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Re: Texas Woman Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Buy Walmart Shopper’s Son for $500,000 ‘Because She Wanted Him and She Was Going to Take Him’

Marcia MacInnis — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:15:56 -0000

You are correct, her crime was not human trafficking in that we don't know if she wanted to purchase the child for exploitative purposes. She is certainly not protected by the First Amendment, which prohibits GOVERNMENT interference with free expression, not "odd requests" or harassment of strangers. In Texas, sale or purchase of a child is a felony, and that's how she was charged.

Re: Texas Woman Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Buy Walmart Shopper’s Son for $500,000 ‘Because She Wanted Him and She Was Going to Take Him’

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:11:16 -0000

Human trafficking is a felony in Texas. Hope Sadiq isn't giving legal advice to the unwitting.

Re: Texas Woman Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Buy Walmart Shopper’s Son for $500,000 ‘Because She Wanted Him and She Was Going to Take Him’

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:10:03 -0000

I don't consider a $50,000 bail excessive for attempted human trafficking. That's not freedom of speech, that's a second degree felony in Texas. She could get up to 20 years: reason enough to be concerned that she'll never show up for her court date.

Re: In Historic Police Brutality Case, Family of Homeless Denver Pastor Killed in Custody Awarded $4.6M

Marcia MacInnis — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 13:39:00 -0000

You are very courageous!

Re: How America Punishes People for Being Poor

Marcia MacInnis — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:57:21 -0000

"If (I) actually wanted to do something". Thought I was pretty clear about what I want to do: give money to someone who needs it, directly and without making them feel beholden. You can keep your unsolicited advice, thanks anyway.

Re: How America Punishes People for Being Poor

Marcia MacInnis — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:21:14 -0000

If I were to send a gift for the homeless man in the photo, can you see that he receives it? If not, then your concern is exploitative. I'm fed up with "journalists" who see their job as pointing out the "ain't it awfuls" of the world (as if they are The Only Aware), but who abandon their responsibility to do anything about it.

Re: Wells Fargo Employee Emails CEO Asking For a Raise—Copies 200,000 Other Employees

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 09:45:07 -0000

One can hear the conspiracy wheels spinning in WF's corporate HR department, busily inventing fictions to justify firing Mr. Oates. I hope he lands on his feet. He is superb.

Re: A tragic end for kind brother

Marcia MacInnis — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:40:44 -0000

Never mind the judge: what the heck is wrong with this guy's family? Talk about enablers!

Re: Noam Chomsky on One of America's Ugliest Chapters in Its History

Marcia MacInnis — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:35:38 -0000

Exactly. Which means that perhaps you shouldn't be volunteering his speaking services on a public website. Your comments about my post, which was well-intended, are vile.

Re: Noam Chomsky on One of America's Ugliest Chapters in Its History

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 07:10:07 -0000

Ann Kah: don't like my comment? Don't read it. I guarantee I'll get over it.

Re: Noam Chomsky on One of America's Ugliest Chapters in Its History

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 07:04:44 -0000

Shanaza, thanks for your question. Yes, I've spoken to a lot of people from different backgrounds about Central America, particularly with regards to illegal immigration. As is the case with every problem the world faces because of 1% greed, our government expects the ordinary taxpayer and citizen to pick up the tab. My fellow citizens, both Tea Partiers and Occupiers, are pretty "hep" to this shifting of blame and responsibility and its impact on ordinary people, whether they be residents of border states or San Salvador.

Re: Noam Chomsky on One of America's Ugliest Chapters in Its History

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 06:49:10 -0000

Gene, are you a friend or colleague of Prof. Chomsky? If so, please ask him on my behalf if he would be interested in attending a meeting of Occupy Falmouth (Cape Cod) on September 15 or any following Monday, 6 PM, Falmouth UU Meetinghouse, 840 Sandwich Rd, East Falmouth, MA. If you are not a friend or colleague, then your suggestion is just wishful thinking. Thanks.

