“nderstand that the Bustamante “family” was essentially a product of liberal welfare policies and a liberal judiciary.”
Her grandparents had custody of her since a very small child, as the mother was absent and father in prison.
Her grandparents were respected members of the local Mormon Church, where the killer was very active in youth activities.
Her grandparents were respected members of the local Mormon Church, where the killer was very active in youth activities.
Mebbe so. But her mother and father were the beneficiaries of an enabling environment that didn't hold them directly responsible for their "mistakes".
As a society, we no longer penalize anti-social behavior, we actually reward it -- thereby encouraging its propagation.
The Bustamante girl did what she did because she thought she could get away with it.