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The Fourteenth Amendment To The United States Constitution.

The Fourteenth Amendment is actually quite lengthy, comprising several sections, and addressing  separate topics.

However, the second sentence in Section 1 is of relevance to this post:  "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws".

Please read that sentence again.

The Fourteenth Amendment was drafted and ratified a long time ago, and was done for very specific reasons.

Michigan's family law judges obviously cannot read.

Michigan's Friend of the Court conciliators and custody evaluators obviously cannot read, either.

Maybe all of these judicial bureaucrats, elected and otherwise, have forgotten the Oath of Office that they all swore to uphold.  At least, all of them were SUPPOSED to sign and swear to an oath supporting the Constitution of The United States, and that of the state in which they are taking office or appointment.

Why, then, are the 14th Amendment rights of EVERY parent and EVERY child in nearly EVERY child custody hearing in Michigan violated and ignored?

Even the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Troxel  vs. Granville (2000), has upheld the liberty interests of parents.  Justice O'Connor stated, in The Court's opinion, "the liberty interest at issue...the interest of parents in the care, custody, and control of their children is perhaps the oldest of the fundamental interests recognized by this Court", and "it cannot now be doubted that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment protects the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children." 

Family law judges have sworn to uphold the Constitution of this country.

THEY HAVE FAILED.

Citizens of The United States of America, are you going to allow this to continue, or are YOU going to take action, NOW?

A Father Of Two.

Angry Fathers?!! Angry Over Child Abuse - Indeed!

Hey, non-custodial dad, have you ever been called an "ANGRY FATHER"?

Do such exist?

They sure do.

HOWEVER, according to Michigan's family law court system and American media, "Angry Fathers" are those who never bothered taking care of their children when they were married, don't care about their kids now, don't pay their child support, don't deserve to have custody of their kids now, and are those who contest the system for taking away their kids.

Well, they got the last one right, anyway.

Yes.  Absolutely.  ANGRY FATHERS do indeed exist.

In fact, I am one of them.

I am angry with the Michigan family law court system, and its entourage of others who presume to think they know what is best for my two daughters, and those who make their living off of destroying our families.

I have been termed an ANGRY FATHER, because:

1:  I know that I am a loving, capable, and fit parent, who wants to raise my children in the proper manner, as they deserve. I demand to do so, and be left alone by our government so I can.

2:  I contest, and fight, the family law court system because they have committed child abuse-on my daughters, and thousands of other sons and daughters in Michigan.

3:  The system has violated our guaranteed, fundamental rights, under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.  The 14th. PROHIBITS a state from doing what they do hundreds of times every day-remove a child from the life and home of a loving, caring, and fit parent. I personally resent this.

4:  My personal income, the very source I need to support my children as well as myself is forcibly taken from me on a weekly basis.  This paid ransom brings in federal dollars, from Title IV-D, to reward Michigan for removing my daughters from the only safe, stable and secure home they will know as children. These federal dollars are taken from EVERYONE'S paycheck, as social security withholdings.  YES-including YOURS!!!

5:  I have been reduced to a "visitor" in the lives of my daughters.

6:  EVERYONE seems to have a vested interest in deciding when I see my children, how long I see them, if I even see them at all, and even used to determine how I saw them. My daughters and I had to endure "supervised parenting time" for six weeks after the custody fight, in which I had to PAY to see my daughters for a one-hour period.

7:  We have a government that routinely turns its head away from us, closes its ears, refuses to listen, refuses to see what is happening, and gives us occasional "lip service" in an attempt to pacify us, withhout any real desire or intent to change the system.

And let's not forget the ones that REALLY PISS OFF THE SYSTEM:

8:  I write letters to newspapers, educating the people of Michigan as to the realities of the Michigan family law court system.

9:  I take part in rallies, meets, and other events.  Some are demonstrations.  Some are protests.  Others are educational in nature.

10:   I write my county commissioners, state elected officials, and federal elected officials, in complaint of what is happening.

11:  Finally, I take whatever further action that I, solo, or in agreement with others, determine will be of benefit to the Equal Parenting cause/movement.

But, let's not forget the biggest reasons why some of us are called ANGRY FATHERS.  It is because we refuse to roll over, refuse to accept what the FOC and judges do, fight handing our income over to bureaucrats as ransom and extortion money, and we actually and actively stand up for ourselves, our rights as parents, and for our children.

The system does NOT like this.

For those of you who are truly an ANGRY FATHER, in the fight such as myself, I applaud you.

In my humble opinion, if everything that has happened to you and your children since the begginning of your divorce/custody case does NOT make you angry, there is something seriously wrong with you.

The next step is to properly earn the title of ANGRY FATHER.

Stand up, become actively involved, stay actively involved, and tell our government bureaucrats NO MORE!

Tell EVERYONE that a child has the right to the love, care, guidance, education and nurturing of both of their fit, able, and willing parents.  To deny a child this is CHILD ABUSE!!

A Father Of Two.

Minister Ronald Smith Has Passed - Parental Rights Legend

A tragedy.  A shock.  Extremely sad news for all who knew this special man.  Minister Ron Smith was one of the best friends I have ever known.  Minister Ronald Smith passed away on Friday September 5, 2008 from a heart attack.  I am still very shook up from this news and will let our readers know more as soon as I get it.  He was such an incredible man and just recently brought the 2008 Million Man March to Michigan.  Minister Ronald Smith was also the founder of the National Fatherhood Summit and was one of the co-founders of the Family Preservation Festival.  Minister Ronald Smith was co-author of the book Cheated.  Minister Ronald Smith was the CEO of Children Need Both Parents, Inc.   Most of all Minister Ronald Smith was an amazing father and husband!

Minister Ronald Smith was actively involved with Michigan House Bill 4564 (shared parenting) and Michigan House Joint Resolution NN (2008) (Parental Rights)

My thoughts are with Ron and his family right now.

Below is a very well known video of Minister Ronald Smith. Incredible speech which I had the pleasure of filming and watching live in Iowa.

God Bless Ron - We ALL love you!  "My brother from another mother"

Robert Pedersen

(Readers can comment in memory/honor of Minister Ronald Smith at the bottom of this page)

From the Family of Minister Ronald Smith

Your Brother in Christ Minister Ronald Smith called Home to be with Yahweh

It is with a heavy heart, and deep sympathy, that I announce to you today that Minister Ronald Smith was called home to be with the Lord. Minister Smith passed away from an apparent heart attack on September 5, 2008.

We are currently making arrangements and would ask you to stand by for further communications with regards to a memorial.

Children Need Both Parents mourns the loss of it's founder and CEO. We praise God that Minister Smith finished all that God charged him with, and is re-united in Heaven with his son Richmond. We vow to press on with the vision God gave him. Everyone here appreciates your love and support through this most difficult of times.

May God continue to shine upon you.

Minister Ronald Smith believed in a proper accounting of God's resources. In our efforts to honor his memory, and honor his principles of stewardship, we humbly request that donations be sent in lieu of flowers. This will enable us to more effectively continue the work God began in him.

