I hope this bill passes in Michigan if it does what is hoped it will do.
Then maybe the rest of the country will follow.

My grandchildren were lost to me when CPS took them...even though I had
proof that I was willing and able to care for them. Now, I may never see
them again since they have been adopted by three different families. Their
names have changed and I have no idea where they are. This is very cruel
because I was strongly bonded with them and thy will always be my beloved
grandchildren...even though (legally) I am no longer their grandmother.

There was an "open" adoption with the oldest since I had raised him, but
open" is only as open as the adoptive parents want it to be.

tofite4jstus@...

"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims
may be the most oppressive. Those who torment us for our own good will
torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own
conscience."... C. S. Lewis
-------Original Message-------

From: Darrick Scott-Farnsworth
Date: 12/3/2006 12:36:00 PM
To: Darrick Scott Farnsworth
Subject: [child_neglect_abuse] Michigan House Bill 5267 News from A Child's
Right


A Child's Right Michigan House Bill 5267 Newsletter
Will our elected officials pander to special interest groups that use scare
tactics or will they pass what the public demands and current research
supports? MI HB5267
November 26, 2006
In this issue:
:: Stop Abuse for Everyone
:: MUST SEE! Michigan EQUAL Parents Week Rally Video - Lansing Capitol
:: Support: System Down - A shocking documentary about the current Family
Court system.
:: New! Daddy Blog

Greetings!
This is an exciting newsletter: 1) Support: System Down is a shocking
documentary that will take a close look at our Family Court systems. Is
there money to be made by the creation of a custodial and non-custodial
parent? Is there corruption at the expense of children and families caught
in this money making system. 2) Stop Abuse for Everyone - an incredible
organization that we encourage all to join. 3) New Daddy Blog! 4) Moving
video from the Michigan EQUAL Parents Week Rally.

As co-founder of A Child's Right, I am very pleased to announce that our
membership numbers have grown dramatically since the Michigan EQUAL Parents
Week Rally. Thank you to those who have chosen to help our organization grow
We have a growing number of step-mothers, non-custodial mothers and
grandparents joining our organization. This has brought our membership
demographics to 60% Male 40% Female which is incredible! Those who like to
label the movement for Shared Parenting as a father's rights movement are
incorrect. Yes, fathers are highly discriminated against in court rulings on
child custody. However, entire families are destroyed by the pain and loss
of the child family member who is forced into spending the majority of time
with a single parent.

The child will lose beneficial relationships with the father (in most cases)
Uncles, Aunts, Grand Parents, etc. The "best interest" factors that are
currently used to determine custody has failed many of us and our children.
It failed me personally as a child over 15 years ago! More and more families
are destroyed by the family court system and children are TORN AWAY FROM A
FIT PARENT by no chose of the child or fit parent. More step-mothers see
this and join our struggle to help children. More grandparents are horrified
by the loss of time with their grandchildren after a divorce or separation.
As more and more families see the destruction to children and entire
families the foundation and motivations of the current system will be
exposed to all. It is simply a matter of time.

A father (in most cases) typically receives every other weekend and then a
few hours during the week. THIS, NOT MICHIGAN HOUSE BILL 5267, IS A
COOKIE-CUTTER APPROACH TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES! Some opponents would like
to say this is a one-size fits all response to updating the current child
custody law in Michigan. Yes..one size does fit all...EQUALITY! This is by
no means a cookie cutter approach bill. Many factors safe guard the
child(ren) and take varying aspects of concerns into consideration.

ACCORDING TO THE MICHIGAN FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY THE NON-CUSTODIAL
PARENT TYPICALLY ONLY RECEIVES 15% OF THE TOTAL PHYSICAL CUSTODY TIME! 15%
is nothing more than a court sponsored form of child abuse.

THOSE WHO OPPOSE MICHIGAN HOUSE BILL 5267 ARE SIMPLY PROTECTING THEIR OWN
INTERESTS. FOLLOW THE MONEY! LESS CONFLICT BETWEEN PARENTS IN CHILD CUSTODY
DISPUTES = LESS TIME FOR THOSE IN DIVORCE COURT TO RUN UP THE OUTRAGEOUS
LEGAL BILLS TO SEND TO THEIR CLIENTS. Divorcing parents will find something
to argue about! This bill will shield children from being used as bargaining
chips. A Child's Right to EQUAL time with BOTH fit parents will be protected


Once again...follow the money...Title IV- D Each and every time the courts
create a custodial parent and a non-custodial parent these families are
typically thrown into the Friend of the Court system. The county and state
governments receive Title IV-D federal financial incentives for the
collection process on every child. Sadly, opponents state that children will
have less financial resources if parents receive Joint Physical Custody.
This is not true! Michigan House Bill 5267 DOES NOT CHANGE THE MICHIGAN
CHILD SUPPORT FORMULA! IF MOM AND DAD RECEIVE 50/50 JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY
AND IF DAD, FOR EXAMPLE, MAKES MORE MONEY THERE WILL STILL BE CHILD SUPPORT
PAID TO THE MOTHER.

