Pentagon funds aid polygamous sect

Muncie, IN — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:29:29 GMT

nice article... america needs to know these things.

Pentagon funds aid polygamous sect

Robert, Norwich, CT — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:36:55 GMT

This article is just opportunistic sensationalism. If people bother to read beyond the headline, the fact that the company received an award for exceptional quality work proves that members of FLDS are hardworking individuals that are making a valuable contribution to our society. To whom they support with their earnings (unless criminal) is their business.

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donna — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:55:49 GMT

the Defense Department may "not consider religious affilation" when awarding contracts, but I believe there are federal laws regarding contracts with felons...

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Steve — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:56:10 GMT

It's no wonder that the U.S. government has a tremendous debt that continues to grow. How many more false contracts in the millions or billions are going unaccounted? Hopefully, there is some oversight group that will now begin cracking down on this wastage and put money where people and society need.

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Sis Scott, Marshall, Arkansas, — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:01 GMT

What do you expect from a corrupt govt. which no one will make accountable. So the corruption goes on, on and on. No wonder our jobs and etc. are disappearing, we are idiots and fools, and say nothing.

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Harold Smartz — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:19 GMT

Notice how the word "Mormon" doesn't appear until the seventh paragraph. Where do you think "Islam" would appear if this were an Islamic fundamentalist sect? I guess the MSM is playing it safe on the outside chance that Romney becomes their VP nominee. Remember when we had a free press? Gosh, I miss those days.

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Kevin Jon Lawson — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:47 GMT

This just shows the leaders of the sect were efficient business people who new how to get and keep a federal contract. I am wiling to bet the aircraft parts don't come labeled made by child abusers!

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B.Will — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:01:09 GMT

Absolutely shocking. I never thought the U.S. government would fund an oppressive regime. Truly shocking.

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Tiffany, Fort Smith, AR — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:07:10 GMT

Why are we suprised that the Government doesn't mix morals and business?

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Paul Hurst, Stafford, Virginia — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:08:02 GMT

Jeff,
Quit associating the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormons")with the FLDS church. There is no association between the two, whatsoever. Get your facts straight.

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Mike, San Diego, California — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:08:14 GMT

You've got to me kidding me...what is this article meant to do? Stir up more hatred for the government and the Department of Defense? People know exactly what would happen if DoD began discriminating based on "religion." Also, it isn't DoDs responsibility to conduct law enforcement as part of contracting and track religious groups. Religious beliefs are not part of the contracting process, nor should they be. If the polygamist group had been labeled "illegal" earlier then the owners of the businesses should've been arrested a long time ago. Until now, they weren't charged with crimes and had no warrants, so what was DoD supposed to act on. Gimme a break.

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wendy, mt. vernon, Il — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:08:36 GMT

Yeah, the pentagon doesn't consider religion, unless you happen to be a Muslim, or know Muslims.

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Tom Henneberry — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:14:56 GMT

The Defense Department spokesman proclaiming... "the Pentagon didn't do anything wrong." This is another ludicrous case of denial. This is another example of
the abysmal amorality of those guiding our country. This is yet further proof of the underbelly of rot that masquerades as business as usual. Shame on you for doing business with these scoundrels - just the latest members of the "hall of shame" whose list has grown exponentially over the past eight years of the Bush administration.

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Becky, USA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:17:00 GMT

Is the media sure there even is this mysterious 16 year old female victim that allegedly called a domestic violence center in Texas? How is that the police haven't identified her yet? How could law enforcement have obtained a search warrant without some significant evidence to the court that, in fact, this young lady exists and they have a means of identifying her? If this young lady doesn't exist (a false call in) then that would suggest that anything law enforcement did to gain entry onto that private property violated the US Constitutional right against unwarrented search and seizures. One would think that the police claim to have had an insider on site for four years that surely this leak source could identify this young lady -- if she exists at all.

As for the defense industry giving contracts to members of this organization-- hey! they employ aliens all the time at highly secured US research centers and no one bats an eye; DoD has sent US defense manufacturing off to China and other hostile nations and its 'no big deal'. Why would DoD be concerned about this group? At least the contract went to an American firm rather than being offshored.

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Pat, las Vegas, nevada — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:18:45 GMT

NBC should continue to investigate the sect..their social as well as their business practices need a closer look. Many of their business dealings are employing family members who are not paid and the profits go to the "church". I have seen businesses in las Vegas who are owned or connected to the Barlow family over the years.

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Gchase, Phoenix, AZ — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:19:41 GMT

"For years before the Pentagon issued the contracts, newspapers were reporting sensational allegations about the Mormon fundamentalist church."

Nice reporting...why is it that every article written about the FLDS includes some reference trying to link it with mainstream LDS church? These people are not Mormons. They are polygamists who happen to have similar beliefs. That does not make them Mormon Fundamentalists, it makes them lawbreakers. Try to actually report the truth once in awhile instead of taking every opportunity to bring the LDS church into a situation it has NOTHING to do with! As far as the government funding businesses who participate in illegal activities, why is this surprising? The government has given several grants to groups who support illegal immigrants, who work out of business locations with expired municipal licenses and who promote hate and mob mentality against the United States. Why not do an article about that?

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R Wallace, Waterford, WI — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:28:10 GMT

The wording of this article by your Investigative Unit strikes me as somewhat dishonest. You wrote the the Department of Defense had helped fund the polygamist sect. NOT TRUE! Reading further, the Department of Defense merely paid a company for a service and/or product. The company and its officials then chose to support the sect with funds that were now theirs.

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j collen, tampa, fl — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:29:42 GMT

I am impressed that real investigative journalism is still being done by NBC AND actually being 'reported'.

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Millard Nichols, North Middletown, KY — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:32:53 GMT

This whole scenario reeks of something. I don't condone abusing children or anything like that. However, I have often heard of abuse in different parts of the social environment, but they never taken away all the children in any neighborhood that I can remember, based on a complaint. Is there no protection for the mothers and children in this case? Doesn't the constitution have any protection for those not associated with the aledged abuse? I am seeing some very dangerous things here that the constitution is supposed to protect us from happening here. Some of the same things here that we look down our noses at from other countries and from Islamic abuses of young children mainly girls. Are we underwriting protection for one group and persecuting another? Wouldn't we all have been better served by permitting a staff of social workers be inserted in the compound, correcting specific things rather than uprooting 461 kids from their parents? What we did is going to have a traumatic effect on those families.

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T. Haberle, Iowa City, IA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:33:23 GMT

Please check the AP Stylebook on the use of the word "Mormon." You have used it inappropriately in the context of this article.

