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[What an awesome post! I actually work at Egleston, in fact Im here now....also, it just so happens that I work on CSU, cardiac step-down. It made me cry to read your post, not because Im sad, because you just reaffirmed the value of my job. I love that your son is okay, and Im asking everyone to pray for all of the kids here now. Unless you are touched by a situation like this you don't realize the importance of our facility. In case anyone is interested the website is choa.org. May your family continue to be blessed and may you continue to pay forward the blessings that you've received. You have been a blessing to me tonight!
RN2B
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What about this? Crank up the welcome wagon. Sign up everyone you know. Every day three times a day have a couple of adults ring their doorbell and bring over some food. Say you realize they are going through a tough time and you want to help. Heck, lets bag up all the crap that we never get around to selling at the yard sale and donate it to them with each visit. Clothes, toys, etc. We are helping the needy here.
Overwhelm them with kindness. Every person who goes to the door should ask to speak to the adult in the house. If she is actually there and has to get her worthless self out of bed every couple of hours. Maybe the neighborhood won't be so attractive to her anymore.
Annoy them for a change. But in a nice way. :-)
What an awesome post! I believe that this would probably work, but consistancy would be the key..and it just so happens that I have a living room set that I would be more than happy to donate to the cause.
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I have spent some time last night and tonight reading these forums and trying to soak up as much info as possible. I live right by the sub off of dallas nebo rd. and may even know the ppeople who own the house that they live in. I think that you all are doing the right thing. Make everyone know who is involved and what they are doing. Bring as much attention as possible to these folks as well as their parents, friends, relatives, etc. I heard this morning that the news had gotten involved...what ended up happening? With all of the wonderful people that live around us, we should be able to offer some sort of help. My mother works for a law firm downtown Ill have her send an email out this week and see where would be the best place for you all to start with the civil case. Ill be praying for you all........ Are they hitting any of the other neighborhoods around charleston place?
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What is the sex of the baby? Also, have swing, a few misc items, bouncy, tub etc. let me know if I can help.I have posted about this family a couple of times. Some of replied, but not followed through. This family is expecting a baby with special needs in three weeks. Both work and have three other children. She has missed a lot of work because she has several appointments throughout the week. Now, we are getting very close to due date and she still does not have much. We are not worried about clothing and diapers at this point because the baby will remain in the hospital for awhile after she is born, but she is in need of some baby furniture. If anyone could help and are serious about helping, contact me at 770-459-1128. Thank you. -
I guess I am hoping that he didn't get to that point although I know her shorts were found off her body. I am hoping that is something her family can go away feeling good about the fight she put up and I wasn't sure if rape can be charged if it is oral.
Good Morning, Just a tid bit to add some hope, a friend of a friend works for GBI, actually it was his biker shorts that were found. Apparently he didn't succeed in his initial endeavor, but as mentioned all of the evidence isn't in yet.
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What will he do when he's a man? Hopefully grow up and learn from his youth.
I know I did, but I think some people on here want to pretend that they never did anything stupid, or that they regret.
I will be the first to admit that I made plenty of mistakes when I was 17, still do now 17 years later. But the difference is that I stand up to my mistakes, accept responsibility and move forward. I don't try to blame or rationalize what I do on something like "raging hormones" or say to expand the scope postpardum depression....There will always be excuses as long as we don't hold each other accountable.