Official Announcement from Ronald Smith’s wife, Sherry Shabazz Smith:

Please be advised that there will be two services for Ronald Smith.

Many of you know that Ronald Smith passed away on Friday September 5, 2008.  Thank you for your kind thoughts, considerations  and prayers at this time.

The first service is coordinated by Ron’s sister and mother.  Ronald will be laid to rest in Chicago.  The wake and funeral specifics are listed below.

Minister Ronald. Elijah Smith
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Woodlawn Union Baptist Church
6359 S. Eberhart
Chicago, IL 60637
10:00 -11:00 visitation
11:00 - 12:00 funeral

The second service is a Celebration Of Ronald Smith And His Life. 

This celebration is coordinated by Sherry and will be held on Wednesday September 17, 2008  at 6:00 pm at the:   

Abundant Life Ministries
1725 Division SE
Grand Rapids
Michigan
616-301-2325.

Sherry asks that NO cut flowers be sent.  Live plants are welcome. Most importantly Sherry has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  Ronald did not have medical insurance nor did he have any life insurance.  Again,  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Who is best for fathers? Barack Obama or John McCain?

Governor Sarah Palin revived John McCain's campaign from the dead.  This will without a doubt make the race very competitive in November.  Governor Palin has a positive track record in reducing government intrusion into familes.  The National Organization for Women (NOW) ironically does not support Gov Palin.  No surprise there!  General common sense would lead you to think that if NOW doesn't like her then she must be great for us dads!

Placing the brilliant VP pick by McCain aside.  Who is best for fathers?  McCain or Obama?

In our opinion neither are ideal and both seem to be clueless as to the plight of today's fathers.  However, Obama may talk alot about fathers but he has to be the worst candidate of the two.  Obama's Responsible Fatherhood Act fails to recognize that fit and willing fathers are removed from their children's lives for the states to maximize Title IV-D funds.

“The federal incentives drive the system. The more divorces, and the higher the child-support guidelines are set and enforced (no matter how unreasonable), the more money the state bureaucracy collects from the feds. Follow the money. The less time that non-custodial parents (usually fathers) are permitted to be with their children, the more child support they must pay into the state fund, and the higher the federal bonus to the states for collecting the money. " - Phyllis Schlafly

Obama's Responsible Fatherhood Act mentions child support 65 times and fails to mention parenting time, custody, visitation time or access denial. Not only is this hostile to fathers but it also fails children by ignoring the numerous benefits of shared parenting for children.  Dads are more than paychecks!  Obama's Responsible Fatherhood Act is not only bad for fathers and children, but it will also significantly increase the size of government and the intrusion into our families. 

Phyllis Schlafly did an excellent article on this very point.  This article also mentions equal parenting advocate Robert Pedersen.  Another excellent article on Obama'a Responsible Fatherhood Act was written by Glenn Sacks and Mike McCormick.

We hope that John McCain and Barack Obama will address the issues noted in this incredible Youtube video on Men's Issues.

john mccain barack obama obama 2008 election sarah palin fatherhood

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclists Recognized at the DC Festival 2008

Excellent video captured by Bill Gibbons of PA FACE. 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclists recognized at the DC Festival 2008. For updates on the Equal Parenting Bike Trek please visit Cycling4Children.com. Congrats to all four cyclists!

Michigan Judicial Candidate Brian Downs, Esq. Explains Why Michigan Needs Equal Parenting

With a sense of sarcasm Brian Downs, a Michigan Judicial Candidate, does an excellent job explaining to an audience why Michigan needs Equal Parenting.  You will be amazed when you see how dramatically child custody determinations vary by county.  Michigan children deserve better!   Benefits of equal parenting for children.

If you support equal parenting please make a donation to his campaign at http://www.downs4judge.com/

Youtube video of Minister Ronald Smith. MUST SEE. How states profit by making a non-custodial parent.

One of the most moving videos we have seen in the Equal Parenting/Family Preservation movement.  Spread the word.  Minister Ronald Smith of Children Need Both Parents, Inc.

Lary Holland at the DC Festival 2008 - Excellent Video!

Excellent video with Lary Holland from the DC Festival 2008.  I just love this video!  Lary Holland is not only smart by has a sense of humor that I have always enjoyed.  Special congrats to Lary Holland and all who helped organize and attended this event.  For more information on the video and event visit Family Court Reports

Michigan's Friend Of The Court-How Petty!!!

Anyone who has ever been involved with Michigan's Friend of the Court knows that they are nothing more than a money-collection office.

Divorced parents, moms and dads included, have spoken out as to the ways they have been treated by the FOC conciliators and staff.  Parents have been told to "shut up", silenced with a "that's very annoying", ignored, and their words completely disregarded during conciliations and mediations.

Whenever I have the unfortunate and very frustrating necessity of having to deal with my local FOC office staff, I have always taken written correspondence directly to them, instead of mailing it.  They had always been courteous enough to "date stamp" and then make a copy for me of all that correspondence.  If more than a page, I had always made a copy for them, so both could be date stamped; one for them, and one for me. This involved no expense for them, only a few minutes of time.

A few weeks ago, that changed.  They had a notice up that copies would now cost 25 cents.  Now, the first time, as I had but one page and no copy, I paid them the quarter, and fine with that.

The next couple of times, I took a copy, and they still date stamped both-one for them and one for me.  It is a mandatory  precaution to make absolutely sure that they date stamp and "accept" your correspondence into their office, and that you have a copy for your records.   That way, you know for sure that nothing will "come up missing" at a later time, or is disregarded.

Now, the last two times, with the regular receptionist at the front window, I have taken my two copies, but they refuse to date stamp the one I keep for my records.  I firmly stood on the principle of the matter-I already have paid them for this service.

They refuse to do so, because I refuse to pay them the quarter for a copy, instead of using the copy I have brought, at my own expense.

Their receptionist told me, when I requested that she simply take my one-page, three-paragraph letter and hold both copies together, and hold them up to a window or a light to verify that both were the same, "NO.  I WON'T DO IT."

She was mortified and concerned that the copies were not the same.  I assured her that if I were going to write more grievances against them, I had more than enough facts to do so, without stooping to the level of trickery and fraud she indicated.

Now, if I had taken a multiple-page document in there, I could understand why she could say that she did not have the time to proof-read it, and accept it into the office. But a ONE-PAGE, THREE-PARAGRAPH letter?

They just want more money out of the pockets of their forcibly recruited "clients"!!

As former FOC enforcement officer Carol Rhodes has written and spoken about, only the money counts with the FOC.

Since the taxpayers of Michigan pay their salary, and the non-custodial parents pay several times more than that in fees and all else, is their time not at our disposal?  After all, we are their "clients", albeit forcibly inducted into the system.

Her attitude left a lot to be desired-very rude, and extremely confrontational.  Employees in private-sector customer-service positions get fired for less than that.  But, she won't.  I requested she speak with the head of the local FOC office on this matter, which she did, with a very nasty attitude.  She returned, and said, quite haughtily,  that she was right for "not accepting and date stamping the copy I had brought". 

