the world...

If this little girl survives, I'll be glad to take her into my home and dress her up and let her know that, no matter what, mother isn't the one who just brings you into the world--mother is the one that nurtures you, keeps you safe, reads to you, wipes your tears when you're afraid, you know, the one that stays up worrying when you are sick (or, when you're older, when you go past your curfew for just a few minutes) or just the one who's there to listen and give advice.

That's a mother--and she need not give birth to a child to be a child's mom.

  • 4 votes
#1.22 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:56 PM EDT
P0liticlyInc0rec

Well, I hope she gets what she deserves. I just don't get what some people get out of. OK, never mind. She must be on drugs. That's a good enough excuse to get her off, and back in the arms of the child she loves. A little probation, a little parenting class, she'll be good as new.

What a tragic thing. 2 years old? I hope she never has to see that woman again in her life, and I hope they are honest with her and tell her why. Because she is a cold hearted b!tch.

  • 4 votes
#1.23 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:21 AM EDT
Auto 101

Perhaps the 'sick bitch' would have chosen no children.
Sounds like a good choice to me!

She did have the choice it is nothing new about her options. Its like people sue the Government because they don't provide enough about you should use protection when you have sex. When I was in school everyone knew to use it if you did have sex. and we didn't have a program.

So what she was 22 with 4 children. 4 children is a lot for any age it is still no excuse. If I had 4 children I will Live with my choice. When my wife and I got married we made a choice to use birth control for the first two years. and after a year we have a girl. But we made preparations just in case. it was stressful but that is life. Their is no sure way to raise children but she chose the wrong way.

  • 5 votes
#1.24 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:38 AM EDT
Ripley8

KYPIAKOC

PLEASE do not have children if you can't handle stress. PLEASE do not have children if you are not emotionally prepared. If you suffer from depression, don't be afraid to get help! There's no shame in seeking the advice of a professional. If you were the victim of child abuse, PLEASE seek for guidance and support before having children so you don't put them through what you had to endure.

I've always said we test people to get a license to drive , One of the main reasons being to make sure that people are competent enough to do so ..... why not test people before they have kids ? male and female. far too many aren't competent.

  • 5 votes
#1.25 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:16 AM EDT
WatcherInTheShadows

That would take the ability to see the future. And even then, who gets to determine the criteria?

  • 2 votes
#1.26 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:28 AM EDT
tychonaut

I would just like to point something out here.

I find it interesting that so many people condemn Sharia Law (and I don't defend it)...

...yet I constantly see beating, torture, and murder advocated here (and many other places) for any number of crimes ranging from child abuse and assault to stealing, vandalism and animal cruelty.

Just something to think about.

  • 4 votes
#1.27 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:30 AM EDT
Ripley8

Wraith777

That would take the ability to see the future. And even then, who gets to determine the criteria?

actually one well done psych test would root out such things that can lead to such abuse. Then allow one to receive treatment. Sadly private insurance companies usually don't have much mental health care coverage and greed doesn't want health care for all.

the criteria is already in place with those tests. like neuropsych testing for example.

  • 4 votes
#1.28 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:37 AM EDT
Neish1920

@ Ripley who is going to pay for that? Post partdum (sp) doesnt happen until after a woman has the baby (i.e. Andrea Yates). So they may be all good until the baby is born.

  • 1 vote
#1.29 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:57 AM EDT
WatcherInTheShadows

@Ripley8:

Capacity to do does not mean will do. Which is really all a psyche eval will tell you, if that. Even then, like I asked and am now expanding upon. Who get to decide which interpretation of the results of a psyche eval is the right one?

    #1.30 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:39 AM EDT
    Ripley8

    Wraith ...

    so why bother to give drivers license tests ? just because one passes one doesn't mean they won't drive like an idiot , drink and drive , subject others to road rage all of which takes or injures lives .

    niesh .... I love how cost comes before care. greed.

    • 2 votes
    #1.31 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:01 PM EDT
    WatcherInTheShadows

    @Ripley8:

    so why bother to give drivers license tests ? just because one passes one doesn't mean they won't drive like an idiot , drink and drive , subject others to road rage all of which takes or injures lives .

    O.o Are you aware of what a non-sequitor is?

    A driving test is to determine if you have the basic knowledge and skill required for operating a vehicle. That's it. But I do think you made a excellent point, for my argument.

    • 3 votes
    #1.32 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:25 PM EDT
    Ripley8

    so why not give a test to show people have the basic knowledge and skill of raising a kid ??

    you have proved my point.

    • 2 votes
    #1.33 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:33 PM EDT
    WatcherInTheShadows

    @Ripley8:

    Once again, who gets to choose the criteria for best suited to raise a child? It's quite different from driving. So are you going to continue to compare apples to grapefruit?

    • 2 votes
    #1.34 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:39 PM EDT
    Auto 101

    @ Ripley8

    Do you have children? if you do you would know each is different. and it takes different things to raise each child?

    • 2 votes
    #1.35 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:08 PM EDT
    Jeff Jefferson-912478

    Escalona is being held on $500,000 bond on a felony injury to a child charge that carries a sentence of up to life in prison.

    I know this is knee jerk, but I am offended that the harshest sentence that can be meted is life in prison. How about quid pro quo?

    • 1 vote
    #1.36 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:44 PM EDT
    Ripley8

    Wraith777

    @Ripley8:

    Once again, who gets to choose the criteria for best suited to raise a child? It's quite different from driving. So are you going to continue to compare apples to grapefruit?

    not so different. would you agree someone who has anger issues shouldn't be a parent unless they got help for such ? how about depression ? mental illness ? how about maturity ? greed ??

    those are all fairly easy marks to find via a test. easy criteria.

    Auto 101

    @ Ripley8

    Do you have children? if you do you would know each is different. and it takes different things to raise each child?

    what has any of what your talking about have to do with competency to raise a child ??

    • 4 votes
    #1.37 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:41 PM EDT
    Auto 101

    would you agree someone who has anger issues shouldn't be a parent unless they got help for such ? how about depression ? mental illness ? how about maturity ? greed ??

    Anger issues have nothing to do with preventing you from raising and teaching your children. nether does yourlevel of education. nether does depression. Do you have any Idea how many women get the Baby Blues or depression just for having children? I left High school with a third grade level in reading and spelling this has not prevented us from teaching our child to count in three different languages English, Spanish, Chinese. She can add and subtract up to five. she is three and has known her ABC's since she was 20 months. By the way I have anger issues I have never hit my wife or my two children.

    • 3 votes
    #1.38 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:09 PM EDT
    OomYaaqub

    Vttova, family planning is available and widespread, even free in most cities through the public health clinic. Nobody gets pregnant four times by the age of 22 without knowing how to prevent it. She obviously had the kids because she wanted them--whether to cement dubious relationships, to collect support, or (very likely) in an attempt to "master" her own abuse as a child, which is typically the case. Feminists can't get it through their heads that it isn't about "wanting"so much as it is about wanting for the right reasons. I'm not knocking birth control, but come off it, that's obviously not really the issue here. The issue here is breaking the cycle. Also, licenses to have kids is an absurd idea. Not even the Chinese do that--they just limit the number you can have. How can we be more totalitarian than the most totalitarian people on the planet?

    The LAST thing we need is a bunch of politicians deciding if we are "mature" enough to do anything. Look how many of them are cases of arrested development and narcissism themselves. These horrific cases are in the news precisely because they are extremely rare. Of course if you choose to define "child abuse" as spanking, or letting a child remove his socks, it seems very common, but the real article is not.

    • 2 votes
    #1.39 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:01 PM EDT
    Ripley8

    Auto 101

    would you agree someone who has anger issues shouldn't be a parent unless they got help for such ? how about depression ? mental illness ? how about maturity ? greed ??

    Anger issues have nothing to do with preventing you from raising and teaching your children. nether does yourlevel of education. nether does depression. Do you have any Idea how many women get the Baby Blues or depression just for having children? I left High school with a third grade level in reading and spelling this has not prevented us from teaching our child to count in three different languages English, Spanish, Chinese. She can add and subtract up to five. she is three and has known her ABC's since she was 20 months. By the way I have anger issues I have never hit my wife or my two children.

    issues with anger , depression , ect .......

    seems you need to do some reading.

    When Anger Hurts Your Kids: A Parent's Guide

    A Parent's Guide is the result of a two-year study of 285 parents.

    Based on a study of how 250 parents copy with their anger, this handbook helps readers understand their anger and the effect it has on their children. The authors identify 16 trigger thoughts that cause anger, and show parents how to change these thoughts into healthy, problem-solving communication. All parents get angry sometimes, but research clearly suggests that the amount of anger expressed in the family will have a negative impact on a child's performance in nearly every important area of life. When Anger Hurts Your Kids brings together the practical lessons of a 2-year study of 285 parents. You'll learn how to tell if your family has anger problems, how to combat the eighteen mistaken beliefs that fuel anger, and how to practice the art of problem-solving communication skills that will let you feel more effective as a parent and let your kids grow up free of anger's damaging effects.
    http://www.amazon.com/When-Anger-Hurts-Your-Kids/dp/1572240458

    By the way I have anger issues I have never hit my wife or my two children.

    any abused kid can tell you ... the emotional hurts far more and lasts longer than the physical. so while you've never hit them how else is your anger issues affecting them ? should you have confronted those issues before becoming a parent ?? a wise person would have.

    • 4 votes
    #1.40 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:47 PM EDT
    Auto 101

    any abused kid can tell you ... the emotional hurts far more and lasts longer than the physical. so while you've never hit them how else is your anger issues affecting them ? should you have confronted those issues before becoming a parent ?? a wise person would have.

    I swear at work but My children have never heard me say a curse word ever. In I have never verbally abused my wife. and she could tell you that (her last husband did both). You can get over you anger issues by choice many times.

    In all my years of counseling I have found they don't know any thing about anger.

    • 1 vote
    #1.41 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:17 PM EDT
    OomYaaqub

    I agre that you can control your temper, and I nver heard my father swear because you just didn't do that back then. Ever.

      #1.42 - Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:34 PM EDT
      Rahlly

      PLEASE do not have children if you can't handle stress. PLEASE do not have children if you are not emotionally prepared. If you suffer from depression, don't be afraid to get help! There's no shame in seeking the advice of a professional. If you were the victim of child abuse, PLEASE seek for guidance and support before having children so you don't put them through what you had to endure.

      I decided never to have kids. I'm 34 now, and still never want kids. However when I told people that, they always said "You'll grow out of that" or "Once you have your first kid you'll change your mind." I usually snapped back at them that I was old enough to make this decision and decide not to have kids. I also pointed out that I had not patience for the neediness of children nor did i find them cute or adorable, that I would not want to have one and at least I was smart enough to know that and p.an my life around it. They would patronize me and smirk.

