She is just a child.
Barely three or four yrs old.
So helpless, so young.
Don't you know it's against the law to hit your child?
Don't you dare threaten her with your harsh words either.
I WON'T STAND IT!!!
But I can only watch in agony and grind my teeth.
(Aside- my inner thoughts)
She will only grow up hating you more don't you know?
Do you think that hitting her will make it right for you?
Do you think that hitting her will teach her a valuable lesson?
Do you think slapping your child across the face means "nothing" to her?
How would you like me to hit you across your face?
Would I enjoy watching you get beat up?
NO, No I wouldn't.
You know why?????
Because, I wouldn't stoop to your loser level.
I would rather comfort your child in my mind, heal her bruises, and show her love not hatred.
The Laws in this town are nothing but a joke.
Of course, its against the law to hit your child.
But I "CAN'T" tell you to Stop???
Why is that?
Why do you think people take the law in their own hands?
Of course, I shouldn't have to ask you this question.
You already knew this answer.
Or you wouldn't be hitting your child now would you?
I may not be able to walk up to you, and state my opinion,
I may not be able to walk up to you, and hit you in return.
But I sure will remember you and your little girl, when I have a child of my own!
2/1/99
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