Austinist: More News on the Polygamous Sect in West Texas

Trancereducer

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:29:34 -0600

I don't disagree with you at all. These people are scarred by their experiences with the sect. It looks like authorities have probably handled this as best they could, however, given the circumstances. Parents are allowed to raise their kids the way they want without the interference of the state, barring evidence of criminal behavior. Given the history of this sect, it's frustrating to see them metastasizing from Utah and Arizona to Texas--to eat up the limited funding given human services in this state. This is an interesting case that highlights what is an acceptable balance between government intrusion and public safety and it's by no means over.

beatyou

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:32:44 -0600

The ranch has been active since 2004, very strange they waited this long. These girls are scarred

tim

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:22:40 -0600

There's info here: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/

batlady

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:55:50 -0600

Does anyone know of a charitable organization set up to help out these displaced women and children? I can't imagine that Texas will shelter them forever, and they'll probably need significant assistance transferring onto the grid.

reynard

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:24:59 -0600

well, it may be true that they didn't want another Waco, and as an aclu member I'm 100% for civil rights. but really, who didn't expect this to be going on? while the nsa is tapping the phones of suspected terrorists, they just let this go on uninvestigated? why? oh yeah, they're not muslims - I totally forgot.