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Kate, Boise, Idaho — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:34:11 GMT

I agree with the statement that the Pentagon issued. I wouldn't think that it was right if the government looked at someone's religion before they decided to do business with them. It's not really applicable.

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Heather F., Woodbury, MN — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:34:36 GMT

Why is this a surprise? The Pentagon has been awarding contracts to abusive people all over the world. All of our "top" allies, from Saudi Arabia to the former Osama Bin Laden, are abusive groups/people. That is who the U.S. Department of Defense likes to do business with.

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Dave, Athens, GA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:35:30 GMT

"Pentagon funds?" The funds didn't belong to the Pentagon when they got sent to the church, they belonged to Western Precision and Utah Tool & Die, and their executives. Therefore the statement that "...NBC News has learned who helped fund the controversial sect. It was the U.S. Department of Defense," is factually incorrect.

Say I'd bought parts from one of these people/companies. If you'd made the same statements replacing the Department of Defense with my name? You'd be looking at a legal notice right now, instead of this comment.

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Kristy Sanborn — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:36:10 GMT

I guess media has to dig up dirt when there isn't any, especially if they can try to make the DOD look bad I guess. Religion should not enter into a contract for one, and for two the sect was in Texas and the contracts were awarded in Utah. Polygamy isn't the same as committing sexual assult on and marrying a minor. this article is no more than trying to now make it look like the DOD and the mormons (who don't sexually abuse minors secretly) look bad. Is there any low a media won't stoop to?

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King, lake havasu, az — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:37:20 GMT

Now look up JNJ Engineering in Hildale, Utah and Tonto Supply in Colorado City, AZ. Both do business with both state and local governments, and a money trail can be traced to the FLDS church.

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Paul Doughton, Salem, Oregon — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:37:39 GMT

It is a well-publicized American dogma during the past century that no one should treat anyone else either favorably or unfavorably based on that person's religion. Then comes FLDS. Patriarchal, polygamous, girls married young & living contrary to much of everyday modern life --- they manage to step on just about everybody's toes. The question is, which is it? Do we treat everyone equitably regardless of their strange beliefs & offensive religious customs, or do we not? If yes, then, given that cost & performance truly were the sole factors under consideration, the Pentagon did only what Americans should expect in awarding the Utah companies those contracts. But if not, then the United States & other western nations are gross hypocrites, not actually practicing the religious liberty that they preach.

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S. Ogletree, USA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:40:16 GMT

Does anyone remember the initial concept on which this country was founded? Why did folks initially flock to the "New World"? What is the first ammendment to the US constitution guarantee? FREEDOM OF RELIGION!!!

I'm not saying that I agree with their practices...I don't. My opinion (or anyone elses) is irrelevant on that point...These people have a RIGHT as Americans to worship as they see fit. It's the cornerstone on which of these United States' were founded.

"I don't agree with a single word that you have said, but I would give my life to defend your right to say it." (usually attributed to Alexander Hamilton at the Constitutional Congress, 1782)

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S. Ogletree, USA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:42:10 GMT

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Matt Schaertl - Shortsville, NY — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:45:46 GMT

Why were 416 children removed from their home? Why not remove the smaller quantity of men - the guilty - instead and reduce the mental impact of the children?

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KN, Boise Idaho — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:48:57 GMT

Give me a break! Do you WANT the Dept of Defense to consider religion when awarding contracts? Maybe only give contracts to companies with Catholic executives? It is the sole discretion of the business who they give their money too, that should not be a consideration either. This article is like saying that if you shop at a grocery store owned by a Catholic person that you are supporting the sexual misconduct lawsuits filed against that church. This article is a stretch to put it lightly.

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M. Schad, McKinney, TX — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:49:13 GMT

When are we going to stop these things from happening again and again? If Nielsen and Wayman and others could not be reached for comment, why not? The government intervenes in every aspect of our lives; except for this. Enough is enough.

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Kathy, Oregon — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:54:16 GMT

How can we teach our children values when our government acts as though they have none?J

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A Anderson — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:55:58 GMT

Makes one wonder what else does OUR, mostly disfunctional GOVERNMENT and many of it's officials, fund with the American people's money!

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jena — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:59:51 GMT

I had to read this twice in order to believe it. Does this make our government accomplice to corruption? Is the church now defunct or will it continue with it's twisted religion?

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don kingsley, boise idaho — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:00:18 GMT

This just shows how out of control the Federal Goverment has gotten. Whenever a story like this is revealed the person in charge of awarding the contract, or of makeing the payment for a high priced tolet seat or whatever should lose their job and retirement and then the government should hire someone that would show some interest in the position they hold rather than the paycheck they get. (I am a retired federal employee and I believe I honored my position).

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Mayhem, Tulsa, Oklahoma — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:01:11 GMT

Funny how this 16 year old who made a report has never surfaced, dont you think. Makes me wonder if the phone call was not staged as a means to raid their church. I mean come on in almost criminal case in order to get a search warrant you have to have a reliable witness to go before a judge to get it. So where is the recording of this phone call at. Dont you think its funny that it has never been mentioned ? Something this serious should have had a recording made of the actual call , also with todays technology the call could be traced to obtain the location from where the call originated from. Funny that the media has not picked up on this and investigated this. Do I think polygamy is right? Personally I dont, I also dont think forcing young girls into marriage isnt right either. Neither is fabricating evidence to get search warrants. So with that said hopefully someone will have the guts to start asking about phone call.

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Dustin, Salt Lake City, Utah — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:05:07 GMT

I do agree with the Pentagon, there should be no sensationalism regarding this unless there are finds pointing to wrongdoing on awarding the contracts.

This may sound illegitemate coming from a resident of Salt Lake, however I feel that business should not be hindered so long as the proprietors are not directly commencing business outside of the law. Their personal choices and affiliations are not justification to disallow business with the government.

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ArlettaQ, Beaverton, Oregon — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:05:18 GMT

I disagree with your assesment that pentagon funds aided the religious sect. The contracts were awarded to legal businesses who as far as I can tell filled their contract. The fact that the companies were owned by members of a "religion" are completely irrelevant when it comes to legitimate business conducted. On the other hand the owner of the veh Jeffs was caught in was aiding and abetting a fugitive and should be punished as such. Still, the pentagon had nothing to do with how these companies assisted either the sect or the executive assiting a fugitive.

This government is guilty of a lot of things and you should focas your attention on those, not trying to link it to ever recent tragedy to get an emotional response from your readers.

