FL - Somer Thompson, 7, Orange Park, 19 Oct 2009 #24

[sadnpod]

Maybe if mom T. had received her child support Somer would have had a better chance of after school supervision. it costs money ya know. Or, do you think she should have quit her job so she could be home after school?

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So, if two out of three fathers pay child support for five kids, somer would have had a better chance of after school supervision? Do you know if they paid child support and if so, do you know which father and for what child(ren)? Yes, I know it cost money. IIRC it was available in her school. Instead of quitting her job, she had the option of quitting cigarettes or a number of other choices, it was only for two hours a day. Poor, pitiful me is not a defense in this IMO!!

I know plenty of truly single mothers who would love to make $14 an hour, and have a car and a house...

 

[4mer.naybor]

Let me start by saying again that i came on here in the beginning to defend DT, there didn't seem to be a lot of support for her on message boards that I was reading. The first and foremost thing that I wanted people to know was that i didn't think she murdered Somer...as she was being compared to Susan Smith. This wasn't the person I knew...

My husband and I were friends and neighbors of DT and ST, we had good times, the kids used to play together, life was pretty good then. After the twins were born, things got a little crazy....DT went a little wild, and shortly thereafter we moved away.

I really wish my husband was here now to add his two cents, he and DT were buddys...a little more outspoken than Sam and I were. I'm sure he would have a lot to say about all of this, shocked but not that surprised, it sucks being the only one trying to tell this story without writing a tell all book, and still explain DT's mannerisms, personality, and behavior. Bottom line, she isn't perfect, but she isn't a killer in my eyes. I see her as I know her, I get it....but to those who don't...it has got to be very unusual to watch.


Gah I am rambling, but until this is all said and done, she is innocent until proven guilty.

 

[not_my_kids]

Students who lived closer than 1.5 miles from GPE have to walk.

http://www.clay.k12.fl.us/gpe/PDF/FAQ_Who_Rides_Bus.pdf

Thank you. I thought I had seen something definitive about it, but I couldn't remember where or when.

 

[alexandra]

:twocents:My Father died when I was 4 yrs old in 1959, I had 2 other sibs, my Mother refused Social Assistance etc. , became a Business Woman , never married again she was only 40 yrs old when he died. She died at the age of 89 yrs leaving an Estate worth over 3 M. Single Parents are not new to this world think about History, Wars 1&2, many children were raised by single Parents , I myself consider myself a single parent by fortunately I have some pride. JMO

Thanks Cathdawg, and I'm sorry to hear you lost your father at such a young age. My son lost his father when he was 9.

And I might add...I mentioned in my post there are resources available for low income single parents, I know this because I know plenty of people who have used the resources, but I never did. I knew how to budget my money, it wasn't much of a task...there was very little to budget LOL. I just get frustrated when I hear sob stories about single parents who just throw up their hands and shirk responsibilities. It's no excuse. Their children need them no less, for heavens sake they need them MORE!! I just don't get it. If people want to care properly for their children there is always a way to do it. I may not have had extra money but I always made sure my son was happy, clean, well fed, loved, and always taken care of. Sorry...I'll end my rant now.:furious:

 

[sadnpod]

I have tears running down my cheeks because somer, AT, AC, lil ST deserve better than this description of a mother and maybe their fathers fell short too, but bottom line is she was/is responsible. Anyone who cant grasp that you should not have children if you cannot afford them is beyond absurd....

Justice for Somer
Peace and love for AC, AT and lil ST

 

[Kewpiedoll]

(bolded by me)
So, if two out of three fathers pay child support for five kids, somer would have had a better chance of after school supervision? Do you know if they paid child support and if so, do you know which father and for what child(ren)? Yes, I know it cost money. IIRC it was available in her school. Instead of quitting her job, she had the option of quitting cigarettes or a number of other choices, it was only for two hours a day. Poor, pitiful me is not a defense in this IMO!!

I know plenty of truly single mothers who would love to make $14 an hour, and have a car and a house...

The cigs, booze, and drugs would have been more than enough for a wonderful after school Nanny or school program.

 

[Noway]

Do you think by not publicly clearing the family/friends, the Sheriff is playing with the creep's head? Making him wondering just how close LE is to catching him?

 

[sadnpod]

Anyone wanna join me in the garage?

 

[VirginiaTwo]

Do you think by not publicly clearing the family/friends, the Sheriff is playing with the creep's head? Making him wondering just how close LE is to catching him?

Hope so.

 

[4mer.naybor]

I have tears running down my cheeks because somer, AT, AC, lil ST deserve better than this description of a mother and maybe their fathers fell short too, but bottom line is she was/is responsible. Anyone who cant grasp that you should not have children if you cannot afford them is beyond absurd....

Justice for Somer
Peace and love for AC, AT and lil ST

I just wish it was all over (better yet never happened)...murderer arrested, divorce final, happy endings all around, but sadly this isn't the case, I am a bit emotional right now too.... I told Sam, "if you had asked me seven years ago where our lives would be right now...I never would have guessed that our two families would have been torn apart by unexpected tragedies." I am sad for Sam, for Diena, the kids, Somer...for all that has been lost.

 

[Noway]

The cigs, booze, and drugs would have been more than enough for a wonderful after school Nanny or school program.

Harder for some to quit than others, that is for sure.

LOL ... as sadnpod and others head to their garages and screened porches.

 

[cathdawg]

I would not have normally come out and stated my comments....but I must say some people are faced with fate, some with good choices and some with bad. To me I really don't care, until the preaching starts. Thanks for hearing me out. Personally before Somer was murdered, IMO DT did not have it at all bad.

 

[alexandra]

Anyone wanna join me in the garage?

I'll bring the punkin pie :lick:

 

[not_my_kids]

[ame="http://websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92117"]FL - Missing! 2 year old Luis Martinez, Valrico - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community[/ame]

Another small child missing in FL. Heads up.

 

[sadnpod]

FL - Missing! 2 year old Luis Martinez, Valrico - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community

Another small child missing in FL. Heads up.

Not supervised? Asking a neighbor for ice cream? Has the whole world gone insane? 2 yrs old? WTH????:banghead:

 

[sadnpod]

Harder for some to quit than others, that is for sure.

LOL ... as sadnpod and others head to their garages and screened porches.

At least I dont have to pay for day care....hee hee

 

[human]

Not supervised? Asking a neighbor for ice cream? Has the whole world gone insane? 2 yrs old? WTH????:banghead:

I hope he just wandered off and is lost in the woods. That does happen sometimes.

 

[Noway]

I tried to get a map of the area but could not find Silver Lane. I wonder if the AMBER Alert has the street right?


ETA
Is it Silver Streak Lane?

 

[sadnpod]

Goodnite all..
Til tomorrow... and another day of hope

for all of us and all of ours and the beautiful children of the world.... I hope they find that little boy safe and sound..

Justice for somer

 

[Noway]

http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/76699432.html

last seen ... 400 block of Silver Lane in Valrico, Florida

Found the street on this map thanks to the other information.


And sorry for the O/T ... My avatar is making me hungry so I'm going to get a snack and head to bed. Good night everyone.