Father fighting to stop the adoption of his baby girl.
Target:
Deciding Judge
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All Legal documents can be seen at http://www.babyselling.com
Background info:
Ashley informed Cody she was pregnant and he did everything he should have. He offered to have her move in with him and pay for medical bills.
A little while later she informed him she had a miscarriage and refused to take his calls. He relocated and tried to move on, still shaken up by his unborn child's "death"
When the mother was 8 months pregnant Cody learned from a mutual friend she was still pregnant and planning on giving the child up for adoption in Montana.
Through phone calls and letters he was successful in stopping the pending adoption through LDS Family Services. After that Ashely disappeared and again would not accept his phone calls.
Three weeks after the first failed adoption she was successful in placing the child in Utah through the Adoption Center of Choice because of the strict laws in place regarding unwed fathers.
The agency retains custody and Cody has never even seen a picture of his daughter. Cody has been fighting to keep his daughter in his life since before she was born.
We hope to reunite Cody with his daughter whom he desperately wants and change the laws in Utah so this doesn't happen again.
There has been no adoption as it has been tied up in court while Cody fights to keep his parental rights to his child. Shortly after Cody started his legal battle the mother changed her occupation on myspace to babyseller. That is where the name of the awareness site is derived from.
Background info:
Ashley informed Cody she was pregnant and he did everything he should have. He offered to have her move in with him and pay for medical bills.
A little while later she informed him she had a miscarriage and refused to take his calls. He relocated and tried to move on, still shaken up by his unborn child's "death"
When the mother was 8 months pregnant Cody learned from a mutual friend she was still pregnant and planning on giving the child up for adoption in Montana.
Through phone calls and letters he was successful in stopping the pending adoption through LDS Family Services. After that Ashely disappeared and again would not accept his phone calls.
Three weeks after the first failed adoption she was successful in placing the child in Utah through the Adoption Center of Choice because of the strict laws in place regarding unwed fathers.
The agency retains custody and Cody has never even seen a picture of his daughter. Cody has been fighting to keep his daughter in his life since before she was born.
We hope to reunite Cody with his daughter whom he desperately wants and change the laws in Utah so this doesn't happen again.
There has been no adoption as it has been tied up in court while Cody fights to keep his parental rights to his child. Shortly after Cody started his legal battle the mother changed her occupation on myspace to babyseller. That is where the name of the awareness site is derived from.
All Legal documents can be seen at http://www.babyselling.com
Background info:
Ashley informed Cody she was pregnant and he did everything he should have. He offered to have her move in with him and pay for medical bills.
A little while later she informed him she had a miscarriage and refused to take his calls. He relocated and tried to move on, still shaken up by his unborn child's "death"
When the mother was 8 months pregnant Cody learned from a mutual friend she was still pregnant and planning on giving the child up for adoption in Montana.
Through phone calls and letters he was successful in stopping the pending adoption through LDS Family Services. After that Ashely disappeared and again would not accept his phone calls.
Three weeks after the first failed adoption she was successful in placing the child in Utah through the Adoption Center of Choice because of the strict laws in place regarding unwed fathers.
The agency retains custody and Cody has never even seen a picture of his daughter. Cody has been fighting to keep his daughter in his life since before she was born.
We hope to reunite Cody with his daughter whom he desperately wants and change the laws in Utah so this doesn't happen again.
There has been no adoption as it has been tied up in court while Cody fights to keep his parental rights to his child. Shortly after Cody started his legal battle the mother changed her occupation on myspace to babyseller. That is where the name of the awareness site is derived from.
Background info:
Ashley informed Cody she was pregnant and he did everything he should have. He offered to have her move in with him and pay for medical bills.
A little while later she informed him she had a miscarriage and refused to take his calls. He relocated and tried to move on, still shaken up by his unborn child's "death"
When the mother was 8 months pregnant Cody learned from a mutual friend she was still pregnant and planning on giving the child up for adoption in Montana.
Through phone calls and letters he was successful in stopping the pending adoption through LDS Family Services. After that Ashely disappeared and again would not accept his phone calls.
Three weeks after the first failed adoption she was successful in placing the child in Utah through the Adoption Center of Choice because of the strict laws in place regarding unwed fathers.