They did not care about the necessary written correspondence I had for them-they just wanted more of my money.  The content of the letter was of no concern to the receptionist, or apparently to the FOC administrator.

It's no wonder that our Family Law Court System wants nothing to do with Equal Parenting.  Passage of House Bill 4564, The Equal Parenting Bill would eliminate a lot of the cushy FOC jobs, and reduce the caseload for the courts. A lot of them would lose their current standard of living, and have to find a new job.  They do care about that.  They DON'T care when a non-custodial parent becomes unemployed or gets downsized!

I'm sure that many, many more of you have a FOC "horror story" to tell.  Please do-to your local newspaper, your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else who will listen to you.

A Father Of Two.

Friend of the court enemy of the family: Surviving the child support system and divorce racket

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Men's Issues - A Must See Video by True Equality - If This Doesn't Wake You Up Nothing Will!

Will men ever wake up?  Think things are great for men and it is "a man's world"?  If you do perhaps you crawled out of a cabin in the early 1900's.  True Equality created this incredible video and let me tell you it is a MUST SEE!  I learned alot from it and wanted to share it with our readers.  Please tell others about this post and send them the link.

Men and Boys Deserve Better - an informational booklet

To view a higher quality video visit True Equality

UPDATES ON THE 2008 EQUAL PARENTING BIKE TREK

Equality in Law and Life

As we follow the BIKE TREK for Equality in Parenting, Big Daddy responds to the “Social Ill” far too few of us are willing to admit!

In response to Courtney E. Martin article at:
“A Powerful Movement Puts Mothers at the Helm of Social Change”

Thanks Courtney for your Op-Ed piece- "The Maternal Is Political" sums it up well! Another recognized demographic seeking equality through politics!

As goes with any new movement, already prior stated- Motherhood is not well defined. It's not centered under a label. It has not a leader!

May I offer some suggestions? Myself, I'm a father! For years, we men, oops fathers, have dissembled, tripped, stumbled and bumbled in no particular direction in our attempt to make our claims of injustice, ironically, towards the same ends that mom's seek, only on different issues! We have fought vehemently, with all those opposed to us. May I dare say? You All! Moms!

The losers have been three groups, with the winners being two groups. The losers are both moms and dads and the underrepresented group called children! The winners have been lawyers and the political machine- whether called the courts, the legislature, or the executive branch leaders.

As we both toil, spending endless time and resources "bashing each other", has it occurred to only dads that neither group (moms or dads) is getting anywhere? Again, let's not forget the kids! That, while our government continues to increase taxes, devalues our earnings through inflation and continues to reign supreme in our lives, our households, and, over our children! Again, let's not forget the agent of debt- the attorneys, so employed to carry our message, whether in the courts or as officers of the various political branches. Have we all bought and sold their agenda? Their story? Their belief system?

History seems to so indicate! Whenever the people have discharged their duties to run government, thus anointing their leaders, who usurp the very people's rights once thought unimpeachable, now lost!

May I talk a vote? Who amongst us is guilty of sitting back apathetically not carrying his/ her duty to run/ control government? I'm guilty, as a citizen, a man and a father! My guilt is only exceeded by my ignorance- I bought and sold their lie!

Today's men's/ father's movement has at its core the fundamental belief that it's mom's fault! No lie could be farther from the truth. At the core of the feminist agenda is that its men's fault. Again, no lie could be farther from the truth!

We have blossomed today, most affected by the 1960's. We emerged from our political obedience into the false belief that our freedom was in the discharging of our responsibility! Then when we had our freedoms usurped there was a governmental agent, a lawyer or a political movement poised to fill our minds with the rhetoric of hatred. Hatred for another demographic group. And thus, the polarization begins again! May I suggest, the protagonist and antagonist of these battles are both created "Straw Horses" of the most sinister kind!

For all of recorded humanity, humanity has oft found itself polarized at the behest of its government and/ or its minions! To whom shall we lay this blame? In our foolishness, we blame each other, because they told us too! In our anger we fight each other! We target each other! And, thereby fuel the cycle of insanity by avoiding ever looking at ourselves!

May I suggest- that BOTH MOMS AND DADS need to take a candid individual look at, "how I am conducting myself?" I am for one- Guilty!

As we enter the second decade of our twenty-first century, may we start with an honest look at ourselves? Find that our greatest ally is our perceived enemy? And, seek to find ways to bridge our gaps? To work towards equality amongst all of our polarized demographic concerns?

Big Daddy

DaddyBlogger Gives Glenn Sacks Serious Props

DaddyBlogger gives Glenn Sacks serious props for covering the DC Festival 2008!  Glenn Sacks just wrote an article on the DC Festival 2008.  Please be sure to thank him for his coverage of this very important upcoming event.

Please be sure to attend the DC Festival 2008.

Visit Cycling4Children.com for more updates on the Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

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Equal Parenting Bike Trek Departure

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek departure from Lansing Michigan.

Please be sure to attend the DC Festival 2008.

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Equal Parenting Wins in Florida. Victory for Children!

"Mothers and fathers will have 50-50 rights to their children in a divorce beginning Oct. 1."  You can review more information about this in an article written by Jenny Andreasson of The Voice.  Ms. Andreasson should have titled the article "Victory for Children" because that is who really wins in all of this.

Benefits of Equal Parenting if both parents are fit and willing.

Who is holding Equal Parenting up in the state of Michigan?  Michigan Democrats such as State Senator Mark Schauer, Representative Andy Dillon, Representative Mark Meadows and Representative Andy Coulouris.  These Michigan Democrats and several others are holding up the benefits of Equal Parenting in Michigan.  They are not serving their constituents - poll after poll shows Michigan voters support Equal Parenting.  They support the Michigan Bar Family Law Section which opposses Equal Parenting legislation such as Michigan House Bill 4564. 

We are told during election time that Michigan Democrats serve the needs of the common person, however in this case it appears they ignore their constituents while submitting the the demands of the Family Law Section of the Michigan Bar.  So - rich attorneys and Michigan Democrats are delaying the benefits Equal Parenting brings to children, parents and society.  CONSIDER THIS WHEN YOU VOTE IN NOVEMBER!

Parental and Civil Rights Alliance Launched by A Child's Right

A Child's Right recently launched the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.  The rare opportunity to form a Meetup Alliance is by invite only and not open to the general public.  Quite the honor! In less than two days this Alliance already has 26 organizations that have joined with over 53,000 collective members!  Incredible results in a short period of time and we expect the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance to be listed in the Top 10 Largest Meetup Alliance list.

Please join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.  Great way to pull more people into your local group.  26  groups and growing!

Only those who want to start a group or already have one (via Meetup, Facebook, Google, Yahoo, active website, etc.) can join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance right now. If you don't want to be a group organizer, you can find an existing group on the internet, Meetup, Facebook, MySpace, etc and ask them to join the alliance.  Or start your own group right here in the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.