      This culture is geared towards reproduction, as if you don't have a child then you are not an adult. That children makes your life complete and to not have children only means your life is a waste. This is one of the reasons so many people have children too early and too often. They are taught that once you have a kid you are adult and once you are an adult life is better. When it doesn't get better, they have another kid is search of the promise. Guess what... breeding doesn't equal maturity. Breeding doesn't make your life worthwhile. Your life and how you life is what makes your life worthwhile.

      • 3 votes
      #1.43 - Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:04 AM EDT
      naughtynumbernine

      Great post Rahlly. Having kids has never interested me either and I get the same annoying crap they give to you. I think they're a bit envious because their life has to revolve around their kids. Misery loves company.

      • 3 votes
      #1.44 - Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:32 AM EDT
      OomYaaqub

      This culture is geared towards reproduction

      ALL cultures are, because if they aren't they quickly die out. I read this in the Anthropological Journal of DUH. Don't talk about overpopulation. Every person alive right now will be dead in 120 years. Also, 1/3 of pregnancies aren't planned, and a woman can feel VERY different when she is pregnant. Even a man can feel different. My then-boyfriend had marched with me in "prochoice" rallies in DC, but talked me out of an abortion. (We married after realizing that adoption wasn't an option for us, either. And the day my son was turned one, I went to the other side. Guess what? I discovered prolifers are the nicest people, very kind and helpful. There were constant warnings not to yell back at hecklers, "because that's what they want.") Someone actually said to me, "I can't believe you brought a baby carriage." I wanted to say, "Do you think a one year old can stay home by himself?" It was a beautiful, rare warm January day in DC, and he appeared to enjoy it greatly. People even helped me carry him down to the Metro for the ride home.

      • 1 vote
      #1.45 - Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:47 PM EDT
      Justice?

      Come on now, it was a mother doing it. It's not really abuse, it is a person in need of help. /s

      • 2 votes
      #1.46 - Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:41 PM EDT
      Rahlly

      Oom, I accidentally opened your reply. Lost valuable seconds of my life. You may have read that but I doubt you understood it just from your tone. I said that this culture is geared towards reproduction. Yes, societies reproduce but for a society to be all about reproduction is also not good. Why? Because they overbreed, breed themselves out of existence. Healthy socieities always include non-breeding people of all ages. It's what keeps them healthy!

      By having non-breeding couples you have people who are able to take on other jobs in society that breeders can't take usually because of risk. To demonize non-breeders and have nothing but a society of breeder is unbalanced. I suggest you go back and read that anthro book slowly.

      • 4 votes
      #1.47 - Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:22 PM EDT
      fireryone

      Oom, I accidentally opened your reply.

      That was a mistake Rahlly, I'd not recommend doing it again. :)

      • 5 votes
      #1.48 - Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:13 PM EDT
      OomYaaqub

      I have a biology degree. The whole point of life is reproduction. Deal with it.

      • 2 votes
      #1.49 - Sun Sep 18, 2011 12:53 AM EDT
      Lola-984242

      I certainly hope that doesn't mean that those who choose not to have children or can not have children, have failed at life.

      I believe the whole point of life is to enlighten ones self. Deal with that!

      • 5 votes
      #1.50 - Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:11 AM EDT
      fireryone

      Yes, Oom..I know you have a biology degree, so what?

      • 3 votes
      #1.51 - Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:24 AM EDT
      OomYaaqub

      I meant the point of biological life. Yes, there is a spiritual side that transcends our animal nature too. The very thing no liberal can tolerate. In the animal sense, you are nothinhg without your kids, but in the spiritual sense, you could write books like the Bible, Torah or Qu'ran that inspire people forever, or you could save many people by inventing a new medicine, or be a great lawyer or whatever.

      • 1 vote
      #1.52 - Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:00 AM EDT
      fireryone

      I find it sort of odd that you are spouting the virtues of parenthood on a seed about a horrible mother. Facts are that not every person is cut out for parenthood and biology doesn't have a thing to do with that reality.

      Yes, there is a spiritual side that transcends our animal nature too. The very thing no liberal can tolerate.

      This isn't about liberals, this is about a monster of a mother who horribly abused her child. Why don't you leave partisan bull@!$%# out of it.

      • 3 votes
      #1.53 - Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:24 AM EDT
      Lola-984242

      Oom blames everything on everyone or group she dislikes, even when it's something that she did herself through her own choices, choices no one forced her to do. After all she blames the "feminazis" for preventing her from giving her child up for adoption.

      OomYaaqub - You can feel forced to marry a man if he stops you from giving up a child for adoption, which he can legally do, whether you like it or not. And then you are a single mom, which was drummed into you from childhood as the one thing no good Jewish girl can ever be, and if you and the man are both poor and unemployed or underemployed. I love my son but adoption would have been the best choice. And it was literally illegal thanks to the feminazis. - #20.46

      • 5 votes
      #1.54 - Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:41 AM EDT
      OomYaaqub

      It used to be possible for a single woman to give up a child for adoption without some jerk's permission, and now it isn't, simple as that. You think you can endlessly expand "choices" but the reality is that some choices preclude other choices. Somebody always loses with every change in the law. Maybe there are unwed dads who should have their babies, but lets face reality, they are few and far between. Usually that kid ends up with grandma, IF he or she is lucky. Otherwise its foster care. Men in general with some exceptions aren't meant to raise babies. Perhaps you've noticed that they don't have breasts? Only a woman can give life, but she shouldn't be forced to raise that life if she isn't ready. I'm not saying I'm sorry I have my son, (except for last night, when the boys got into a vicious fight and I almost had to call the cops) but the reality is, I was deprived of a vital choice based on a false notion that men and women are identical, which is based on the lie that is feminism.

      • 1 vote
      #1.55 - Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:57 AM EDT
      Lola-984242

      So you don't think a father has just as much right to raise his born children and women do? Should father be complete out of the decision making once a child is born.

      I don't think you are going to get too many people here to agree with you on that one.

      Fathers have rights. It wasn't feminist who fought for father to have rights to their born children, it was fathers. Deal with it.

      Perhaps you've noticed that they don't have breasts?

      What a ridiculous comment. People who don't have breast can raise children just as well as people who do have breasts.

      • 5 votes
      #1.56 - Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:05 PM EDT
      fireryone

      Oom, biology has nothing to do with whether one will be a good parent. Breasts are not an adequate indicator of a quality parent. Can you comment on the article? This is about a woman (breasts) who was NOT a good parent.

      • 5 votes
      #1.57 - Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:02 PM EDT
      naughtynumbernine

      What a ridiculous comment.

      It's not ridiculous at all from a biological standpoint.

        #1.58 - Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:06 PM EDT
        Lola-984242

        It's not ridiculous at all from a biological standpoint.

        When attempting to apply it to the gender can be a good parent or not, then it is a ridiculous comment. Biology is NOT the principle factor that indicates who will be a good or bad parent.

        • 6 votes
        #1.59 - Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:11 PM EDT
        OomYaaqub

        I think a father contributes to his kids by marrying their mama and supporting her and the kids. I had a real dad. After that he has to spend time with his kids. And obviously biology matters. You've heard of evolution, right? Please, can't we all grow up?

        • 1 vote
        #1.60 - Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:11 AM EDT
        Rahlly

        No whether you have a punany or a dick doesn't determine whether you are a good parent. My father is a great one, he has a dick. What makes him a great father is his care and love!

        • 4 votes
        #1.61 - Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:24 AM EDT
        Lola-984242

        Please, can't we all grow up?

        Then by all means do so!

        • 5 votes
        #1.62 - Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:42 AM EDT
        OomYaaqub

        ah well, the sexes will never be equal until they have "homes for unwed fathers".

        Look, you'd be horrified if a woman was prevented from having an abortion by the putative father. But how is that different, in principle, from what happened to me? I was denied a realistic choice by a man's whim, based solely on stupid pride. This man could barely take care of himself, let alone a child, but too bad, he had "rights". That's what's wrong with this country. Irresponsible people have too many rights.

        At least my choice meant nobody had to die.

        • 2 votes
        #1.63 - Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:39 PM EDT
        Lola-984242

        This man could barely take care of himself, let alone a child, but too bad, he had "rights". That's what's wrong with this country. Irresponsible people have too many rights.

        Ah I see. So you're in favor of stripping men of their rights to their children because you had sex with an incompetent idiot.

        At least my choice meant nobody had to die.

        That's good because if someone did and it was cause by you you'd be in jail along with Andrea Yates, Susan Smith, and Darlie Routier.

        • 4 votes
        #1.64 - Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:43 PM EDT
        OomYaaqub

        okay, so you in favor of incompent idiots raising children?

        • 1 vote
        #1.65 - Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:25 PM EDT
        Lola-984242

        okay, so you in favor of incompent idiots raising children?

        Nice attempt at twisting what I said. Your selfishness is being read loud and clear. Just because you had issues with an incompetent idiot does not mean all men should have the rights to their children taken away? Do you really think all people are competent enough to raise children? Look at the woman in this seed, because she's incompetent idiot should all women lose their rights to raise their children?

        I favor men's rights along with women's rights. But it was your responsibility to show proof to the courts that he was an incompetent parent and his (just his, not all men's to their children) rights to his child could have been terminated so the family could adopt your child. Just because YOU had a child with and incompetent idiot doesn't mean all men are incompetent idiots and should have their rights to their children removed in cases like yours. The world doesn't revolve around only you OomYaaqub and your wants and needs, you have your own responsibilities in your case. There are plenty of men out there that are capable of raising their children if the mother chooses not to.

        • 6 votes
        #1.66 - Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:34 PM EDT
        fireryone

        Well said Lola!

        • 3 votes
        #1.67 - Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:39 PM EDT
        Tony Wlliams

        I've had OomYaaqub on ignore for months now for reasons that should be very clear to all at this point. They view everything as if the world revolves around them and that only they know what their talking about when their also dead wrong.

        • 4 votes
        #1.68 - Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:05 PM EDT
        OomYaaqub

        Look, all I am saying is that marriage matters. A husband should have parental rights. A mere boyfriend or a one night stand isn't the same as a husband and I cannot understand why you don't get that. But the breakdown of the family and the fact that marriage no longer means anything is one of our most serious social problems. There have been tragic situations in which an actual rapist ended up getting the kid he "fathered". Oh yes, there have, since rape can't always be proven in court.

          #1.69 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 8:16 AM EDT
          Jerry Verlinger

          That's what's wrong with this country. Irresponsible people have too many rights.

          Being a "responsible" adult is not a requirement under the Constitution be be entitled to your Rights, unless of course your irresponsible enough to break the law. Only then does one deserve to lose their Rights.

          • 4 votes
          #1.70 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:48 AM EDT
          Lola-984242

          Hmm...........so a father is only a father if he married the women who's having his child? Make no sense OomYaaqub, but you know that. Nice attempt a back-peddling. Like I said, it was YOUR responsibility to prove to the courts that he was an unfit parent so you could put your child up for adoption. Stop blaming society for YOUR decisions and choices. This had nothing to do with feminism and everything to do with YOUR poor choices.