The agency retains custody and Cody has never even seen a picture of his daughter. Cody has been fighting to keep his daughter in his life since before she was born.
We hope to reunite Cody with his daughter whom he desperately wants and change the laws in Utah so this doesn't happen again.
There has been no adoption as it has been tied up in court while Cody fights to keep his parental rights to his child. Shortly after Cody started his legal battle the mother changed her occupation on myspace to babyseller. That is where the name of the awareness site is derived from.
We the undersigned are shocked and appalled that a man who has shown interest and responsibility in his child can have that child adopted out without his consent.
The adoption laws in the state of Utah need to be re-examined and changes need to be made. One change that needs to be made is the line that is drawn on the notification of unwed fathers to the adoption taking place. Right now there is no line being drawn on when the information provided was reasonable enough for a man to know that an adoption is taking place.
In Cody O'Dea VS The adoption Center of Choice the mother said "I am in Utah. You will never father this child and will pay child support until the child is in college." I do not see how this is notification of a pending adoption. Misleading information was thrown in to further hide what was really going on.
Because of this lack of notification we also believe this child should be returned to Mr O'Dea at once. He never consented to this adoption and actually was successful in stopping an adoption through LDS Family Services three weeks prior to his daughters birth and relinquishment by the mother. I would suggest you visit http://www.babyselling.com and read the paperwork posted.
Changes need to be made to protect unwed fathers from out of state. The fathers that have taken all the legal steps needed to protect their rights in their home state and, if applicable, the state where the mother resides before she travels to Utah to give birth.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
We signed the "Father fighting to stop the adoption of his baby girl." petition!
# 745:
1:38 pm PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, Florida
Everyone, please contact your local congressional representatives. ALL of them from ALL states. Clearly this isn't limited to Utah and federal laws need to be made NOW.
Everyone, please contact your local congressional representatives. ALL of them from ALL states. Clearly this isn't limited to Utah and federal laws need to be made NOW.
YES
# 744:
1:21 pm PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, Virginia
This father should have his child. Help this child get home to the father!
This father should have his child. Help this child get home to the father!
# 743:
9:10 am PST, Feb 2,
Buddy Line, New Jersey
almost the exact thing is happening to me the adoption has already taken place but not finalized yet im trying everything i can to be able to gain custody of my baby girl these laws are insane and need to be changed not just in utah but everywhere i live in nj the adoption took place in ny and its been devastating trying to deal with all this stay strong and i hope you get your little girl like the both of you deserve
almost the exact thing is happening to me the adoption has already taken place but not finalized yet im trying everything i can to be able to gain custody of my baby girl these laws are insane and need to be changed not just in utah but everywhere i live in nj the adoption took place in ny and its been devastating trying to deal with all this stay strong and i hope you get your little girl like the both of you deserve
absolutly they need to grab the attention of the masses with these things
# 742:
3:35 pm PST, Jan 28,
Tina Frith, Florida
A father should always have rights to his children, they should have just as much say as a mother as the woman can't create a baby by herself. The State of Utah should allow the father to raise his own child and the laws re-evaluated. I also believe the mother should be in prisioned for putting him and the child through this knowing the father wanted the child.That alone should be a crime.She has robbed him not only of his finance's but of precious bonding time and seeing her "first". First smile, laugh, steps, bath, sleeping through the night and every other joy that comes with having a little girl. Give the father his daughter and punish the mother.
A father should always have rights to his children, they should have just as much say as a mother as the woman can't create a baby by herself. The State of Utah should allow the father to raise his own child and the laws re-evaluated. I also believe the mother should be in prisioned for putting him and the child through this knowing the father wanted the child.That alone should be a crime.She has robbed him not only of his finance's but of precious bonding time and seeing her "first". First smile, laugh, steps, bath, sleeping through the night and every other joy that comes with having a little girl. Give the father his daughter and punish the mother.
