The Slice: ‘Spokane Father’ had a tough one

It has been a bit of a rough patch for “Spokane Father.”

At least that’s how it looks when you search this newspaper’s archives for that two-word expression. In fact, it’s almost enough to make you wonder if all we ever do is print bad news.

Consider. Late last year, Spokane Father found himself “in jail after two children he was towing on a sled behind an ATV slammed into a parked police car.”

Before that there was a strange child-for-sale deal where local police recommended charges against Spokane Father “for an ad posted last month that his girlfriend has said was a joke.”

He also “could have faced 108 to 135 months in prison for pornography.”

And he “allegedly attacked his daughter.”

Not good, Spokane Father. Not good.

Of course, there’s more to the guy than unsavory behavior. Let’s not forget that he “ended up donating a kidney.”

In addition, he said he would “wholeheartedly support” the requirement for children entering school or day care to have chicken pox vaccinations.

And perhaps, despite some of the questionable stuff he has done, it will warm your heart to hear that Spokane Father “remembers that Christmas is about more than shiny new toys under the tree.”

Yes, indeed.

Sadly, I have to report that things haven’t been all that upbeat for Spokane Father’s old pal, Idaho Father.

Among other things, he was “charged with involuntary manslaughter.”

It just gets worse after that. As a special Father’s Day gift, I’ll spare you the details.

Perhaps both of these guys could take a cue from California Father and try to address their disputes in a civil manner. He “sued because he felt it unconstitutional that his daughter had to express a belief in God while saying the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Though, come to think of it, I suppose there are plenty around here who would say that’s way worse than a little involuntary manslaughter.

Today’s Slice question: How would your neighbors respond if they heard distressed screams coming from your home?