          • 4 votes
          #1.71 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:10 AM EDT
          OomYaaqub

          it makes perfect sense. I did marry my child's father in spite of his imperfections as I am not perfect myself, and lets face it, I just plain had to. Together we could barely afford to live, but we had a kid. And we had to manage. So then he had parental rights, because he finally did right by me.

            #1.72 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:36 AM EDT
            Lola-984242

            He had parental rights prior to marrying you, and you've been bitching about that fact for days and blaming it on feminism. And now you're saying he did right by you? Which is it?

            • 5 votes
            #1.73 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:40 AM EDT
            OomYaaqub

            No contradiction. He married me, and that meant everything. Marriage is not a joke, even though you want to make it one. .

              #1.74 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:48 AM EDT
              Lola-984242

              I want to make marriage a joke? Is that what you're attempting to twist this into now? Seriously? Oh Oom, don't pretend to know me dear, you'll lose every time. I for one don't not blame others for my choices, unlike yourself.

              • 5 votes
              #1.75 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:43 PM EDT
              Justice?

              There have been tragic situations in which an actual rapist ended up getting the kid he "fathered". Oh yes, there have, since rape can't always be proven in court.

              And there have been cases of statutory rape where the victim ends up paying the rapist child support. And that is AFTER proving it in court. It's truly disgusting the way the state determines who will lose rights to their OWN children and then make the empty statement "in the best interest of the child" as their reason for justifying the stupidity of the system. It's comical actually to watch it work. The system has been, and always will be about money...nothing else. The best interest of the child is how they sell it, but it is completely void of reason...they will do whatever they want to do. In fact you can have two completely, absolutely opposite outcomes, both stating, "the best interest of the children," as if that statement makes their judgement bullet-proof. The only problem is when you have two opposing judgements, both claiming correctness using the same reasoning...logically impossible. It is the judgment that false, erroneously using "the best interest of the children" to solidify their position.

              Which is the humor in the statement I had originally made regarding this story. When it is a mother who does something like this, most strain to look for reasons, and ways to help her...in the best interest of the child. When a father does something like this, we look for ways to remove the child and put him jail to pay for his abuse...in the best interest of the child. So I would ask, isn't there a system out there that can first, and foremost, provide protection for the child, THEN get the parent the help they need, whether it is a mother OR a father?

              Ooom...We have had a long road in trying to help men (and women) and society remove gender roles from the work place. While it should have happened at the same time, how much longer will it take to help women (and men) and society remove them from the home? Why is equality met with such resistance in this day and age?

              Please remember as you read this next paragraph, it refers to no-fault cases with children. Abuse, drug addiction, infidelity...those are FAULT-based. I refer to a majority of no-fault where the person breaking their commitment thinks of no one but themselves.

              I can't imagine anyone being against a child raised by two loving parents who provide a healthy, nurturing environment. Unfortunately, in our "Me" society, we leave it wide open for parents to destroy the environment for whatever reason they want to, claiming their rights to break a commitment, for no other reason than they want to, supersede the needs of the children. One shouldn't be forced to work on their issues and maintain a healthy environment for children, that's just sadistic, right? Better to destroy the family unit, the financial capability of both parties and show our future generation that relationships are all about "me" and if the other person doesn't do what I say, then I'm justified in leaving my commitment...compromise is NOT an option... it is real and has been the downfall of the American family.

              With this family destruction, comes the financial destruction of the country. If you used to have a couple struggling to get by in one household, and one of them decides they want to break the commitment for no reason than "I want to," you now have two households to upkeep with the same income. This ultimately leads to more bankruptcies, foreclosures, financial ruin for both parties, leading to more children that can't be properly taken care of...because one wanted to break their commitment, with nothing but "kudos" from society. So you both get two jobs or work longer hours to TRY to support two households, leading to less parental time, more latch-key children, gangs as they get older, and an evolving view of relationships for the future generations. Now add to that, unemployment, lack of education and reduction of social programs...

              Commitments of marriage when they involve children need to be more than just, "I don't want to be married any more." We need to think about the best interest of the children BEFORE these commitments to THEM are broken for truly no reason other than selfishness (no-fault). Society should be more interested in forcing parents to honor their responsibility, and get help when needed in dealing with relationships, rather than playing the games with just "financial" responsibility after allowing the destruction of the family unit in the first place. It is a joke we play on our children, on our families, on our entire society, and then hide our heads in sand of "the best interest of the children." Imagine if it was "in the best interest of the children" to discipline them by gluing their hands to a wall. It's not, but it CAN be said...so now we're only left with who would be dumb enough to believe it?

              • 3 votes
              #1.76 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:35 PM EDT
              Mongowildman

              Being a "responsible" adult is not a requirement under the Constitution be be entitled to your Rights, unless of course your irresponsible enough to break the law. Only then does one deserve to lose their Rights.

              Trouble with that is... Lately, those in prison seem to have more rights than their victims. I thought they lost ALL rights when convicted but somewhere along the line, that changed into more rights.

                #1.77 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:30 PM EDT
                OomYaaqub

                Great post, justice. If our parents or grandparents could manage to stay together, why the hell can't we? Yes, there are bad people out there, but most are not. And besides, divorce brings out the worst possible behavior.

                • 2 votes
                #1.78 - Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:29 PM EDT
                Reply
                mstanley2265

                4 children and she's 22 years old. This is the year 2011 and Family Planning still isn't working.

                • 7 votes
                #2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:13 PM EDT
                Lola-984242

                Family planning will get worse if we let the GOP and TP run our country.

                We need more money put into family planning and CPS, without a doubt.

                • 24 votes
                #2.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:56 PM EDT
                mstanley2265

                I don't really think it's so much political as in a lack of identifying problems. There's nothing said about the father of the children. If she was getting Food stamps and medical cards, a social worker would have been involved. There are no constraints on how many children a young person can have even if they are on welfare. IMO that is a problem right there.

                That said, the responsibility of 4 children, that age group, for a mother that is older would be difficult let alone without a father. At her age, 22, there was no way someone shouldn't have seen her stress escalating and not know that the children would bear the brunt of building anger at the responsibility.

                • 5 votes
                #2.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:48 PM EDT
                b dune

                She's probably following the Palin "Abstinence Only" PLan.....

                • 15 votes
                #2.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:36 PM EDT
                Lola-984242

                Perry has been cutting funding for programs that protect children here in Texas. Many of the programs are crucial. So politically, funding for family planning is something many women depend on, the GOP/TP is doing everything in their power to destroy the things that protect and help women and children. You think less funding will help or hurt children like Joselyn Cedillo in the future if the GOP/TP get their way?

                This is nationally, check out #5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 13, all of them affect women and children.

                http://www.addictinginfo.org/2011/03/08/things-the-republican-congress-has-done-instead-of-creating-jobs/

                Yes, despite the fact that 64% of Americans say unemployment and the economy in general are “the most important problems facing this country today,” the GOP has chosen to focus on effectively eliminating the constitutional right to abortion.

                Not satisfied at attempting to end abortion, however, Republicans are attempting right now toend entire programs that provide food and health services to five million low-​income Americans.

                http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/the-gops-war-on-women-and-children/politics/2011/02/17/17488

                This is wrong!

                • 16 votes
                #2.4 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:42 PM EDT
                newwtricks

                LOLA:

                How much money would have stopped this mother from beating this child? Let me know the exact dollar amount that would be required for CPS and Family Planning to have, that would guarantee that this child would not have had to endure this beating. The truth is, it isn't the amount of money, or the amount of agencies we have that will prevent a bad mother from abusing her kids. The truth is, bad mothers will always have acces to beating the children, if that is what they want to do. How many agencies will be needed to protect every child from every possible bad mother? How much money is needed to have enough bodies to stop this event from happening?

                • 8 votes
                #2.5 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:55 PM EDT
                newwtricks

                LOLA:

                You claim that because funding is reduced for family planning, that this is the reason that this 2 year old was glued to a wall and beaten. OK, but then in every other part of the country, where funding isn't cut for family planning, and a child is abused, what will be the excuse then? It isn't money that will prevent this from happening. It is just a sad fact of life, that there are certain people who will abuse those who can't defend themselves. It matters little how much money these programs recieve, there will always be circumstances that will allow this event to occur.

                Once again, someone wants government to fix a problem, rather than accept the fact that as terrible as it is, bad things sometimes happen.

                • 5 votes
                #2.6 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:13 PM EDT
                Mongowildman

                Family planning will get worse if we let the GOP and TP run our country.

                Here we go again with the politicizing an issue of parental stupidity.

                It has nothing to do with who runs or MIGHT run the country, It is about the ignorance and evil that one person was capable of. No government program or law will ever have any effect on something like this, unless you believe that all children should be raised under the government's protection, alleviating the parents of all responsibilities. I do not see that ever happening, regardless of which political party is in power.

                Party... I think I just figured out why they call it a "Party". That's a whole different subject...

                I can only hope that this person is severely punished for suac an action. A toddlwer is still learning how to live and cannot be punished for not moving as fast as the parent thinks she should. This is just plain selfish, and evil.

                • 7 votes
                #2.7 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:22 PM EDT
                Jerry Verlinger

                Family Planning still isn't working.

                Not in Texas, they're pretty much a "Right to Life" crowd down there, except of course when it comes to executing people .....

                • 10 votes
                #2.8 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:35 PM EDT
                WatcherInTheShadows

                @Mongowildman:

                Here we go again with the politicizing an issue of parental stupidity.

                Isn't it to be expected?

                • 1 vote
                #2.9 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:37 PM EDT
                Jerry Verlinger

                At her age, 22, there was no way someone shouldn't have seen her stress escalating and not know that the children would bear the brunt of building anger at the responsibility.

                Good post mstanley, and a very good point.

                • 8 votes
                #2.10 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:39 PM EDT
                Mongowildman

                Wraith777

                True... I wonder what else can be blamed on the politics? (or what won't be)

                • 3 votes
                #2.11 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:41 PM EDT
                Jerry Verlinger

                How much money would have stopped this mother from beating this child? Let me know the exact dollar amount that would be required for CPS and Family Planning to have, that would guarantee that this child would not have had to endure this beating.

                That's a fairly heavily loaded question newwtricks. You know damn well there is no "exact amount" that can be established to stop things like this from happening. The point is, these agencies are already underfunded (this case may well be a result of that problem), and the Presidential-Wanna-be Governor of the Leading Execution State of Texas ..... want's to CUT the funds to these underfunded agencies!

                • 9 votes
                #2.12 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:54 PM EDT
                NorCal Resident

                Ah, it was only a matter of timebefore someone blamedthis on "teabaggers." This isn't about cutting programs, this is about a sick individual who would've done this with all nanny state funding in the world.

                • 10 votes
                #2.13 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:03 PM EDT
                newwtricks

                Jerry,

                If you want to lay claim that this event MIGHT have been prevented with more funding, then I will have to ask, how much money would have been required to prevent this from happening?

                Talk about loaded statements. You first tell me that there is no way to establish a dollar amount to prevent child abuse, and then in the next sentence, make an assumption that because funding was cut, this child was beaten. Which one is it, Jerry? Either you can determine a dollar amount that will prevent child abuse, or you can't. I am merely trying to help these children by getting to that dollar amount so we can start the telethons to raise the cash. But, if money won't solve the problem, then admit it.

                • 3 votes
                #2.14 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:10 PM EDT
                WatcherInTheShadows

                @Mongowildman:

                One track minds tend to find a way to shove their favorite topics into EVERY context.

                  #2.15 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:34 PM EDT
                  Lola-984242

                  From my post# 2.4 - You think less funding will help or hurt children like Joselyn Cedillo in the future if the GOP/TP get their way?

                  • 8 votes
                  #2.16 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:19 PM EDT
                  Mongowildman

                  Yet you continue to make it into a political argument... Why?

                  • 3 votes
                  #2.17 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:48 PM EDT
                  MJL-3

                  Eye for an eye, do the same to her

                  I bet momma is involved with MS-13

                  • 1 vote
                  #2.18 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:57 PM EDT
                  Lola-984242

                  Okay, here - Do you think less funding for social services that help women and child, along with family planning, help or hurt children like Joselyn Cedillo in the future ?

                  It's a yes or no question.

                  • 9 votes
                  #2.19 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:09 PM EDT
                  MJL-3

                  Yes it hurts them. With the funding agencies would be able to see how Mommy would react to the child, they would talk with her, get info and if needed report her.

                  • 5 votes
                  #2.20 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:21 PM EDT
                  Jerry Verlinger

                  newwtricks,

                  Which one is it, Jerry? Either you can determine a dollar amount that will prevent child abuse, or you can't.

                  Of course I can't. Whether I, or anyone on this thread, can provide a dollar amount to prevent child abuse is irrelevant. Knowing how exactly much money would be sufficient to have a maximum impact on the community that is most in need of these services, requires much more information than is available to the average person. And by posing such an abstract question you are in effect derailing this discussion. So drop it.

                  • 5 votes
                  #2.21 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:25 PM EDT
                  newwtricks

                  Jerry:

                  Once again, I am not the one who brought up the funding issue, that would be LOLA. I merely responded to it, and pushed for a reply, based upon what you said. I fully understand that you want the issue dropped. I also understand why.

                  I will try to keep my comments relevant to what the moderator wants them to be. Wouldn't want to have a difference of opiion with the moderator. That is how things get deleted, or collapsed.

                  Have a nice day.

                  • 1 vote
                  #2.22 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:51 PM EDT
                  ebookout

                  executing people .....

                  She a good candidate to me.

                  And lola money doesn't solve the problem people do. Letting these people get off with a hand slap is the main problem.

                  • 4 votes
                  #2.23 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:06 PM EDT
                  CommisarCain

                  4 children and she's 22 years old. This is the year 2011 and Family Planning still isn't working.

                  The people who have four kids by the time they're 22 are too stupid for family planning. No amount of funding will change that.

                  • 6 votes
                  #2.24 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:49 PM EDT
                  fireryone

                  This story breaks my heart. That little girl is the same age as my granddaughter and she is the light of my life.

                  Speaking of funding questions. I think one thing that would help is some parenting classes for anyone having a child...I'd recommend starting it with those who are on aid. The reason I would recommend starting there is that poverty does create a much higher level of stress and some guidance on how to handle discipline issues might be highly beneficial to those who are already stressed out to the max. Parenting classes are offered to teen parents but it doesn't seem to be a program that is offered to others.

                  There are techniques that have been discovered to be quite helpful in the last 20 or so years, and there is no reason to not arm mothers with the latest information on child development.

                  • 3 votes
                  #2.25 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:17 AM EDT
                  Sherry working hard

                  To bring political parties into this tragic but common story is beyond ignorant. Next we will read Obama did it. Someone has already tried to blame Palin. "shaking head" People need to take responsibilty for their actions, stop blaming others.

                  Child abuse is not uncommon I get the pleasure of trying to put these little angels back together. It is not a political party issue(some people never stop making it about their side) it is a issue where some people should never have kids. Adults have a tendency to take their anger out on the "weaker" one and it is an ongoing cycle and this woman should be executed.

                  • 8 votes
                  #2.26 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:45 AM EDT
                  Auto 101

                  She's probably following the Palin "Abstinence Only" PLan.....

                  I falowed an abstinence only plan and so did my wife. it worked out grate for us. The safest way to have sex is not with another person. Did you know 1 in five college women have a STD? they are educated are they not?why are they getting STD's still?

                  • 1 vote
                  #2.27 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:42 AM EDT
                  Lola-984242

                  Did you know 1 in five college women have a STD?

                  Wow, if it's 1 in five for college women I can only imagine how high it is for college men.

                  • 8 votes
                  #2.28 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:48 AM EDT
                  OomYaaqub

                  Yuck, that's the last time I ever rescue abandoned mattresses from a college student!

                  Here's a thought, which I gained from working three years at a child protective services agency. The issue isn't "underfunding", it's that these people are expected to be all things to all people. Our definition of "child abuse" and especially "neglect" is ridiculously elastic. I have seen people accused because they allowed an autistic child (who have very sensitive skin) to remove his socks at school. I have seen a girl removed just because her immigrant parents wouldn't let her do "normal teenage things" like hang around the mall--only they put her in a shelter where she ended up on drugs, such progress. In my state, CPS is automatically called just because a child gets lice, even if she got it at school and it's easily treated anyway. People are accused because they let their kids eat "too many" meals at McDonalds, which is deemed unnutritious, yet others are accused because they won't allow the kids to eat there (it's cultural "deprivation".) Most caseworkers are poorly trained new college grads from middle class backgrounds who have no idea what their mostly impoverished clients are up against. Read some training manuals--they're horrifically culturally biased. Child abuse/neglect needs to be strictly defined--only the serious charges like beatings and starvation should even be investigated, not the no-socks/McDonalds/mall type cases.

                  The child abuse reporting laws have been likened to a 911 system that cannot distinguish between murder and littering. It's very true, and it's a ridiculous waste of time. In most states they must open an investigation even when the case is obviously bogus, like a disgruntled neighbor who's upset because you took his parking space, or an angry ex-spouse who says his wife is on drugs, even if she works as a banker or doctor or something. The caseworkers know most of the cases are bogus, and they know real children are falling between the cracks because of this garbage. Everything takes a mountain of paperwork. The overwhelming majority of cases are deemed "unfounded" which is what makes those cutsie pie figures of the number of "reported cases" so ridiculous, yet enraging because the general public believes them. The caseworkers burn out faster than the guy who changes the grease at the local Arbys. Most parents do a decent job, and the average biological family is way safer than the average foster home or shelter.

                  • 2 votes
                  #2.29 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:19 PM EDT
                  scar_tissue

                  The child abuse reporting laws have been likened to a 911 system that cannot distinguish between murder and littering. It's very true, and it's a ridiculous waste of time. In most states they must open an investigation even when the case is obviously bogus, like a disgruntled neighbor who's upset because you took his parking space

                  I've seen CPS used as a *weapon* in neighbor disputes several times. They seem to think it's a great way to *get even* w/ someone who has children by accusing them of all sorts of ridiculous things.

                  I'm pretty sure it was my landlord who called on me once (he owned a bldg of 4 townhouses, we unfortunately moved next door to his residence, didn't realize he was an @!$%# who'd pitch a fit over anything, & we were having a to-do over a very leaky pipe under the kitchen sink at the time). Had a SW show up at my doorstep late one afternoon w/ an *anonymous report* that my (now ex) husband & I regularly beat & then locked our 5 yo in his rm w/o feeding him, & that his *screams of terror* could be heard throughout the 'hood. (Evidently we loved our 6 mo old more b/c we didn't abuse him.) Schl bus dropped alleged victim off in front of the bldg shortly after SW arrived & he was absolutely adorable w/ this woman, looking at her all squinty-eyed quizzical & chirping, "But I don't have a lock on my BR door & I can go in & out anytime I want, you wanna come see me do it?" LOL

                  Then there was the months-long *investigation* of a family down the street whose 2 yo slipped in the tub & sat down hard on a plastic bath toy, bruising her backside & causing an anal fissure. Naturally Mom took her right over to the pediatrician b/c this freak accident made a tear in a bad spot & she was anxious to see if it required stitches & learn how to treat such a weird injury when the child went potty, & naturally the dr called CPS w/ an allegation of sexual abuse against Dad. The child was the youngest of 5 girls & it was absurd that after 13 yrs of daughters Dad had suddenly decided to prey on the littlest, but he was forced to move out of the house (it was either that or all 5 kids were going to foster care immediately) & have zero contact w/ his girls for 4 mos. All 5 of them were subjected to intimate *examinations* & everyone & anyone they knew was *interviewed* b/c no one believed the kid had merely fallen onto a bath toy in a bad position. In the end, they had to believe it, as they could find no evidence of anything.

                  Meanwhile, I'm sure some other child who really was being abused wasn't getting the attn required b/c of bogus reports like those.

                  • 7 votes
                  #2.30 - Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:02 AM EDT
                  OomYaaqub

                  everyone thinks it can't happen to them,

                  Until it does.

                  And then it's too late.

                  • 2 votes
                  #2.31 - Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:44 PM EDT
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                  andrew-geoDeleted
                  hsquared-1401940

                  I hope the little girl gets better and the other children are safe.

                  Police said numerous people say they'd seen Escalona inflict pain on the child in the past.

                  Not sure what this meant, as it might be anywhere from a spanking and on up. I would have thought that putting glue on a child's hands, beating them unconscious, etc., was the product of a growing pattern of more aggressive actions, that someone might have observed and then stepped in and tried to correct. Sad situation all the way around, imo.

                  • 8 votes
                  Reply#4 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:46 PM EDT
                  Neish1920

                  Also ingteresting is they say "the child" vs saying they have seen her hit her kids in general.

                  • 2 votes
                  #4.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:52 PM EDT
                  scar_tissue

                  Also ingteresting is they say "the child" vs saying they have seen her hit her kids in general.

                  Yeah, I picked up on that, too....like she was taking something out on this particular child only out of the 4 of them....maybe this one was unwanted, or had some sort of medical/behavorial issue that wasn't diagnosed & made the child *act up*, or she reminded the mother of the father....who knows why, but something odd there.

                  • 3 votes
                  #4.2 - Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:08 AM EDT
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                  andrew-geoDeleted
                  andrew-geoDeleted
                  WatcherInTheShadows

                  I dislike the idea on general principle.... But, everytime I hear a story like this. I become a STRONG advocate for manidatory sterilization for at least a little while. *sighs*

                  • 2 votes
                  Reply#7 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:49 PM EDT
                  mstanley2265

                  I brought that up one time in KY since my late hubby's niece was sooo well fertile. She was married but everyone of those children was on welfare. The first three were put in foster care and then adopted, so of course she had 5 more. sighhhh. You'd think after like even 4, the state wouldn't pay for anymore but nooo not unless the mother and father consents.

