It is my understanding that there was, in fact, an underage girl from Canada apprehended during the raid. Her parents (in Canada) claim she was there visiting her grandmother. She will probably be returned to Canada as a result of the recent court ruling. Hopefully she didn't get married while she was in Texas (spritually or legally) and, hopefully, she is not pregnant.

As to the legality of what CPS did, I think that they were perfectly entitled to investigate the matter. Whether or not they should have apprehended the children is another matter but I do think that in order to thoroughly investigate, they had to do it. Even then, they were hampered by vague and unreliable statements by the women and children.

I hope CPS doesn't give up. I hope they are given legal advice that will help them prosecute those responsible for mental/emotional abuse of women and children. Unfortunately, the law does not like to dabble morally or ethically.

I still think that the education of the children should be looked at very closely. I also think that single moms (spritual wives) that receive govt. money for the care of their children, should not have that money administered by a spiritual husband or a prophet or a trust. The way it is, 'spiritual wives' who become pregnant are no more than 'cash cows' for pedophiles. Any religion that allows women and children to be treated as 'property' has to be questioned when it is the government who is funding their abuse.

I still think the best way for it all to end is to stop govt. funding of their 'school' and their 'spiritual wives'. There should also be an investigation of the role of local law enforcement and politicians in the surrounding community. Any FLDS member in a position of authority should be scrutinized. It is obvious to me that there is a 'conflict of interest' that allows this cult to thrive.