Comments on: Pair Accused of Child Torture Arrested in Utah

By: Number 2 Pencil

Number 2 Pencil — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 22:11:54 +0000

But I bet they kept their Lexus in great shape
These people deserve to never again look as happy as they do in these photos: A Florida couple accused of torturing and starving five of their seven children were taken into custody Friday night in Utah after detectives were able...

By: Bachbone

Bachbone — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 01:45:00 +0000

Hell has a special room for child abusers.

By: paladin

paladin — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:27:47 +0000

From the look of the photos, I suppose they'll be using the insanity defense.

By: lunacy

lunacy — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 13:19:59 +0000

To counter your misgivings of homeschooling, AG, I must say that my 18 year old Eagle Scout is 195lbs, 6'2", and sharp as a tack. He knows far more, understands far more, than I did at his age and he doesn't feel the least deprived by his experiences. What's more, I've never had the least bit of difficulty with him regarding peer pressure, materialism or him defining his standards by group or peer standards. He compares his performance and circumstances to his individual capabilities and situation.

Public taught children can be abused as well. The telling sign here is that these folk kept their children out of sight completely. If, for instance, a home school child is totally isolated, then certainly there may be cause for concern. Ideally, even home schooled kids should have ample opportunity to socialize with peers and participate in normal childhood activities.

I think the most disturbing fact in this case is that these children were awarded to these people by some state or adoption agency. Seven times over someone gave these people a child to care for, obviously without adaquate discretion and scrutiny.

By: Attila Girl

Attila Girl — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 08:24:43 +0000

I have some mixed emotions about home-schooling. This didn't help.

By: Mark J

Mark J — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 08:09:17 +0000

She looks rather creepy, but he looks harmless enough. I guess you never know...