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Andy, I agree that we as Americans need to stand up for ourselves and our family, assuming that is what you are saying. I think you would be surprised to know how many sexual offenders actually repeat their crimes. About 4 years ago I did some research and the results were pretty self explanatory. I would have to pull up my research to give you specifics but I believe the number was higher than 80% for those people who were repeat offenders over the course of their lifespan. anyway, it is my understanding that these predators would still have to register wherever they move. As you can see from above postings, I strongly feel that our children should be able to be safe while waiting at the bus stops. Preference should be given to keeping our children safe not worrying about the inconvenience to these criminals. I may be naive but I don't live my life in fear . I am cautious and very aware of my surroundings. Example, there is a convicted child molester on the main street in my subdiv, and there are 18 within a 2 mile area of the elementary school where my children attend. Is this a mere accident? No it's not.First of all it would seem that you are saying any law passed by our government, regardless what it is, it is just and right de facto, by definition. Other posters here seem to be trying to transcend that type of thinking and look at the "ethical" nature of the law itself instead of simply whether the government approves of the idea. This government does plenty of things ALL the time which are unethical and which most people do not agree with or later choose to disapprove of.Keep in mind that this is a very afraid country; of foreigners, of the guy next door, of terrorists, of immigrants. We spend more money on things that go "BOOM" than every other country in the world combined, and still we are the most afraid...it would seem they go hand-in-hand. The media in this country plays a big role in whooping people into a frenzy; why else would polls show Americans were more afraid of Saddam Hussein before the 2003 Iraq war than his own neighbors? Getting back to the point, voting against this would be seen as an unpopular act, even if it makes no sense. This law is taking advantage of peoples fears, I agree we should deal with sexual predators, but not this way.
Also, lots of the sex offenders do not do it again, and if they are going to do it anyway as you believe, then this law is pretty worthless anyway. Moving sexual predators a little further off that are almost CERTAIN to strike again will do nothing to improve the situation.
Andy
Thanks for the talk........
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You are correct in saying that none of us deserve Grace. But I don't see what grace and forgiveness has to do with holding someone accountable for their behaviors and actions, because as you know God certainly will. Forgiveness is a state of one's heart and in retrospect has nothing to do with obeying laws. If a person is worried about whether or not he/she will be affected by this new law then he/she should not break the law to begin with. As for the need for classification in this law, no doubt! but the fact remains true that you know right from wrong when you are 15, 16, 17, or 19. If you are going to consciously make the choice to break a law then you need to be willing to accept the consequences. When you speed are you not saying that you will pay the fine if you get the ticket? We all know that people make mistakes but for most of us we learn from them and move forward. Evidence, Research etc shows that convicted sex offenders in most cases do not do this, and that they continue to brutalize other people over and over when given the chance. It is time for all of us to stand up for ourselves and our families. This has nothing to do with judging any of these individuals, that is the courts job. You may not like it, but that is democracy and we as constituents have placed these officials in office. Let's not even get into the idea of longer sentences and spending more of our tax money on them, when we have children starving and living under the bridges in our county. Finally, this law is not forcing anyone into a life of crime on the streets. If they don't want to live on the streets than they need to not commit the crime.And part of the Gosple is forgiveness.This law is the most disgusting thing the GA Legislature has done in a long, long time.
It is convicting someone of a crime all over again. No one is saying child molesters & rapists should be given light sentences. What we are saying is that =this= law is poorly thought out, terribly implemented, & nothing more than feel good legislation that plays on the emotions of the naive.
Under this law, these people can't live near a church. They can't live near anywhere. In fact, there is nowhere in GA they can live. Thus, we know where they are now, but under the new law, they have to move & live without reporting just so they will have a job.
Maybe you want to castrate them before having them drawn & quartered, but you need to lobby for longer sentences, not forcing them into a life of crime on the streets.
Moreover, this law is lumping everyone in the same pile: those who are rapists to the 18 year old who had sex with his 15 year old girlfriend. Think about it.
Oh, as for "defending those folks who realyl don't need it" . . . last I checked, everyone had violated every one of the 10 Commandments & none of us deserve Grace.
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And you continue along with the same fallacy. I suppose you have nothing to say on the issue.
