[Cultural Jihad]

Alas, I myself make mistakes on occasion, wardaddy. Indeed you are not one of the many loons who are squatting in FR. I reviewed your posts on this thread and I see you held a neutral, non-judgmental stance early on, which might be what colored the perceptions of others. While we must be non-judgmental regarding the state of another person's grace, one cannot be non-judgmental when it comes to evil behaviors. No one was seriously asking that the woman be publicly crucified, just that what they saw with their eyes made them recoil in horror and anguish, and the desire to lash out is a natural reaction to cruelty. To allow such calloused cruelty would infringe on the rights of others to pursue happiness, knowing that such cruelty would be allowed with impunity. That is why jurors willingly place their lives on hold to sit in judgment of another's deeds. Perhaps a sociologist can be all detached as he or she comments on a cannibal's society. We might have a scientific interest in their religion, their way of life, their lores and tales and social structures. But that same detachment does not follow through when one is looking at one's own society.

[wardaddy]

CJ, I'm not detached by any means but I'm late to this particular thread and I do indeed lament the tone. I suppose it was inevitable. I wish folks would get so fired up about the Islamists. I appreciate your words.

Below is my reply for Kevin which I have btw toned down after reading your post.

Regards.

Kevin,

OK , I'm going to bed.

You mark the first time a Freeper has called me out with no explanantion and then run off and hid. Fair enough.

I've never crossed swords with you before mainly because i don't live on the Libertarin or WOD threads like you do even though I share your views for the most part on those issues.

However, given your behavior directed towards me tonight with no reasoning given, I will remember you to be sure.

If you have a problem with me lamenting the utter lack of decorum exhibited by both sides on this thread then that is your problem and it is your right to address that ..preferably rationally.

I never even stated my position but I will now.

I think spanking (not whipping, slapping or much less punching)) unruly children in private is appropriate and the parent's business.

I have not seen the TV reels but given what my mother and wife who both also believe in spanking have related to me I would surmise the woman is probably guilty of beating her child and deserves to be called into account for it.

The computer feeds I have seen also lead me to believe she was way over the top and hysterical even though I personally could not make out the punching but I'll take my mother and wife's word on it.

I also think the woman and her tribes' personal history plays a part in all this and is relevant.

I do have qualms about CPS folks but think there is no other choice for now in this case.

I do not however think this case rises to the level of national hysteria that it has and that is quite apparent to me on this forum and this thread and by your own irrationality in particular.

Those are my views at the moment till I know more. Now you have something to go on and please feel free to flame away with a bit more substance if possible. You can do better than simply hurl invectives and retreat.

I am the parent of 3 and 8/9ths children. My girls were a breeze. My young manchild is as defiant as they come.

Good Night Sir!