News Texas Polygamist Raid: Unjustified Persecution?

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The discussion centers on the controversial raid that resulted in the removal of 401 children from a polygamist community in Texas, sparked by a 16-year-old girl's call alleging abuse. Participants express concern over the justification for such a drastic action, questioning whether the authorities provided adequate reasoning beyond the parents' polygamous practices. There are fears of potential religious discrimination and the implications of guilt by association, especially given the historical persecution of Mormons in the U.S. While some acknowledge the need to protect children from abuse, others argue that the broad approach taken by authorities seems excessive and lacks clear evidence of systematic wrongdoing. The conversation highlights the complexities of balancing child protection with the rights of religious communities.
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Gokul43201 said:
I don't know what a sink estate is but it sounded like you were saying the entire lower working class was being treated like a household, not just one sink estate.
A sink estate is a British council housing estate characterised by high levels of economic and social deprivation. Many are no-go areas for the authorities and the children are practically feral hunting in packs.