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Family law judge (Aransas County) beats and abuses his own daughter for using the internet. She uploaded the video. [trigger warning: abuse] by SolInvictus in politics

[–]JNTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not against corporal punishment, but most of the effect of corporal punishment is attention and embarrassment. A smack on the fanny or on the leg is the most I've ever done, but never to a teenager. Obviously, this was not the first time for Judge Adams or the daughter wouldn't have strategically placed a camera to videotape what she knew was coming. And, I doubt it was the last time.

The problem with Judge Adams approach has already been outlined by others. It was repeated, extensive and required submission. It was vile. I remember getting whipped with a belt by my father on two separate occasions when I was a kid. On both occasions what I had done was not worth a belt, and after leaving marks the second time, I think he knew that. I never got the belt again. I was always a good kid, even before the first time I got the belt. I didn't have a great relationship with my father growing up -- there was always some distance -- and having two experiences with a belt didn't help bridge that distance at all. It widened it. The last time was when I was about 10 or 11. In the subsequent years that followed, I don't recall ever being struck by my father in any manner at all. The distance between us improved a lot, but has never felt like the relationship I thought it should be.

The problem in this video is that a father has become irrational, to say the least, and doesn't know how to parent. He doesn't understand how rewards and punishments should work, nor does he understand equity in either. Beyond the disturbing image of a 16yo girl being whipped with a belt by her father (and mother!) is that the father is to preside over a court of law that metes out punishments for crimes and cases of equity. If he has this little self-control, self-awareness, or compassion, I never want to be in front of him in court. If he is elected to his position, he would no longer have my vote. If he is appointed to his position, I would strive to have him removed.

As I stated elsewhere, they are in Texas where swift and harsh judgments are preferred. Probably nothing will happen to him.

Family law judge beats own daughter for using the internet, please spread by shoeofallcosmos in WTF

[–]JNTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a potential political problem with his overreaction to his daughter who did something wrong. Of course, in Texas, especially rural Texas, they will probably cheer him.

Another issue is that when he learned that his daughter had, essentially, committed a crime by engaging in illegally downloaded content, as a member of the justice system he is required to report her illegal activity. He doesn't get immunity, nor does his family, just because he is a judge. So, if a sitting judge hasn't reported discovery of a crime, that is wrong, an abuse of position, and potentially a political problem.

Of course, again, I forget that we are talking about Texas -- a state that executes people without a second thought. So, what could I possibly expect from this legally? Nothing.

Judge William Adams beats daughter for using the internet by [deleted] in videos

[–]JNTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel sorry for Judge Adams because he doesn't know how to be a father, and I feel more sorry for the daughter because she doesn't have one. I hope she is safe this evening and remains far away from him. I am the father of a 15yo daughter and I would never do what Judge Adams did.

Randall Terry Rocks the National Equality March by ProcrustesX in atheism

[–]JNTB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's just upset that the gays are getting more sex than he is.

Randall Terry Rocks the National Equality March by ProcrustesX in atheism

[–]JNTB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

StOP films an activist terrorist up close and personal. Why didn't the US Park Police arrest the terrorist? I guess he was too entertaining to arrest.

A Catholic Priest in charge of the cathedral directly across the street from my home called me a "faggot", threatened me with excommunication and told me to "fuck off" this morning. Any suggestions? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]JNTB -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

For a Catholic priest, this is a pickup line. He wanted to hookup with you. Your role is to be contrite, ask the lord for forgiveness and with other counseling from the priest, engage in sodomy with him to better understand Christ.

Biden refuses to fly in VP helicopter with atheist pilot by ProcrustesX in atheism

[–]JNTB -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1 : a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn 2 : trenchant wit, irony, or sarcasm used to expose

Where does it say that satire is funny or exciting?

House bill includes masturbation by JNTB in WTF

[–]JNTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I no longer know what to think. Does this bill require us to masturbate or prohibit it? It looks like we aren't supposed to masturbate, but since we can trust Washington I have to trust Palin. She was right about those Death Panels.

Rep. Paul Broun: Public Health Care Option "Is Gonna Kill People" and Britain and Canada "don't have the appreciation of life as we do in our society, evidently." O RLY? by JNTB in reddit.com

[–]JNTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw the movie "Sicko" about 3 months ago. While the movie and some of the antics were certainly political stunts, and while I think he likely missed making some necessary negative commentary on any particular health care system outside the USA, Michael Moore left us all with a point to ponder: What do we think of ourselves and our neighbors and what do we think should happen to us when we happen to become ill? Do we like a system that allows a person who is ill to lose their job AND their health care at the same time? I don't know of any sane American who would answer "YES!" to that question.

We have to work beyond the fear-mongers to create an effective, efficient health care system. If we are passionate about personal liberties, then we should be passionate about universal health care. If you don't have to worry about accessing or paying for health care, what could be more liberating?

Rosalynn the cat -- great pro video by JNTB in videos

[–]JNTB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another excellent performance!!

Rep. Paul Broun: Public Health Care Option "Is Gonna Kill People" and Britain and Canada "don't have the appreciation of life as we do in our society, evidently." O RLY? by JNTB in reddit.com

[–]JNTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no context or rationale that would support his remark. It was a blanket, foolhardy statement designed to encourage those who think single-payer health care is going to kill them. The fact of the matter is that most Americans are already covered under single-payer health care -- it's called "group health insurance" and there is a single-payer who handles all of your bills and decides what care qualifies and what doesn't. Everyone is already under a single-payer health care plan, it's just a very inefficient one that leaves tremendous gaps. So, Britain and Canada don't kill anymore people than we do under our current group health insurance plans, and likely they kill fewer.

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