                  I just heard that she maybe pg again, which will make 9 and she's 26 years old. Though I'm sure that the Social Services is keeping a close watch on her and him, unless they have real cause they can't do one single thing about the situation.

                  Which is probably what happened in this case. No real cause, lack of social service visits etc. and another child and siblings are traumatized.

                  • 3 votes
                  #7.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:55 PM EDT
                  ww-chs-sc

                  newwtricks

                  Fed Up:

                  Yes, after reading your post, I understand that some mothers should have made a different choice, your mother included.

                  That's comment has been reported. COH - No personal attacks. You can do better.

                  • 4 votes
                  #7.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:41 PM EDT
                  newwtricks

                  ww-chs-sc:

                  What I said to Fed Up is about the same thing he referred to about that 2 year old. Did you also report him? Just wondering?

                  Or does Fed Up have the distinction of being the only person here on the vine to make opinions as to who should be aborted, and who shouldn't?

                  As vile as you and others think my comment was, I hope you can link that towards what Fed Up said of that poor little 2 year old. Just because the 2 year old doesn't have an account here on the vine, or hasn't contributed to society in any way, (YET), isno reason to allow Fed Up to make a comment and not criticize it, and I make the same comment, and find it wrong.

                  • 1 vote
                  #7.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:51 PM EDT
                  ww-chs-sc

                  now you have to justify your comment.

                  you made a derogatory statement implying the earth would have been a better place had Fed Up not been born because his opinion was different than yours.

                  child abuse is wrong.

                  • 2 votes
                  #7.4 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:10 PM EDT
                  newwtricks

                  ww:

                  You DO realise that Fed Up also made a comment the earth would also have been a better place had a little 2 year old not been born? Just wondering if you only spot read these comments or if you try to read all of them.

                  I agree that child abuse is wrong. But I have to ask, at what point is child abuse begun? Is it when a child turns 2 and is beaten, or when a mother is told by someone like Fed Up that she should kill that child before it exits the womb?

                  My statement towards Fed Up was as harsh, and derogatory as his was towards that 2 year old girl.

                  • 3 votes
                  #7.5 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:26 PM EDT
                  ww-chs-sc

                  Attack the issue not the person.

                  • 3 votes
                  #7.6 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:41 PM EDT
                  Grey Wolf

                  What I said to Fed Up is about the same thing he referred to about that 2 year old. Did you also report him? Just wondering?

                  Or does Fed Up have the distinction of being the only person here on the vine to make opinions as to who should be aborted, and who shouldn't?

                  My statement towards Fed Up was as harsh, and derogatory as his was towards that 2 year old girl.

                  newwtricks

                  The distinction is in that the two year old is part of the news story and the other NV member is not.

                  In other words, I can say "Rick Scott is an @!$%#," and that doesn't violate the CoH. But if I replace "Rick Scott" with the name of any NV member, then that is a personal attack. (I didn't make this up, I'm just letting you know …)

                  • 2 votes
                  #7.7 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:59 PM EDT
                  Jerry Verlinger

                  Or does Fed Up have the distinction of being the only person here on the vine to make opinions as to who should be aborted, and who shouldn't?

                  My statement towards Fed Up was as harsh, and derogatory as his was towards that 2 year old girl.

                  Fed up expressed an opinion suggesting it may have been better for the mother to have an abortion.

                  newwtricks response was a direct insult to a Newsvine member which is CoH violation.

                  newwtricks, you need to learn that distinction, or your not going to last very long as a member of this forum, as your comments have been reported to the NV moderators by multiple people.

                  • 3 votes
                  #7.8 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:59 PM EDT
                  Lola-984242

                  Jerry, I think you have an butt load of re-reg posters on this seed, you and Soph both.

                  • 9 votes
                  #7.9 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:25 PM EDT
                  WatcherInTheShadows

                  WEll how about focusing less on the persons and more on what people are saying? I am getting soo sick of certain NV individuals constant need for ad hom. Particularly when they gang up to do it.

                    #7.10 - Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:58 AM EDT
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                    The HelpDeleted
                    TDK22755

                    She deserves to be put in jail for as long as possible. And I also believe that when you abuse a child it should be mandatory for you to be sterilized (male or female) so you can have no children in the future. When you abuse a child, you loose your right to have any.

                    • 3 votes
                    Reply#9 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:06 PM EDT
                    naughtynumbernine

                    More proof that not everybody needs to have kids.

                    • 6 votes
                    Reply#10 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:22 PM EDT
                    Mongowildman

                    amen! (I had it capitallized but NV thinks I am yelling...)

                    • 3 votes
                    #10.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:23 PM EDT
                    Jerry Verlinger

                    The Help,

                    If I had seen #8 before it was collapsed, I would have deleted it. As you can see, there is not much tolerance for racism on this forum.

                    • 5 votes
                    #10.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:03 PM EDT
                    ww-chs-sc

                    Mongowildman

                    amen! (I had it capitallized but NV thinks I am yelling...)

                    what? *chuckle*

                    • 3 votes
                    #10.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:04 PM EDT
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                    cmach

                    I am disgusted with this cruel woman and her family. This abuse didn't just pop up out of nowhere. Families and friends need to start speaking up. It isn't easy to do so, but this baby might not have had to suffer this if someone had spoken out for her in the past. Where was the grandmother??? Aunts? Uncles? FATHERS? Where is this kids father?????

                    I also believe in sterilization. If you have been in the child protective service for proven abuse, I think you should be sterilized. Both fathers and mothers! If you have been on welfare for 5 years, you should be sterilized. For those who scream about rights. Your rights end when my taxes are paying for you. If you want rights, pay your own way.

                    And I don't want to hear about depression and bi-polar and all that crap !!!

                    • 3 votes
                    Reply#11 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:05 PM EDT
                    OomYaaqub

                    Sometimes abuse of this magnitude DOES pop up out of nowhere. Something we like to pretend that we have the godlike ability to prevent all tragedies but that is nonsense, and we have to remember the famous and true legal adage that hard cases make bad laws. And sterilizing you just because you are on welfare (perhaps because of a disability or abandonment) is beyond cruel--and I'm a Republican. You cannot mess around with people's bodies without being a Nazi--we aren't horses or dogs to be gelded and spayed. I have a probably schizophrenic but brilliant teenager who will be using some public services soon. He qualifies for Medicaid of the non-means tested variety, available for certain conditions in some states. Okay, should I kill him? Sterilize him? You cannot detect this condition before birth, or even prior to the age of 16 (which is why he's just a "possible" schizophrenic despite multiple hospitalizations.) Come on, people. I know cases like this make you angry, but THINKING is what makes us human. Thinking before our knees start jerking in emotional overreacting is the only real difference between a human being and something closely related, like a bonobo ape. Oh, right, we also have less fur and don't climb trees so good.

                      #11.1 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:04 PM EDT
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                      1devon

                      Disgusting, but not surprising. This is the mentality of people who feel children must be hit, hurt and in pain to be 'disciplined'. Somehow my parents, my husband's parents and my husband and I ourselves all managed to raise happy, kind, hard working members of society without ever once laying a hand on our kids.

                      Discipline should be teaching and guiding, not physical battery and assault.

                      • 6 votes
                      #12 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:05 PM EDT
                      cmach

                      I agree. A swat on the butt once in a blue moon is okay. But no one even talks to their kids anymore.

                      Children should not have to hurt.!

                      • 3 votes
                      #12.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:09 PM EDT
                      1devon

                      We've never raised a hand to our children. Three kids, all educated, working, happy, and kind. The kind of people who would never hit a child.

                      Abusing a kid is easy. Parenting takes time and patience, but the pay off is huge.

                      • 7 votes
                      #12.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:14 PM EDT
                      newwtricks

                      1devon:

                      There are several people who havedone despicable things in this world, whohad parents who neverraised a hand to them either. Educated, working and happy people who have gone on and done horrible acts in this world. Imention this only to show that there are several ways to raise children, and I am not claiming to know the perfect way. Just making a point, that not swatting a child on the behind when needed, does not guarantee a child that will grow up educated, productive, and happy.

                      • 1 vote
                      #12.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
                      cmach

                      That's fine devon. I am not going to argue the merits of a swat on the butt. I don't care how you raise your kids and that is okay. Abuse is a different thing.

                      I have raised three kids and I have 4 grands. They are happy, healthy and good kids. There is no reason for abusing children . Those who do should be sterilized and put in prison.

                      • 4 votes
                      #12.4 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:05 PM EDT
                      1devon

                      NOBODY ever needs to hit and hurt a defenseless child, it's simply a choice they make.

                      I speak for abused children and listen to people try to explain why they needed to torture a baby way too often. The infliction of pain on the defenseless is cowardly and abusive. Period.

                      • 4 votes
                      #12.5 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:02 PM EDT
                      Jerry Verlinger

                      But no one even talks to their kids anymore.

                      I have some grandchildren I'm sure would argue with you quite vigorously about that comment.

                      • 6 votes
                      #12.6 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:06 PM EDT
                      cmach

                      That's okay devon.As I said. I am not going to argue a swat on the butt. I speak for parents who still have rights. The right to raise their children. I am damned if you will tell me not to swat my kid on the butt. You are the reason kids are such holy terrors... You and the bleeding heart club.I hope your kids are not the ones who run around like animals in my store.

                      I also speak for the children who are being abused. The families of these children need to step up and speak when they see this abuse. I truly do not think that these families have never seen the abuse that is going on. I think that they need to start speaking out against it.

                      • 4 votes
                      #12.7 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:19 PM EDT
                      cmach

                      Well that's a good thing then Jerry.

                      • 2 votes
                      #12.8 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:20 PM EDT
                      1devon

                      If you study prison stats, you will find that the real 'holy terrors' were hit in the home. Routinely.

                      Since you only inflicted pain "once in a blue" moon (according to your own post), do you really think your kids would be terrors if you had handled them humanely in those few instances? I doubt it.

                      My kids were praised constantly by other parents, teachers, family and friends. Three out of three earned academic scholarships and one was a Presidential Scholar Award winner. It takes a LOT more than the infliction of pain to raise good kids. You don't have to beat a child to stop them from being 'terrors'.

                      We need real child protection. Saying you can smack them around a little isn't protection. The law's hands are tied when we fail to give kids like this two year old little girl the same bodily protection we would give any 250lb man.

                      You don't agree with child protection, I do.

                      We'll agree to disagree.

                      • 7 votes
                      #12.9 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:33 PM EDT
                      cmach

                      My kids are also praised. And I never said you can smack them around a little. Don't put words where they don't belong. We can disagree and that is fine. I notice you didn't address the issue of your kids being animals in the store, but that's okay.

                      The fact that you even say Handle your kids is kind of disturbing. I don't handle my kids.I treat them as people. I don't handle them.

                      And who the hell said I don't agree with child protection??? I just agree with it being sensible. Not a bunch of people who have no clue how to raise kids.

                      You protest a bit much. Problem there??

