[Gimlet]

"it drives me nuts when people just decide to do whatever they want.''
They should do what the good judge tells them. Government knows best.

[JD86]

They should do what the good judge tells them. Government knows best.

In this case, the women asked the government for an order....and then didn't obey it themselves. This is not a government abuse problem. If you don't want government in your life, don't involved them voluntarily. (I realize some government intrusion cannot be avoided....it does not apply here.)

[LJLucido]

They should do what the good judge tells them. Government knows best.

Apparently, "they" want it both ways. "They" petition for a protective order to invoke the power of government (about which you are rightfully suspicious), but "they" can keep doing whatever "they" want, include hanging out with the person "they" want controlled. The good judge, it seems, is right in this case. You might do well to analyze a little more deeply and knee-jerk a little less.

[Publius6961]

They should do what the good judge tells them. Government knows best.

Is English your first language or is ADD the problem?
She requested the restraining order, the court does not volunteer it.
When somebody demands the protection of government with the associated threat of violence and death attached (enforceable by LEOs), they damned well better be serious about it.

[geaux]

I used to be involved with issuing these court orders. I saw two legitimate cases of abuse. The rest of the women, and occasional man, were there for spite. The busiest times were about two-three days before payday; money was short; tempers would flare; there would be a fight; and the women would claim they wanted a restraining order. 10 days later, at the hearing and after payday, they would show up seeking to dismiss the action.

[Exigence]

They should do what the good judge tells them. Government knows best.

You have this totally backwards. The judge did what they asked him to do: issued restraining orders. When they decide not to abide by their own request, then they should pay a fine to reimburse the court for the wasted time. It's no different than filing frivilous lawsuits.

To characterize this as a judge, out of the blue, ordering a woman to stay away from someone is nuts. Restraining orders have to be requested.

Got it now?

[TN Republican]

People who run to the law can't realistically expect the law to stay out of their lives. The judge expects her court to be taken seriously; wouldn't you, if you were in her position?