If you have a leadership role in a local group or organization you should join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance for the following benefits:
1)  The Parental and Civil Rights Alliance is a fantastic tool to help parental and civil rights activists all over the country to meet and organize in person.
2)  Network with similar organizations and groups to increase turnout at your local events.
3)  Learn from the successes and failures of local groups.
4)  Give your local organization an additional web presence with link.  Thousands of people visit the main page for Meetup Alliance daily and look for a local group in their area...look at it like the yellow pages – but this is free!
5)  Increase your membership totals in your local organization.  The Parental and Civil Rights Alliance allows those who come across it on the internet to search for a local group in their area.
6)  Want to carpool to a national event?  Research local groups and consolidate resources for a successful turnout.
7)  Network with Meetup groups, Yahoo groups, Facebook groups, MySpace groups and more!
8)  Expose your next event or meeting to a national audience!
9)  Create your own group's resource page.
10)  Finally create an international coalition of parental and civil rights activists!

Creating your own Alliance is not open to the public and the chance to grow this was given to me on an invite only basis from Meetup.  They are still in a Beta run and new features will be added very soon!

Meetup Alliance is the best way for leaders of local groups to share, learn and communicate.
Joining is free and will only take a minute. Just click the link below:
http://www.meetupalliance.com/parentalrights   

Pecuniary Interest

Yet again!  Excellent article by Big Daddy.

Pecuniary Interest

pe•cu•ni•ar•y / piˈkyoōnēˌerē/ • adj. formal of, relating to, or consisting of money: he admitted obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception.

As a boy growing up in the 70’s, my father taught me a valuable lesson towards understanding, often times, the seemingly peculiar chain of events of an incident. He said,
“Just follow the money trail. Then you’ll know both why and what has and will happen.”
Sage words of wisdom from the “Ole man!” These words were not any more truthful then, than they are now!

As I progressed thru my divorce proceedings, ultimately believing the judicial system would soon discover the truth about myself- contrary to how my Ex portrayed me; the truth of my ability to raise my kids- contrary to how my Ex portrayed me; and, the truth of the need for my four young children to have both parents equally involved in their lives, I became disillusioned, contrary to my formerly held belief, over the continuous Orders rendered by the Court! First in its sole custody award to my Ex. Then, its outrageous child and spousal support awards- triple the state’s mandated formula. Finally, as a death knell, an order of visitation, with my kids, for only four days per month! There were no summer vacations, only six half days of holidays and not any time on their birthdays. I was devastated. I couldn’t believe it! I fought back, only to lose again, and again.

After my third stint in the county jail, for allegedly being in Contempt for support arrearages; I guess over 80% garnishment of my check was not enough; I began to research this obvious injustice from my father’s old adage- “follow the money trail.” I soon discovered my Court’s pecuniary interest in: Making me a non-custodial parent; Ordering support triple the state’s formula; Refusing to reduce my support despite proof of my wage; Illegally editing the Official Court Record; Repeatedly incarcerating me for alleged contempt; Refusing to provide me with a Court appointed attorney as an indigent; And, Worst of all, taking my kids away from me by suspending my parenting time!

The Court had developed a racket, a term commonly applied to syndicated crime families. The law had become the mob! Back in 1995, the Federal Legislature re-worded its laws for Welfare, Food Stamps, etc. The old wording was “a mother with child(ren) who has an absent father,” to the new wording, “non-custodial parent.” The seemingly innocuous re-wording was intended to defray the huge expenses the Feds were paying out to states in Food Stamps, Welfare, etc by incentivizing states to begin collecting child support from the absent father, now called the non-custodial parent. These, seemingly were the proper things to do. Why should children be allocated tax dollars for their care instead of parents paying to care for their own children? Ah, but we missed that third variable didn’t we? “The Federal Government wanted to incentivize the states.”

The states’ incentive is called Federal Title IV Block Grant Funding. The states receive funding from the Federal Government at a 2:1 match. (There are actually additional incentives for states beyond this figure tied to their performances) These block grants go straight to the County Court. Ah ha! My father was right! “Follow the money trail.” Now the injustices made sense. Now the kidnapping of my children made sense! Now the senseless incarcerations made sense. Now the erasing of Court documents made sense. Now the falsely claimed, irrationally applied, “Best Interest of the Children” made sense! Now the state’s hypocrisy made sense!

The next time you wander into a Family Court in MI and you hear a non-custodial parent attacking the court for its pecuniary interest, remember what my “ole man” said, “follow the money trail!” Sage advice for those of us who have children!

Big Daddy

Legal Positivism and Non-custodial Parents

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Legal Positivism and NCP’s

[W]hy then do parents who have NOT abandoned their child(ren) accept being classified as “non-custodial”???  Doesn’t accepting the label of “non-custodial” further the idea that legal positivism will be tolerated rather than attacked ferociously as well?

I agree with your implications. Legal Positivism is the denial of morality in law. While it might be argued not every law has moral implications (although I would present a different thesis), the legal positivist would assert no law has any moral implication. The law and morality are separately defined circles that never overlap. Our defense against legal positivism is founded in our basic assumptions. Or, as I am want of saying, our belief system!

That we the people, ever claim to have any rights must necessarily be derivative from an Authority. That we insist, that we have unalienable rights inherent within our beings, necessarily requires that those rights come both from said Authority and are also embodied within that said Authority, not the law. Otherwise, we begin down the slippery slope of relativism- non-absolutes. Thus, emerging with the reigning power self-granting its own authority- by law, according to its own agenda- sovereign’s will, to the degradation of the masses' once assumed unalienable rights, now absent Authority. The telos- The ultimate result, leads to totalitarianism!

One cannot insist he/ she has unalienable rights without granting that said unalienable rights are both embodied within and derivative from God! Once, we allowed the government to convince us that God was not allowed in the schools, thirty plus years ago, we began down the slippery road of relativism; Utilizing the replacement theology of existentialism; interpreting with the hermeneutic of modernism (and now post-modernism) resulting in the employed methodology of legal positivism to not only law, but also life. Absent of God, we have become absent of morality.

While woman for several decades have been moving their collective agendas through the legislatures and the courts, we men, more broadly IV-D and IV-E non-custodial victims, have nobody but ourselves to blame! We stood passive far too long ago, discharging our duty in the belief that- unalienable rights have no requisite in corresponding duties! Simple contract law asserts that "no right exists without a corresponding duty!" While assigning our duty to our elected officials we also, ignorantly, discharged our right to control government.

It is no wonder, within our ranks, that we see the evidences of our discharged duty. On the one hand, we have tyranny, ranging from ranting to, in some cases, full fledge gun assaults. On the other hand, we have tyranny's logical antithesis- apathy! Such has gathered us to this day!

“The fatuous path of the amoral person is the silent anesthesia of doom!”

Big Daddy

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DC Festival 2008 Continues Under the Leadership of Lary Holland and Numerous Organizations

We are proud of the efforts of Lary Holland and numerous other organizations sending a message to the ACFC that this event will continue!  We applaud this courageous effort to make sure that the voices of those concerned over the right to parent and excessive government intrusion will not go unheard.