Andy, a couple of things. Property rights are not the most important human right that we have. The most important right that we have is the right to life. I have the right to live, and to do so without being intentionally violated by another human being. This includes rape, murder, theft, etc. If a person chooses to violate another human being in any way, they have given up their own rights and freedoms. It is actually pretty simple and easy to understand. If a person wants a nice life, family, house, money, kids the whole lot, than he/she can't commit violent crimes against other humans or animals for that matter. It's not rocket scientist. Look to the bible. Furthermore, ignorance must be bliss. If you would like I can email you the website of the sex offender registry for Paulding county. New people are added almost daily and the truth is that most of them are not individuals who had consensual sex. They are men, and women who have knowingly used sexual acts to hurt other people. Aggravated sexual assault, (RAPE!!!), molestation, and incest are all on the list. I in fact, had to fight to move my children's bus stop last year after the bus driver tried to tell me that my 8 & 9 year olds would have to get on and off of the bus 2 houses down from a convicted child molester. The reality is, that these people intentionally move close to schools to be around the kids that they have no business even looking at. Hoping and seeking the opportunity for their next victim. (PERHAPS AT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP WHERE CHILDREN ARE OFTEN LEFT ALONE BECAUSE THEIR PARENTS WHO LOVE AND CARE FOR THEM HAVE TO HAVE JOBS TO FUNCTION IN LIFE.....) while I admire your fire and iniative I believe that it would be better used to further a greater cause..say for example spreading the gospel..... rather then defending people who really don't need it. They need your prayers and God's will.
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I think there should be classification of sex offenses. This was a 17-year old having sex in the back seat of his car wouldn't be lumped in with violent sex offenders and child molestors. I've seen some 14 year old girls who look 20. It would be very hard for a 17 year old boy with raging hormones to "just say no".
While I do agree that there needs to be a classification of offenses, let's be real. At what point are we as citizens or humans for that matter going to be held accountable for our decisions. If he can't say "no" when he's 17, whatever will he do when he is really a man??????
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I have not fathered any kids, your question is a great example of the logical fallacy "Ad hominem," to attack me personally and distract from the issue instead of considering my arguments.
Andy
Thank you for your honesty, you may step down now.
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So you are ok with sacrificing one or two as long as it fits into the 'big picture'? What if the one or two person was a family member of yours? or your child? Then is it still ok?? When a person reaches 13 and older if they want to do something - they usually find a way. My son is 14.. I have explained that the system favors girls and one little devil girl can ruin his life forever. Is this fair? No. This law needs to be changed and we, as citizens, need to make a stand. If you are not willing to sacrifice your own child, then you shouldn't ask it of anyone else either.
We as citizens need to take a stand I agree...Rape, incest, and other sexual crimes...are unacceptable period. As far as Im concerned there should be no second chances. Laws need to be changed all right...We have children dying of starvation and you are worried about a convicted felon having to move....The best thing that you could do for your son is to cover him with prayer and encourage him to have a relationship with Jesus.
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Im sorry but I think this law is vigilantism plain and simple. A lot of the people on that list engaged in consentual acts with kids close to their own age. And many people who have had treatment will never do this again. You can say, why risk it, but there is ALWAYS a risk that the guy next door could do almost anything. We take risks in society and life in general, and if a child molestor really wants to find a child, is living a little further away from the bus stop going to do a darn thing???
Furthermore there is the issue of property ownership, and this is what sickens me the most. If someone owns a house and land, that ought to be theirs, period. Im sorry to all you suburbanites out there who seem to love these communist "Home Ownership Associations" who make you keep your lawn mowed and bushes trimmed just so; but thats not what this country should be about!
It seems the conservatives are all for property ownership, yet they want this law too because we live in a culture of fear, of each other and even of ourselves on some levels.
If its a choice between a risk for kids and a further eating away at propert ownership rights, probably the most important right in our country, I would choose property. Sorry if I seem like a cold SOB.
Andy
I wonder how many children have you fathered sir????
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My daughter is 4, is that too old? Also, I am not truly a SAHM, I work at night so my daughter can be with either me or my hubby instead of daycare. Is that ok? If there are other kids that are 3/4, my daughter would have a lot of fun since she is only around other kids on playdates. This is the sparkles roller rink, right? Thanks
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Hello everyone! saw this man on my way to work tonight. Have never seen him before, and Ive been here 7 years. What is the story with him? Would have to say I was a little nervous too.... Thanks for any input