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To: Catspaw
Agreed Catspaw....maybe they are reactivating their membership in the local Episcopal Church, who knows....there are always events in peoples lives where they reach a turning point. 

I had such an event 5 years ago when I was arrested for DUI. I was always a casual drinker, but I decided, if I am out of control to the point where I get arrested, instead of making excuses, I will simply change. And I did, I have abstained from adult beverages since 1992, and it has been an absolute blessing. Improved all aspects of my life. Business, personal and mostly spiritual levels. 

I pray the van Dam's reach a similar pivotal life changing course, if as alleged their "alternative lifestyle" choices are correct.Girl's Parents

Sorry to get so deep, but I wanted to share that.  Over the past week, some hard shots have flown my way for riding these threads.  But it is deeply personal with me.

I continue to read this definition.

 Brenda and Damon van Dampar·ent   Pronunciation Key  (pâraltaltnt, paltralt-)
n.

1. One who begets, gives birth to, or nurtures and raises a child; a father or mother.

2. An ancestor; a progenitor.

3. An organism that produces or generates offspring.

4. A guardian; a protector.

5. A parent company.

6. A source or cause; an origin: Despair is the parent of rebellion.

 

14 posted on 02/28/2002 12:01:33 PM PST by FresnoDA
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To: FresnoDA
Link to Search Warrants Served on David Westerfield and Van Damms
15 posted on 02/28/2002 12:06:30 PM PST by Mrs.Liberty
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To: FresnoDA
You took the words right out of my mouth FDA. I would very much like these parents to step back from that life, and do the right thing in their lives, become more spiritual. Repent, actually.
19 posted on 02/28/2002 12:11:08 PM PST by I_Love_My_Husband
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To: FresnoDA
A couple of years ago I had jury duty. The case was sexual assault of a child. There was a divorce involved and both parents were in the US illegally. Most of the jury pool stated unequivocally that the defendant was guilty because the defendant was arrested and that in their minds there was really no need for a trial. I'm not defending anything, but as a whole people think if you're arrested you're guilty. Innocent until proven guilty is meaningless.
22 posted on 02/28/2002 12:16:26 PM PST by Jaded
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