If you are an individual or organization we ask that you send a letter of support to Lary Holland and the DC Festival 2008 Team at [email protected].  A growing number of organizations have already signed on in support of this important effort!  Make your support known now by sending your letter of support. 

Press Release

When and Where?

Why should you support this effort, attend it and encourage others to attend as well?

Listen in Tonight! Robert Pedersen on the Talkshow "Get Off The Bench" with Host Lary Holland

Please join us tonight at 8PM EST on the popular talkshow "Get Off The Bench".  What is this talkshow about?  Listen to this:

Call in or listen on your computer tonight as host Lary Holland interviews Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist Robert Pedersen.

Call into the talkshow today at 8PM : 724-444-7444 TALKCAST ID: 43507

Or listen on your computer by getting a talkshoe account.

Be sure to also check out Lary Holland's Family Court Reports.

View the always updating list of media and new media coverage of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

Equal Parenting Cyclist Robert Pedersen - Front Page Detroit News, Mitch Albom Show, and the Dave Jaconette Show

Beyond Incredible!  Equal Parenting Cyclist, Co-founder of A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger and Detroit News featured fatherhood blogger Robert Pedersen made the FRONT PAGE of the Detroit News. This front page story with color photo was done by reporter Kim Kozlowski of the Detroit News.  This is Michigan's largest newspaper in the state of Michigan with overlapping coverage in Indiana and Ohio.  Circulation total is well over 300,000!

The article online also reached such popular demand that Detroit News placed in on their homepage and added additional online resources to the story.  They also linked to Robert Pedersen's blog with the Detroit News - he is one of their featured fatherhood bloggers.

The article by reporter Kim Kozlowski is still, after 24 hours in their most popular section on the homepage of the Detroit News.  With this success of this article Detroit News also conducted an online survey which is overwhelmingly in favor of shared parenting.

Be sure to comment on the article and vote in their online poll.  Also be sure to visit Robert Pedersen's blog with the Detroit News and comment on his four articles with many more to come.

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Today Robert Pedersen was also on the Mitch Albom Show which is nationally syndicated and has a massive audience in the state of Michigan.  Not only does Mitch have a popular radio show, but he is also author of many books such as Tuesdays with Morrie and is a frequent guest on shows like Oprah and more.

 

Prior to the Mitch Albom show Robert interviewed on the Dave Jaconette Show out of Kalamazoo.  Robert seemed very impressed with Jaconette's interviewing style.  We are hoping to get recordings of the interviews.

Shocking Documentary on Family Courts in America

Support?  System Down is making its premiere this evening in California.  The intention of the filmmaker is to bring this film to other states including Michigan.  A Child's Right and Cycling4Children are both official sponsors of this documentary.

This documentary is truly shocking and will put you through an emotional rollercoaster.  According to the film’s website, “Support? explores the fundamental flaws in America’s Family Courts regarding the Divorce and Child Support System. The film explores the problems through over 38 interviews with both custodial and non-custodial parents and the attorneys, judges and county employees on both sides of the paradigm.”

View all four shocking trailers:

Corruption

It’s About The Kids

Divorce is Ugly Business

Military Soldiers Caught in the Crossfire of the Family Court Systems

The four trailers will show you the high quality of this film. We will most certainly keep our readers informed of the upcoming release in Michigan as soon as I receive a date. If you live near the showing in California be sure to purchase tickets now!

Associated Press (AP) Photographer Takes Pictures of Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist Robert Pedersen

A very interesting process.  An Associated Press (AP) Photographer took a couple hundred pictures of Robert Pedersen training for the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek from Lansing MI to Washington D.C.  This happened very early in the morning today.  We were told that other newspapers and media organizations can buy these photos from AP to utilize in their stories.  We did confirm that some of these pictures will be used by THE largest newspaper in the state of Michigan - their total circulation is over 300,000!!!  We will let you know when this will be published.  Stay tuned!

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Robert Pedersen - Featured Blogger for Detroit News

76.208.62.105 Thanks for visiting. REMEMBER 6 days a month is child abuse. A child's right = equal time with both fit and willing parents.

Michigan House Bill 4564 - Michigan Shared Parenting

Michigan House Bill 4564 Hearing

Children have a fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured equally by both fit and willing parents.  To deny this is wrong.  To deny this is child abuse.

Please help us reform Michigan's antiquated and harmful child custody laws join the A Child's Right Meetup group:

Click here to check out
The A Child's Right Meetup Group!

Shared Parenting Facts and Fiction by Dr. Linda Nielsen - Professor of Women Studies Wake Forest University.

Derek Bailey, MSW Dance4Equality

Jim Semerad Dads and Moms of Michigan

Murray Davis National Family Justice Association

Dr. Mike Ross Family Rights Coalition

Minister Ronald Smith Children Need Both Parents, Inc.

Bill Reisdorf, Esq.

Dave Taylor

Please bookmark this page using one of the bookmarking services below. Thank you.

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Michigan House Bill 4564 Testimony by Derek Bailey, MSW of Dance4Equaltiy

A Child's Right had the pleasure of urging Derek Bailey, MSW and Dance4Equality to attend the hearings for Michigan House Bill 4564.  American Indian Shared Parenting Organization, Dance4Equality was present outside of the House Building Office performing their spiritual dance in support of Michigan House Bill 4564.  Derek Bailey, Tonia Bailey, Robert Pedersen and myself (Angela) had an excellent time the night before the hearings learning much about the culture of Derek Bailey's tribe which is located in Michigan.  We experienced an amazing connection with the couple and are so proud to call them close friends.  To see some of the members of Dance4Equality walk into the hearing room was breathtaking to say the least!  A Child's Right is proudly affiliated with Dance4Equality.

Derek Bailey, MSW did an outstanding job outlining how shared parenting would positively impact his tribal community.  He also did an incredible job explaining his viewpoint as a state of Michigan licensed clinical social worker and MSW.  Dance4Equality CLEARLY "put themselves on the map" in Lansing as a leading shared parenting organization in Michigan.  There was a tremendous sense of pride by all who supported Michigan House Bill 4564 when Dance4Equality was present.

Michigan Child Custody

Michigan Child Custody. Michigan Father's Rights. Michigan Equal Parenting Rights. Michigan non-custodial parents. Michigan Grandparents. Michigan step-parents. All are welcome.

Click here to check out
The A Child's Right Meetup Group!

Can Women Rape Men?

Can Women Rape Men?  Is it even possible?  Sadly, some think that if the male had an erection he must have wanted it from the female and therefore could not be classified as rape.

