I just want to say that this would be all too easy to happen if there were no gates around the pool and fence. I have a dog with a medical condition and have to be cautious about making sure all gates are shut. A small child could easily operate a gate though. Perhaps childproof locks need to be in order for us all. And, you don't have to be wealthy to own a pool. Mine is an above ground, 27 ft. Got it on sale without paying a fortune. Even small blow up pools are drowning concern.
Also, to any college grads thinking about applying for a State job. Please realize that it is much more than a job. You may work yourself to death, but it something happens on your watch, you will not be supported by the State. Individuals can sue you for damages and the State won't even provide you with an attorney. I never personally experienced this, but have seen it happen. The laws have to change.
Coming from a retired(27 yrs) DFS Social Worker.....I know how this happened. The State wants everything down on paper so to speak. Giving quality services is the least of priorities. Everything must be documented....by the time all of that is done, there is no time to actually visit homes and monitor situations. Only the lawmakers of Missouri can change this. I got out because of all of the BS. I wasn't allowed to provide the services that needed to be provided. But, If a child were to die in my caseload, I would be the one with my feet held to the fire. The DFS employees do their best. It is an overwhelming job. The State prevents workers from actually doing casework. We need to get back to accountability and protection within DFS. I understand the Gov't cutbacks, but only the children suffer. If we got out of Iraq, we would have enough money to really provide protection to our kids. I am just sayin..........I have been there, did my best, but couldn't handle the government BS any longer. Write your State Reps and Congress people. That is the only way things are ever going to change.
I hope they get a change of venue to my county and I get a jury duty notice.
My GOD, can you not read or write? Your post is horrific to say the least. I suppose because you have no education, or are messed up in some way. I too have feelings about this alleged "drawing" as I feel it is rigged.Yeah, the drawing "happened" tonight, but yet they had footage of her Katrina house and such. I am not a fool. What I said initially, I believe is true. They will not give it to an uneducated, piece of crap person, welfare family and the like. They made it look mighty good though by giving it to a person hard hit by Katrina. A doctor no less. What are the chance of that happening in the "real" world? None
It is rigged. Plain and simple.
Just wondering here. What if they chose someone who is a lazy piece of crap, never worked a day in their life, has been on public assistance forever, let's their yard grow up to the heavens, has a car on blocks in front of their trailer house.....etc. How would they deal with that? Give it to them anyway. Or, a bunch of meth freaks, child molesters, and the like. I know they must have to check folks out before showing up. I am happy for the woman who won, don't get me wrong. She lived through Katrina and needs a medal. Just wondering the rest of the story.
This is a mess. Our community is up in arms. Something is not being uncovered and there is much more to the story and chain of events. Our community will not rest until we receive more conclusive information.
Or, another idea is to buy a real, living tree with a root ball. Just plant it outside when Christmas is over and you can enjoy it for many years to come. I have done this for almost 25 years and just love it. I feel kind of like I am saving a tree and giving back to the environment. Just and idea.
I remember the drills well. We may all need a refresher course. Maybe they should also teach how to survive an ice storm.
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