# 741:
2:24 pm PST, Jan 26,
Kimberly Pettyjohn, Wyoming
Cody is a good man, and any state that would deny a fathers rights and wants to be a father is appalling. I have a daughter whos biological father is rarely around and if it werent for her step father she wouldnt know how a father is supposed to be, when one is willing, let them step up
Cody is a good man, and any state that would deny a fathers rights and wants to be a father is appalling. I have a daughter whos biological father is rarely around and if it werent for her step father she wouldnt know how a father is supposed to be, when one is willing, let them step up
Yes, everyone should be made aware of the use of the mormon religion to skip around the laws everyone else has to abide by
# 740:
2:39 pm PST, Jan 25,
Aaron Roberts, Missouri
# 739:
7:46 pm PST, Jan 18,
Moria Petersen, Arizona
This man just wants to be there for his daughter--he should be commended for that, not fought at every turn like this! It shouldn't be this hard for a father to take responsibility for his child!
This man just wants to be there for his daughter--he should be commended for that, not fought at every turn like this! It shouldn't be this hard for a father to take responsibility for his child!
# 738:
1:45 pm PST, Jan 15,
Brian Hooper, Kentucky
This is appalling. Let the father BE a father.
This is appalling. Let the father BE a father.
Yes, they should.
# 737:
8:54 am PST, Jan 12,
Desirae Sult, Pennsylvania
Cody best of luck!
Cody best of luck!
# 736:
12:21 am PST, Jan 11,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 735:
12:07 am PST, Jan 11,
Jose Lopez, Florida
# 734:
6:19 pm PST, Jan 6,
Renee Mitchell, Mississippi
I think you are doing a great job and keep fighting. I am kinda in the same boat. My son died in an auto accident 3 years ago. He left a child and a worthless wife and mother to my grandson. She is trying to give him up for adoption to keep me from having him. I am fighting just as you are and I will certainly call your name in prayer in hopes that you get your daughter soon. In this crazy world and unfair "justice" system I am so glad there is still some people who love their family enough to fight till the bitter end against all the unfairness. May God grant you strength and peace as you fight the good fight!
I think you are doing a great job and keep fighting. I am kinda in the same boat. My son died in an auto accident 3 years ago. He left a child and a worthless wife and mother to my grandson. She is trying to give him up for adoption to keep me from having him. I am fighting just as you are and I will certainly call your name in prayer in hopes that you get your daughter soon. In this crazy world and unfair "justice" system I am so glad there is still some people who love their family enough to fight till the bitter end against all the unfairness. May God grant you strength and peace as you fight the good fight!
Yes...!!!
# 733:
10:47 am PST, Jan 6,
Aaron Brooks, Illinois
It happened to me, and i hope it never happens to anyone else
It happened to me, and i hope it never happens to anyone else
# 732:
8:02 am PST, Jan 6,
Ramsey Shaud, Florida
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 731:
9:01 pm PST, Jan 4,
Chasity Luttel, Indiana
# 730:
3:17 pm PST, Jan 2,
Margaret Mcgregor, Alabama
He deserves to see his little girl. It's wrong to keep a child away from their parent, especially when that parent can and wants to take care of them. She lied...he should have his daughter with him.
He deserves to see his little girl. It's wrong to keep a child away from their parent, especially when that parent can and wants to take care of them. She lied...he should have his daughter with him.
# 729:
3:21 pm PST, Dec 20,
Frank Gerry, Florida
This is a real travesty, assuming the father is a good man. Fathers can be forced to pay for their children even if the mother re-marries and takes them away, yet a faithful father is robbed of the child he loves that the mother doesn't want?! How absurd!
This is a real travesty, assuming the father is a good man. Fathers can be forced to pay for their children even if the mother re-marries and takes them away, yet a faithful father is robbed of the child he loves that the mother doesn't want?! How absurd!
# 728:
7:09 am PST, Dec 18,
Name not displayed, New York
what is wrong with the state of utah stealing peoples children through adoption? This is not the 1st story I have heard from this state. What about John from dr. phil did he ever get his daughter? why would these adoptive parents want stolen children? If their dads want to be in their lives, then they need to back off. How would they feel if rolls were reversed? The child will hate you later. If i were visiting utah and went in labor id drive to the next state because of these dumb laws.
what is wrong with the state of utah stealing peoples children through adoption? This is not the 1st story I have heard from this state. What about John from dr. phil did he ever get his daughter? why would these adoptive parents want stolen children? If their dads want to be in their lives, then they need to back off. How would they feel if rolls were reversed? The child will hate you later. If i were visiting utah and went in labor id drive to the next state because of these dumb laws.
When a dad is kept out of the loop then loses his child because he didnt know. thats wrong...
# 727:
9:23 am PST, Dec 16,
Robert Terwilliger, Alabama
Return what is not yours!!!!
Return what is not yours!!!!
Yes, Stand up for the people and help.
# 726:
6:08 pm PST, Dec 12,
Melissa Evans, West Virginia
# 725:
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9:18 pm PST, Dec 7,
Vinod Kumar, Pakistan
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# 724:
3:56 pm PST, Dec 5,
Benjamin Jones, Alaska
# 723:
10:30 am PST, Dec 4,
Gloria Jensen, Idaho
# 722:
11:35 pm PST, Dec 1,
Amber Polk, Texas
This is so the opposite of what media shows...the careless fathers who doesn't even want anything to do with their children. This is a man who wants to step up and basically be mommy and daddy. I feel like he reversed the roles and that he is an outstanding person who has the natural fatherly instinct. He is fighting for his daughter whom he has had no contact with; but he loves her enough to keep fighting. I commend him.
This is so the opposite of what media shows...the careless fathers who doesn't even want anything to do with their children. This is a man who wants to step up and basically be mommy and daddy. I feel like he reversed the roles and that he is an outstanding person who has the natural fatherly instinct. He is fighting for his daughter whom he has had no contact with; but he loves her enough to keep fighting. I commend him.
I think the media should definetly be reporting this.
# 721:
2:42 pm PST, Nov 30,
Latricia Proctor, Washington D.C.
There Is no reason why that child should be without her father. He is a good stable person it should not matter that he is not married! is every child that is born to be happy successful adults were born with married parents? NO they were not. Thats ridiculous, what if he was married but in a terrible relationship? But I guess that better then being unwed and having a good heart. Give him his child!
There Is no reason why that child should be without her father. He is a good stable person it should not matter that he is not married! is every child that is born to be happy successful adults were born with married parents? NO they were not. Thats ridiculous, what if he was married but in a terrible relationship? But I guess that better then being unwed and having a good heart. Give him his child!
# 720:
4:04 pm PST, Nov 25,
Linda Amethyst, United Kingdom
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/adoptionforumonline as you can see iam for adoption fair ness
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/adoptionforumonline as you can see iam for adoption fair ness
# 719:
8:42 am PST, Nov 19,
Jason Sanders, Wyoming
I am the father of two beautiful children and can't imagine having them torn away from me. I truly hope that Cody is granted custody of his daughter and has the opportunity to raise, love, and hold his little girl. God Bless Your Family.
I am the father of two beautiful children and can't imagine having them torn away from me. I truly hope that Cody is granted custody of his daughter and has the opportunity to raise, love, and hold his little girl. God Bless Your Family.
Absolutely. I think the Buffalo Bullentin should be shown this website and should be doing a huge front page article about how a local buffalo family is involved in this disgusting act!
# 718:
3:30 pm PST, Nov 18,
Sandy Cawley, Utah
Cases like this are outrageous. Clearly, trafficking children takes priority over allowing a baby to stay with a father that wants to be a father. This needs to change.
Cases like this are outrageous. Clearly, trafficking children takes priority over allowing a baby to stay with a father that wants to be a father. This needs to change.
The media needs to break this stuff wide open.
# 717:
8:14 am PST, Nov 17,
Lori Antonich, Utah
Anyone, be it male or female, should be entitled to raise their child. I don't understand why the mother has all the rights. My son just found out that he is going to be a father and that the mother wants to put the baby up for adoption. She is 8 months pregnant and we are just starting our fight for my sons right to be the dad that he deserves to be.
Anyone, be it male or female, should be entitled to raise their child. I don't understand why the mother has all the rights. My son just found out that he is going to be a father and that the mother wants to put the baby up for adoption. She is 8 months pregnant and we are just starting our fight for my sons right to be the dad that he deserves to be.
# 716:
5:39 pm PST, Nov 16,
Michael Cawley, Utah
There is something seriously wrong when a state and religion funded social services becomes a haven for circumventing the laws of the country and laws of other states. And something even more wrong when they deny a God given right to any parent by blood who desperately wants to raise a child. I am not against adoption at all. My sister adopted a child and I'm sympathetic to those unable to bear children. But it is plainly wrong to deny any parent by blood the right to raise their own child. It borders on cultism to assume that any single religion is above the law, above other religions, and entitled to steal the rights of a birth parent. The divorce rate in Utah is no better than that of other states and there's no reason to assume that any child who is adopted will have two committed and loving parents who are absent of abusive tendencies. Any father that fights for their rights such as this young man has earned the title of loving concerned father and as most young men do, he will be married someday to a woman who will lovingly care for his child.
There is something seriously wrong when a state and religion funded social services becomes a haven for circumventing the laws of the country and laws of other states. And something even more wrong when they deny a God given right to any parent by blood who desperately wants to raise a child. I am not against adoption at all. My sister adopted a child and I'm sympathetic to those unable to bear children. But it is plainly wrong to deny any parent by blood the right to raise their own child. It borders on cultism to assume that any single religion is above the law, above other religions, and entitled to steal the rights of a birth parent. The divorce rate in Utah is no better than that of other states and there's no reason to assume that any child who is adopted will have two committed and loving parents who are absent of abusive tendencies. Any father that fights for their rights such as this young man has earned the title of loving concerned father and as most young men do, he will be married someday to a woman who will lovingly care for his child.
# 715:
8:21 pm PST, Nov 15,
Kimberley Ennis, Wyoming
Cody has every right to have is daughter!
Cody has every right to have is daughter!
Yes. Because maybe if it is put out there, with all legal procedings and petitions, it will decrease the chances of this happening to other fathers in the fututre. As long as the media gets their story straight...
# 714:
12:29 pm PST, Nov 15,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 713:
12:48 pm PST, Nov 13,
Melinda Dennington, Wyoming
I am an advocate for child rights and am appalled at our country's negligence to provide the same rights for father's as there are for mother's, as well as the right for the child to be afforded the opportunity to live with his/her natural parent/s when it is a safe, healthy, nurturing environment, such as Cody and Tanya's.
I am an advocate for child rights and am appalled at our country's negligence to provide the same rights for father's as there are for mother's, as well as the right for the child to be afforded the opportunity to live with his/her natural parent/s when it is a safe, healthy, nurturing environment, such as Cody and Tanya's.
Yes.
# 712:
9:07 am PST, Nov 13,
Heather Redenbaugh, Wyoming
Cody and Tanya are wonderful parents! I have learned some of the most important parenting lessions from these two amazing people. They deserve to be reunited with thier child so that's why I am signing this petition. Tell everyone you know!
Cody and Tanya are wonderful parents! I have learned some of the most important parenting lessions from these two amazing people. They deserve to be reunited with thier child so that's why I am signing this petition. Tell everyone you know!
The media needs to recognize the seriousness of this issue. Baby selling is real and it should be stopped.
# 711:
1:58 pm PST, Nov 3,
Sean Williams, North Carolina
my girlfriend is currently pregnant and i am in a battle with her not to give it up for adoption i can afford the baby and her and there is no reason for this to happen except she is not ready for it even though ive offered to raise the child on my own
my girlfriend is currently pregnant and i am in a battle with her not to give it up for adoption i can afford the baby and her and there is no reason for this to happen except she is not ready for it even though ive offered to raise the child on my own
yes
# 710:
9:22 am PDT, Oct 19,
Molly Bailey, Mississippi
Hi, my name is Molly and I am concern about Cody's problem. I believe that as long as Cody isn't harmful to the physical being of his daughter then he should be able to raise her. What message are you sending to father both wed and un-wed if you allow his child to be taken? Cody was present in the decision of making the child - whether accidental pregancy or not, so he should have his choice and whether or not he wants to raise her. Lastly, think of how his daughter will feel when she grows up to find out that she was wanted by her natural father, but ripped away from him because she was a product of pre-marriagale sex.
Hi, my name is Molly and I am concern about Cody's problem. I believe that as long as Cody isn't harmful to the physical being of his daughter then he should be able to raise her. What message are you sending to father both wed and un-wed if you allow his child to be taken? Cody was present in the decision of making the child - whether accidental pregancy or not, so he should have his choice and whether or not he wants to raise her. Lastly, think of how his daughter will feel when she grows up to find out that she was wanted by her natural father, but ripped away from him because she was a product of pre-marriagale sex.
# 709:
8:48 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Tiffany Smith, Pennsylvania
I grew up with Cody and know that he is a good person and always cared for his own family and helped his mom with his younger brother and sister. I support Cody's determination and wish him the best.
I grew up with Cody and know that he is a good person and always cared for his own family and helped his mom with his younger brother and sister. I support Cody's determination and wish him the best.
# 708:
9:37 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Kimberly Mackay, Texas
# 707:
5:18 am PDT, Oct 14,
Nichole Koch, Wyoming
This is outrageous! If he wants to be a dad let him for god sakes. There are not alot of fathers that are willing to step up to the plate like this and when they do this is what they get?? NO!!!!! He needs his baby!!!
This is outrageous! If he wants to be a dad let him for god sakes. There are not alot of fathers that are willing to step up to the plate like this and when they do this is what they get?? NO!!!!! He needs his baby!!!
# 706:
5:30 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Name not displayed, Georgia
What is being done here is outrageous. How is it possible that a biological father who desires to parent his only child, is denied his parental rights by the deception of the law by the mormon community?
What is being done here is outrageous. How is it possible that a biological father who desires to parent his only child, is denied his parental rights by the deception of the law by the mormon community?
Yes, this is outrageous.
# 705:
9:28 am PDT, Oct 13,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 704:
11:15 am PDT, Oct 12,
Angela Spitz, Idaho
It is an absolute outrage that this young father has to fight for what is morally and should be LEGALLY HIS RIGHTS. If the mother doesn't want to raise the child THE FATHER HAS THE RIGHT TO RAISE THE CHILD - IT'S COMMON SENSE. NO STATE SHOULD IMPEDE ON THE MORAL OBLIGATION OF A BIOLOGICAL FATHER.
It is an absolute outrage that this young father has to fight for what is morally and should be LEGALLY HIS RIGHTS. If the mother doesn't want to raise the child THE FATHER HAS THE RIGHT TO RAISE THE CHILD - IT'S COMMON SENSE. NO STATE SHOULD IMPEDE ON THE MORAL OBLIGATION OF A BIOLOGICAL FATHER.
Absolutely, the media should report on these issues in our society. Raise the level of awareness so that those with brain cells CAN RECTIFY THE RIGHTS OF FATHERS.
# 703:
4:54 pm PDT, Oct 7,
Gabrielle Gallegos, Utah
Why keep a caring capible father from raising his child. Why does a unwed mother have a choice to keep the baby but not the father. Children especially girls need their father and will wonder why she was given up. Would she think it fare that Utah wouldn't let her be with her daddy.
Why keep a caring capible father from raising his child. Why does a unwed mother have a choice to keep the baby but not the father. Children especially girls need their father and will wonder why she was given up. Would she think it fare that Utah wouldn't let her be with her daddy.
Yes, the public needs to know. Maybe educating young men about their rights or lack of rights in Utah will prevent teen pregnancies.
# 702:
11:15 am PDT, Sep 30,
Name not displayed, Idaho
I don't know Cody from Adam, and it doesn't matter, because regardless of who he is, if he is a seemingly "worthy" father or not, he has the right to parent his child unless said right has been legally forfeited.
I don't know Cody from Adam, and it doesn't matter, because regardless of who he is, if he is a seemingly "worthy" father or not, he has the right to parent his child unless said right has been legally forfeited.
Yes.
# 701:
7:17 am PDT, Sep 22,
Steve Kusick, Tennessee
Cody, You are in our prayers. This country is suffering a real lack of plain common sense. Please in return join us in prayer that both our government and judicial system will stop over reaching their original intent.
Cody, You are in our prayers. This country is suffering a real lack of plain common sense. Please in return join us in prayer that both our government and judicial system will stop over reaching their original intent.
There are so many issues that warrant reporting, like this one. However the media seems to only be concerned on reporting stories of fear. ( H1N1 Virus, Global Warming, Polls, the latest medical breakthrough which almost always contradicts the next breakthrough, or the death of a celebrity "false idol" who chose to live a life in self-worship ). YES!!! They should! Politians and the media are partners in CRIME, and neither are concerned for we the people.