Rape to a male by a female can occur if the male was unable or unwilling to consent to sex.  This can happen when they are 1) Under the age of consent (varies by state). 2) Handicapped or physically limited. 3) Impaired by alcohol or drugs.  4) Forced or coerced by a woman

Stimulation alone can cause a male to have an erection even if the stimulation is forced.  This is a scientific fact.  Males can have two types of erections psychogenic and reflex.  A reflex erection occurs when there is direct physical contact with the penis, ears, nipples or neck and is completely involuntary.  A reflex erection can occur without desire or sexual stimulating thoughts.  The ability to have this simple reflex is located in the sacral nerves (S2-S4) of the spinal cord.  Males can also become erect if they are on certain drugs or forced to take them.  They can also become erect by certain states of relaxation, anxiety, in certain stages of sleep, etc.

Review a compiled list by WND of the rape and/or sexual assault of over 100 males by females.

Sadly many males do not report that they were raped.   

Obviously any victim of rape should seek immediate medical and law enforcement help.

Several Resources to Review:

Stop Abuse for Everyone

Myths About Male Rape Victims

Wikipedia Violence Against Men

RADAR

Abused Men

ABOUT.COM, A Top 15 Content Provider, Covers the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Last week we had the incredible experience of having Instapundit, one of the world's top ranked news and political blogs, cover the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. This single post by Instapundit exposed thousands upon thousands of people to this inspirational story.

So many news blogs are covering the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek that we are finding new coverage on a daily basis.  OVER One Hundred blogs have already covered this event.

ABOUT.COM, owned by the New York Times and recognized as a top 15 content site, just covered the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  In less than 24 hours, thousands of readers have visited the main event page for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek! 

Please take the time to thank author Wayne Parker for covering this important human interest story.  Commenting does NOT require you to sign up for an account so it is very easy.  If you utilize Stumbleupon, Digg!, Mixx or other social bookmarking please do so on Wayne Parker's story.

Carol Rhodes, Former Michigan Friend of the Court Officer, Speaking at the Barry County Equal Parenting Symposium

A Child's Right recently organized a successful Equal Parenting Symposium in Barry County Michigan.  Following is Carol Rhodes, a former Michigan Friend of the Court officer, who blows the whistle on the bias and corruption in Michigan's family court systems.  Special Thanks to Phil Wurm for organizing this event and Special Thanks to the Barry County Democrats for allowing the use of their facility. 

A Child's Right will be bringing Equal Parenting Symposiums throughout all of Michigan.  If you would like your county to have a symposium please contact Darrick Scott-Farnsworth at [email protected].  This is part one of Carol's speech.  We will have many more videos from speakers at this event in the near future on DaddyBlogger.com. 

Also -

PLEASE review the incredible media and blog coverage that is already occuring over the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  Instapundit, About.com, Dr. Helen, Protein Wisdom and many more of the world's top ranked news blogs have already covered this.

Blogger's News Tip: Instapundit Covers the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Literally thousands of new and unique visitors will be exposed to the exciting story of the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek thanks to the world famous blog Instapundit!  Instapundit brings more exposure to this event/story than any traditional media source possibly could.  This news and political blog averages between 250,000-500,000 visitors a day!!  Truly stunning by all comparisons.

Are you one of the few on planet earth that has not heard of Instapundit?  You might want to review this summary.  Ok...now you see why this is so huge?  I actually gave up tracking my visitor count on the main page for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek because there were literally thousands of people viewing it at once.

Currently over 95 blogs are buzzing about the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  See our always updating list.

Parental Alienation Awareness Day is April 25th. Do You Know Someone Who Has Used This Form of Child Abuse?

Tomorrow you have a duty.  You have the responsibility of telling others that April 25 is Parental Alienation Awareness Day!  Parental Alienation is all too common now during and after divorces where children are involved.  Essentially the parent which attempts to alienate the other parent is too consumed in their hatred towards the ex-spouse to even realize the tremendous damage they are doing to their own children.  Parental Alienation can be subtle or openly pursued.  Mothers and Fathers can both be responsible for Parental Alienation.  They do not love their children enough to place aside their hatred towards their ex-spouse. 

Moms and Dads aren't the only ones which can use parental alienation tactics.  Grandparents can become child abusers as well by bad mouthing the father in front of the children.  It is all too common to find that they were responsible for parental alienation towards their own children if there was a divorce in the mix.  Sadly, they can shape their own children to be adults that use parental alienation tactics.  Children of divorce have already been through enough and will have many additional challenges just because of their parents getting a divorce.  Parents and grandparents should love their children/grandchildren enough to eliminate any form of parental alientaion.

Parental Alienation is indeed child abuse!  A few examples of Parental Alienation can be:  1)  Mom tells Dad he is a "deadbeat dad" in front of the children.  2)  Mom refuses to allow meaningful time for Dad to form an appropriate parent-child relationship which includes nuturing, educating, reading, loving, guiding, playing games and toys with the child, etc.  3)  Mom allows her friends that visit to speak poorly about the Dad in front of the children with no correction by Mom.  4)  Bad mouthing or undermining the other parent in front of the children.  5)  Mom tells children that Dad did not call when he actually did to say goodnight, talk briefly, etc.  To clarify again -  both genders are capable of parental alienation.

What are some warning signs of Parental Alienation?

-Children perceive one parent as causing financial problems of the other parent
-Children appear to have knowledge of details relating to the legal aspects of the divorce or separation
-Children show sudden negative change in their attitude toward a parent/guardian
-Children appear uneasy around target parent - they resort to "one word" answers and fail to engage openly in conversations as they previously have done
-Children are uncharacteristically rude and/or belligerent to target parent
-Access time is not occurring as agreed upon or court ordered - visitation is being unilaterally cut back by the other parent
-Hostile Aggressive Parent (HAP) parent undermines the other parent or speaks disparagingly about other parent in the presence of the children
-HAP parent starts making reference to other parent as being abusive and a risk to the children with no apparent good reason
-Allowing children to choose whether or not to visit a parent, even though the court has not empowered the parent or children to make that choice
-Telling the children about why the marriage failed and giving them the details about the divorce or separation settlement
-Refusing the other parent access to medical and school records or schedules of extracurricular activities
-Blaming the other parent for not having enough money, changes in lifestyle, or other problems in the children's presence
-Rigid enforcement of the visitation schedule for no good reason other than getting back at the other parent
-False allegations of sexual abuse, drug and alcohol use or other illegal activities by the other parent;
-Asks the children to choose one parent over the other
-Reminding the children that the children have good reason to feel angry toward their other parent;
-Setting up temptations that interfere with visitation
-Giving the children the impression that having a good time on a visit will hurt the parent;
-Asking the children about the other parent's personal life;
-'Rescuing' the children from the other parent when there is no danger.

If you are concered about Parental Alienation please tell at least two people tomorrow about this oftentimes hidden form of child abuse.  Print out this brochure and post it or hand out to others that you know.  Download parental_alienation_awareness_brochure.pdf

Hopefully with films such as Jake's Closet, which we discussed in a prior post, more people will become aware of Parental Alienation and put a stop to it.

A true to life case of Parental Alienation was discussed on Dr. Helen Smith's Blog.  If you are not reading her blog on a daily basis you are missing out on one of the best blogs on the internet.