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BJ Colbert, Citrus Heights, CA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:08:32 GMT

How could the US government turn a blind eye to the imprisonment and slavery of 3 generations of women, under the pretense of freedom of religion? It is a disgrace, just as slavery of the blacks was a disgrace. Now we find our government financed this group. Simply disgusting

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Mauro in Portland, Oregon — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:11:12 GMT

What happens in a Polygamist Sect's churches and upper-floor bedrooms, SHOULD NEVER stay out of the awareness and monitoring of the community, especially when children are involved !!. It only confirms how blinded, oblivious and irresponsible this administration has become over the past seven years. We definitely need a significant change in direction, vision and policy making at the White House.

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David Martin, Salt Lake City, UT — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:11:22 GMT

DoD should NEVER take into consideration race, religion, or creed for awarding contracts; think if the opposite were to happen and the uproar which would ensue.

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OSCARE FAJARDO SOUTH PLFD. NEW JERSEY — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:11:32 GMT

NOW THATS REALLY A DISSAPOINMENT FOR THE GOVERMENT KNOWING THAT THIS SECT IS INVOLVED ON ABUSE OF MIN0RS, AND THAT REALLY IS TAX DEDUCTED FROM CITIZENS THAT HONOR AND RESPECT FAMILY VALUES, AS WELL AS KIDS PURPOSE IN LIFE.BEEN USED TO PROMOTE THIS KINDS OF CRIMENS.

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Paul Doughton, Salem, Oregon — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:13:09 GMT

It is a well-publicized American dogma during the past century that no one should treat anyone else either favorably or unfavorably based on that person's religion. Then comes FLDS. Patriarchal, polygamous, girls married young & living contrary to much of everyday modern life --- they manage to step on just about everybody's toes. The question is, which is it? Do we treat everyone equitably regardless of their strange beliefs & offensive religious customs, or do we not? If yes, then, provided cost & performance really were the sole factors which came under a proper consideration, the Pentagon did only what Americans should expect in awarding the Utah companies those contracts. But if not, then the United States & other western nations are gross hypocrites, not actually practicing --- or, at a very bare minimum, not actually wanting to practice --- the religious liberty they find every chance possible to preach from a bully pulpit of truly global proportions.

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Conal Whetten, El Paso, Texas — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:14:51 GMT

Please be aware that the is no such thing as a "Mormon Fundamentalist." The FLDS church is not affiliated in any way with the Mormon Church. There are no polygamists in the Mormon Church and there are no polygamist "fundamentalist" sects in the Mormon Church. Ask any member of the FLDS Church, they'll tell you the same thing.

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Tired of Trash Journalism, Austin TX — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:15:04 GMT

So WHERE is the news story here? If a company is providing a service to the Defense Department and donate money to Pat Robertson (who supported apartied in South Africa and advocates for the violation of Palestinian human rights) will this news medium report it?

Message to editor: get over you biased, narrow-minded and deliver REAL NEWS. Stop attempting to create controversy where it does not exist....

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JL — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:17:20 GMT

I really don't see why this is "sensational" news. I don't consider the religious affiliation of companies I buy from, as it doesn't matter to me.

This sounds like "Seven Degrees of Kevin Bacon," where you can take any name and link it to Kevin Bacon. Maybe "Seven Degrees of FLDS"

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Kolnesher, Chattanooga, TN. — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:19:08 GMT

I hope that this ranch in Texas will be totally destroyed! It is a place of abuse and suffering, slavery and spiritual death. I hope those children get the help they need to succeed in this life after all.
And also I hope all the ones involved in the development of this place of torture will be put in prison for many, many years!

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Larry De Ridder, Eureka, CA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:23:16 GMT

Must have been a really slow news day. This is stupid. Maybe we should also insinuate the local grocery store is partially at fault for selling them veggies? And I'll bet there is a utility provider we can blame for selling them electricity? Or maybe you want the feds basing their subcontracting on the religion of the contractor?

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IzzieB, VA Beach, VA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:25:59 GMT

I don't see anything wrong here. The company was awarded a gov contract and performed so well they won an innovation award. The execs donated corporate profits to the charity of their choice. We may not like their choice - but this is a free country and they're free to spend their hard earned profit any way they wish.

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K-Wash (Baltimore, MD) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:35:41 GMT

A senate investigation must start IMMEDIATELY and the Secretary of Defense and President Bush must be called in to testify. If the Patriot Act was enforced more accurately, instead of targeting minorities, this may have been caught earlier.

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Tony, Yuba City, California — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:37:32 GMT

When will the media stop referring to these sick people as a "Mormon fundamentalist church?" The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has nothing to do with the FLDS. FLDS members are not Mormons.

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Herb DeFreese — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:38:33 GMT

I can not believe anything NBC reports. They are so far to the left politicly they have no credabilaty.

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Sean, Orem, Utah — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:39:03 GMT

It is VERY important for people to understand that the FLDS Church is NOT affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They are NOT true mormons.

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S.G. Corona, CA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:40:28 GMT

I agree the Pentagon should not consider religion when awarding contracts....but surely they could consider criminal behavior like polygamy or child abuse? Why are they awarding contracts to groups who wantonly flout the law and openly harm children? Why give money to a sect that is closely tied to someone on the 10 most wanted list? It's insane. Surely there are law abiding tool and die companies that could do the job without the government (all of us taxpayers) indirectly funding the rape and forced marriages of children?

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Jerry King Weed CA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:43:07 GMT

This whole thing is a setup, starting with the fake call for help

Sad day in our country when someone can make a fake call and you get your door kicked in

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Dan, Astoria, New York — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:44:25 GMT

This is disgusting. It is beyond apparent to even the casual news reader that military industry needs to be reformed.

But this is beyond the pale.

Good God.

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Discernment — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:44:54 GMT

I'm glad that all the hidden secrets are coming into the light. Mormons are forbidden to know the history of their religion and church...although these incidents in the FDLS sect in Utah and Texas may open their eyes to searching for the truth. Cause most of us don't believe that our undergarments are sacred or that special handshakes will get us into Heaven.

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A. Seagood, Nowheresvill, W.V. USA junkacct52@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:45:32 GMT

Sounds like the: "Church of Filthy Mind and Lucre"

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Norma Bump — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:49:29 GMT

The police, state and government officials all knew something was going on in that compound. It is my belief they should not allowed this to go on. There are other places that exist with the fundamentalist. They should also be brought down immediately. Jeffs knows where they are and should be questioned. These are children farms. It is hard to believe this is going on in this coountry of ours.

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T.E. Darby, Poquoson, VA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:49:44 GMT

Fortunately, the contracts overlap both a Democrat and a Republican presidency. The DOD does not investigate (presumably) law abiding companies for these types of connections, nor should they.

