Well...wonder what we'd all think of those crazies that left everything behind, put their kids and a bit of groceries in a covered wagon and headed out West, risking life and limb; knowing nothing of where they were going except a few vague generalities?

The main problem I have with anyone having a an either/or opinion on the thing, that is, anyone who is not directly involved, is that we none of us really know anything about the entire situation to make any kind of informed and/or rational decision. It's the armchair judge, jury, and executioner syndrome which became so rampant during the OJ trial. Who ARE we, any of us, to really say who was the better parent?

Now, I know, Spaw and Beanster, you are both very involved in these kinds of issues and I am NOT pointing a finger at you. It is only natural to have these discussions, esp. in the context of the lives you both lead. I am just ranting on a little about the general public, which seems so ready to make snap judgements, when they really know very little about the whole thing.

Along with the Mexican example, how about all the Haitians who've been turned back/lost at sea, with children? Rick is right, it all comes down to votes and the stupidity of the average American voter who votes like they channel surf: with no thought in mind except what sound bite they liked best. Oh well, I guess I should be glad they bother to vote at all.

RANT OFF. Thanks for listening,

kat