The State of Florida has one of the worst records for child abuse and domestic violence fatalities in the country. Ever wonder why? This little news article will give you a solid, step-by step introduction into one of the big reasons why.
Step 1) Carefully read paragraph #1. Note that Dad abducted his 3-year-old son after a COURT-SCHEDULED VISITATION. This means that this visitation wasn't at Mom's discretion or anybody else's in the family. This is the court's decision. A Court in the State of Florida. Are we clear on this?
Step 2) After perusing paragraph #2 and noting dad's name--PAUL MARTIKAINEN--observe that in paragraph #3, we find out that Dad has a HISTORY OF "ALLEGED" ABUSE against the child.
So that's why the brilliant officials in the State of Florida thought it would be a great idea--not to end visitation unless or until the child's safety and well-being could be guaranteed, which would be the logical choice--but to appoint a dimwitted "supervisor" to monitor said visitation.
Step 3) Now go to the paragraph #4. The predictable outcome of a stupid and dangerous policy: The "allegedly" abusive father manages to evade the dimwitted supervisor, and abduct the child.
Just brilliant, Florida! Take a bow! If your aim is to stay competive as a leader in child abuse and child abuse fatalies, this is the just about perfect way to maintain your lead!
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20091128/BREAKINGNEWS/91128014/1006/news01/Police+looking+for+dad+in+abduction
Police looking for dad in abduction
FLORIDA TODAY • November 28, 2009
Cocoa police are asking for help in locating a father who is accused of abducting his 3-year-old son today after a court-scheduled visitation.
Palm Bay resident Paul Martikainen, 36, was with his son, Luke Finch, at Riverfront Park in Cocoa around noon.
A court-appointed supervisor monitored Martikainen and his son because of the father’s history of alleged abuse against the child, according to a news release.
Martikainen slipped away from the supervisor, according to the release. Neither he nor Luke have been since around 1 p.m. today.
Martikainen’s address is 554 Fournier Street, S.W., Palm Bay. He was last seen driving a 1990s model Ford Explorer with a Florida tag of 142-KEA.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cocoa Police Department at 639-7620 and press “4.”