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sp, sacramento, CA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:51:45 GMT

Most likely somebody at Pentagon has close ties to all this, seems like an inside deal and should be investigated further.

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NC, Seattle, Wash — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:52:24 GMT

Wow, every nuance in the article suggests the Dept. of Defense knew the tool company was a front for the FLDS church. Hmmm... somehow I doubt the facts will support that. I may be wrong but this jounalism seems purposfully sloppy.

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liberalmeansfree — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:53:12 GMT

Of course! Bush-Cheney bought fundamentalist votes with taxpayers' dollars because they know they can get support if they play the Jesus game: I'll believe Jesus talks to you if you believe Jesus talks to me, and if you wanna rape little girls that's just fine as long as I get your votes! Brainwashed, uneducated prisoners under 16 are about the only people who would believe their "religion"! Is it the water in Texas or is it just fundamentalist Christians who think they can do anything they want to do as long as they claim they "prayed" over it?

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Fred Campari, SLC, UT — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:55:16 GMT

I live in Utah and am frankly disgusted with this state's half-hearted persuit of people involved in pleural marriage. It is illegal in Utah, yet there are stories about it on the news every night. Yes they pursued Warren Jeffs, but he was one guy in one of several polygamist communities in the state.

Tonight there was a story on the local news about a group of women currently in pleural marriages themselves who have put together hundreds of care packages for the kids in TX. While I admire anyone who is helping children, shouldn't we be concerned that the authorities allow openly polygamist couples (like the women sending the care packages)?

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old fart, W-S, NC — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:58:19 GMT

when all is said and done, many will be shocked,
many will be speechless, and all will be without an excuse.

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kurt leyba, denver, colorado — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:03:03 GMT

SICK!!! there are so many cults here in America that we should be scared! like Scientology and the Mormons, just think, a member of the Mormon cult was running for President!

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Dave Hyde, Salt Lake City, Utah — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:05:20 GMT

While working in the Utah media for the past several years, it was common knowledge that Western Precision had some government contract and the money went to fund the UEP (the collective that owned all the land and ran all the businesses in the community).

My personal Western Precision story is while getting some video of the outside of the building, I watched several workers playing basketball on their break.

Everyone was dressed in the pioneer work garb of the area: blue jeans, thick long-sleeved shirt and some kind of wide-brimmed, leather hat. An entertaining sight.

As I wandered past the building, someone must have seen me in one of the many security cameras and set off a general alarm. The workers playing basketball frantically looked around and when they saw me waling down the sidewalk, they scurried off the court and into the building. Throwing dirty looks in my direction.

I shot my video and left but their behavior was bizarre and made me wonder just what they had going on in there that made them so suspicious of outsiders.

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ted bundie sparta michigan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:05:29 GMT

Is our government really that stupid?? The crap that we haven't heard about yet is the really scary part of all this!
As a society we have lost all moral value.
It makes me sick...!!!!!

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David Parish, Colorado Springs, CO — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:14:23 GMT

Is the Department of Defense (DoD) really expected to investigate the owners of every single contract firm who puts a bid in on a project? The DoD fields millions of contracts out a year, various firms bid on these contracts and I am sure very little is known about each individual owner. If every owner was completely investigated I am sure that this articles title would read something like, " DoD Wastes Millions to Investigate American Citizens".
This article and it's title are offensive at best. The Pentagon did not fund this organization, the Pentagon did not come to extremist group and say "Hey how about some money?" What occured here is a private citizen bid on a contract published by the DoD, that same citizen's company was awarded that contract and it was that citizen... not the Department of Defense who donated those funds to the Church.
After all I am sure that if Mr. Sandler was giving money to this organization, it would not be NBC's fault, nor would they shoulder any blame for paying Mr. Sandler per the terms of their contract. It would be Mr. Sandler and Mr. Sandler only who chose to give money in this fashion.

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madymag@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:22:22 GMT

The Defense Department spokesman is just being defensive--he wouldn't be working there long if he said the Pentagon did do something wrong. However, awarding government contracts to those who pay their "church" for the privilege to rape children and abuse women falls rather short of grounds for protection from religious discrimination. Most Americans would not pretend--as does the Pentagon spokesperson-- that the behavior of these "church" elders meets the traditional standards to trigger constitutional protection for "religious affiliation." And it is no wonder these FLDS businessmen can offer the government lower bids--apparently they have plenty of slave labor. These "contractor's" property ought to be seized, the owners sued and prosecuted and all the proceeds (after court costs) used to send their many children to school and to pay their many "spiritual" wives child support and alimony! Mady Maguire, Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Yellow Journalism, Mountain West States — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:25:35 GMT

Wow this is a bit misleading. While I disagree entirely with polygamist and thnk they should all be prosecuted according to the law, an attempt to link the federal government through contracts is very weak. The fact is, Western Precision is hihgly regarding as been a quality machinist at low prices that higher strictly american workers. Corporations fund bad things, CEOs are corrupt. But to insinuate it is due to any administration is ridiculous. to do so you must also attack every engineering firm in the mountain west.

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Bob, Main Street USA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:30:29 GMT

Seems the pentagon and Pres. Bush always have some excuse. I worked for the Government and I had to have all kinds of background investigations concerning my friends, associates and affiliations. Yet a contract for millions for national defense, the pentagon doesn't require the operators to have a complex background check.Maybe the regualtions have to be changed and not damn the taxpayer, the pentagon will do as it sees fit.

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LARRYMURRAY@HARGRAY.COM — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:33:45 GMT

DEFENSE DEPT ACTED AS IT SHOULD HAVE

LARRY MURRAY BEAUFORT SC

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Mark Daams, Eindhoven, Netherlands — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:37:09 GMT

When referring to people or organizations that practice polygamy, the terms “Mormons,” “Mormon fundamentalist,” “Mormon dissidents,” etc. are incorrect. The Associated Press Stylebook notes: “The term Mormon is not properly applied to the other ... churches that resulted from the split after [Joseph] Smith’s death.”

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Donna Ellis Wilkes — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:37:53 GMT

+Is this what they mean by "seperation of church and state"?

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Jessica — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:41:20 GMT

It would be naive of anyone to think that the Defense Department did not KNOW about the connection between these "businesses", and what was going on in that church. The next step is considering whether or not they consciously CHOSE to support those businesses, and thus the church. Either way, they ARE in the wrong!!!

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dDawn Tampa, Florida — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:42:05 GMT

So, the Pentagon was in bed with companies that were run by unsavory people? What's new? The way this article is titled it sounds like the Pentagon was helping the folks set up the compounds.

Is this what the article said?

No, the Pentagon gave contracts to a company. Much of the company's money went to the compounds.

