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Originally Posted by amber
I think it's because most of the legislature molests their own kids...
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That is what a lot of people think....also: when CA took up the issue of penalties for family abusers back in the 80's, there were some very influential father's rights groups who lobbied against "same crime same penalty". In the majority of cases where a man fights for custody, he is usually an abuser. Abusers dont like losing power over their victims. Because deep down, men all sympathize with each other (and women and children are outsiders) its highly unusual to get a judge (assuming he's male) to put the needs of the child first or the concerns of the mother. The attitude in court is: the mother is lying. the child is lying.
nevermind that the child couldnt possibly KNOW about the stuff they are reporting unless it was happening...
btw: the bill I went to support yesterday was pulled from the calendar by the Senator, apparently I missed his phone call (he called 1/2 hr after I already left) so, I get all the way down there and sit thru a boring afternoon of ADA arguments for nothing. I did stay to support a similar bill, and I did meet with several other advocates, which was good. but all in all a very disappointing day.
then I get home and I have a msg from my attorney (my court date was also that same day) and I am being forced to pay supervised visitation fees to the tune of $600/mo, which is almost as much as my mortgage, and it just looks like things are getting gloomier all the time. I cant understand why I am being punished for bringing forth evidence of abuse!! unless....its because I am a woman and the court's attitude is anti-woman. What else can it be? Ive done nothing wrong and the other side is a CONVICTED child molester and the court is bending over backwards to accomodate him. the whole thing makes me sick
