What I want to know, is what is being done NOW to protect Peterson's children?

[karynnj]

7. If Peterson were not a football player would you question protective services getting involved?

It can even be said that his status, because of his football skill, is that of an elite person, who is given more breaks than others. The tweets and the pictures are heartbreaking -- and I reject that this is just some cultural difference.

It is true that spanking is less commonly considered a good parenting tool in the Northeast, but this goes far beyond a spanking. This is an incredibly strong man, using his force against a 4 year old in a very abusive way. The fact is that had that same force been used against an adult woman, he would be included with others in the domestic violence stories. It is sickening to see that he not only did this and is completely without remorse, but that he has so little insight that he says he is not an "abuser". If he were not a football star, would ANYONE agree that this is the case? (It is pathetic that his team has allowed him to play again just because he is such a good player. )

It is true that there are huge issues in the world that need addressing, but that does not mean that no one should act against individual outrages. Not to mention, Peterson has started a very dangerous claim -- that this is his culture and he has the right to beat the hell out of his kids. As the high profile athlete that he is, his words will be reported and hear. If he gives one second of comfort to any man who was feeling some remorse for having beaten his own child and given him reason to think that it is acceptable, this is a big global problem. If we do not stand up for innocent little 4 year olds, what values do we have?