A few DaddyBlogger recommedations:

Organizations   

Parental Alienation Awareness Organization

I have personally worked with this organization and they are excellent.  PAAO is leading the movement to get all governors in the United States to recognize Parental Alienation.  Does your state recognize Parental Alienation Awareness Day?

Split-n-Two

True Story of Parental Alienation

"Cheated" By Ronald E. and Ariel D. Smith - full disclosure - the author Ronald Smith is one of my best friends.  Here is a very powerful speech by him.  Minister Ronald Smith recently lost his son due to liver cancer.  He is always in our thoughts and prayers.

A Book To Combat Parental Alienation

I can not say enough positive things about the book below.  In fact, I even wrote a review about it on Amazon.com which is something I rarely make a point to do.  There is a reason why the ratings of this book are so high - it has helped many loving parents throughout the United States.

Divorce Poison By Dr. Richard A. Warshak

A Moving Video on Parental Alienation

The part that pulls on my heart is the line "Don't talk bad about my other parent like that. I still love them. And your words HURT me."

Jake's Closet - The Award Winning and Shocking Movie About A Child Caught In His Parent's Divorce

Jake's Closet is an award winning and shocking movie about a child caught between his divorcing parents and the parental alienation that is all too common in heated divorces.

Wow!  You must view the trailer for this haunting movie.

Jake's Closet Synopsis

When visiting the Jake's Closet movie website you find yourself looking around Jake's room.  Explore yourself and learn more about this movie.

Learn more about Parental Alienation and how common it is used in child custody disputes:

Split n Two

Parental Alienation Awareness Organization

Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, President Bush and John McCain Comment on the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

To find out the REAL scoop about the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek visit Cycling4Children.com

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Blog News Tip: Over 85 Blogs Buzzing About the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Blog News Tip:  Over 85 Blogs Buzzing About the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Truly amazing new media buzz over the five fathers that are pedaling 758 miles for their children!!!

Some of the word's top ranked blogs have already covered this event/story.  What is even more exciting is that these are blogs that cover different topics; we have fatherhood, cycling, and news blogs covering this event for a good cause.  There is much excitement over the upcoming departure event in Lansing Michigan at the Capitol.

Here is just a sample of the blogs covering this exciting event:

Protein Wisdom

Protein Wisdom #2

Dr. Helen

Instapundit

Cycling Dude

Bicycling Magazine

Akindele Unleased

Murdoc Online

and many many more!

Help us spread the word about this event and if you know a blogger ask them to kindly cover this incredible story.

 

Wife, Tricia Walsh-Smith, Airs Divorce Grievances and Gets Revenge on Youtube

Tricia Walsh-Smith tells millions on Youtube her divorce grievances.  She makes allegations that are nasty against her husband.  She pulls out her wedding album, calls her husband's work and talks to the secretary and many more nasty things.  So sad that things so easily progress to this type of nastiness in divorces.  If you ask me she sounds like a bitter and vindictive wife.  Information from local news channel 6 on this divorce - they call it a "scary new step" in divorces.

Have you heard about the five fathers that are pedaling 758 miles for their children?

News Tip: Over 70 Blogs Buzzing Over The Equal Parenting Bike Trek

The blog coverage of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek has been incredible!  Some of the world's top blogs have already covered this amazing event:  Instapundit, Protein Wisdom, Dr. Helen, Murdoc Online and many, many more!  See the incomplete and always updating list.

THIS IS JUST THE START!

Blog of the Day - DaddyBlogger.com on Fuel My Blog

Great News!  DaddyBlogger was nominated as "Blog of the Day" on Fuel My Blog!  We certainly appreciate the extra traffic.

If you have not already checked it out make sure you review the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  Over 70 plus blogs have already covered this amazing event!

"Six" the Documentary Film by Dr. Helen Smith - Six Occult-Inspired Teenagers Kills A Picnicking Family

We first became aware of the movie called "Six" by Dr. Helen Smith when the Dr. wrote a blog post about the 2008 Family Preservation and Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  Exploring her blog further we came across this website dedicated to a movie called "Six".  Based on the trailers and the topic matter, we will be purchasing a copy of this movie in the very near future.

Taken directly from the website for the movie "Six":

"On a sunny day on April 6, 1997, the Lillelid family met its death at the hands of a group of troubled teenagers from Kentucky. The Lillelids were Jehovah's Witnesses, fresh from a convention in Johnson City and anxious to win new converts for their faith. The teenagers were a group of outcasts from Pikeville, Kentucky, on the run after getting into trouble in their hometown"

According to the website for the movie, the film explores the roots of teenagers' violence, the failures of the authorities and social systems to address these problems.  We have not watched the movie yet and are looking forward to learning more about the circumstances that led to such a tragic ending.  We would have to guess that some of the teenagers did not have their fathers involved in their lives. 

Sadly, there are some fathers and mothers who do not want to be a part of their children's lives after a divorce.  On the other hand, there are mothers and fathers that are removed from an EQUAL parenting role in their children's lives based on the order of a family court judge.  In the later case, we have long advocated for shared or equal parenting.  Again, we do not know what the circumstances were that led up to such a violent and tragic ending and we look forward to purchasing this movie seeking answers to our questions.

Following is a news story trailer that provides a synopsis and summary of the movies main points:

Six The Movie News Story Trailer

Following is the official movie trailer:

Six The Movie Trailer

The "Six" website provides an excellent summary of the movie.  You can also find reviews of the movie and a photo gallery as well.  We also found a link to an entire website about violent kids and the warning signs of those who may kill.

National Fatherless Day - June 13 2008

National Fatherless Day Rally - Nationwide Events on June 13 2008

Leadership Provided by Fathers4Justice and Families4Justice

Email/Blog/Print the following National Fatherless Day Rally Flyer

Be sure to order a high quality flag for your event!

Georgia Killed My Daddy

An interesting article by father Jeff Ferris.

Georgia Killed My Daddy

Female Court Appointed Psychologist Accused of Raping 14 year old Teenager.

A 32-year-old psychologist Wednesday pleaded not guilty this morning to felony charges of raping a 14-year-old Tamarac High School freshman on days she was counseling him...

Psychologist pleads not guilty to rape

What could possibly be the excuse for this?

District City Clerk Steals $15,000 From Child Support Accounts

We have been saying for a long time that crooked things happen to people's child support accounts!  Here is further proof.  Stealing from the children!

District City Clerk Steals $15,000 from child support accounts

Think this is a rare occurrence?  Think Again!

Barry County Michigan Parental Rights Symposium April 6 2008

PRESS RELEASE
April 4, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Angela Pedersen, R.N.
A Child's Right
269-420-3203

Barry County Michigan

Parental Rights Symposium

April 6 2008 2pm
The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall
328 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI, 49058
Hastings, Michigan - April 6 2008 - The Barry County Michigan Parental Rights Symposium will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2 PM, at The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall, 328 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI, 49058

Dynamic and experienced speakers will be present to discuss Michigan's family law court systems and how their actions adversely affect Michigan's families and children.  Michigan House Bill 4564 (Equal Parenting) and Michigan House Joint Resolution NN (2008) will also be discussed.  All Michigan citizens and members of the Michigan media are encouraged to attend.