PUTTING ASIDE THE MONEY FACTOR, PARENTS ARE CHILDREN'S MOST PRECIOUS
RESOURCES. PARENTS LOVE, GUIDE, EDUCATE, COMFORT, AND NURTURE IN WAYS THAT
NO MONETARY VALUE CAN BE PLACED ON OR COMPARED TO THEM.

Sadly, for political reasons and the continuation of gender warfare some
opponents state that MI HB5267 will cause more women to be abused! This
scare tactic works well! Domestic Violence is to always be taken seriously.
What the scare tactic groups do not tell you is that MI HB5267 does NOT
change ANY laws related to Domestic Violence. Current laws and protections
will stay in place. Apparently they want to convince our lawmakers that all
men are abusive and thus all men and children should be ripped apart after a
divorce or separation. Their statements also expose their blatant
discrimination and bigotry against one gender. At the expense of children,
politics are once again being played and the gender war is being needlessly
continued. The statistics that are used to trick our elected officials can
easily be challenged if society is ready to acknowledge that BOTH genders
can and do commit Domestic Violence! In fact, the APA American Psychological
Association President
recently admitted that both genders commit domestic violence at almost the
same rate. Please also visit:

Breaking Through the Stereotype

The cost of not having both fit parents equally involved in their children's
lives is a cost that our society can no longer bear. This is a time for our
elected officials to have the courage which the public has demanded!

No more politics...Michigan House Bill 5267 is all about the children and
there is solid research to support that the BEST PARENT is BOTH fit PARENTS!
However if we must "play" politics our political strength is growing: We saw
this when Dads & Moms of Michigan, A Child's Right, Family Rights Coalition,
Children's Rights Council and Father's 4 Justice coordinated a ground
strategy to help Tim Walberg (U.S. Congress) win the primary over an
incumbent that did not listen to our concerns. There is a confidential
strategy already being implemented to organize our concerns politically at a
precinct level by 2008. THINK OF HOW MANY NON- CUSTODIAL PARENTS,
STEP-PARENTS and GRAND PARENTS have been affected by Michigan's current
child custody laws! Sadly the children had no voice until now. Our children
deserve better! Michigan families deserve better! Call your Michigan State
Representative and demand the passage of Michigan House Bill 5267 from the
Family and Children Services
Committee. Remember how your State Representative votes and hold them
accountable to that vote.

Why Michigan House Bill 5267 should be passed and that link only contains a
small number of reasons why this bill is important to our children, parents
and the future success of Michigan as a whole. For more visit the Children'
s Rights Council!

Stop Abuse for Everyone
Please support this incredible organization!

In order to solve the problem of domestic violence society as a whole must
recognize that domestic violence is perpetrated by BOTH genders and victim
resources should help victims of BOTH genders.

Stop Abuse for Everyone is a highly respected organization in the U.S. and
internationally. There is no discrimination against a particular gender with
this organization. No politics allowed here! Their sole purpose is to end
domestic violence!
For more information:
Support: System Down - A shocking documentary about the current Family Court
system.
Shocking documentary exposes the corruption of...

The most shocking documentary you will ever see! This movie is sure to
create massive waves of change all across the United States as viewers are
faced with many difficult questions. Can something this archaic and
destructive be happening in America? Click on the image to view the trailer!
You can also visit: Support : System Down or A Child's Right
Trailer #1 - Corruption
MUST SEE! Michigan EQUAL Parents Week Rally Video - Lansing Capitol
Recommended viewing by KRights Radio's Richar Farr

Michigan
Michigan Video
New! Daddy Blog
Sports, Child Custody, Family Times and more!

Information for Dads!
Daddy Blog

Thank you for all of your support this past year! We urge you to contact
your Michigan State Representative immediately and tell them why you support
Michigan House Bill 5267. A Child's Right! A fit Parent's Right! Michigan
children deserve better! Michigan children deserve House Bill 5267 Contact
us for information on how to help with Michigan House Bill 5267.
Sincerely,

Angela Pedersen, Registered Nurse A Childs Right
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web: http://www.achildsright.net/html/rally.html

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