Cry-baby, CRY...

I suppose I should have realized that the person who is trying to get my goat is a "College Kid"-- Read Spoiled baby of the perpetually offended generation. An adult. Well, chronologically an adult.

Despite the offensives you imagined against me, I am not your enemy. My G-Grands came here after the period in which you try to place them.

My father served in WWII so people here could have a voice. When you insult me, you insult him who was my father, who served.

It is true: I don't know what you and your family have been through. But if you're trying to make ME a scapegoat, you're sadly mistaken.

I have so much I could say. I am not going to say the words that come to mind because they are WRONG... they violate the very concept of my beliefs.

I wish you well, despite the wrong and stereotypes that you perpetuate. I only hope that you don't fall deeper into the pit.

building anger and frustration at roadblocks.

My wife has been involved with me on her family search.

Today, at 23andme.com, we had another decline (5th overall), and there have been more than a half dozen who have declined to share (at least at this time)  -- and some of those won't even give a name.

Below is what I was going to post on the forum, but decided that it was probably too harsh for the community.
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Off topic?  I dunno.  (please note:  The one who is writing this one is Charles, admin for Patricia, not actually her, but her husband.)

I wish to express my appreciation to all who are helping in the search to find her parents by sharing DNA, surnames, and trees.  Thanks also for the replies, even from the adoptees -- I am hoping to find where they fit, as well.

I am a bit disappointed in those who have not shared, but that is your right.  But if not even so much as your own name?  Really?  We can't even begin to guess at that!

I am, however, a bit disgusted with some.  5 have declined introduction entirely.  But why are you throwing up such a roadblock in letting her find her family?  Just what is your reason?  I am understandably curious as to why you have done this.

If you're distant--  5 or 6th cousin -- at least that's an acceptable situation -- the connection is probably too far back to make finding anything likely.  But family is family; you may choose to disavow anyone you wish.    But to refuse to give even so little as a name -- well -- in my opinion, that's despicable.

You may continue to try to hinder her search.  But I will not be denied..

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Angry?  Yes.  I toned it down, but decided it was better not posted there, but better posted HERE.
To any of you who actually declined the introduction, I pray you never need help from me.  I ain't gonna give it.

To those who have not yet shared... I hope you do come around.  Especially if just a name.

For those who have helped, or are helping..  you actually behave like true family.  Thanks so much.

Off my soap box...  thanks for listening!

Done dealing with idiots!

On the 15th, I posted a long blog about a website fiasco.  On the 16th, I went to a site where I was defending those I had believed wronged and had posted a link to my blog about this situation.  And on the 16th, I  REMOVED my post from the 15th.  WHY?

The Blogger in question is not worthy of my time any more.  In fact, I'd say he's not worthy of anything.

Berate me, criticize me, I don't care.  But when he threatens to rape the women in my family, THAT IS WHERE I DRAW THE LINE!

The guy is supposedly a comedian, as well.  So, is he going to try to dismiss this as "Comedy"?
Since when is RAPE a joke?  I can name 3 members of my family that have been raped or molested.  Does he REALLY THINK IT'S FUNNY?

This blogger lives in another state.  Fine.  He can stay in that cesspool of a city in which he lives.  But let me state FOR THE RECORD-- If he gets near one of my family members, there's going to be trouble.

I went to check on a post I had made on his blog...a post which indicated that I had reached a conclusion on the role I had in the mayhem, my final words on the topic, and where my conclusion could be found.  I noted it was not available.  Was it removed?  Or did I fail to post it?  I checked after the original post; it was showing.  Could it have been moved to another position in the blog?  Possible, but it doesn't seem likely.

I'm not sure how old this guy is, but he is, apparently, younger than I am.  Based on what I DID learn, a family member of his graduated from HS in 1999.  But the blogger's record I did not find.  Assuming him to be older than his family member by as many as 5 years and an event on his timeline, he was probably born in the 70s.  And while we agree on a few things, we apparently disagree on even more.  And ONE of the things we don't agree on is respect for our elders.  Not necessarily "betters" but those older than we are.  Sure, there are times when I get frustrated and run off at the mouth.  But this guy's language is filthy and it is stated that profanity is indicative of a limited vocabulary.

I am debating how to procede.  I take the threat of rape of the women in my family seriously.

I AM ANGRY.  And I am not going to stand by idly.  My family is going to be protected.  I'm going to be certain of that.  I have already passed along the warning to some family members.

This guy may have money, power, and freedom of speech on his side.  But I have indignation, anger, and the right to protect my family.

Making threats has landed some people in the slammer.  I suspect it will be only a matter of time until he is in there himself.  May God have mercy on him; The prison system won't!