We dont' like the compounds now, so the Pentagon should have stuck its nose into the private (as of then unindicted?) lives of the people within the companies it deals with?

Golly, is this what you meant to suggest? Is this an Investigative Unit from America or some kind of facist organization?

Just wondering a bit confused here.

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Gene F. Williamson Sr. Hopewell, Va. — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:42:59 GMT

This is not unusual for one part of our government to support a group, while another part is either attacking that same group. Like that old saying the left hand of the Government doesn't know what the right hand is doing.

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Ben Cawley, Salt Lake City, UT — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:42:59 GMT

Wow, such outrage! Now if you are polygamous you don't have the right to work for the government? What is this article about exactly? Are we suppose to be incensed that Polygamous people work for a living? You reporters are sick people. Go get a real job.

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Kawish, Karachi, Pakistan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:43:42 GMT

Religious malfunctions should not go unnoticed in a civilization that so much adheres to principles of self judgement!

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Moscow, Id — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:43:51 GMT

why am i not surprized? our government does lots of things under the radar.....many of which would make my skin crawl.....

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Debbie, Bellingham, WA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:44:11 GMT

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I want to point out right off that these people doing this are NOT members of our church. They have broken off from our church and started their own church. The LDS church discontinued polygamy back in the 1800s, and it is a common misconception that it is still practiced. Usually when you hear about polygamy, it is someone who broke away from our church. If they are members of our church, they would be told to correct the situation or get excommunicated. The same goes for abuse. Church members are expected to in the first place be loving and kind and not abusive. If they have been found to be abusive, then they are counseled to repent. If they don't repent, they would be excommunicated. Children's safety is put first.

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kenneth catron, Cuero, Texas — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:44:54 GMT

Another example of the news media trying to turn nothing into something. The government puts out a request for bid on a product and if the product passes the requirements and is the best price the contract is awarded. They don't do research on what church the owner goes to. If we were worried about who invests in the company than maybe we should see how many Iranian business men invest in Microsoft...maybe they are terror related or they are using powerpoint or viseo to draw the plans of a nuclear weapons attack...ooooohh!

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tonesmom — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:46:45 GMT

More skeletons from the govt's closets....it's getting harder tohave faith in the system, it's no wonder we are losing the war on crime, when the govt sets the example...

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Thomas Bengston Minden Nevada — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:51:45 GMT

I am tired of hearing about religious groups hiding money and sexual perversions under the veil of "The Church."
I believe that all religious groups should be taxed for their income and assets.
Polygamists should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law as felons.

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John Jackson,Seattle, Wa — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:52:20 GMT

Maybe they should consider not funding child rapists, and maybe take the next high bid instead.

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John Doe, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:01:56 GMT

Blah Blah Blah, more religious wackos. Sadly, our great country has moved back to the 19th century as far as religious beliefs go. We are ruled by a President who has said that the most important person is his life is Jesus Christ, in other words a person most of the world believes to be imaginary. The man who may very well be our next President, John McCain, has stated publicly that he supports the teaching of intelligent design. Christians, Jews, Muslims, etc, all believe in an invisible, magical, super being that noone can ever see or hear(except when no one else is around) who magically uses his super powers to control the universe....magically.

It's just amazing that in the year 2008, with all the advances science has made that the greatest country in the world is populated by people who don't or simply won't understand simple logic, much less science.

I just don't get it.

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Dory, Phoenix, AZ — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:12:12 GMT

Any religion or organization that practices, encourages, or tolerates polygamy is NOT associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Polygamists are NOT fundamentalists. They are the splinter groups if indeed they ever had any ties to the official Mormon church. Please stop referring to them as fundamentalist of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Mormon Church with Thomas S. Monson as the President is the fundamental LDS Church. Mormons do not practice, encourage, or tolerate polygamy.

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Jane Doe, Alberta, Canada — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:19:01 GMT

The Defense Dept. paid for the ligitimate service they had contracted for. Don't blame them. It is the people who are choosing to abuse or who knowingly support the abuse of minors who are responsible for the trauma there.

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gina, Kentucky — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:21:09 GMT

This is horrible our government was using our tax dollars to fund child rapists. Only in America.

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dorothy, Beijing, China — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:22:53 GMT

First, the media should check out how many members of the FLDS compound were on welfare. Those break-away mormon sects often have their members collecting food stamps and welfare. Their feeling is that it is their right because they were promised God would provide for them, and here is free money, ostensibly sent from God. Someone in the media, get on this!

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sdc,wimberley,tx — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:23:14 GMT

Pray for the Women and Children, Let a higher power Judge.

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JB Arlington, TX — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:26:26 GMT

Just curious. Any political contributions to major gubernatorial, senatorial, or presidential campaigns. I always find it interesting to follow the money.

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Michelle, Chesapeake Virginia — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:32:29 GMT

I believe that the Dept. of Defense is wrong in this situation. They knowingly gave contracts to a company who supported FLDS and they specifically knew the ties of the CEO of this company to the sect.

I believe that this is different that what the Dept. maintains; that they do not award contracts based on religious beliefs. I think that is okay, when you are dealing with people who are methodist, vs. baptist, vs. catholic, etc. The key difference here is that the polygamist actions of the FLDS are illegal. Only in 2 places is it illegal. Is it thus the Dept.'s job to uphold the majority of the state's laws and to not in any way support illegal activity. I think this definetly casts the Dept. in a bad light. Not because of religion, bust specifically because they supported illegal activities.

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pamela Lombard, Il — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:34:22 GMT

It certainly doesn't seem to matter how many scandals are uncovered in this administration or how greivous they are, they seem to be untouchable. or are there so many that we are inured to them. another company so cozy with the government dragging religion along with it perverse and fascist how sweet. by the way does anyone wonder where that missing $8 billion lost in Iraq is? How soon we forget.

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Nancy south calif — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:50:59 GMT

I think that Western Precision's money should be given to the people that were removed from the sect or bring a law suit against them. The government should be more careful with whom they award contracts too.

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Ralph Jones, Houston, Texas — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:56:35 GMT

The next news will likely be that these Western Precision evecutives will be getting The Nobel Peace Prize for their religous endeavours.

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Senay Oqbayohanes, Toronto, Ontario — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:57:54 GMT

This further reiterates calls for more regulation in state spending. The military industrial complex has no face, it doesn't care who those contracts go to as long as the bottom line is met.

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Scott - Texas — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:03:06 GMT

This is journalism? Existing law pretty much prohibits asking about religious affiliation in a business situation.

Deep background.....more like deep boredom.

