all are welcome

I keep politics and religion out of this blog, but something is going on in California this morning that has been botheringme more than my broken face.

A church is voting this morning on whether to allow a registered sex offender into the congregation. The man agreed to be escorted at all times on the grounds and the church prides itself as being a very small, very tight-knit community that is also "open, affirming, and inclusive" to everyone in the greater Carlsbad area. Tight-knit and inclusive, eh? Interesting.

I'm imagining that since these are good Christian people they believe in letting God be the judge and loving thy neighbor and forgiveness and all that whodoo.

So, what is the problem with allowing a man who has admitted his crime, sought help, rotted in jail, and sat in mental institutions to seek some solace in his life through his religion? Why is this even allowed to be an issue eligible for debate?

In my career as a bad guy wrangler I have encountered hundreds of scams that child molesters come up with to be closer to kids. Parks, schools, churches, recreation centers, and shopping malls are notorious hangouts for these guys. Because I know of the dangers out there, I believe that it is a parent's responsibility to ensure the safety of their children at all times. You can't rely on the police, the schools, and the community to protect your brat.

I wonder do they let this guy shop at the K-mart while junior browses toys to keep him out of mom's hair so she can try on bras? Do they let him run into the gas station for a pack of smokes where sister pays while daddy pumps (boy does that sound bad considering the nature of this post), does this man rent a house in a neighborhood where kiddos play outside until the streetlights come on, does he grab some milk from the 7-11 where the kids spend a few quarters on candy and sneak a look through titty magazines while hiding behind the Frito Lay rack, and is he allowed to drive his car down a public street past bus stops and school yards? I'm sure. So, why can't he come and get some God in him once a week? Last I reckoned, church time was family time. It is one of the few times a week that all the good mommies and well-behaved daddies are tending to their little flock, no? I'm anxiously awaiting the outcome of the church vote this afternoon.

I say let the Goddamn guy go to fucking church you bunch of asshole hypocrites. I'm going to throw $20 in the swear jar and check the news to see if these douche bags made a WWJDecide? decision about this yet.

$25.