Violent Abusers Let Out Into Streets of Topeka As County Commission "Downgrades" Domestic Violence

[deminks]

to Save Money

http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/article/2011/10/07/violent-abusers-let-out-into-streets-of-topeka-as-domestic-violence-is-downgraded-by-prosecutors

by Kari Ann Rinker, National Organization for Women (NOW), Kansas

October 7, 2011 - 3:47pm

Yesterday, I spoke in front of the Shawnee County Commission about the suspension of prosecution for those arrested for domestic violence and assault in Topeka. First of all let me say that I understand that times are hard, budgets are being slashed, programs are being cut. This is happening all across the state of Kansas, in fact all over the nation. I can say with a fair amount of certainty, however, that I do not know of another town that has made national news for failing to treat domestic violence as a crime.

Topeka City Councilwomen Sylvia Ortiz was quoted in the Topeka Capitol Journal as stating that the city council needed to “man up” and let commissioners know “we’re not going to stand for this.” Well, with all due respect to Councilwoman Ortiz, I took it upon myself to “woman up” to the Commission in Topeka. After spending the day tracking down information and getting up to speed on the Topeka situation, I knew that my presence was necessary.

It is true that violent abusers are being let out into the streets of Topeka, Kansas with reports of anywhere from 18-30 such releases thus far. The Shawnee County Commission and the Shawnee County DA, Chad Taylor have willfully created this state of anarchy. It can be best described as a political fistfight of epic proportions with women being the ones who are taking the brunt of the punches being swung. The behavior of DA and the Commission continues to threaten the safety of the very community they were elected to serve. The citizens of Topeka can do nothing but watch, waiting to see how this dangerous, perhaps even deadly game of chicken turns out.

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Kansas NOW would like to encourage your participation in democratic resistance to the commission’s lack of funding and the DA’s poor decision making. Please email or call DA Chad Taylor: [e-mail] • 785.233.8200 x4330 and the Shawnee County Commission [e-mail] • 785.233.8200 x4040. If you’re in Kansas, join Kansas NOW on Tuesday for peaceful street protest and Topeka City Council meeting.

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[Orrex]

1. I'm sure that the women were all asking for it anyway.

:puke:

[angstlessk]

2. and non violent pot smokers remain locked up?...

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. my question, too

fucked up bull shit.

[MadMaddie]

3. Let's wait for the body count

These people were in jail for a reason....they will blame their accusers and they will seek revenge.

[Kaleko]

4. Women of Topeka should march

along with all the good men who support them.

If you've had enough, show some outrage.

[Tsiyu]

5. And we're better than extremist muslims how?

Topeka is cutting the budget with the lives of women and children?

Every woman and child should leave Topeka.

Or run the idiot DA Chad Taylor and his vile henchmen on the Shawnee County Commission OUT of town.

[Supply Side Jesus]

6. They will abuse more...

because the commissioners don't like to pay for the lock up. This puts everyone at risk