The tree branch references are laughable, a switch is not a branch. That said the pictures look terrible. The idea that discipline needs to be nothing more than a time out or a swat on the butt just don't hold water, does it need to be lashing or a beating with a belt (the form I was subjected to because I was too stupid to figure things out) probably not. However I do feel there is an over all lack of discipline in our society which has lead to a decay in our standards in this nation and there should be more spankings handed out and a lot less judgement from people who have their own problems they should be focusing on.
If Peterson is cleared to play in the league I don't believe this incident should keep him from earning a living for God's sake look at the dregs of our society who have done much worse and get a pass without question. I would take him on my team, I don't believe it would happen with the Rams I just don't see that much upside over the players we currently have at this point in his career.
Not badly stated at all.
There are many worse people out there.
And a switching, that used to be "normal". I'm sorry, go down to the mall or Walmart, I can pick out quite a few kids that need a good whippin'.
I need to see all the evidence. If he did the leaves in the mouth stuff... what the hell is that?
See, I have no tolerance for child abuse or actually hurting a kid. You should not be leaving a mark. IF there is a mark, like those welts, that is usually an indication that there is worse going on.
My vote is no at this point.
I'll let the justice system do it's job. But if he's guilty, he should never be back.
I agree that the guy ought to be able to make a living.
Have him pick up garbage.