Re: Noam Chomsky on One of America's Ugliest Chapters in Its History

Marcia MacInnis — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 20:36:14 -0000

Amazing to me how many left-wing pundits assume the rest of us are ignorant savages. Professor Chomsky would be well deserved if he left upper-upper crust Lexington once in a while and mingled with the hoi polloi. He's welcome to visit us in our lower middle class neighborhood any time.

Re: Few women in construction; recruiting efforts rise

Marcia MacInnis — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:08:45 -0000

Interesting that StanG123 finds that women's "delicate sensibilities" are offended by the language men use on the job, like "hammer", "joist" and "backfill".

Re: No Escape From The Cape

Marcia MacInnis — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:18:11 -0000

You don't have to track down a CEO. Just ask your own insurance agent (or your local actuary) about why coverage isn't offered.

Re: No Escape From The Cape

Marcia MacInnis — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 22:47:30 -0000

If insurance companies refuse to underwrite the risk, why should we, the public?

Re: A path forward for Market Basket employees, owners and customers

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 09:30:29 -0000

Thank goodness that the employees of Market Basket didn't follow the advice of this columnist/MIT faculty member or, for that matter, the Governor of Massachusetts. They held firm until their boss was reinstated as their CEO. Maybe that victory will result in some soul-searching at the Sloan School, but somehow, I doubt it.

Re: Homeowner Shoots and Kills Home Invader Who Assaulted 11yr Old Boy, 2 Women and Killed Family Dog

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:06:54 -0000

Good for him and good for the police.

Re: The nature of campaigns: NH GOP Primary

Marcia MacInnis — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:48:52 -0000

Are you as concerned about the "revolving door" between Congress and industry/K street as you are about campaign funding? Throwing money into a political campaign is a 50/50 shot, whereas the high probability of a big-paying job on leaving Congress pretty much guarantees that the Congressperson will do industry's bidding while in office.

Re: Bourne Hurricane Primer I: Inundation

Marcia MacInnis — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:05:07 -0000

Superb article. Thank you!

Re: Can I Call You Son?

Marcia MacInnis — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 06:46:22 -0000

Why are you posting here?

Re: Smith criticized for describing Williams as coward

Marcia MacInnis — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:27:29 -0000

How to make yourself hated by the rest of the world in one easy lesson. Buh bye, Shepherd Smith.

Re: The two faces of the Migrant Children protests

Marcia MacInnis — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:47:39 -0000

Hi Erik. You make a good point. Parents and grandparents don't want to see young people in harm's way.

Can you please help me understand, though: why immigrate to the United States as opposed to, for example, Nicaragua? It's a poor country, to be sure, but it has a decent government and lower crime than other parts of Central America. Even better, why not immigrate to Costa Rica, which seems to be a popular destination for American retirees.

In other words, is the decision to come to the US legally or illegally really motivated by fear or is it to receive public assistance and free health care? Or both?

I'm pretty sure that the Tea Partiers welcome those who want to contribute to this country, by paying taxes and working.

It's superb that you and your friends are well-educated and well-spoken. Unfortunately, there seem to be some who don't share your values or respect for others. What can we do collectively about this?

Re: The two faces of the Migrant Children protests

Marcia MacInnis — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:44:32 -0000

Dave, I really respect your commitment to this issue. You have a lot of good ideas and your heart is certainly in the right place.

Re: The two faces of the Migrant Children protests

Marcia MacInnis — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:18:15 -0000

If Deval Patrick had jumped all over the problems with DCF, rather than throwing himself between Olga Roche and the legislature, I probably would have believed that he really does care about kids and would have written off his clumsy handling as a heart over head issue. Since he didn't, I felt the move was a dictatorial stunt by a political opportunist who disrespects local elected officials. I would also liked to have seen some effort to create a public/private partnership, as happened in Europe in WWII.