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August 23, 2004
Heinous and Shocking
Oklahoma's child welfare law has a provision that permits the state or a child's attorney to petition the court for an immediate termination of parental rights based on abuse by parents that is 'heinous and shocking'. The term isn't defined in the statute, primarily I believe because humans continually come up with new ways to meet the standard. Oklahoma case law provides some examples of what the court considers 'heinous and shocking', but it's pretty sparse. It's not really much of a problem however. Much like obscenity, you may not be able to precisely define it, but you know it when you see it. Like this. (link via NewsFeedOnline)
A couple face at least three years in prison for disciplining their young children by letting their part-pit bull dog attack them.
The abuse was discovered when a neighbor called police after hearing one of the dog attacks on the 8 yr. old girl.
We need more nosy neighbors like that.
Posted by Rita at August 23, 2004 08:22 AM
Comments
Could this be a case of what's good for the goose is good for the gander? Officials should tie the parents down and let pit bulls attack them.
Posted by: yayaempress at August 23, 2004 10:53 AM
Nah, prison's the best place for them. Can't do that to any more kids and can't breed any more.
Posted by: rita at August 23, 2004 11:10 AM
Death Penalty, Judge Dredd style.
Posted by: Keith at August 23, 2004 11:16 AM
Heh
Posted by: rita at August 23, 2004 11:18 AM