| 10/19/2007 7:27:29 AM |
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stargazzer
Creighton, NE
age: 59
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AZ. could have used a law like that back when my daughters were suposed to be in their schools. When I got custody they had only ben in school 62 days in two years.
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| 10/20/2007 5:49:10 AM |
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jcsx
Bellevue, WA
age: 47
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LOL If it is an insult to say I would prefer to have a decent role model around my kids, then so be it. And no, don't want to have to take over raising my mates kids just because she is too full of excuses for doing it themselves. Got a problem with that? Wouldn't matter, you're not my type anyway, so who cares?
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| 10/20/2007 6:43:09 AM |
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painter41
Scranton, PA
age: 41
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peaches...I think, you may have shown your future dates, that you demand respect. nothing wrong with that.
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| 10/20/2007 6:49:36 AM |
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jcsx
Bellevue, WA
age: 47
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Far cry from showing disrespect to demanding respect for yourself. Two different things, unless you count a toddler throwing a tantrum and telling mommy no he won't pick up his toys, to be the kid's way of demanding respect LOL
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| 10/20/2007 7:02:24 AM |
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painter41
Scranton, PA
age: 41
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well she surely wasn't "requesting" respect from the judge. she basically TOLD him. ...LOL
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| 10/20/2007 7:33:04 AM |
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jcsx
Bellevue, WA
age: 47
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i.e. showing disrespect, well that and basic stupidity. How would she have felt if she would have been cited for contempt and drug out of there in cuffs right in front of her kid????? Yeah, could have happened, but being as uppity and immature as she seems to be from this thread, didn't seem to care what kind of role model she is for the kid. Same as thinking that trying to keep kids in school is BS, and teaching that to her kid, apparently, since they ended up there in the first place.
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| 10/20/2007 7:38:44 AM |
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painter41
Scranton, PA
age: 41
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AHEM, stepping away from this one.... thanx.
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| 10/20/2007 7:46:06 AM |
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lawvixen
Oldsmar, FL
age: 54
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Being a former federal prosecuting attorney, I have seen my share of courtrooms, and to be honest with you, I am surprised he didn't slap you with a contempt charge. Thank your lucky stars he was one of the nicer judges, since it could have been much worse on your part. Obviously that law was enacted because of an over abundance of tardiness in your County, three cheers for your citizens for cracking down on a national problem.
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| 10/20/2007 7:52:51 AM |
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littlelilly2
Sturgeon Bay, WI
age: 46
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Im so proud of you Peaches you were totally in the right to point out his disrespect.Hopefully he went home last night & realized he has lost his compassion a necessary element in being a fair judge! As for the 2 potentails...Theyd be fools not to call you!I like to think things like this are not accidents rather the world leading us to fufill our desires...Best of luck darlin and bravo to the strong woman youve become!!!
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| 10/20/2007 10:58:51 AM |
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a_keeper
Campbellsville, KY
age: 45
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Peaches, I agree with lawvixen. You were lucky that the judge didn't give you a contempt charge. I have learned to keep my mouth shut in the courtroom because I was threaten with a contempt charge. It had something to do with my child and the judge's here are very rude!! I am glad you got out of there without one. You met a couple of men in there so that's cool. Now that may turn out to be a good thing you never know. Have a good day!
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| 10/21/2007 12:56:00 AM |
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pallyboy
Ramona, CA
age: 47
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You know, judges can be rude and there is very little you can do about it. I learned a long time ago Peaches, If it's not going to help, don't say it to a judge.
You beautiful tuffy you.
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| 10/21/2007 9:30:24 PM |
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barbaque
Marble Falls, TX
age: 58
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Peaches,i'm on your side on this one if he had legitimate reasons for his tardiness or absenses the judge should have let it go entirely.that being the case you were justified in voicing your opinion in this matter.if the excuses did not cover all the lates&abs then he was justified in reducing the fine only partialy.it is agood judge that really listens to both sides before deciding the outcome.
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| 10/21/2007 11:02:08 PM |
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ru_shi10_me
Manning, IA
age: 38
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Hello Peaches,
I hate to do this because I've never met you online yet and it is going to be a preaching session, but I have to tell you this for you and your son's sake:
I have seen your chatter all over these forums and it has shown intelligence, honesty, integrity, thoughtfulness, humorous, and common sense remarks....
However, as far as the Judge ruining your chances to date either one of the single fathers, he didn't do it. Bad news kid - you did!
The first disrepectful thing you did to the judge was referred to him as "YOU"!
He is not a female sheep! Any time you stand in a United States courtroom in front of a Judge, they are to be addressed as Your Honor, Judge, Sir or Mam!!!!!
NEVER, EVER, EVER address them in the "YOU" format! Obviously barking back at the Judge was the 2nd disrespectful thing. Telling him what he can say or not say in "HIS" courtroom is #3, and turning your back and walking out without being dismissed is #4. Count your blessings, because you used up a BIG 1 that day. You got very lucky lady!
I can appreciate your strong will to protect you and yours, but there is a time and place to voice that freedom of speech and unfortunatley, in a Judge's courtroom, that IS NOT the time nor the place!
You might want to consider informing your son that what you did in that courtroom,(Sorry to say this)was wrong. God forbid your boy ever stands in front of a Judge again in his life, but if he pops off at the mouth like his mother did, GUARANTEED it's going to cost ALOT more than a stupid little $89.00 ticket.
No matter how much a Judge is a pompus ass, an idiot, rude or completely mis-informed, at all times we as citizens are to respect The Judge, The Courtroom, The Law, The Flag and The American way!
There, I'm done and I will never say another word about it again. BTW the only reason I know this is due to all the research I have done via internet preparing for my divorce hearing on Dec 5th. Sorry if I have offended you, I mean you no harm, but please take heed to what some of us posters have said in regards to contempt of court!
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| 10/21/2007 11:12:14 PM |
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peaches73036
El Reno, OK
age: 40
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I take no offense to that..I do respect the American Law but, I had issues with that man having the rudeness he had to me as a parent..When my children mess up. I am not an easy Mom to get over on..I stand my ground with my kids. I will also do so with anyone who is showing my child it is ok to speak with me like he did...I was not however rude except in my wording...I was calm, I did not scream, holler or in any manner cause drama..I detest such behavior.
I have told my son that what i did was not right. He knows respect as he has been taught it from birth. It is not often I ever speak back when someone is harsh to me..I am learning to stand up for myself..So I am lucky this time... I Thank You all for your input on this...And the gentlemen...Yes, They did call. I have known them since high school just hadn't seen them in ages.They said I was still the same girl they liked in school and we are still friends. 
xoxoPeaches.
[Edited 10/21/2007 11:28:36 PM]
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| 10/21/2007 11:37:57 PM |
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ru_shi10_me
Manning, IA
age: 38
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Well my apologies to you then Peaches.
I'm glad they did call you and that part worked out for ya. (See, what the hell do I know?)
Obviously you know what you're doing in raising your children and them being taught respect at their early years in life is great. I was not trying to tell you how to raise your kids, but in all honesty, when in the courtroom, the Judge rules. Even if he is rude. On the street, YOU BET, lay into him, but not in there. I guess I just went off on a tangent.
Again, sorry. Maybe it was pure shock that you did this. As I said before, everything else including your last reply shows class. So......
As Forrest Gump would say:
"That's all I have to say about that"
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