If these kids are being seriously mistreated, I'm happy to see them taken away from their parents, but I won't take the state's word for it.
No argument with you there. I never maimed or injured my children, but I had no problem with busting their butts. I am sure these days, I would be sitting in a jail. However, my kids grew up decent and honest, which is more than I can say for the permissive parents who were always making excuses for their little darlings.