tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post26246127054835964..comments2024-03-28T12:17:44.126-05:00Comments on TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee"): Texas honor student jailed for truancyMinnesotastanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-72094920862715292642012-06-01T18:23:26.097-05:002012-06-01T18:23:26.097-05:00At last report the judge has dismissed the charges...At last report the judge has dismissed the charges. In addition to a better understanding of the situation, it seems the summons wasn't written properly. Over a hundred thousand dollars has been raised, and she is reluctant to take it because she feels there are others who need it more.<br /><br />She wants to become a doctor. I think she'll be a splendid one.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289591626033574364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-63736901708496341552012-05-31T17:24:07.255-05:002012-05-31T17:24:07.255-05:00Checking back to see where the discussion had gone...Checking back to see where the discussion had gone. Yes, I understand that the parents had divorced and moved away--and yet, I don't think the act of moving absolved them of their responsibility as parents, which was my point (however badly expressed).<br /><br />From your lips to the court system's ears, Stonemaven.<br /><br />The girl's record has been cleared now, I understand.Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04617026639060823155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-74955750458957185882012-05-31T11:35:48.648-05:002012-05-31T11:35:48.648-05:00I would think they would get them on Child Abandon...I would think they would get them on Child Abandonment and lack of child support. Both are crimes in Texas. God knows the Dallas news is full of reports of parents going to jail for neglect, etc. In any case, the judge should have issued warrants for the missing custodial parents and refereed the case to CPS to get the girl some help.Stonemavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379953318010297056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-27482441082623865292012-05-30T20:12:59.015-05:002012-05-30T20:12:59.015-05:00Someone was irritated by over-achieving Asian stud...Someone was irritated by over-achieving Asian students... and took it out on this girl. Sad.Dineponoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-31593795218474134722012-05-30T19:26:23.731-05:002012-05-30T19:26:23.731-05:00Nice find, AM.Nice find, AM.Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-34900423514697348122012-05-30T18:53:47.102-05:002012-05-30T18:53:47.102-05:00It looks like Judge Lanny Moriarty is not exactly ...It looks like Judge Lanny Moriarty is not exactly the straight arrow he would like others to believe he is.<br /><br />In April 2009, the Texas Ethics Commision has found him guilty for having failed to properly report political contributions, political expenditures, and political contributions maintained, and accepted political contributions from corporations.<br /><br />from the resolution itself:<br /><br />"After considering the seriousness of the violations described under Sections III and IV, including the nature, circumstances, and consequences of the violations, and after considering the sanction necessary to deter future violations, the commission imposes a $2,800 civil penalty. <br /><br />VIII. Order <br /><br />The commission hereby orders that if the respondent consents to the proposed resolution, this order and agreed resolution is a final and complete resolution of SC-2811371."<br /><br />http://montgomerytx.countymonitor.com/files/2009/05/tec_moriarty_reso.pdf<br /><br />So maybe he's not the one entitled to make an example of others, and certainly not of a bright, hard-working and honest student like Diane.AMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-24389983205395189152012-05-30T12:34:27.790-05:002012-05-30T12:34:27.790-05:00Perhaps because "her parents spilt up and mov...Perhaps because "her parents spilt up and moved away, leaving her to support her younger sister."Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-47924594518178960542012-05-30T11:07:22.576-05:002012-05-30T11:07:22.576-05:00Why is it again that the parents weren't in fr...Why is it again that the parents weren't in front of the judge?Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04617026639060823155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-73963076829109658182012-05-30T10:37:30.573-05:002012-05-30T10:37:30.573-05:00Applying a law like this indiscriminately and acro...Applying a law like this indiscriminately and across the board only encourages students to drop out of school completely. The policy where I live is to investigate each case to see if something can be done to help the student stay in school and show up every day. The threat of jail is only used when there is no extenuating circumstances -and even then, it's the parent who is prosecuted (if the truant student is a minor). <br /><br />Laws are laws, but we have to keep our eyes on the purpose of the law. We want students to come to school and graduate. The school system, the social service system, and the legal