Conspiracy of Silence (Banned Discovery Channel Documentary)

"Conspiracy of Silence" is a powerful, disturbing documentary revealing a nationwide child abuse and pedophilia ring that leads to the highest levels of government. Featuring intrepid investigator John DeCamp, a highly decorated Vietnam war veteran and 16-year Nebraska state senator, "Conspiracy of Silence" reveals how rogue elements at all levels of government have been involved in systematic child abuse and pedophilia to feed the base desires of key politicians...

NOTE: This film had to be reassembled from remaining VHS fragments after an all-out effort was made to block the films release and destroy all extant copies. Every effort has been made to restore it to the original and complete "meant to be broadcast" version.For additional information on this video, and download information: http://www.archive.org/details/ConspiracyOfSilence-SexAbuseRingOfWashingtonDc."

  -David Lanier

Spare the Rod...Spoil The Child?

I started burping and wiping poop at the age of 15. Years of hands-on experience with my beautiful nieces and nephews...as well as filling in as mommy dearest to two beautiful godchildren from a previous relationship; taught me a thing or two about kids.  Rule of thumb: All kids are not created equal! LOL. There are the reserved and amiable to the loud, boisterous and mischievous and some of every variation in-between.   

This morning, I read a friend's blog post "To Smack or Not to Smack".  He is a loving, single father Raising Amelie - a toddler girl.  The post is riddled with guilt as he contemplates his actions as a parent.  Honestly, I think he was a bit hard on himself but that is to be expected.  Having a life in your hands is an incredible responsibility and at times overwhelming.  As responsible parents/guardians and caregivers we often check-in with ourselves and  wonder if we're measuring up to these important roles; like he, many are struggle with the old adage, "Spare the rod, spoil the child"...