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Title: Case of Poynette pastor who paddled son headed to trial
Post by: Chris_ on October 27, 2008, 11:45:16 AM
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Case of Poynette pastor who paddled son headed to trial

The question of whether paddling a youngster is child abuse likely will be decided by a jury.

The child-abuse case involving a Poynette pastor who paddled his son hard enough to cause bruises as a form of discipline is headed for trial.

Barry W. Barnett Jr., 43, stood mute Thursday on a charge of felony physical abuse of a child after he appeared at a preliminary hearing.

Judge Daniel George entered a not guilty plea for Barnett after he ruled that the case will continue, saying that cases must head to trial when there is conflicting evidence about whether a felony was committed.

"It is the jury that will have the ultimate decision in this case," George said.

Barnett allegedly used a paddle - described as two feet long, four inches wide and 3/4 inch thick - to strike the boy on the buttocks twice - once on each cheek - on June 4, according to a criminal complaint. Barnett struck hard enough to cause purplish bruises about four inches in width, the complaint stated.

LINK (http://portagedailyregister.com/news/49a11bd6-a139-11dd-840c-001cc4c03286.html)

This will be interesting to watch.
Title: Re: Case of Poynette pastor who paddled son headed to trial
Post by: Thor on October 27, 2008, 12:32:51 PM
Felony physical abuse ?!?!?!?!?!? WTF?!?!?!?!? The Libtards are going after this man full force!!  At best, it's a misdemeanor battery case. What folks don't realize is that this man could go to prison for a couple of years, lose his voting rights,(in many states), and lose his 2nd Amendment rights. All for disciplining his son.  ::)



And people wonder why kids are killing each other at 12, 13  and on up. NO discipline = out of control kids.
Title: Re: Case of Poynette pastor who paddled son headed to trial
Post by: mamacags on October 27, 2008, 02:02:24 PM
How old is the kid.  I mean if the kid is 2 then I would agree that it is child abuse, but if he is 10 not so much.
Title: Re: Case of Poynette pastor who paddled son headed to trial
Post by: Lord Undies on October 27, 2008, 02:06:27 PM
Quote from: mamacags on October 27, 2008, 02:02:24 PM
How old is the kid.  I mean if the kid is 2 then I would agree that it is child abuse, but if he is 10 not so much.

The boy is 12.

http://portagedailyregister.com/news/local/8c2ee524-9bf7-11dd-b0f1-001cc4c03286.html
Title: Re: Case of Poynette pastor who paddled son headed to trial
Post by: Lanie on October 27, 2008, 10:04:27 PM
Quote from: Thor on October 27, 2008, 12:32:51 PM
Felony physical abuse ?!?!?!?!?!? WTF?!?!?!?!? The Libtards are going after this man full force!!  At best, it's a misdemeanor battery case. What folks don't realize is that this man could go to prison for a couple of years, lose his voting rights,(in many states), and lose his 2nd Amendment rights. All for disciplining his son.  ::)



And people wonder why kids are killing each other at 12, 13  and on up. NO discipline = out of control kids.

I'm not against spanking, but anything that causes bruises is not spanking. It's not discipline. I'll agree that it shouldn't be felony child abuse though.