[big_sis_10]

To everyone:

I am the eldest of the Parlock clan. I am Sophia's older sister. To clarify for all of you, the photo WAS NOT A SET-UP. Perhaps it is hard for some of you to believe that Kerry supporters really can be that cruel. She is crying real tears, the thug in the picture is NOT one of our brothers, Dad really IS upset, and boy on the right is a brother and has fists clenched ready to fight. I am disappointed that some of you think a Bush supporter would actually set something like that up. One of my other brothers has been on some of the other threads clarifying other questions. I thought I should get on here and clarify before things got blown out of proportion. To the rest of you who have shown nothing but support THANK YOU! Dad had no intention of causing problems. He merely took my sister and brother out to show support of the President. It is a sad day when we cannot assemble peacefully in support of the President. Someone mentioned it was a shame Dad took a 3-year old with him in protest. There is a difference in protesting and supporting. He was not heckling, not chanting, yelling, nor antagonizing. He was merely standing there with signs. There is no crime against that. This is America, one should think that he would be able to take his young daughter out and show support without being concerned about her safety among fellow West Virginians. Also, I am disappointed with the WV comment. No, not everyone in WV is related. BTW My brothers look NOTHING like that thug in the photo! Zoom in and take a better look!

[sinkspur]

How many rallies has your dad attended this year?

Your dad doesn't appear to be very upset in the picture. Did he make any effort to step away from the guy when he came toward your sister?

[shempy]

It is clear that standing up for what you believe in is a trait your family shares. Good job on that!

I disagree with those that find previous news mentions of your father to be a sign that he is a professional victim or some such nonsense. They seem to think that after one attack your family should have learned their lesson. Your family should have learned the fear that keeps people from speaking up. Your family should have learned the lesson that union thugs have been teaching for years - Shut up or we will hurt you.

I disagree with those people. I applaud you and your family for standing up for what you believe in.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Is one of your brothers named "Bogdan"?

[BigDoom]

Parlock clan is invading FR, hmmm? How many signed in over the last few hours claiming themself a brother or sister of this poor little girl? So I'm John F**ing Kerry, President of the United Socialist Popular Party do Brasil. </sarcasm off>

[Savagemom]

Thanks for clarifying things - I heard your Dad on Glenn Beck this morning and he sounded totally sincere, and on closer inspection, I don't think that guy looks like your brother. On the radio, he said he was in the process of trying to leave when the pictures were taken, which explains his facial expression.

I'm glad the Freepers are open-minded enough to explore all of the possibilities, rather than just "drinking the kool-aid," but I believe you and your Dad that this was not a set-up.

[kristinn]

Welcome to FR. As you can see, there is natural skepticism when someone new posts claiming to know someone recently in the news. Folks have tried that before and been found to be frauds. That said, I'll take you at face value until proven otherwise.

We've had a (fortunately) few incidents of Democrats and union thugs ganging up and assaulting women and children in D.C. It's ugly. Grown men and women should be ashamed to act that way, but these folks have no shame. Your dad ought to keep the youngsters away from Democrat crowds until they're old enough to defend themselves. It's sad it's like that, but some of the 'Rats have no standards of civilized behavior.

[RandallFlagg]

Please give little Sophia big hugs from me.

[Radix]

It is just typical Goon stuff. You would think that some sort of shame would prevent even one of these throwback thugs from assaulting a little girl.

I have known persons of this temperament for many years and I revile them. Every once in a while instances of this sort are made public. It happens a lot because there are certain sorts of people who are not intelligent enough to understand the significance of such actions. The only thing that they have is intimidation tactics, and a shriveling membership.

Do not expect to see liberal politicians condemning this type of thing. During the Mass. Senate race in 1994 when Mitt Romney was debating Ted Kennedy at Fanueil Hall certain Teamsters were quite violent with the minority of Romney supporters who were also there.

The irony of that occurring at Fanueil Hall was astounding. Still the liberal media in Boston barely reported it. Of course Kennedy had no criticism for his base. Liberals believe in violence unless it is used against our enemies. They are simply convoluted in their logic and I use the term logic loosely.

[kcvl]

THANK YOU!!!

[kcvl]

Also, I am disappointed with the WV comment. No, not everyone in WV is related.

IGNORE it! Since I am from Arkansas we get this stupid statement all the time. It just shows that some people need to TRAVEL a little more. They don't even know the REAL people who live in these states are NOT any different from the rest of the country. Stereotypes are so easy for ignorant people.

[Dan from Michigan]

I think it's sad that some of the poster here are doubting this based on the word of some leftist web blogger who obviously want to pull off a CYA efford.

I'm familiar with union thug tactics, and I doubt it's a setup. I saw the pics and don't see the resembalance either.

[ARCADIA]

Can you share a better copy of that family photo? The image posted on the public site is pretty poor, and a clearer picture of your brothers will help us to put this issue to rest.

[The Californian]

Thank you for the clarification. It has been difficult to get any info on what actually happened.

Congratulations to your dad to raise up civic children. I have also taken all of my children, ages 21 to 3, to policital rallies of all flavors (we are very republican). I am sad that this happened. Hope it doesn't get blown up out of proportion.

Good luck to you and your family. Thanks for the post.

[Spiff]

Big Sis, I want to apologize for some of the nutty things some FReepers here have said. The vast majority here DO support your father and your family. Some, however, seem to have forgotten that what your father did is something WE ourselves like to do. We call it FReeping. Check out my post on another thread for more about this.

[winodog]

Mower power to you and your family and a big prayer for Sophia. Heavenly Father hold this young girl and let her feel your love and protect her as she grows up and becomes a supporter of all that is good and righteous.

[krunkygirl]

You are right--as citizens we should be able to show up anywhere, particularly a campaign event for whatever party, and demonstrate peacefully for our candidate. That said, knowing from previous reported stories the proclivities of the Left, especially the union types, maybe your dad would have been wiser to leave your little sister and brother at home.
An after action report for the youngest family members probably would have been a good move.
I am all for introducing the entire family to the ways of our political system and sharing mom and dad's views with them, just don't want to see any young innocents hurt.

Thank you for posting and clearing up who is who in the pictures.

[Coop]

Nicely done! Welcome to the forum. For what it's worth, I wrote to the union president and asked for a public apology. And to his credit the union prez did post an apology on the website. I hope the goon is dismissed from the union (essentially fired).

[MarMema]

Thanks for clarifying this. Du loses again.

[Kieri]

Dear Big Sis:

I'm from Michigan, was born and raised here, and both my grandfathers and father were auto workers conscripted by the UAW.

I know just how THUGGISH union bosses can be! The ones that show up for the rallies all decked out in union tees and jackets are the muscle that intimidates the average workers to vote union...or else!

I've camped on GMC's lawn to greet Bush when he was campaigning in the summer of 2000, with my huge UAW MOM FOR BUSH sign. Hohoho, they didn't like that one!

The assault on your little sister was disgusting. I can assure you that the rank-and-file union members aren't at fault for this - the bosses know their army is on the decline and depend on the muscleheads to keep things in line. That they would sink so low as to attack a little girl is no big surprise.

Hang in there! If there's a silver lining, its getting out the word that we've always known -- liberals are THUGS!

[IslandJeff]

A little late Pingage