Comments on: Teacher’s Child Abuse Case Delayed After Arsonist Blows Up Home Of Witness

By: ConcernedCitizen

ConcernedCitizen — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:45:58 +0000

Very well stated someone who cares!

By: someone who cares

someone who cares — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:24:06 +0000

If no evidence of abuse was found in the custody case, then it makes sense to me not to waste taxpayers’ money to hear the same” lack of evidence” re-presented in a criminal case. Why would a judge want to listen to the same thing after it had been determined that it was unfounded? Being accused of something does not determine guilt. Evidence determines guilt and there was apparantly no evidence. It is sad that the Linams are having to prove their innocence when we are suppose to be innocent until proven guilty.As far as the media printing something that is not true, it happens. That is why you see the little “corrections” sections. Only those sections aren’t headlines or front page stories. It sure makes me wonder who is pushing the media to try to make a connection between these two cases. Satan is attacking families because if he can tear them apart it sows seeds of discord. Therefore, I say to the Linams: “Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6: 10,11

By: ConcernedCitizen

ConcernedCitizen — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:48:46 +0000

Bringing Hope,
You are so right. The Linam family is a christian family who has always been upstanding citizens of Escambia County. Most people who read about this story do not know them. All they have to judge them by is what is being printed in the papers, being told on the news channels etc. These are the words of the accuser. The accusations that have been made against them are horrible. As we both know, these days people find you guilty before the truth can be told. I do hope and pray the public will know very soon that none of this is true. What goes around…..comes around. You reap what you sow.

By: Bringing Hope

Bringing Hope — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:57:39 +0000

Ya know, I have been upset about all the horrible things being said about the Linam Family. They are good people. We need to remember this is not a battle among humans but a spiritual battle. I hope this brings encouragement to all those who support the Linam family. I know that it encourages me. “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. ” I Peter 4:12, 13

By: ConcernedCitizen

ConcernedCitizen — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:18:39 +0000

WoW…no comments from Common Sense after the last reply. I wonder if they walked over to pet DogLovers pups

By: Do as I say, not as I do.

Do as I say, not as I do. — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:22:57 +0000

A. Davis,
You basically asked why can’t people just do what is right?

Well look at society. We have sheriffs stealing money, we have preachers, ministers and priests molesting children, we have teachers having sex with students, we have police officers beating up citizens and selling drugs, we have politicians cheating on their spouses and taxes, parents cussing, drinking and smoking, the list goes on and on of people we are supposed to honor and respect who themselves are the major violators of the law. How would you expect the rest of society to act? We are a product of OUR environment.

By: What a surprise, here we are again

What a surprise, here we are again — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:28:30 +0000

Common sense: how do YOU know what is in the court’s trancripts? Lawfully, YOU shouldn’t. Where on here has anyone called the children liars? Freudian slip perhaps? You are clearly siding with the “prosecution”, but I, along with many others was/were there and there was NO support on the “prosecution’s” side. NOBODY! unless…..hmmmm….. Tidbit for you: yes the judge can do that….. “Firsthand knowledge” you say….hmmmm… Isn’t that what this site is for…posting opinions?? Doglover: you spend all of that time tracking this story using ALL of those sources, posting nonsense on here and still have time for “dog”loving? WOW! Hats off to you..By, the way, it’s have, not has. (plural)
Well spoken worried worker and A. Davis.. Excellent points!

By: A. Davis

A. Davis — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:53:22 +0000

Look how people treat this case what makes them diffrent from other people who have been charged on abuse. Could this be why when somthing bad does happen to a child whoever hurts them gets a slap on the hand. Why do some people have such a hard time with what is right and whats not.

By: Common Sense

Common Sense — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:02:17 +0000

What about the kids? The people on this website have called them liars without hearing the evidence. Judge Bert Rice even said that he would dismiss the case before he heard the evidence and he cannot do that. That is in court transcripts and only the attorney general had the authority to do that!
Worried Worker,
You are right. These things should be held privately but then Rice would have gotten away the good ole boy routine as usual! Something needs to be done!!

By: Worried Worker

Worried Worker — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:52:12 +0000

I work in the foster care/protective services field and I can assure you that a large percentage (60 to 65%) of our cases are considered to be unfounded. That means that in approximately 2 out of every 3 cases we investigate, it was based on false or exaggerated information.

Do you honestly think it matters to someone who is falsely accused that it is later deemed to be unfounded? It’s really a moot point when their reputations have been ruined in their communities.

I have been fighting for quite some time to change the way these are investigated. I want it all to be private unless and until there is evidence to support someone’s guilt. As it stands now, we investigate as if they are guilty and that attitude is conveyed to those we interview (friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, etc). That is not fair to the accused. It violates their civil rights as they are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For example, this couple is being portrayed as abusive parents when they haven’t been proven guilty of anything yet. How do you think this will affect their lives? What if they really are NOT guilty of this? Then what?