Commentüs on: Polygamist Ranch Update: A Clash of Cultures

By: mark stone

mark stone — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:25:10 +0000

If child abuse is not found leave them alone..Our lives are filled with so much junk and we worry about things we cant control. Havings so simple alive must be peaseful.

By: Anita

Anita — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:30:59 +0000

What is sad about this whole situation is these children. These adult woman have a right to choose. But those children do not know any better. It upsets me that any mother can hand those children over to adult men. I was sexually abused as a child and that just makes me sick. The other thing that is very sad and wrong is. They are doing this in the name of religion. I am a born again christian and I personally know the bible does not condone this type of behavior. And I would never tolerate anyone touching my child especially in the name of God. Those mothers need to be prosecuted if they choose to go back to that compound. Those chldren dont need to be around mothers who dont protect them. Thanks Anita from kansas

By: s spaur

s spaur — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:03:34 +0000

I truly beleive that Texas has over stated it’s authority. They started with a group that was doing nothing but exersizing their rights to practice their legal rights of religion, not hurting anyone, where will this stop. Texas says the 400 plus kids are in danager of being abused if they go back home. . I guess next Texas should try and shut down all catholic schools and churches since preist have a problem abusing kids and if the schools remain open the kids that attend will; or in the case of Texas; could be abused. The kids should not be allowed to attend Catholic mass since we have preist abusing kids and come in contact with Preist. Where will this lead? The state has gone to far and it is time the Federal courts get involved. What religion or group will they attact next?

By: Lainy

Lainy — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:57:08 +0000

This entire situation is unbelieveable. Certainly Texas knew what was going on, were they merely turning their head and ignoring this?? Also, why are all these mothers showing absolutely no emotion on TV and any emotion they are “attempting” to show is easy to see as fake! I think we are all going to be shocked at the relationships once the DNA is obtained and tested.

By: David

David — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:44:14 +0000

Pendy, I was quite offended, also, with how folks on Fox spoke of West Texas as if there are compounds all over! I’ve always been a HUGE Fox fan, but several stories that Fox aired turned me off of Fox and on to CNN. Yes, I’m loyal enough to continue viewing, but I will surely scrutinize Fox’s take on future stories. Obviously I was not the only one to have the same view of how Texas was stereotyped and Fox should realize that viewers have options when it comes to their news.

This case is very sad and believe you me, I’m sure there are other cult activities involving the misuse of children all across this country. I find it extremely disheartening that these SOB’s hide behind religion and that the case is not being handled as it would be if a child was being abused in a “traditional” household. If the wives knew what was going on, then why in the sam h3ll are they running back to the compound free??? And then they cry because their children were taken away!!! Some speak of them not knowing better and that these traditions and behaviors were taught and were all they knew, but that’s just extremely hard to accept. I don’t understand why there have not been more arrests when 400+ children were removed.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:30:53 +0000

It is not about the children being taught to be obedient and compliant. This is about what they are being taught to be obedient and compliant to.

By: steven

steven — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:16:55 +0000

robert, it sounds like you defend these people.
they hand their 13 year old girl children to 50 year old men to marry & bear their children.
that doesn’t give you chills?
what about the “breaking” of the babies?
where the fathers spank the babies, then hold them under running water for up to a minute, then repeat the process over & over.
one woman who escaped from that camp described how jessup did that to her son when he was a baby.
these men are cowards & criminals.
the women & children are brainwashed.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:48:54 +0000

Sorry Robert but what that witness was talking about was blind obedience rather than respectful obedience… remember Germany circa 1940. What I don’t like is all of the focus on the women in the sect. Where are all of those men with multiple wives??? If they believe so strongly in their way of life, why are they not making themselves known??? I also want to extend my sympathies to those who will be charged with the task of matching children to parents. It is likely that there will be first and second degree relations between “husbands” and “wives”. I suggest they find the biggest wall they can find to fit the geogram they will be developing.

By: Pendy

Pendy — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:43:00 +0000

This situation is so upsettng! Please do not report as if this is a normal situation in Texas or accepted in Texas. This state would NEVER accept this as a normal way of life! I watch your station all day and I feel a little offended in your reporting of this of this. Just a reminder that Texas loves you too!

By: Reader Bob

Reader Bob — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:52:27 +0000

Yet another example of a group of people not wanting to conform or follow the laws of the land where they have chosen to live. They try to hide behind religion and think all is OK. If they want to practice pedophilia and brain washing they should find a country that accepts that behavior. This is the USA and here it is against the law. Those who are guilty of breaking our laws should be locked up. How sad that the very young will suffer for years to come as a result of what has been discovered.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:24:31 +0000

One of the witnesses for the prosecution says the children have been taught to be obedient and compliant. Heaven help us that any children in this world are taught to be obedient and compliant! Why, that would probably absolutely destroy society as we know it!