Michael Writes

I’m admittedly a fan of Jennifer Hudson.

I loved her on "American Idol" and was amazed by her theatrical debut in Dreamgirls.  That she has now lost her mother, brother and 7 year old nephew to murder just brings home the fact that in this day and age, no one is safe anymore.

Murder is a terrible crime there’s no doubt, but when it comes to the abuse and/or murder of a child, I’m afraid there is little hope that I could ever run for public office because I don’t think any punishment is harsh enough for someone who would intentionally harm a child - ever.  Not under any circumstances, or to quote the gatekeeper of the Great and Powerful OZ, "not nobody, not no how".

It is at times such as these that I am thankful for what I have in life.  I may not have a child of my own yet but I have an adorable nephew.  That same anger boils in me when I learn that his father - my brother - has fallen down on the job once again and is not being a father to his child or a husband to his wife.

There are no excuses good enough for neglecting or abusing a child.  If there are voices in your head you shouldn’t be attempting to parent a child in the first place because as a parent it is only the voices of your children that matter.  If you’re on drugs or embracing some other addiction, the same holds true - the only monkey on your back should be your little one.

I pride myself on being an open and understanding sort but I cannot understand how anyone could harm a child, nor do I want to.  When the anger boils over you turn the heat off, you don’t throw the pot.

I’m heartbroken tonight for Jennifer Hudson’s family and their tremendous loss just as I am for my nephew who will likely be another mark on the stats sheet of children growing up without a father.

Take some goddamned responsibility, people.  Live up to your obligations and take some responsibility.  And don’t ever - EVER take it out on a child.  No matter how bad things are, how hopeless the situation may seem, there is always another way.

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