The thing is that the pastor can tell the church members to shun Ms. Smith but ultimately it is up to the individual to actually act in such a manner. Basically, if anyone is dumb enough to do whatever they are told regardless of moral/ethical beliefs, then they are not worth knowing. If Pastor Charles O'Neal was confident in his church and teachings then he would not have to turn his entire congregation against the few that left and then file suit because someone dared to voice their dissatisfaction. Hope she counter-sues and wins.
Doesn't take a crystal ball, just reading carefully. Also, not being so quick to "make a point" to most peoples comments. I believe that quality of the comments is more important than quantity.
No kidding. Please, read a post thoroughly before attacking. If you read the comments on the first story about this case that came out yesterday you will find many comments did make the excuse of consensual sex, but I am obviously being sarcastic when I refer to a "play of the consensual sex card". Hope this clarifies it for you.
A 16 year old Boy should not be trying to molest a 7-year-old girl and trying to rape an adult relative, not normal behavior. Now he is 19 and has raped a 14 yr. old. Many will play the consensual sex card but this is obviously not the case with this individual. Based on his prior convictions, he should never have been allowed in the general school population or within 500ft. of a business or organization that cares for children. Is this not what they do with pedophiles?
According to the OregonLive article he was in his senior year and would have been 17 years old if he is now 21. It is also stated that "a fellow staff member approached administrators with information", and not the student which conflicts with the above story.
It is interesting that the OregonLive article states that "a fellow staff member approached administrators with information", and not the student. Sounds like conflicting information, as usual.
Well said. I was married the week I turned 18 to my boyfriend of 1 yr. and he was 3 1/2 years older then me. Side note: I was not pregnant and finished out high school. A senior in high school is really no longer a child and if you look at most high schools, these days, many of these students already have their own children (unfortunately).
The OregonLive story is much more detailed and states the boy was in his senior year and that a fellow staff member approached administrators with information, not the boy.
Majority of "colds" are viral and should not be treated with antibiotics, as this is what has caused so many drug resistant super bugs. Also, it would not be cost effective to test everyone who came in with symptoms of a upper respiratory infection. The article should have giving out information that all adults should make sure they have been vaccinated for pertussis and that this is done in combination with the tetanus/diphtheria (Tdap) booster that we should all have every 10 years.
While it is true that grandparents have no rights when the parents are involved, the article states that he plans to give the money to the other 2 children that are now in foster care. If he was really concerned for his grandchildren's welfare he should be caring for them himself or with the help of other family members and not leaving them in the foster care system.
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