                      • 3 votes
                      #12.10 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:44 PM EDT
                      1devon

                      There's a huge mind-set in America that small children MUST be hit and hurt, be in physical pain, to be "disciplined". Any kid who isn't hit, is a holy terror. By your own words, you are of that mind-set. Forgive me, but that line of thinking gets kids killed. Tortured and killed.

                      Thankfully, I had parents who led by example, taught us that hitting was always wrong unless in self defense, and hitting a defenseless person was a cowardly and dishonorable act. I learned that discipline was not about force, pain, or fear. It was teaching and guiding. Consequences, separate from discipline, never needs to involve violence.

                      There's instilling fear and then there's earning respect.

                      And yes, there's a huge problem. I speak for abused kids and see way too much of this...because of the mentality that might makes right, and the infliction of pain against a baby is necessary.

                      • 7 votes
                      #12.11 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:07 PM EDT
                      cmachExpand Comment Comment collapsed by the community

                      You are so ignorant.

                      • 3 votes
                      #12.12 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:38 PM EDT
                      1devon

                      Another things my parents taught me is that when people reduce themselves to name calling, they no longer have an argument. I'm sorry you're so defensive.

                      • 6 votes
                      #12.13 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:44 PM EDT
                      MJL-3

                      cmach

                      You are so ignorant.

                      Inflamatory.

                      • 6 votes
                      #12.14 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:45 PM EDT
                      jmom-1225464

                      It's hard to believe that a post about child abuse brings out anyone in favor of using any type of corporal punishment. When is the hit/pop/spank over the line? I would say right before it hits it's target...

                      • 6 votes
                      #12.15 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:49 PM EDT
                      Jerry Verlinger

                      #12.12 Deleted.

                      Can't call people ignorant.

                      Come on guys, knock it off!

                      • 7 votes
                      #12.16 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:51 PM EDT
                      naughtynumbernine

                      I've seen a few bitch about your moderating Jerry. I think you're doing alright.

                      • 9 votes
                      #12.17 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:34 PM EDT
                      KYPIAKOC

                      Good moderating usually upsets a few people in the crowd. Keep up the good work!

                      • 7 votes
                      #12.18 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:56 PM EDT
                      OomYaaqub

                      When a very young child runs into the street a swat on the tuchis is practically mandatory. It's crazy to confuse that with abuse. If you think about it, there are far crueler punishments than the physical kind. My husband was led to believe, for decades, that his father had given his beloved dog up for medical experiments (later my fil claimed the dog had been put to sleep instead, but who believes him? And you know what? He's STILL a jerk. Today he told his grandson he had to talk on the cell phone even when my son explained that he only uses his cell phone for emergencies, would he please call back on the landline? No, that was "unacceptable". My son has no job except occasional odd jobs, we're a one income family since I'm homeschooling his disabled brother, and it's a pay as you go phone. I guess I was going to pick up the extension and spy on them--since of course he would be revealing major national security secrets to a kid in college.) The point is that not all cruelty is physical, and spanking has never been considered abuse by rational people. The pain of a spanking if over in a few minutes, but some parents deprive their kids of major things for minor reasons and actually get to feel self righteous about it.

                        #12.19 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:12 PM EDT
                        Jerry Verlinger

                        I've seen a few bitch about your moderating Jerry. I think you're doing alright.

                        Good moderating usually upsets a few people in the crowd. Keep up the good work!

                        Thanks guys, I appreciate the support. Seems like we had a few trolls on line, someone said Soph was having a similar problem.

                        • 3 votes
                        #12.20 - Tue Sep 13, 2011 4:02 PM EDT
                        Tony Wlliams

                        Man did she ever. Soph handle it well however. Just like you did she told them to use the contact button.

                        • 1 vote
                        #12.21 - Tue Sep 13, 2011 5:47 PM EDT
                        American Dreams

                        Yes spoh did well in her masterful handling of several trolls, re-reg trolls and dumped a bucket of water on a couple of few cat fights betwen posters..

                        • 3 votes
                        #12.22 - Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:17 PM EDT
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                        Mighty Mouth

                        It's been a summer of tragedies - There's been so many stories in the media of attacks and abuse on children lately. One wonders what in the world is happening to people? - The mindset, the mentality? - has open season been declared on our kids?

                        • 2 votes
                        #13 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:43 PM EDT
                        Fed up with Republicans

                        The Republican Party has made being stupid and crazy fashionable in America.

                        • 4 votes
                        #13.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:04 PM EDT
                        NorCal ResidentExpand Comment Comment collapsed by the community

                        Actually, it is the democrat nanny state that lets minorities keep shltting out kids like this. This will only get worse until we can start sterilizing people again.

                        And, its democrats that are typically more concerned with the rights of the accused rather than the victim. Had she killed this kid and got sent to death row, you and your ilk would be holding candlelight vigils protesting her execution.

                        • 3 votes
                        #13.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:09 PM EDT
                        cmach

                        fedup?? What does this have to do with anything??? Do you know that this woman is a republican? Maybe she is a stupid democrat... Get a grip. This is why we can't get this country back on track. We have people like you who just don't get it.

                        Republican, tea party, democrat.. Who gives two @!$%#s!! It's time to get our country together!

                        • 2 votes
                        #13.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:17 PM EDT
                        newwtricks

                        The Republican Party has made being stupid and crazy fashionable in America.

                        Fed Up:

                        I am trying really hard to understand how this relates to a 2 yr. old being beaten by a 22 yr old mother. Care to elaborate? If not, I am sure the NV community here will promptly collapse the comment. Yeah right.

                        • 2 votes
                        #13.4 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:30 PM EDT
                        Fed up with Republicans

                        Read the response I reply too. It had nothing to do with the issue of the mother and the baby but what is going on in America.

                        • 2 votes
                        #13.5 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:54 PM EDT
                        Jerry Verlinger

                        There's been so many stories in the media of attacks and abuse on children lately.........- has open season been declared on our kids?

                        I would imagine that child abuse such as this has been going on since there have been children.

                        It's just that the new electronic age we live in allows stories like this to reach many more people than in the past.

                        This story was posted in a Dallas Tx newspaper, I live in New York and I picked it up, and now Viners all over the county and beyond have access to the story.

                        btw, everyone on this this thread that is not already a member, is encouraged to join the Child Abuse & Abductions group.

                        • 5 votes
                        #13.6 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:19 PM EDT
                        Jerry Verlinger

                        The Republican Party has made being stupid and crazy fashionable in America.

                        Actually, it is the democrat nanny state that lets minorities keep shltting out kids like this.

                        This not a political issue. The most I can say about those two comments is that neither of them have any spelling or grammar errors.

                        • 2 votes
                        #13.7 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:25 PM EDT
                        newwtricks

                        Jerry:

                        This is what I like, a man who can say something and stand behind it. You remind me of Obama. He was telling everyone that to raise the debt ceiling shows a failue in leadership, and then states it shouldn't even be an issue, just raise the debt ceiling when it suits him.

                        You, Jerry will take both sides also. In 1.11 you mention that this thead might be political, but in 13.7, you claim This is not a political issue. Again, I like a man who can stand behind what he says, until it suits him to change his mind and claim the opposite.

                        Not attacking you, just showing how you compare with the greats, like Obama. If you do find this reference offensive, then maybe it is a racism thing. You know, to be compared to a black man and all...

                        • 1 vote
                        #13.8 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:30 PM EDT
                        Jerry Verlinger

                        You, Jerry will take both sides also. In 1.11 you mention that this thead might be political, but in 13.7, you claim This is not a political issue.

                        #13.7 was posted at 6:25 PM, then after reading a number of comments I realized there actually may be a political undertone to this issue which I posted in #11.1, a half hour later, at 7:06PM. It has nothing to do with taking both sides, it has to do with changing my mind.

                        Again, I like a man who can stand behind what he says, until it suits him to change his mind and claim the opposite.

                        Me too;

                        Benjamin Franklin at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787;

                        "....For having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being oblig'd by better Information or fuller consideration, to change Opinions even on important matters, which I once thought right but found to be otherwise."

                        • 5 votes
                        #13.9 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:08 PM EDT
                        Jerry Verlinger

                        Not attacking you, just showing how you compare with the greats, like Obama. If you do find this reference offensive, then maybe it is a racism thing. You know, to be compared to a black man and all...

                        I didn't take it as an attack, I took it as questioning my opposing comments, which I expected someone to do. But I didn't expect it to be done in such a crass and offensive manner.

                        Your sarcastic comparison of me to Obama, and your sleazy and cheap attempt to infer that if I found your comment offensive, it might be a racial thing, shows us all that you are an amateur at this kind of thing. Or your just a troll.

                        If you think that it may offensive to be compared to a "black man", then it is you that is the racist.

                        • 4 votes
                        #13.10 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:27 PM EDT
                        newwtricks

                        Jerry

                        I appreciate the insult you hurl at me that I am a troll. I really don't expect you to delete your own thread. But to compare yourself to Franklin, now there is some good company. I imagine Franklin was also one who would flip flp on an issue within a half hour. More than likely, Franklin meant that after careful consideration, and a considerable amount of time to reflect on all of the data made available, he was not stubborn enough to hold to a value. But, I can see why you would want to have it appear that you are up there with Franklin.

                        As for being offended at being compared to a black man, what gave you the impression I wasn't a black man? Have you been sitting outside my flat, spying on me? Not accusing you, heck no, wouldn't be prudent.

                        Have a nice day

                        • 1 vote
                        #13.11 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:58 PM EDT
                        Jerry Verlinger

                        I appreciate the insult you hurl at me that I am a troll.

                        When you make trollish comments, your trolling, ie; your a troll.

                        I really don't expect you to delete your own thread.

                        However there is a remedy, just use this link to file a complaint with the NV moderators; Contact Us

                        Meanwhile, you are taking this thread Off Topic, if you wish to continue this conversation send me an email.

                        • 5 votes
                        #13.12 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:23 PM EDT
                        OomYaaqub

                        People used to MURDER their kids, get off on the insanity defence, and it didn't even make the national news. (My aunt did this in 1969. She was charged with killing her husband too since my uncle didn't survive.) It's just insane to pretend that there is an epidemic of abuse. No, there isn't. And as sad as these stories are, we do live in a country of 300 million so perhaps everyone should just calm down. Statistically, freak things do happen once in a while. Somebody needs to tell people to grow up and calm down. I very much hope the little girl lives and they all get the help they need. But I'm not standing in line to tell the Cossacks to take away our rights.

                        • 1 vote
                        #13.13 - Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:20 PM EDT
                        jmom-1225464

                        I don't think what happened to this little girl should be considered a freak thing. As if it was merely an accident. What her mother did to her was deliberate and we shouldn't toss it aside with a wave of the hand and say 'well, these things happen, but not a lot.' Talking about these stories creates awareness and will, hopefully, make people more likely to report abuse when they see it.

