[gathersnomoss]

"I'm just shocked at her, because, I mean, I thought she was a good friend and a good neighbor," said Glenda Toll. "You know, so I'm just amazed."

Sounds like a punchline to a Dangerfield bit.

[Enterprise]

The 14-year old boy said he only wanted some help with his sex-ed homework.

[pabianice]

Skarpa is out of jail, but her troubles are far from over. The allegations she's faced with could cost her her license as a day care provider, which means Children's Protective Services could shut down the center which she's run from her home for years.

What double standard crap! If she were a man she'd be going away for 15-30.

[lilylangtree]

Fourteen year old boys are just as vulnerable as fourteen year old girls who are considered "rape bait" if under 18. If she had sex with the boy, sure doesn't look good for her husband. Too bad he didn't buy his wife certain items to keep her temporarily satisfied until he got home.

[joesnuffy]

Neighbors describe her as a good woman and a good mother.

And the boys in the neighborhood say she aint too bad either...

[DoughtyOne]

Maybe I'm being too touchy here, but some of these comments bother me.

Skarpa is out of jail, but her troubles are far from over.

I may be wrong here, but wouldn't a guy be kept in jail for raping a 14 year old, with our without consent?  The main concern is a repeat incident before the case goes to trial.  I can't imagine a guy being left on the street.  Perhaps they are.

The allegations she's faced with could cost her her license as a day care provider, which means Children's Protective Services could shut down the center which she's run from her home for years.

Perhaps this is just presented as information, but it almost sounds as if it's and indication it would be a shame if this had to happen.  Well, no it wouldn't if she is guilty.  Again, my take may be too sensitive.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department Chief Craig Brady said, "We have no information that indicates that she was doing anything inappropriate while there were any other young people around. Most of the activities have taken place after the day care clients have gone home"

I'm sure this is reassuring to the parents of the children staying at her center.  It seems to me if this was a guy they'd say something like, "...at this point we just don't know if more children have been involved in inproper behavior or not."  It almost sounds as if a minimalist is trying to lessen the impact of this woman's charge, never a first concern if a man is the person charged.

"So far the investigation indicates that it was consensual. However, legally a 14-year-old cannot consent," explained Chief Brady.

I'm not convinced that if this were a guy, they'd even mention consent.

Once the investigation is complete, the charges will likely be referred to a grand jury.

Perhaps it's smart to have the case handed over to a grand jury in light of her husbands position.  Once again it does seem somewhat odd that a grand jury would be involved here.  I doubt many men have faced a grand jury over this charge.  The local DA goes balistic, the media catches wind of it and the guy is casterated before sundown.

[Tai_Chung]

The allegations she's faced with could cost her her license as a day care provider...

Not to belittle the seriousness of the charge, but why would an "allegation" cost her her license?

[Tempest]

Things don't get much stranger than that now, do they.

[Redcloak]

...a 14-year-old boy believed to be someone she knew very well.

Well, I think that that goes without saying.

[over3Owithabrain]

"So far the investigation indicates that it was consensual. However, legally a 14-year-old cannot consent,"

This cop should win the Clintonian Speech award. Translated, "I want to cover this up for my buddy in the Sherrifs Office".

[Wolfie]

-- a 14-year-old boy believed to be someone she knew very well.

Gee, do ya think?

[sit-rep]

If this was my son, during the investigation process, I would catch his eye from across the room and crack him a quick smile. Then do everything I could to get the girl out of trouble.

Think back when you were fourteen... The girl is prefered better looking, but what the heck lol...

[theFIRMbss]

Hey I was just a skinny lad
Never knew no good from bad
But I knew life before I left my nursery - huh
Left alone with big fat Fanny
She was such a naughty nanny
Heap big woman you made a bad boy out of me

Are you gonna take me home tonight ?
Ah down beside that red firelight
Are you gonna let it all hang out ?
Fat bottomed girls
You make the rockin' world go round

[Pagey]

"I'm just shocked at her, because, I mean, I thought she was a good friend and a good neighbor," "You know, so I'm just amazed."

That sounds like what Billy Jeff would say if he could ever comment publicly about Juanita Broderick.

[mlmr]

Before we rush to judgement, there are a lot of teens who would lie about this for the attention.