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JWC NY — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:17:16 GMT

Thanks for bringing this to readers' attention!
My concern is - how was that company able to make enough money to give away $100,000 per month? And have nice cars it could loan out willy nilly?
Was the Pentagon paying too much (i.e. giving away our hard-earned tax dollars?) for whatever service this company supposedly provided? Were the products actually substandard (using lesser quality materials) and that was not detected by the government (i.e. metals that are not the right mixes of components . . . or not properly treates . . . so that they might fails to live up to specs or, might even threaten the lives of our soldiers under the DOD by failing to work properly)?
They should have been aware of some of the companies activities - through their requisitions and financial audit review processes.
But on a related note - I don't know how far the government could have gone on on the grounds of religion alone. 'Fundamentalists' of many religions can certainly pose a threat. But I think the real question is whether they are religios or, instead, simply self-serving and using the name of religion to promote their self-serving objectives. THAT is something the government can, and perhaps, should make itself aware of - and given the benefits given to religious groups under commercial tax laws - is important to the rest of us taxpayers so our money (which has already been overspent by the government) addresses the real needs of 'the people' not just the crazies who dress themselves up as religions.

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sad, Indiana — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:29:44 GMT

Just goes to show how the goverment uses taxpayers money. This is why our country is in bad shape.

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howard hofelich — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:48:23 GMT

Good, these people are hard working and deserve good contracts. What has happened to these people is horrible. I know our Constitution is now dead.The State of Texas proved beyond a shadow of a doubt , that through innuendo, a false claim, they are willing to completely ignore the constituiotnal rights of the people. Revolution anyone? I say we hang every socialist progressive we can get our hands on. Amerika, you are not free, you live in a dream and you have no more liberty.

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Tom Henderson — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:54:19 GMT

What a sensationalistic piece of tripe this reportage is!

The reporter implies that the Government should consider religious affiliation when awarding contracts. What sort of constitutional scrutiny do you suppose that would hold up to? And what will you do when your particular "sect", be it Catholic, Jewis, Moslem, or athiest, falls into disfavor?

It appears the government hired a legitimate company that performed well. It also appears that the owners of that company are child molesters. Do you suppose some child molesters own stock in (pick any company providing goods or services to the government, say, GE, or DOW, or LMT)? Should those companies be debarred, too, because ownership uses their profits in unsavory ways?

How did this garbage piece of yellow journalism ever find its way into "print"?

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Patrick Risk — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:05:46 GMT

Insanity hiding behind the guise of religion...FLDS "CHURCH" LEADERS..."Direct agents of God." The height of arrogance. Religion has worn out it's welcome. The "God myth" is getting harder and harder to tolerate. You may have heard of Islam? The new religion is going to be no religion. The sooner we get there, the better...Patrick Risk

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Pete, Medford, OR — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:08:30 GMT

It appears from the use of the word, Mormon, in the article, that the author is trying to tie this sect to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It would be more accurate if the author did not try to make this tie, as it is this sect has nothing to do with the church. It is information like this that keeps perpetuating misleading information. It would be good to correct the wording for the benefit of all. Thanks

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Tom, Tennessee — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:15:57 GMT

Who has been receiving campaign contributions from these companies & individuals anyway? There must be some powerful friends supporting them to have their businesses and number & size of their compounds grow and reign unmolested to be able to continue their policies of molestation & rape.

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Princypal--Austin,Tx. — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:21:50 GMT

I can understand an official saying they don't consider religious affiliation. But, have we gone so far that trying to keep church and state seperate has resulted in the loss of all decency as to what is right and wrong? What does religious affiliation have to do with a known group who has been disgarding the younger boys for years? And they talk of unconditional love? What about the little fact that polygamy is against the law? When you work for the government, don't you have to file at least a 10 year employment history? I have been seeing the change in this country for a while and have been shaking my head and saying, "But I thought that was, (or this was) against the law?" Then, we have people in roles of authority calling you crazy or other names because you object to the prevailing attitude in Texas and Arkansas that 14 year old girls have the right to run away if they want....Now, I see, it was to enslave them. To protect and serve...It's like an old horror flick with Charleton Heston screaming....they eat humans!!! When the Bible says for a man and a woman to cling to each other to become one; how can you do that if there are more than two? How did we get so confused in this country? Where is our sense of decency? The lost boys? The young girls? The older women who left and the reports of what they went through..not allowed to show emotion of anykind? Why weren't those women's reports of abuse enough? What is wrong with us all? It is disgusting.

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Jeanne Sanders,Fort Myers, Florida — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:23:31 GMT

This throughly disgusts me. I do not beleive the government knows how to disguinish between right and wrong, just as the FLDS does not know right from wrong.

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Kim, Colorado Springs CO — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:27:41 GMT

Finally, NBC, some real news from you. I get my "real" news from public radio and television. I guess you are getting tired of Britney, Paris and now that shrill you put back on television Kathie Lee...

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Kenneth Simmons: Valley City, ND. — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:27:56 GMT

Americans wanted a definite line drawn between the Church and the state. Now that it has come to the point where when the state is not basing its decision to use a company or not based on the company's or employee's Church affiliations. The American people seem to want it both ways.
As far as the DOD is concerned it has obeyed the law in contracting with a legally opperating company.
You the American people have removed God and the Church so far from the center of our society as a whole, that it hass now become a type of fringe based organization.
Just as The Great orator and Spiritual leader's, Billy Graham's daughter has said, "You have asked God to get out of your way so you can do whatsoever you may please." Now that God has obliged you and gotten out of your way, your demanding people who could have been exposed to God in the way He has prepared for us to present Him is no longer allowed into the places that once were the central focus of the American way of life.
You wonder why the United States is looked upon so poorly, it is because as a nation we have neglected and placed off to the side, the very thing that once made our National cohesiveness so strong and the American way of life was based upon.
You are now reaping the harvest of what you have sown, don't look to place the blame on the government, when you the people of this Country have tossed God out of every aspect of your lives except to be know only in your Churches, and most of them choose as you did to pick out of the Bible what they wanted to believe as long as it did not conflict on your right to do as you please.
The words of the Bible always ring with words of truth in the saying; "Whatsoever you sow, so shall you reap."
You have made the United States the way it is now don't blame the government for obliging you!

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Joe Carter, Afton, Oklahoma — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:28:06 GMT

Why on this Monday morning have there been "no comments yet"? Apathy? The public is not surprised, surely. All religion aside, why would the Pentagon do business with any person on the Ten Most Wanted list? Certainly the contracting officer or the controlling guru knew.

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j. a anders — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:31:14 GMT

ok, this was a clear case for intervention BUT it also sets another disturbing precedent for government intrusion. So much of the safeguards of the constitution have been breached in the past six years I fear an increasing movement of government into our private lives, especially our bedrooms. We've seen the same thing in the past with laws against various groups- only later to be disavowed, after untold damage to individuals.

