Ok Larry, I guess we disagree on what is "norm". I respect your statements but I have read and heard the opposite about placement of a child in cases where there is a danger of flight. You may call it a decision based on prejudice against Travelers, but it appears that the court was trying to insure the child would remain safe. You may not agree with the rationale, but I don't think their decision was based on prejudice. Again it is differing opinions on proper procedure. Not everyone is raised in the same household with the same rules and the same set of values. By that I don't mean to insinuate that one standard is better than another - just different. Not everyone follows the preachings of Dr. Spock or other experts. Again, everyone has passionate OPINIONS on what is right in this case. Ultimately none of us will be the judge or jury - and perhaps that is fortunate.

I am glad that we agree about the videotape evidence. I don't know if you mis-read my comment, but I have said previously that people can't believe everything they THINK they see on a videotape.

Ron