February 23, 2012 in Opinion, Letters

We must advocate for kids

 

Our babies are being murdered. In Spokane, the United States and the world. Our agonizing question of why goes for the most part unanswered. Yes, we will give our personal views why: societal values, economy, overpopulation, technology. We will strike out in anger at views that do not agree with ours.

These do not solve the simple fact that our children, our babies, are not safe. Schools do everything they can to nurture a safe environment for six hours a day. Teachers learn to heed signs of neglect and abuse. Social workers and counselors with caseloads that chief executive officers would not tolerate come back every day to fight for the children. And yet, they keep dying.

I have no answers, no magic formula that would appeal to all beliefs, all reasonings. We must be advocates for our children, seek help for them, love and protect them.

Vicki McBride

Spokane

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  • Dazzeetrader11 on February 23 at 2:29 a.m.

    How about parents Vicki. Institutions and governemt programs noe sociall workers are suppose to perform those function unless you believe in a nanny state…which you apparently do.

    Well, you’re out of luck. Families and parents have that responsibility.

  • detroitdude on February 23 at 9:19 a.m.

    Dazzee misses the point of the letter, not surprising.

    Obviously, if all these children had loving parents and a stable home life there would be no need for social workers or help from government. The safety nets that are in place are there for the kids who have no choice in the matter. There should always be an advocate for kids who were born into deplorable situations, especially if the parents are unable or unwilling to look after their offspring.

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