system all could have stepped in to help this girl, instead of passing the buck.Miss Cellaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056319889765739429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-64793808868812096712012-05-30T10:03:22.717-05:002012-05-30T10:03:22.717-05:00He was not a genius, but there might be some good ...He was not a genius, but there might be some good stuff happening because of his idiocy.AMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-51200741623634442392012-05-30T09:24:14.121-05:002012-05-30T09:24:14.121-05:00I thought you make an example of disruptive and th...I thought you make an example of disruptive and threatening students, but maybe truancy looks different to some Texans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-64687477049432300322012-05-30T05:21:29.762-05:002012-05-30T05:21:29.762-05:00Of all the students to choose to make an example o...Of all the students to choose to make an example of.... Words like 'heartless', 'harsh' and 'unnecessary' spring to mind. Good to see how many people have rallied around her though - hope her situation improves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-55810081651582955412012-05-30T01:09:19.323-05:002012-05-30T01:09:19.323-05:00What the heck is going on here... In what "fr...What the heck is going on here... In what "free world" does that happen? I am really ashamed to be a westerner... this is really pathetic and encouraging fat suckers who do not do anything but drink bud light and think they are cool because they are american.TheForestManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10896285984181884848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-91962267047171639602012-05-29T22:54:07.279-05:002012-05-29T22:54:07.279-05:00Yeah, I'm not sure he was being that strategic...Yeah, I'm not sure he was being that strategic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-41911404889898886062012-05-29T22:39:14.493-05:002012-05-29T22:39:14.493-05:00One day the American dream will happen while Ameri...One day the American dream will happen while Americans are awake. Until then, sweet dreams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-60990379755233106532012-05-29T22:29:58.142-05:002012-05-29T22:29:58.142-05:00The judge is a genius! If he had just dismissed t...The judge is a genius! If he had just dismissed the case, the poor girl would be stuck in her current situation with no hope for change. Instead he decided to sacrifice a bit of his own reputation to get her some help. With all of this fuss, she's been given nation-wide support and an opportunity to make some big changes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-12733083984355680602012-05-29T22:25:14.198-05:002012-05-29T22:25:14.198-05:00Also branded as idiots: the school administra(i)to...Also branded as idiots: the school administra(i)tors who finked on her. More proof (if any were needed) that zero tolerance equals zero intelligence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-14213309176599270292012-05-29T22:24:13.831-05:002012-05-29T22:24:13.831-05:00Bravo for all the support of Amy Tran!Bravo for all the support of Amy Tran!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409419346651295143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-29189882238279949682012-05-29T20:53:43.988-05:002012-05-29T20:53:43.988-05:00wisdom does not reside in robes it seems.wisdom does not reside in robes it seems.caferacers66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16451843719983191290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-17891481042645193752012-05-29T20:29:06.499-05:002012-05-29T20:29:06.499-05:00You're right, Amy. It was defective, and I...You're right, Amy. It was defective, and I've fixed it. I'm pleased to see the total has kept rising since this morning.Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-82955428825915859892012-05-29T19:03:25.315-05:002012-05-29T19:03:25.315-05:00I suspect the link to the helpdianetran site is in...I suspect the link to the helpdianetran site is incorrect. I had to edit it to get to the site. http://www.helpdianetran.com/.Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-53869689844843334992012-05-29T18:51:00.405-05:002012-05-29T18:51:00.405-05:00The judge is an idiot. Glad to see that $65,000 in...The judge is an idiot. Glad to see that $65,000 in donations to help her have been raised so far.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-23160205052725090182012-05-29T16:54:53.993-05:002012-05-29T16:54:53.993-05:00It's unfair to paint Texas with too broad a br...It's unfair to paint Texas with too broad a brush because there are many fine, progressive, thoughtful people there. But guys like this idiot judge reinforce the negative stereotype of Texas that many people outside the state hold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-78939823614561996052012-05-29T16:01:22.619-05:002012-05-29T16:01:22.619-05:00A lot of US judges are elected so you can end up w...A lot of US judges are elected so you can end up with as many dimwitted judges as politicians.<br />Americans seem to love putting people behind bars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com