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Dawn Gough Oakfield,ME — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:39:50 GMT

This doesn't really surprise me after all our, "trust worthy" government is all about the money, not the people. Look at how they line their own pockets with our gas and oil money.
From the head of our "free" country all the way down to each individual state. Everyone is in on the multi-billoin dollar kick back from the huge oil companies. If they claim they are not in on it, their lying just like the politition they truly are. Instead they should be ashamed of themselves and hang their heads down low.

They don't really care how they spend it or the morality of the people of the companies who produce it as long as they can continue to live their lifestyles the way they are now.

What does it really matter to them that hundreds of kids are being sexually abused, as long as they aren't linked directly to any abuse themselves or don't lose any money over it their fine with it, or so it appears.

Someone needs to take the bull by the horns and say enough is enough already. We need a huge shake down of our entire government starting directly at the top and working all the way down.

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Edwin Stern, Chicago, IL — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:46:47 GMT

If the Pentagon has no knowledge as to the affiliations of its suppliers then perhaps even our enemies are producing our military goods.
Oh wait, what am I thinking? We buy weaponry from the Chinese.(who currently have over 2000 front companies run by the chinese military operating in the US). We need to become sane again.

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joann gilbert,ft pierce,florida — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:47:56 GMT

I think its extremely wrong but if you think about it the government funds illegal aliens they support people from other nations going to school in our country so there really is nothing they can say in thier own defense.

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Severin, New York City — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:53:45 GMT

how come people can do such sins in the name of Jesus?? they made no different then a criminal raper, or even worst.

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Dan C. Boise Idaho — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:55:02 GMT

And, it should not be the business of the Pentagon to inventigate the religious backgrounds of employees or companies with whom they do business. This is not YET a nation run by Joe Stalin, but with media help we may get there.

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ema rancho cucamonga california — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:56:58 GMT

every day we are discovering more dirt in the Bush goverment, for how long are we going to tolerate this conduct from the goverment before we held someone responsible?

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Elizabeth of Clevel.,Ohio — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:05:24 GMT

After all the contracts awarded to Halliburton, shouldn't someone be questioning Dick Cheney to see if he is involved in this?

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El Condor, USA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:09:10 GMT

The position the Defence Dept. takes in this case is outrageus.Government contracting officers are not allowed to consider awarding contracts to known lawbreakers. The abuse of young childen is not to be tolerated.

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Kay Brown, Tucson, AZ — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:14:27 GMT

After living behind the Zion Curtain for 10+ years, nothing surprises me about the creativity of LDS/FLDS as it relates to manipulating tax codes, funding, and government laws for their own financial or power gains. This sort of thing is rife in the region if you only look for it. And, yes, everyone living in Utah can tell you where the nearest polygamist colony is. We had two within 10 miles of our home in West Jordan.

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Lyndon Pousson, Reserve, Louisiana — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:24:50 GMT

Only yesterday my son asked me, "Why has something so terrible been allowed to continue for such a long time?". My answer was "Corrupt politics, money and power, son."
He gave me a puzzled look. Today, I emailed him this article.

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Paul Columbus, IN — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:31:12 GMT

The federal government sickens me, they are the same as all the people in this religion. This world is heading down a dark and dangerous path, and I hope that we can get some sort of leadership soon that can pull us out of the terrible times we are in...

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Rudy Yakym, Jr., South Bend, IN — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:31:54 GMT

This is investigative journalism at its worst.

Had the Pentagon cancelled the contracts based on all of the "sensational allegations" that were made in the newspapers, it would have been a breach of contract. Since when does the government award and/or cancel them based on this?

If they can provide the work at the most competitive price, I say let them have the job.

To be clear, as a conservative evangelical Christian I am no fan of the FLDS or the main LDS religion. This article is a cheap shot at the DOD and its procurement process.

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acl — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:32:07 GMT

why doesnt anyone mention also that virtually all the "women" in this compound that had kids were also receiving WELFARE for each and every child there!!!!!!..That's also how they supported themselves. They were getting 5 TIMES the amount in welfare vs other areas of the United States!! THAT'S OUTRAGEOUS to know my tax dollars were going to support these people when they were violating the law! So they knew how to scam and work the system!!..What a shame that we, as Americans, have let this go on!!

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Mary Smith, Franklin, PA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:33:00 GMT

A very scary response by the Department of Defense- Knowing children were being brought up to accept child rape is OK with them?- it is their religious belief! What about a radical Muslim group if they were bringing their children up to kill infidels and become terrorists? - it is their religious belief!

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Carl Wall Murray, Utah — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:33:29 GMT

In the beginning the original Church was no better than this. Joseph smith was found out by his own people, committed treason and killed people. He killed his god when he fired that weapon, for none of his following prophets has seen that god or talked with that god or heard from that god.

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Marshall Kinsington, KY — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:36:28 GMT

My God, what has our wonderful country turned into when our government feeds the lust of perverted individuals so that children can be raped and mentally abused. It's time we stopped turning a blind eye to the abuses in our government! Get involved and vote. The government may be raping you next-wait the already do with property taxes and war funding. May God have mercy on the USA! Forgive us!!

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Dick Jones, Detroit MI — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:39:33 GMT

This story does not even rise to the level of tabloid trash. The implication that the pentagon was involved in supporting this sect is the equivalent as saying that (insert corporate name here) is responsible for DWI arrests of its employees.

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Robert Kropla, Dartmouth, NS — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:41:32 GMT

The Pentagon awarded contracts worth $1.5 million to two companies, Utah Tool & Die and Western Precision, Inc., with links to FLDS. While noteworthy, it remains 'small potatoes' in a country where corporations like Halliburton and KBR have been awarded billions (a billion is a thousand million for those who are math-challenged) in no bid contracts. These latter corporate entities both have ties to senior members of this nation's government. Now THAT's something to get upset about.

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Lliinnddaa_55@msn.com — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:45:26 GMT

How disgusting is that????? REAL DISGUSTING!!! The pentagon AND the LDS child molesters should have to pay back that money to the AMERICAN PEOPLE!! ALL involved should be fired on the spot..and all contracts ceased immediately!!!! The LDS MEN should ALL be in jail...and should ALSO have to pay the money it will take to help these women and children reform into society. I think MEN have lost their minds to their private parts,so they should be cut off!!!!Men again and again have shown that they are not capable of running ANYTHING, and ARE RESPONSIBLE for ALL the evil in this world. It's time women started CHOOSING to have female children,eliminate the men and there would be a great chance for peace in the world.Women have the power to stop the male population!!!!! I SAY USE THAT POWER!!!!Men are such sick,spineless, thugs, and should get ready to be using their "right hands" alot more often!!!!

