Well, I don’t know if I’d go quite that far, but I do see clear abuse of power here. This case really stinks IMO.
If they do take the farm, I think that’s wrong.
What it says is that every kid and every adult at that farm were criminals. If nobody deserves a home there, then they are all guilty of something.
This is dead wrong.
Actually the State isn't saying that at all. The State considers this a civil matter and has placed the burden of proof on the FLDS, forcing them to prove that there is no child abuse before they will return the children. It is almost impossible to prove a negative.
That is why there has been no criminal charges. If there were criminal charges the State would have the burden of proof and a higher threshold to meet. The State is using the Civil law to fish for Criminal violations.
My best bet is that the State and the Feds are going to get them on imputed income as the FLDS members try to show a source of income as they try to get their kids back. The FLDS mothers are faced with a dilemma, show a source of income, or never see their kids again. The only way the FLDS can win is if they give up their kids for many, many years and it only takes a single dissenter of the FLDS for them to lose.
This case will set a huge precedent and I fear that some people who are praising the States actions, may someday feel the boot of the State on their own neck.