                        • 6 votes
                        #13.14 - Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:16 AM EDT
                        American Dreams

                        I was not the warm, world revolves around my kids, kind of mother. Nor am I the world revolves around my grand kids type. I love them but I am not here to be their BFF.

                        We had a daughter who drove us NUTS and held the family emotionally hostage for years and years. I had sever, major postpardum depression after she was born. When she was 5 months old I got so bad I was hopsitlaized for a month. It took me another year on medication and thearpy to recover.

                        We've played tag team parenting most of her life. There were times I really did not like her because her behavior made life for her sister and us so very difficult. (It's a LONG story why and would take an entire seed of it own) There were times I had to put myselfin time out for fear I would loose control correcting her or punishing her. A couple times she would get me so mad and frustrated I would make sure she was in a safe location like her bedroom and take myself outside to walk laps around the yard. Despite the nearly constant drama, the anger, the fears and the extreme frustration that came with raising her I NEVER EVER came close to doing what this 22 year old to her kid.

                        She is now 28 years old and we are still dealing with drama, drama, drama. Her gan mal seizures are returning with a vengeance after being free of them for nearly 10 years. She has lost her ability to do algebra, her handwritting and spelling have gone back to what it was 10 years ago. Each seizure strips away some of her abilities and progress she has made. Her dream of being able to buy a car, learning to drive and being able to get a good job has been thrown out the window. She is having a very hard time accepting the reality of her life now and what her ALMOST obtainable dreams were 6 months ago.

                        While I was typing this comment I suddenly realized I had not seen anything about this woman mentioning postpartdum depression being a possible reason for her over the top, extreme behavior. Let's face it, 4 kids at 22 year old? She probably started having kids at age 15...God I hope not earlier then that! Untreated postpardum depression can be deadly...just ask Andrea Yates. I distinctly remember my Doctor recommending we have no more children because my depression was so sever. He said postpartum depression only get worse with each additional child.

                        Before you attack me, pump your brakes and back the truck up. I am not using the possibility of untreated postpardum depression to excuse her unconscionable behavor...I am wondering out loud if it could be a factor in her abuse of this child.

                        • 1 vote
                        #13.15 - Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:20 AM EDT
                        Reply
                        JB-1123320

                        I thought people only cared about the unborn?

                        • 1 vote
                        Reply#14 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:50 PM EDT
                        NorCal Resident

                        Cedillo. Wow, what a surprise. I bet the baby's daddy is one of those thug "Doyers" fans that beat up the Giants fan because he didn't have neutral gang colors on.

                        • 3 votes
                        Reply#15 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:08 PM EDT
                        Little Sure Shot

                        Wow, no way could I imagine that anyone would take a story about a horribly abused little girl and equate it to what happened at Dodger Stadium.

                        SQUIRRELLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                        • 6 votes
                        #15.1 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:49 AM EDT
                        American Dreams

                        with all the nutty comments on this seed it was bound to attract a squirrel or two.

                        • 2 votes
                        #15.2 - Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:25 AM EDT
                        Reply
                        sweepea-2071613

                        put this woman up against a wall and let the firing squad do the rest!! something is wrong with this woman's DNA and you will not be able to save her or change her please don't ever let her children around her again.

                        • 1 vote
                        #16 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:13 PM EDT
                        NorCal ResidentExpand Comment Comment collapsed by the community

                        something is wrong with this woman's DNA

                        Yes, it's called Latina.

                        • 1 vote
                        #16.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:18 PM EDT
                        vttova

                        Yes, it's called Latina

                        .
                        Racist much?

                        • 5 votes
                        #16.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:36 PM EDT
                        NorCal Resident

                        No, I'm "realist" much.

                        • 3 votes
                        #16.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:41 PM EDT
                        b dune

                        Norcal

                        What was the "DNA" of Andrea Yeager who drowned her 5 children.....

                        What was the "DNA" of Susaan Smith her drove her two sons into the pond....

                        btw - have you had your "DNA" checked recently.....I'm guessing "neanderthal"...

                        • 5 votes
                        #16.4 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:43 PM EDT
                        vttova

                        You do realize that you said there was something wrong with latina's DNA?
                        And you try to justify that, with talk of 'temper'?
                        Wow, just wow...

                        • 2 votes
                        #16.5 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:48 PM EDT
                        NorCal Resident

                        Yes, it's not only latinas, but this sort of thing seems to happen more often in their culture. They're always putting their offspring in danger. If it's not straight line child abuse, it's sporadically jaywalking across a busy street with their 5 kids in tow causing everyone to slam on their brakes.

                        • 1 vote
                        #16.6 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:50 PM EDT
                        Jerry Verlinger

                        Yes, it's called Latina

                        Another comment I would have deleted if I saw it before it was collapsed. (that makes 3)

                        btw - have you had your "DNA" checked recently.....I'm guessing "neanderthal"...

                        watch it b dune, that's a DoH violation.

                        • 1 vote
                        #16.7 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:33 PM EDT
                        Mongowildman

                        btw - have you had your "DNA" checked recently.....I'm guessing "neanderthal"...

                        Hey... I represent that remark.

                        • 2 votes
                        #16.8 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:50 PM EDT
                        newwtricks

                        Jerry,

                        I am wonderng why certain remarks that could be considered personal attacks are deleted, and others such as bdune referring to a person as a neanderthal just get a slight warning?

                        Either way I can fully understand a person more by their actions than their words. And I have seen who and what you are, by those actions. Have a nice day.

                        • 1 vote
                        #16.9 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:41 PM EDT
                        cmach

                        Because Jerry does not know how to moderate. It is against the COH to delete, but. it happens. If jerry does not like what you say, he deletes. Nuff said. If you don't agree with Jerry , he deletes.

                        • 2 votes
                        #16.10 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:46 PM EDT
                        Jerry Verlinger

                        Because Jerry does not know how to moderate. It is against the COH to delete, but. it happens. If jerry does not like what you say, he deletes. Nuff said. If you don't agree with Jerry , he deletes.

                        Jerry, has moderated 2,164 article and seeds in the over 3 1/2 years he has been on Newsvine and is known, and sometimes criticized for being too lenient with regard to deleting comments.

                        Jerry has never been suspended in those 3 1/2 years, not even for one day. And his moderating practices have never been questioned, until today when he got tangled with the unruly bunch of trolls that have permeated this thread.

                        I have had to delete more comments on this singular thread than I have deleted in the entire other 2,164 threads I have monitored combined.

                        If you have any problems with the way I have handled this seed, you are welcome to Contact Newsvine Administration and file a complaint.

                        • 7 votes
                        #16.11 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:58 PM EDT
                        Tony Wlliams

                        cmach

                        Read the damn CoH next time and stop with the BS. It's the moderators job to delete and maintain control of their article. If they don't delete CoH violations then the Admin (Namely Tyler and Sally) will remove them from being the moderator of their own article and take over.

                        Don't like it then don't comment but here is a link to the CoH:

                        codeOfHonor

                        • 2 votes
                        #16.12 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:20 PM EDT
                        cmach

                        Tony... You read the COH. Moderators are supposed to moderate their threads!! UN BIASED!! If you don't like it. that is YOUR problem! Either moderate ALL or NONE!

                        • 2 votes
                        #16.13 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:34 PM EDT
                        Tony Wlliams

                        I do moderate my own but from your comments it clear that you don't or you don't understand the CoH.

                        Comments which are off topic such as your constant complaints about how this is being Moderated can be and should be deleted as having no value. That includes this one reminding you of that fact.

                        Comments which you don't agree with but are on topic should not be deleted unless those comments contain a direct attack on a fellow poster or a death threat which is also against the new Internet Cyber Laws.

                        Like Jerry always states: Don't like it then contact NV and if they agree then it will be restored. If they don't then watch your back because if they find you trolling they might just ban your account.

                        • 2 votes
                        #16.14 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:46 PM EDT
                        cmach

                        You are off topic Tony!! Gee but it doesn't apply to you right?

                        • 1 vote
                        #16.15 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:09 PM EDT
                        naughtynumbernine

                        cmach is no troll. Please though, simmer down a bit cmach, it'll do you some good.

                        • 2 votes
                        #16.16 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:15 PM EDT
                        cmach

                        Thank you naughtynumbernine. And yes. I will simmer down...

                        • 1 vote
                        #16.17 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:23 PM EDT
                        Tony Wlliams

                        It applies to everyone and I expect this entire thing to be deleted as soon as Jerry figures you got the point.

                        Your trying to derail this article on purpose and if my suspicion is correct I believe he is going to allow you to keep doing so in an effort to allow enough people to mark your comments as "No Value" and at that point you will have earned your suspension and or account banned for trolling.

                        The choice is yours. You can knock it off or say goodbye when the Admin review what's happening. I don't care either way at this point. You've been around long enough that I shouldn't even be bothering to try and get you to stop. Not to dance on anyones grave but Taao pulled the same stunts and he/she got the boot already and your just one step behind them.

                        Continue on that path at your own risk. I'm done with you on this subject unless you care to get back on topic.

                        Jerry do what you gotta do when it comes to deletion but give it at least 20 minutes to make sure they read this comment. I try to stop people from committing suicide because it's my nature but I can't help those who are hell bent on doing it anyway.

                          #16.18 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:26 PM EDT
                          cmach

                          1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10......... No comment and I am calm. Thanks Naughty.......

                          • 1 vote
                          #16.19 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:34 PM EDT
                          naughtynumbernine

                          I'm really glad. What put you in such a bad place?

                          • 2 votes
                          #16.20 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:36 PM EDT
                          cmach

                          Bunch of stress going on..and I need to not comment further.... I appreciate you very much.Great night to all.

                            #16.21 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:38 PM EDT
                            Bernard Ira Lasky

                            something is wrong with this woman's DNA

                            Yes, it's called Latina.

                            In all fairness, there are many white folks aren't exactly stellar parents either. There are plenty of white people who have beaten and/or murdered their children.

                            • 3 votes
                            #16.22 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:41 PM EDT
                            Tony Wlliams

                            Jerry

                            Looks like they got the point finally so hit the buttons and have a good night.

                              #16.23 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:49 PM EDT
                              naughtynumbernine

                              Night cmach. Take care. If you need a hand with your stress publish your angst to the "not news" section. You'll find a lot of supportive encouraging viners in the vicinity.

                              • 2 votes
                              #16.24 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:53 PM EDT
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                              cmachDeleted
                              NorCal ResidentExpand Comment Comment collapsed by the community

                              You can buy glue with food stamps? Who knew. I also would've never guessed that they sold glue out of food trucks and tamale carts.

                              • 1 vote
                              Reply#18 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:48 PM EDT
                              vttova

                              Oh, ok....Here I was giving you the benefit of the doubt.

                              DNFTT

                              • 2 votes
                              #18.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:51 PM EDT
                              cmach

                              I think you are wrong. I believe there are more white women that kill their children than Latino.. Why don't you take a few minutes and search.

                              You Tube??? Bwahahaaahaahh!

                              You are a racist.

