Straight_talk_luigi

Submitted by Lizzie (United States), Mar 3, 2008 at 02:37

First of all I wanted Cindercats to know that not everyone is against her. And also she is an adult and has the right to live her life as she sees fit. Not everyone will agree on this, but it is reality here in the USA. And she did nothing wrong when she took her child on a trip. Parents travel with children daily.

Second, I understand that my agency does not have the time or resources to investigate all the other things in the world. I know first hand how overwhelming and jammed the American CPS system is. And you can not take one case and make a decision that all cases are handled like that. Unfortunately, we are so busy with false reports sometimes we miss a real one. This is human error. A lot of times the government has tied our hands on how we can handle cases. I do not make excuses for that worker though. I would have handled it differently.

Third, I agree that there is abuse everywhere and that muslim men have been known to beat their wives. So have every other races men. I have felt it first hand myself from my ex. So I can not say all humans are alike. Every race has their good or bad. This is sterotyping if you say differently.

I feel for those who have been hurt or killed by these men. But, you can not make me believe that all men are alike. Yes her story is tragic and I feel for her. But, it is also one sided because just because it happened to her does not mean it will happen to everyone. Each individual needs to make a decision if they are willing to take the risk to see if it is really true love. I am not judging no one here because I have my faults just like everyone else. I do agree that you need to proceed with caution but it is case by case basis.

And finally, I have brains and intelligence and I know that if I go to a different country and meet a foreign man it is a risk. But it is my choice and I do not need the approval of anyone to make it. And being engaged to my man has nothing to do with tolerance. It has to do with 2 people sharing a connection and falling in love no matter where they live. I am fortunate enough to know many people who know my man and can vouch for him. So I feel comforterable with my choice.

I know some people are not so lucky and it can be dangerous. But, people do it everyday in all countries. Look at all the online dating services there are out there. I see a lot more sucess than I see tragedy.

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