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but to take hundreds of kids away from their mothers based on an “anonymous” tipster they can not find is also very frightening.

Exactly. And it may backfire on them.

If there is a crime, and solid probable cause, investigate and prosecute that crime. But don't act on what may well be a ruse and then do so in a manner that looks more and more like a big fishing exercise.

These officials acted on a very thin (it seems to me) phone call that wasn't even recorded about a man who does not even live at the compound or in the state of Texas.

By acting so percipitously, if they do not locate this girl and have her story corroborated by facts, Texas may end up looking at huge law suits that fill this cult's coffers, and discourage future investigation.

I hope I ma wrong...but it's nonetheless always best to strictly follow constitutional guidance in such local matters. IMHO, they have (for what they consider to be the best of underlying reasons) stepped over their constitutional mandate if this girl turns out to be a ruse or disaffected member...and may jeopardize propoer investigation and prosecution in the future.

There have been several reports of these girls being underage and pregnant. I've heard "21 teenage girls"--That is ALL they need to proceed with an investigation.

Have you noticed how few of the Big Love-Daddy Prophets have come forth to talk to the world?

Aren't they supposed to be Preachers?

Instead, they hide behind the flowing pink dresses of their concubines.

Bah.

I find it unsettling how many here on FR flirt with apologias for the perquisites of old, goat perverts.

There have been several reports of these girls being underage and pregnant. I've heard "21 teenage girls"--That is ALL they need to proceed with an investigation.

Have you noticed how few of the Big Love-Daddy Prophets have come forth to talk to the world?

Aren't they supposed to be Preachers?

Instead, they hide behind the flowing pink dresses of their concubines.

Bah.

I find it unsettling how many here on FR flirt with apologias for the perquisites of old, goat perverts.

The locals have been watching the FLDS build its camp for 4 long years and building a case that they haven't told you about.

With 6 women asking to NOT go back to the camp and instead stay with their kids in town, I'd suggest they have all the evidence they need that the group was violating Texas laws.

Reading through your front page I caught wind of your being in the intermountain West just past Idaho. Got some relatives in the area ~ Christmas Valley ~ all of 'em belong to the local Apostolic Charismatic Church of the First Born .... bet you know exactly where that is don't you!