Which FLDS Rumors do you believe

[RainbowsAndGumdrops]

None of us really know what is going on inside the FLDS compound that was raided. Opinions on this case seem to vary widely and I think that it based on which stories you believe. I want to know what stories/rumors you believe.

[Ciara]

Good thread idea Rainbow:)
I'm not sure of everything I believe yet but...

I do believe the stories from The Lost Boys.

I do believe that some under age marriages go on.

I do believe for definate that underage sex between older men and young girls goes on.

I do believe the women and kids dont have many choices....

and I do believe all the above is just wrong.

Everything else, I am not sure about yet.

[RainbowsAndGumdrops]

This may be the longest poll ever created, but I tried to hit on many of the topics that seem to frustrate people. I think the results will be very split, but it should be interesting to see.

[Ciara]

I think the Poll is a GREAT idea and I just voted on all mine. I am glad you started this thread, it should be very interesting.

I also meant to add to my first post that I do believe that the women and children get re-assigned to other males and that older males sometimes get cast out too just for disagreeing with particular things that go on.

[Rino]

The CPS raid was excessive
The CPS raid did more harm than good
CPS should continue to monitor the FLDS
Lost boys are kicked out of the the ranch with no where to go
women are assigned to a husband and have no choice
spouses and children can be taken from a husband and reassigned
rumored abuse aside, the FLDS lifestyle has many benefits for those that choose that lifestyle

[RainbowsAndGumdrops]

the CPS raid was excessive
The CPS raid did more good than harm
CPS should continue to monitor the FLDS
Abuse is limited to a few isolated cases inside the YFZ ranch
The men and women are abusers in the YFZ ranch
Lost boys are kicked out of the the ranch with no where to go
women sometimes get to choose who they marry
spouses and children can be taken from a husband and reassigned
generally speaking, men only have sex with people they are "married" to
the women generally feel free
the FLDS are using silence to protect known abusers
rumored abuse aside, the FLDS lifestyle has many benefits for those that choose that lifestyle
The FLDS environment is generally peaceful


Oh yeah, I believe older males are sometimes kicked out or punished by having his wife (wives) and kids reassigned.

[Details]

Some of those I think are pretty established facts - and I'm glad to see that nearly all agree. Lost boys - that's an established fact. Reassigned wives - since the old husband and the new have come forward and talked about it openly - even if he uses the euphimism of "adopting" the new wife as he takes her children in - I think that's also simple fact.

Excessive broken bones was a slight fact - a higher percentage than average - but due to abuse, and the exact percentage is a question still. But I know what I believe on that.

[southcitymom]

I like this idea, but had a hard time answering. With the exception of the statements that say only woman are abusers at the Ranch and woman always get the chance to choose who they marry, all of those above statements are true. I believe them all.

[PSUfan]

Great thread! I answered some of the questions, and reserve the right to change my mind. :crazy: