They are definitely voting as payback to hurt the ones who took their kids. They don't even have anything to do with "outsiders" or our government so the fact that they are going to register to vote and then vote when the day comes really shows they are out for revenge! And here I thought that they were a fun loving, harmless cult! HMMM...

Cindy –
How fun-loving would you be if your children were "kidnapped" at gun-point, and held for two months? Now the FLDS are being told that the state was wrong BUT they still have to sign papers to get their own kids back. The FLDS did not ask for this fight. It was brought to them. And since when is VOTING an act of revenge? Good for them. Maybe when someone's else's life is turned upside down, (By loosing their job because they are voted out of office) they can realize how easily one's life can be damaged. If children are being abused, take the abusers and throw he book at them, but what was done here was abuse in its own way. I hope they vote in droves......

It's a free country. According to the constitution they have a right to vote they should exercise is to the fullest. Revenge? So what? People in public office are supposed to be accountable to the voters. This presidential election it looks like the voters are going to stick it to the Republicans because of the Iraq war.

It is ignorant and hypocritical for people like Cindy to discourage an American their right to vote. It's hard for anyone to not get involved when they take your kids away based on a crank call and the only "evidence" are pictures of a jailed (for the last few years) perpetrator kissing a minor years ago.

Pathetic.

@ elguapo...Who is discouraging anyone not to vote!? In my comment did I say anything about them not voting or not having the right too? NO...I think they should vote them out of office because they had no right to take their kids. If you read any other comments from me on this blog then you would have known that.

So stop trying to put your words in my mouth!

Cindy...Ga.

“They have so many new people out there, they could out power people who vote here.”

Demographics really are destiny.

Actually, some nice, fat lawsuits would be in order here.

I, like others, would have to wonder what the motivation would be for members of the FLDS to suddenly want to become involved in civic activities outside of their own community. However, that is not to say that they shouldn't become involved if their motivation is to better the entire community. But be aware, those individuals would now fall under the same requirements and scrutiny as any other public official. That means they would be subjected to following the rules like everbody else in society. In fact, I suspect they'd be watched more closely and would not be immune from criminal prosecutions should they chose the path of unlawful activity. I say to Mr. Jessop and the others in the FLDS, you will be treated fairly. But if you cross the line expect to end up like your notorious leader, Warren Jeffs. I challenge you to prove to the everyone, you folks are law abiding folks like everyone else. I sincerely believe most are. But if you fail in that effort, the shame will be on your backs.

Shame on the Texas authorities for returning those poor children back into the incest pool they were rescued from. Those pictures of W.J. kissing & fondling those young girls was enough to make any intelligence person heart break. Shame on all who tolerate this sick behaviour!!!! That community goes not represent Religion, it promotes child incest & pornography.

The FLDS should vote but they should also obey the law. Last I heard polygamy is illegal. I would think this would keep any of the men with multiple wives from running for office – of course Texas will have to charge them first and then get a conviction.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

"Last I heard polygamy is illegal."

You haven't been reading my posts, have you.

Technically polygamy is permissable in several states.

Let's not also forget that there needs to be an investigation into the allegations of reported "bleeding the beast", welfare fraud–where the celestial brides filed for and received welfare. They want nothing to do with the outside world but they'll take our money?? This is a felony folks.

Dismantling the child-abuse factory known as FLDS will take time, but it will be done.

When the DNA evidence starts being analyzed we'll find precisely how many 12, 13 and 14-year-old mothers there were–and the identity of the men who impregnated these manipulated, brainwashed girls.

These sickos have been playing hide-n-seek with the authorities for years, but DNA won't lie. They have a photo and a file on each child now, and a cheek swab. The truth will out.

The wheels of law turn slowly, but in the end the human garbage that have been raping and "owning" the girls in the FLDS will be lined up and marched to prison, just like their "prophet", the utterly repulsive and disgusting Jeffs.

They dont follow any of our laws to begin with, why should they be allowed to vote, they shouldnt be, the minute they can join the real world, ok let them vote.

Side bar to FLDS registering to vote. . . look back to Oregon and Rajneeshpuram . The locals spoke their mind and the "rajneeshees" ended up owning Wasco county for a while in the 80's
I don't agree with the FLDS way, however, the high courts have spoken, which evidently doesn't mean anything to the good old boys.
I was stationed in Texas during the 70's "airmen and dogs keep off the grass" days. Those bigots better start breeding voters to control their "way of life"

Trisha wrote:

"They don't follow any of our laws to begin with ..."

That's a sweeping generalization, don't you think?

They're certainly subject to state power, as this whole episode demonstrates all too clearly.

"...why should they be allowed to vote, they shouldn't be, the minute they can join the real world, ok let them vote."

They’re citizens and taxpayers. They can vote as long as they are not convicted felons. Last time I checked, only Warren Jeffs fell into this category.

The "real world." What a laugh.

They might have the DNA, now but it was obtain by an illigal arrest
and I bet they will demand the return of all photo's and DNA.

Remember the fruit of the posion tree read the SCOUS decision all
evidence taken as result is posioned

It's funny how everyone paints the lawas villains until something happens then you sue for them not doing something in advance. Do you really think they would make such a move just to say sorryand send them back. I say go visit the ranch and see what things are like, if they let you. See no evil, hear no evil. That should be the new American slogan. Ask yourself with so many secrets what are you hiding.

Anderson would you please asks the panel, why would Hillary help Obama get the DNC base that she already have? She has the blue collar voter's, Hispanic's and Women. Also, would you asks them if it make sense to give up her base and go to work for him?