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To: greenspirit who wrote (76442)	3/29/2000 11:08:00 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

HI Michael, I have to disagree with this. Of course I was a CPS worker and can't be too objective, but I don't believe you will find a significantly higher incidence of abused people choosing this particular field than another and while someone could certainly have a personal vendetta or agenda, I think it's a leap to dismantle an entire agency based on that theory. You'll have to find some research on that one for me! I was not abused, nor raped, and I like men The people I worked with for the most part were fair and reasonable, and were careful not to trample parental rights, but the welfare of the child was the priority. In any people-related field you will find variations on this problem--you have police brutality, medical malpractice, miscarriages of justice. There are disturbed personalities all around us, but when they are directly involved with people, the so-called "caring" professions, it's just a whole lot more noticeable when things go wrong. Turning a case over to the police, who are not trained or educated at all in the field, makes no sense to me. Often they are the first investigating officers who then call in CPS. They have as many preconceived ideas and dysfunctional childhoods as anyone else, and would no doubt make their own lousy calls. I don't know of any way you'll get away from that type of problem when dealing with the dark side of humanity. Frankly I would rather protect a child than a parent and while I absolutely agree with you that there have been terrible errors made, I also believe that many children have been saved. The system is an imperfect one.

To: greenspirit who wrote (76442)	3/29/2000 1:20:00 PM
From: lorrie coey	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I will be happy to tell you what happened to me in terms of this issue. "About 7 years ago, someone who worked for me, was run up on charges, and nearly lost his career and committed suicide." I understand this position, too well...it was 16 years ago. I know what a heart sinking, sickening and then maddening experience it is to be accused of such a trespass, when you have not even had physical contact with the accuser. I came to understand that though I had found myself in a situation that I could not change, the only way to keep my integrity was to state my innocence and begin to try to have compassion for the accuser, [in this case]. I have always been protective of my loved ones. I feel in my heart, that all children once born innocent must be cared about by all, not just their parents. [...and no, I've never read, 'It Takes a Village'] I did not 'accuse' you of anything other than presenting your story in a tone that, imo, was gratuitous. You then went on to tell me that you found enjoyment in attempting to 'disturb' me... You and your agenda, as well as your incessant speculation about my life, are your business. I loath the exploitation of children... and I choose to avoid anything that I personally find exploitative.