Heartland Patriot wrote:The problem I really have with this isn't just that the judge ruled contrary to what the code says, but that she gave HER opinion about spanking to the woman she ruled against. And though a judge is certainly entitled to their opinion, castigating someone for doing something that ISN'T illegal by state code and is a common child-rearing technique in general society within this state, to boot, is simply WRONG. Besides, shouldn't a judge know the law, if they are going to render a verdict against someone based on it? Not mad at ya, just making it clear why I took the time to send the email. (Though I agree it was probably like talking to a brick wall to send it, ha ha.)WildBill wrote:Not that I don't agree with your opinion, but I don't think that your email will have any effect. The judge had to make the decision based upon the information presented in court. If she got another lawyer, the woman might have a chance to appeal based on the poor representation or incompetence of her previous lawyer.Heartland Patriot wrote:Not sure if it was the right thing to do, but I was so irritated by this one, I emailed that judge. In the email, I took the time to place the text of the pertinent state code regarding this...and I courtesy copied the State Attorney General's office, for what little its worth. If you noticed, it was the child's PATERNAL grandmother who turned the mom in...probably just a mother-in-law not liking the daughter-in-law...sometimes, that happens...but that judge was WAY out of line. I wish that woman could/would appeal this one...I would be VERY unhappy to see precedence set with this sort of terrible call that this one judge made.
Heartland, I agree; FYI though; the judge is of the male, not female, persuasion.
Dave
