Archive for April 20th, 2008
Sect Mothers Separated From Kids
USA Today continued their report on the sect that was raided in Texas two weeks ago. The writer focused on information regarding the DNA tests that are currently being conducted, as well as the process by which authorities are splitting up the sect families.
However, I found that the writing was, in general, very confusing to read and to understand. The writer reports on the relationships between individuals and how the DNA tests will prove these relationships. This information is not presented in a very clear manner, though. Also, it is not clear as to how the families are to be split up. The article mentions that siblings will be kept together when they are moved to other facilities, yet it is unclear as to if step-siblings are included in that, especially since there are a variety of relationships among siblings due to the unique nature of the sect.
It also confuses me as to how they can conduct these hearings with over 400 children among two courtrooms. The entire process sounds like it will take a very long time to sort out, and who is looking out for these children during this process? And how are the leaders and adults of this sect being judged and under what rule of thumb? It can be expected that a great deal of confusion will be a result of this particular case.