                                #18.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:56 PM EDT
                                NorCal Resident

                                Too bad she wasn't aborted.

                                • 1 vote
                                #18.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:06 PM EDT
                                Reply
                                wichasha

                                I truly believe this woman needs to have her right to life revoked. What kind of a sick individual is capable of carrying out such an act on a helpless child? It's not even human.

                                • 3 votes
                                Reply#19 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:03 PM EDT
                                ww-chs-sc

                                It's not even human.

                                Unfortunately it is human.

                                Sad as it is.

                                • 1 vote
                                #19.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:10 PM EDT
                                Jerry Verlinger

                                NorCal.....Yea. Because no white women have ever abused their kids!!!!!! What crap bigot.

                                #17 Deleted. Can't call people bigots.

                                This thread is going to end up with people being suspended or possibly banned.

                                Let's clean it up people! No more racial comments, and no more direct insults.

                                • 4 votes
                                #19.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:39 PM EDT
                                Reply
                                Thunder Storm

                                What a horrible think for anyone to do to another person, let alone your own little toddler child.

                                I say we glue the woman's eyelids to the wall and see how she deals with that.

                                Now that is insane right...well so is gluing your child's to the wall.

                                • 2 votes
                                Reply#20 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:41 PM EDT
                                Rick_VT

                                Her eyelids? They should glue her boobs to a public wall and set up a couple whips next to her for other mothers to take a crack at her. Keep her eyes wide open so she can clearly see the blows as they fly at her.

                                Insane? Nope...let the punishment fit the crime.
                                I have zero tolerance for anyone that harms the defenseless young or elderly people.

                                  #20.1 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:09 AM EDT
                                  Thunder Storm

                                  Better yet Rick. Nice touch on having other mother's administer the punishment.

                                  I hope she spends some time in jail for this.

                                    #20.2 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:12 AM EDT
                                    Reply
                                    cmach

                                    Bwahahahahh.... For real JERRY????? OK... Another moderator who does not know how to moderate his threads.

                                      Reply#21 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:48 PM EDT
                                      cmach

                                      Never mind. I see that you did delete norcals stuff also...

                                        #21.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:57 PM EDT
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                                        andrew-geoDeleted
                                        jmom-1225464

                                        This is a horrific story!! Poor little girl. I just can't imagine what goes through some people's minds when they are dealing with children. Especially this!!! And over potty training???? My son wasn't fully potty trained until he was four!
                                        I think parenting classes should become mandatory. I'm normally against intrusion into people's lives, but children's lives and well-being are at stake.
                                        Jerry, I put in a request to join the group...

                                        • 5 votes
                                        Reply#23 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:28 PM EDT
                                        fireryone

                                        I'd prefer that too, and I also hate the intrusion, but something has to be done to protect children. This is just too much!

                                        • 2 votes
                                        #23.1 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:50 AM EDT
                                        Reply
                                        cmach

                                        bunch of crybabys. delete that.

                                        • 1 vote
                                        Reply#24 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:06 PM EDT
                                        andrew-geoDeleted
                                        cmachDeleted
                                        andrew-geoDeleted
                                        cmach

                                        Gee. The topic is a woman being cruel to her child... Can we get back on topic? As a moderator, I would ask people to stay on topic and not get off course. Thanks

                                        • 1 vote
                                        Reply#28 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:34 PM EDT
                                        cmach

                                        Funny thing is... I am trying to get back on topic and am being deleted. Hmm

                                        • 1 vote
                                        #28.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:25 PM EDT
                                        Jerry Verlinger

                                        Funny thing is... I am trying to get back on topic and am being deleted. Hmm

                                        What your doing is trolling.

                                          #28.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:28 PM EDT
                                          cmach

                                          I am not! I am stating MY opinion on the topic. YOU are being biased about my opinion!

                                          • 1 vote
                                          #28.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:36 PM EDT
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                                          c.r. leeDeleted
                                          tyler-1708225

                                          I thought this was a story on a child being horribly abused. Since it has just become another political blaming article, how about showing some respect for the little one and changing the title. A two year old doesn't deserve to be used for political fodder under any circumstances.

                                          • 2 votes
                                          Reply#30 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:40 PM EDT
                                          cmach

                                          That is what I thought tyler. This little babe did not deserve to be hurt. Period.

                                          • 3 votes
                                          #30.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:47 PM EDT
                                          Jerry Verlinger

                                          I thought this was a story on a child being horribly abused.

                                          It is a story about a child being abused.

                                          Since it has just become another political blaming article, how about showing some respect for the little one and changing the title. A two year old doesn't deserve to be used for political fodder under any circumstances.

                                          What wold be gained by changing the title? As far as respect for the child, the only redemming aspect of this seed is the fact that the cause, "blame" as you put it, is being discussed along with some suggestions for possibile remedies.

                                          What value do you find in limiting the commentary to how awful the woman is and how sorry we should feel for the child?

                                          Taking the conversation into the societal cause and effect of such events and discussing possible remedies is exactly why I started the Child Abuse & Abductions group which is;

                                          A Newsvine group dedicated to the prevention of child abductions, kidnappings, abuse and other mistreatment of children. By compiling stories of such events, and discussing what may be done about this terrible problem, we hopefully will be able to come up with some solutions and new ideas as to how we can protect our precious young people.

                                          • 1 vote
                                          #30.2 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:14 AM EDT
                                          tyler-1708225

                                          #30.2. Maybe your group needs to re-evaluate it's method of how to get your message out. Can you tell me, please, what "solutions" and "new ideas" did you get out of this with both parties blaming each other and others saying how awful the woman is or feeling sorry for the child.

                                          • 1 vote
                                          #30.3 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:20 AM EDT
                                          tyler-1708225

                                          #30.2 Actually, Jerry, I want to apologize for being critical of your seed. I too am active in the prevention of child abuse and I should realize there are different methods. But my question still stands - what solutions and ideas did you get out of the responses on this seed. It could be informative to others concerned about the abuse of childen.

                                            #30.4 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:45 AM EDT
                                            Jerry Verlinger

                                            Maybe your group needs to re-evaluate it's method of how to get your message out.

                                            Maybe you should join the group and make some suggestions. I'll send you an invitation, or you can just lick this link and request membership. Child Abuse & Abductions

                                            ".....what solutions and ideas did you get out of the responses on this seed."

                                            The conversation led to the question of underfunded Family Planning and Child Protection agencies.

                                            • 3 votes
                                            #30.5 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 4:10 PM EDT
                                            Reply
                                            andrew-geoDeleted
                                            cmach

                                            Hello Jerry? I respectfully ask that you delete post # 25 as a direct violation against me. Thanks.

                                              Reply#32 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:46 PM EDT
                                              Jerry Verlinger

                                              Hello Jerry? I respectfully ask that you delete post # 25 as a direct violation against me. Thanks.

                                              Hello cmach? Sorry, I already passed on that one, calling some a crybaby is not exactly an egregious violation, but trying to derail this thread with a conversation about moderating is.

                                              However if you are really hurt by Andrews crybaby comment you know where the Newsvine "Contact Us" link is at the bottom of this page.

                                              • 1 vote
                                              #32.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:39 PM EDT
                                              cmachDeleted
                                              Jerry Verlinger

                                              #32.2 Off Topic

                                              • 2 votes
                                              #32.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:52 PM EDT
                                              Reply
                                              andrew-geoDeleted
                                              Tony Wlliams

                                              To say what I just read about what this woman did makes me sick is an understatement. Hell calling her a woman even makes me sick.

                                              • 1 vote
                                              Reply#34 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:52 PM EDT
                                              jmom-1225464

                                              It's making me sick to think about it as well. Obviously just being a woman doesn't make anyone automatically compassionate or motherly, but it's what we expect and what many of us experienced with our own moms. I saw comments earlier and heard from others I discussed this story with that the family was aware of prior abuse...but did nothing. I'm assuming here, but I wouldn't be surprised if abuse is happening across the family. Scary to think, however I wonder why they didn't do something before when they new the children were being hurt.

                                              • 4 votes
                                              #34.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:59 PM EDT
                                              Reply
                                              Jerry Verlinger

                                              #26 Deleted; Off Topic

                                              • 2 votes
                                              Reply#35 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:12 PM EDT
                                              vttova

                                              Do you have your whip and chair?
                                              These guys are wreaking havoc all over tonight, not just here.
                                              Full moon?

                                              • 4 votes
                                              #35.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:35 PM EDT
                                              mstanley2265

                                              I took my seed and stuck it in a private group to end this nonsense. Jerry has more patience than I do..:)

                                              • 1 vote
                                              #35.2 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:11 AM EDT
                                              Tony Wlliams

                                              I don't blame you one little bit. I had to check twice after reading some of the comments to see if it really was a full moon mstanley.

                                              PS and personel note. Sorry I forgot to publish a new poem. All day Wednesday I thought it was Tuesday because of the holiday. I felt like a damn fool when I realized it.

                                              • 1 vote
                                              #35.3 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:21 AM EDT
                                              Jerry Verlinger

                                              I took my seed and stuck it in a private group to end this nonsense

                                              When you do that they win, and then move on to vandalize another thread. The trick is to keep them engaged long enough to bring them to the attention of Sally and Tyler, so they can see what is going on and shut down their accounts.

                                              • 2 votes
                                              #35.4 - Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:24 AM EDT
                                              Reply
                                              BLOGER-486140

                                              And this is the state the GOP wants the rest of us to emmulate. No Thanks Texas.

                                              • 2 votes
                                              Reply#36 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:18 PM EDT
                                              Mongowildman

                                              Don't blame the state for the actions of one individual.

                                              • 3 votes
                                              #36.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:25 PM EDT
                                              jmom-1225464

                                              Well...I'm from Texas and I certainly do not condone this woman's actions or act in any similar way toward my child.

                                              • 4 votes
                                              #36.2 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:45 PM EDT
                                              MartyMoose

                                              You want to make this political. Really?

                                              • 2 votes
                                              #36.3 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:39 PM EDT
                                              naughtynumbernine

                                              Nice restraint all.

                                              • 1 vote
                                              #36.4 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:48 PM EDT
                                              Reply
                                              cmach

                                              Please explain why you keep deleting me?

                                                Reply#37 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:21 PM EDT
                                                Jerry Verlinger

                                                Please explain why you keep deleting me?

                                                I did explain. Discussing the moderating of this thread is not the topic of the conversation. That's what ""Off Topic" means.

                                                • 5 votes
                                                #37.1 - Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:58 PM EDT
                                                maria lyn

                                                I think this is a story that's so cruel that I have to say/people that do such evil things will be tried and convicted/and once they are I hope they are dealt the most severest penalty.

                                                • 2 votes
                                                #37.2 - Mon Oct 3, 2011 7:57 PM EDT
                                                maria lyn

                                                Then when these people get the severest penalty/they should also be given there punishment fast and swift/with the maximum punishment given.

                                                • 2 votes
                                                #37.3 - Mon Oct 3, 2011 8:02 PM EDT
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