For the past couple of days there have been articles written about a 10 year old boy that was recruited to sell drugs, then abused by the dealer. The latest of the articles is at:

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/08/05/So...son_s_ab.shtml

First of all I feel for the kid. I think the dealer should be put away for life if not worse. But, I also wonder how in the hell is a 10 year old left alone or allowed to run free enough without supervision to get caught up in a situation like that in the first place.

Sure mom is angry and outspoken now, but where was she when this was happening? I think she is just as to blame as the dealer who commited the crime against the child. Maybe if more parents would take an interest in their children instead of sending them out the door to get them out of their hair, then these things wouldn't happen. Take a look in the mirror Ms. Williams, you deserve everything that you get.