Thanks Matt, It Was One Hell Of A Ride
First we heard that Matt O'Connor had suspended operations of Fathers4Justice while he debated the future of the equal custody advocacy group. A BBC storyhad broken, saying that fringe extremist supporters of F4J had planned last month to kidnap Tony Blair's five-year-old son Leo. Police made O'Connor aware of the plan and he denied any knowledge of it . He had already expelled 30 members last year he considered too extremist. He said, "We were aware that there were more extremist elements and we acted within our organisation to clean the undesirable element out." UK members of F4J knew something was amiss when several were visited by SO13, the Metropolitan's anti-terrorist officers, awhile back. They were told if they did anything near Downing Street they would be shot.
Then the news broke that O'Connor had made his decision: he was closing shop, Fathers4Justice would be no more. He told Channel Four News, "Three years after starting the organisation, we're going to cease all operations and bring the campaign to a close...I want to get a good night's sleep. This is not what I wanted. I don't want to be associated with an organisation getting headlines like this...What these people are doing is undermining the very good work that people in this organization have done," he said, "We do peaceful direct action with a dash of humor. We're in the business of uniting dads with their kids, not separating them...I'm proud of the work we've done, but if we're going down this road with extremist elements then it's come to an end."
Advocates and activists worldwide are reacting with sadness, disappointment, and even relief. Many have been concerned with the extremists that harm the equal custody movement. It's a shame they tarnished the superhero idea. I thought Matt O'Connor's plan was great. I never saw terrorists on those buildings and bridges. I saw the loving, devoted daddies that they are.
Some people aren't willing to put the capes aside quite so quickly. Phil Davies of F4J-Wales said, "F4J Wales are not closing shop, we are fighting on...we wish to talk, but if they want to fight then let it be so," but he explained it's up to the members, they'll be voting on it. He added, "F4J-Wales has always focused on our children." You can hear Phill tonight on the Annie Armen Show.
Then the news broke that O'Connor had made his decision: he was closing shop, Fathers4Justice would be no more. He told Channel Four News, "Three years after starting the organisation, we're going to cease all operations and bring the campaign to a close...I want to get a good night's sleep. This is not what I wanted. I don't want to be associated with an organisation getting headlines like this...What these people are doing is undermining the very good work that people in this organization have done," he said, "We do peaceful direct action with a dash of humor. We're in the business of uniting dads with their kids, not separating them...I'm proud of the work we've done, but if we're going down this road with extremist elements then it's come to an end."
Advocates and activists worldwide are reacting with sadness, disappointment, and even relief. Many have been concerned with the extremists that harm the equal custody movement. It's a shame they tarnished the superhero idea. I thought Matt O'Connor's plan was great. I never saw terrorists on those buildings and bridges. I saw the loving, devoted daddies that they are.
Some people aren't willing to put the capes aside quite so quickly. Phil Davies of F4J-Wales said, "F4J Wales are not closing shop, we are fighting on...we wish to talk, but if they want to fight then let it be so," but he explained it's up to the members, they'll be voting on it. He added, "F4J-Wales has always focused on our children." You can hear Phill tonight on the Annie Armen Show.
posted by Teri at 5:33 PM
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Needless to say, Trish Wilson is got this going on her blog and she is playing it up for all it is worth. I posted this on her blog: (wonder how long it will stay there?)
Trish,
Just when we thought you could not sink to a new low, you have.
It appears that anytime a MAN is accused of a crime, he HAS to be guilty. He is not to have his day in court is he?
However anytime a woman commits a crime, there has to be reasons she is not guilty...most often because a MAN made her do it.
I thought that you thought that women were smarter then that? I guess I was wrong.
I thought feminist wanted EQUALITY but that is clearly not the case is it Trish...they want SUPERIORITY. Absolutely nothing can please you. If a man has little to do with his children, he is lazy and a deadbeat. If men want to be included, they are only doing it so they can keep on abusing them...right Trish?
Well Trish, since women do most of all child abuse, then would it not stand to reason they want custody so they can keep abusing them?>
Why do you think it only works one way? What happened to the EQUALITY you always say you want?
Trish, are you going to apologize when it comes to light that F4J never intended to kidnap anyone? There is no better way to discredit a group that is really seeking equality then to accuse them of something like this. It happened in German before WW Two also.
No wonder a certain term for feminist has become popular.
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