Featured Speakers Will Include:

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative(R), District 61, U.S. Senate candidate, 2008.

Rick Jones, State Representative(R), District 71.

Mr. Scott Hudson, Democratic candidate for State House District 43 seat, 2008.

Mr. Brian Downs, Esq., Kent County Circuit Court Judicial candidate, 2008. 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, Cycling For Children.

Ms. Carol Rhodes, former Calhoun County Friend of the Court Enforcement Officer. You will not want to miss her speech as she exposes the corruption of Michigan's child custody evaluations and family court systems.

Mr. Robert Pedersen, Co-founder of "A Child's Right", 2007 Men's Health Best Life magazine's "National Hero Dad" contest runner-up, 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, 2008 cyclist, Cycling For Children.

Mr. Lary Holland, Michigan family rights advocate, national expert on Social Security Title IV-D, the financial incentives behind denying children the love, care, guidance and nurturing of both of their fit and willing parents.  Host of the popular talk show "Get Off The Bench".

Mr. Mike Saxton, Dads and Moms of Michigan District Advocate, 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, Cycling for Children.

Topics of discussion will include The Equal Parenting Bill, House Bill 4564, House Joint Resolution NN, the proposed "Parental Rights" Constitutional Amendment, and the Barry County Friend of the Court.

We are inviting parents and grandparents to come and learn the truth about Michigan's family law court system.

Learn why children have a fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured equally by both fit and willing parents.

Media - Please accept this invitation to participate in the coverage of this incredible community event.



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Attend the August 7th Departure of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

World's Top Blogs Covering the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

WOW!  Some of the world's top blogs are already covering the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek! 

Instapundit, Dr. Helen, Protein Wisdom, Dean's World, Murdoc Online, Gun Pundit and many more. 

See the updating list of coverage now.

This truly is amazing and we appluad the five fathers that will be pedaling 758 miles for their children.

Senior Citizens Organization for Parental Equality (SCOPE)

When it comes to the divorce of two parents that have children people think of the two parents and the children in the middle of the divorce.

In order for the state and the court system to make money through Title IV-D federal incentives, one of the fit and willing parents must be forced into the role of the non-custodial parent.  Sadly, children go from seeing this parent on a daily basis and then suddenly the typical 4-6 days a month.  Children have the fundamental right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated equally by both fit and willing parents after a divorce.  To deny this is child abuse.

The pain of this child abuse also affects the parents of the non-custodial parent.  Grandparents are then forced to see less of their grandchildren.  This is abusive not only to the children but to the grandparents as well.  Grandparents, from both sides of the family tree, play an important role in the development of their grandchildren.  How do grandparents in this situation deal with all of this pain?  The pain of seeing their child become a non-custodial parent and being forced away from their child by no choice of their own or the child's.  Grandparents must also endure the pain of seeing less of their own grandchildren.

Grandparent are increasingly becoming involved in the Shared Parenting movement and are joining in the fight against child abuse that is sponsored by a bitter spouse and the court system. 

I encourage all grandparents to visit SCOPE - Senior Citizens Organization for Parental Equality and become involved in what is in the best interest of their grandchildren.  Another organization that I can personally recommend is Three Sides to Every Story, Inc.  Grandparents!  There is a place for you to make a difference.

Online Buzz Increasing for the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek is an event worth supporting.  Bloggers know an interesting and unique story.  Over 4 months away and the online buzz is picking up!  The five cyclists truly appreciate any help in spreading the message of this event.  It is not easy to pedal over 758 miles  physically or mentally for that matter.  Special thanks to all bloggers that have picked this story up.

Here is a sample of some of the most recent blogs covering the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek:

1)  Dean's World

2)  Murdoc Online

3)  Family Court Reports

4)  Cycle South Dakota

5)  Angry Harry - UK

6)  Figli Negati Italia - Italy

7)  Gun Pundit

Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie at 43 mph in Pennsylvania during the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Max Speed during trek 54 mph!

Wife Tries to Drive Over Husband 20 Times With Child in Back Seat

So sad!  Imagine being a next door neighbor and seeing this.  I wonder what she will do once the child custody dispute starts!  Hopefully she will stay in jail for trying to kill her husband and putting her child at risk.  Someone once told me that there is no such thing as domestic violence against men.  I have always know that to not be true.

Well over 166 studies showing that women and men are equally violent in their personal relationships!  Please support Stop Abuse For Everyone

Be sure to check out the upcoming 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  Things are already picking up and this incredible event is over 4 months away!  Spread the word!

New Prototypes Being Tested for the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek :)

Information on the upcoming 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - 758 Miles - Lansing Michigan to Washington, D.C.

The 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek was a smashing success!  Review the complete media coverage of last year's event.  Pictures from the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek is already shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before! 

Media inquiries please contact Robert Pedersen 269-420-4688 or Angela Pedersen 269-420-3203

Do not miss this incredible event which is already gaining traditional media and blogger coverage! 

A grueling 758 mile cycling trek to raise awareness of a child's fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured equally by both fit and willing parents.

Five Michigan fathers will pedal their bicycles 758 miles from Lansing, MI to Washington, D.C.

Robb MacKenzie - Upper Penninsula of Michigan - EPBT Founder - 2007 cyclist

Robert Pedersen - West Michigan - 2007 Runner-Up Winner in Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Contest - 2007 cyclist

Brian Downs, Esq. - Grand Rapids MI - Running for Judge in Kent County MI in 2008

Derek Bailey, MSW - Traverse City MI - American Indian.  Founder of Dance4Equality

Mike Saxton - Lansing MI

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Chase Vehicle Crew

Also present at the August 7 2008 departure of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek:

1) Dance4Equality, an American Indian shared parenting organization, will be present performing their Pow Wows, dance, drums and songs!

2) See the MASSIVE CRISPE bus up close and meet the crew!

Event:  2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

When:  Departure - August 7 2008 Noon 12PM-2PM

Where:  Lansing Michigan Capitol Area Lawn

Please show your support and attend this amazing event being held at the Lansing Capitol in Michigan.  ALL ARE WELCOME!  A large crowd will help energize our cyclists!  We already have confirmation of media coverage (TV, Newspaper & Radio) for the departure!

We Need Your Support and Help Now! 

Ways you can show your support for this event:

1)  Please donate for this amazing event - no amount is too small or too large.  It is very expensive to pull off such a large event over 758 miles with 5 cyclists and chase crew.  Donating early will allow us to advertise this event, hand out brochures along the route, gas expense for the chase vehicle, a bed to sleep in at night for the cyclists, etc.

2)  Blog about this event and link to this page.  Blog on MySpace and more!  Post on Facebook! 

3) Social Bookmark this page on StumbleUpon, Digg!, Del.icio.us, Reddit and more.  Digg! and Del.icio.us can be used via the links directly below this page.

4) Email this page to everyone you know and tell them about this wonderful cause for children.