Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

[Benzgirl]

Hunting Lodge my a$$

[PM_Mama00]

Has anyone made mention of these women's hairstyles yet? And unibrows?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

Has anyone made mention of these women's hairstyles yet? And unibrows?

I thought that would be insensitive.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

Has anyone made mention of these women's hairstyles yet? And unibrows?

I've tried to refrain from making hairstyle/clothing/incest jokes, but frankly after seeing all the photos and news coverage, and hearing the stories about how marriages were formed, it's really hard not to. Or maybe not jokes, but certainly speculation that people were marrying relatives far too close to them genetically. One can't help but notice that many of the people look odd...and I'm not talking about the clothes and hair.

[Pebcake]

I don't know if there was abuse involved. You have to wonder, which abuse is acceptable to the public. Is it abuse to have a swat team remove children and probably cause mental trauma to the children? Now that these children are in custody, are they going to be cared for by the state forever? Are the foster homes going to be safe? How many times do we hear foster children tell the horrors of abuse in foster homes? Hope it is not the case, but have to wonder if these children are the pawns of super aggressive do gooders who have been itching to 'safe' these children. Watching the mothers on tv, they are different from me, but I don't know that they are unfit. I am not into plural marriage, but I also am not willing to take 400+ children and put them into a system that is so broken.

[scbelle]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I've tried to refrain from making hairstyle/clothing/incest jokes, but frankly after seeing all the photos and news coverage, and hearing the stories about how marriages were formed, it's really hard not to. Or maybe not jokes, but certainly speculation that people were marrying relatives far too close to them genetically. One can't help but notice that many of the people look odd...and I'm not talking about the clothes and hair.

My thoughts exactly. And the way they all talk and dress and groom alike-- they really do seem like some kind of pod-people. I'd wondered if the similarities had some significance, but when asked today by Meredith Vieira, one of the women said no, that their appearances (the chosen part of appearance, anyway) were all personal choice. I'm still not convinced.

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by DeltAlum

Wait.

I've been on the road and this is the first time I've posted.


Seriously, I've just watched a couple of days worth of coverage and my question is where are the men?

I've only seen wives interviewed, and some of the speech patterns and body language are nearly scary. Very robotic. Rehearsed? Staged?

I guess everyone is starting to ask that question. They were talking to some of the men on the Today Show and asked.

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I've tried to refrain from making hairstyle/clothing/incest jokes, but frankly after seeing all the photos and news coverage, and hearing the stories about how marriages were formed, it's really hard not to. Or maybe not jokes, but certainly speculation that people were marrying relatives far too close to them genetically. One can't help but notice that many of the people look odd...and I'm not talking about the clothes and hair.

There's something about their faces that's odd. It's like they age 10x faster than us. The way they talk is creeping me out too, like they're all on an acid trip.

Originally Posted by Pebcake

I don't know if there was abuse involved. You have to wonder, which abuse is acceptable to the public. Is it abuse to have a swat team remove children and probably cause mental trauma to the children? Now that these children are in custody, are they going to be cared for by the state forever? Are the foster homes going to be safe? How many times do we hear foster children tell the horrors of abuse in foster homes? Hope it is not the case, but have to wonder if these children are the pawns of super aggressive do gooders who have been itching to 'safe' these children. Watching the mothers on tv, they are different from me, but I don't know that they are unfit. I am not into plural marriage, but I also am not willing to take 400+ children and put them into a system that is so broken.

I'm gona go out on a limb and guess that you're LDS?

[Pebcake]

PM Mama00, I am not LDS or any organized religion. One husband for 25 years, lol. It is just frightening when the local 'authorities' feel entitled to take children from parents on the word of one child (who has yet to be identified). The women in the news do look different and speak differently. So what? I still wonder if the children who have been taken are in a better position? With so many homeless children on the street (possibly being sexually and physically abused), why would the Texas authorities think it more important to take children from homes where they are at least fed? Maybe it is people trying to feel good about themselves by 'saving' these children, maybe it is political, or maybe just misguided. If investigations are in order, do it, but to disrupt the lives of that many people when the rescuers have no long range plan?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Pebcake

With so many homeless children on the street (possibly being sexually and physically abused), why would the Texas authorities think it more important to take children from homes where they are at least fed?

"My husband is the best, at least he doesn't beat me!!"

I highly doubt this was all done because only ONE child said anything.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by Pebcake

PM Mama00, I am not LDS or any organized religion. One husband for 25 years, lol. It is just frightening when the local 'authorities' feel entitled to take children from parents on the word of one child (who has yet to be identified). The women in the news do look different and speak differently. So what? I still wonder if the children who have been taken are in a better position? With so many homeless children on the street (possibly being sexually and physically abused), why would the Texas authorities think it more important to take children from homes where they are at least fed? Maybe it is people trying to feel good about themselves by 'saving' these children, maybe it is political, or maybe just misguided. If investigations are in order, do it, but to disrupt the lives of that many people when the rescuers have no long range plan?

Pebcake;
Please take the time to read all the links/stories in this thread. You may just learn something.