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“Love cannot endure indifference. It needs to be wanted. Like a lamp, it needs to be fed out of the oil of another's heart, or its flame burns low.”

Henry Ward Beecher

14.7.09

Pedophile Faces a Real Judge

Kudos to Circuit Judge Lisa Dodson imposed the maximum penalties Monday on two counts of rape and one count of sexual battery. David Paul Anderson, 48, will serve two life terms plus 30 years for raping a child when she was 11 years old.

This is much better than pedophile-in-hiding judges like:
  • Vermont State Judge Edward J. Cashman became infamous for suspending all but 60-days of a 10-years-to-life sentence for vile creature who raped a 6-year-old girl repeatedly until he was caught (it took 4 years). Someone should follow this man and keep an eye on him.
I'm all for understanding and compassion, but there are some things that must be dealt with in the most brutal and draconian fashion. Victimizing children is at the top of the list. I tire of excuses being made for every possible behavior.

Here's a simple rule: Don't involve children, animals or unwilling adults.
Australian Study: Opposites Might Attract but They Don't Stick

A new study from Australian National University tracked the relationships and characteristics of nearly 2500 couples, from 2001 to 2007, and found that differences in age, desire for children, work, alcohol and smoking all lead to higher rates of divorce.

Another interesting fact from the study is that unemployment and or perceived financial stress of the husband, but not the wife, also played a role in divorce. I could speculate a bit on this. Men often feel an extreme amount of stress due to having the role of provider. This is true even though patterns of female employment outside the home has changed. A man, even though he seems capable of working and providing, needs to know that the family struggle is understood and that his efforts are appreciated by his partner.

No doubt there are some problems with the study. This study suggests that religion and value systems matter less than things like drinking habits and spousal age differences.

In reality, I'm still one who thinks that most any relationship can survive as long as there is open, honest communication and mutual respect (forgiveness, deference, affection, fidelity).
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