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WESO, Springfield, VA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:49:46 GMT

From what I am reading, some of the people employed by the companies contracted by the US Government were members of this Fundalmentalist Church. I don't think contracts are awarded based on the religeon of the employees of a company but more on the product or service that they provide. This article seems sensationalist to me and meant to inflame. When government starts to look into the religeon of every employee of everyone who recieves a paycheck then we are in trouble with our constituntional rights to freedom of religeon. I do not agree with the practices of this religious sect but are we to also go to every Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim employee of this company and see who they donate their private money to?

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Lorin Reynolds, Bakersfield, CA — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:00:05 GMT

I personally felt we have no business bothering these people, just because they live a different lifestyle than the rest of us. And the story above proves that the motivation was not the safety of the children, but probably some sort of personal vengence involved. And second point of fact if it really was about the saftey of the children, then why aren't we raiding the rest of their compounds. Thanks, Lorin

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Bill Richards mtta oh — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:03:42 GMT

So whats your point? A contract was awarded without discrimination to low bidder. There was no national security breaches,no terrorism,no fraud or waste,just trying to slam a religion instead of the person who was guilty. Is the Amish next?

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John Florida — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:24:56 GMT

This just goes to show you that there is no separation of church and state, The Bush Aministration, has violated the constitution, not that really suprises me after all he is from texas. I wonder how much money they are awarding the church of Scientology for their efforts. This Government is Criminal, and the Bush Aministation is Criminal. Vice President Cheney is just as bad, when they get caught with thier hands in the cookie jar, they just change hats.

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Joanne, Delawarean — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:50:13 GMT

Oh my God............... This is horrible and so shameful. What has this Government turn into? What kind of people are running this Government? I am sometimes so ashamed to be an American. I only pray that I am not judge from the other parts of the world by what this country does.....

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Lila Johnson, Dallas, TX — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:01:06 GMT

At least the funds should be awarded to the victims of child rape and sexual molestation not to mention that each "wife" should be entitled to half of what these perverts control. These pedophiles should be left with nothing to begin another sustainable slavery plantation! They deserve a lifetime in jail/capital punishment for the cruel and unusual torture they have put hundreds and possibly thousands of women and children through. From the amounts I've read about (150 million+), these funds should be enough for the victims to live comfortably for the remainder of their lives.

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Cindy, MS — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:24:06 GMT

What a sad world we live in when this is allowed to happen to children and letting "adults" call it religion. It's extremely sad that some people are too stupid to even realize this is child abuse. No wonder it's gone on so long. Read the comments people post. Sad, sad, sad.

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J. Powell, St. George, Utah — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:34:29 GMT

The current FLDS church members are a radical group whose ancestors were members of the LDS faith over 110 years ago. They choose to break away from the LDS church because they didn't agree with their teachings. The FLDS (Warren Jeffs followers), choose to force young girls into marriages not of their choice and throw uneducated, sheltered, young teenage boys out of their communities to fend for themselves in a world they know nothing about. The LDS church is not involved in this.

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Phil Quinn, Sydney, Australia — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:59:30 GMT

We are not talking about employees of a company, I take it these people own and control the companies, they must, to be able to donate large sums to their church ( I am also uncomfortable with the terms church and religion being used to cover up their sect's actions ) I imagine a lot of people would have been aware of the Presidents behaviour and conviction, surely enough to question the awarding of the contracts.
Ok sure it is not the biggest problem in the world today, but it still needs to be fixed NOW!!

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Julie, Belleville, NJ — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:23:29 GMT

I see the sect as a cult for older men to engage sexually with minors, and has nothing to do with religion, except to use religion as a way to brain wash its members (women and children). Sick, they should all be jailed for their perverted ways.

Pentagon funds aid polygamous sect

Deb — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:29:27 GMT

I don't think its a problem for these companies to receive the contracts, if they are performing the tasks required, but it should not be able to give that money away. The DOD should look at that. The money was NOT meant to go to the church.

Pentagon funds aid polygamous sect

Toby Barksdale, Northfield, Minnesota — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:34:59 GMT

They apparently made their money honestly and honorably by providing products and services of superior quality to the Department of Defense. If they violated the law in some other respect it has nothing at all to do with their business accomplishments. This reminds me of an old story: Reputedly an employee of IBM was fired, many years ago, because he cashed his paycheck in a bar. Management at that time disapproved of drinking. Today I think most people would agree that however an employee spends his money should be of no interest to the employer.

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Cathie — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:45:36 GMT

This isn't really surprising is it? Look at Karl Rove ~ of course they're funding UTah, Utah in return puts Repugnants in the White House. There were several regious organizations that NEVER received funding because they did not agree with this administration. Hmm? what would BBD?

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Curtis Hawkins, Minneapolis, MN — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:04:07 GMT

Come on people, get a clue. A company (or in this case the government is not resposible for the personal lives of a vendor or a customer. Infact the personal lives of my customers and vendors is none of my buisiness. If everyone had to sever perfessional ties with anyone who did anything they didn't agree with there would be no one you could do busuness with.

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John, Louisiana — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:27:31 GMT

This article is nothing more than a cheap shot at the Department of Defense (DOD). It is not the DOD’s job to investigate what a company or individual does with its profits. If the money goes into something criminal then law enforcement or the Justice Department should investigate and prosecute.
The DOD did not help to “fund a ranch” as the author states. They set out to award a contract to have aircraft parts manufactured, nothing more, nothing less.

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Michael(nice to meet you Lliinnddaa_55@msn.com), Chicago, IL — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:43:34 GMT

Lliinnddaa_55@msn.com(sorry you didn't give your name) it sounds like you have gone off the deep end and are making this situation a bit personal. I am sorry, on behalf of all men, if you have had some bad personal experiences, but please try not to stereotype or generalize. Not everyone is bad. There are many good people in this world to. Food for thought, my friend. Secondly, I agree, we canot expect the Federal Government to investigate unrelated personal matters when signing contracts. If this were the case, I suppose a company could investigate each and everyone one of us, prior to offering employment, and eliminate us based on religion, marital status, sexual orientation, etc. Now come on, we all know they cannot discriminate based on these attributes. I also agree, why, of indeed we are looking out for the best interest of the children, and we took thses children into custody based on suspected abuse, why then have we not pursued (on an emergency basis) the state custody of the other children in their other facilities nationwide? Sometimes the government says one thing, while turning a blind eye to other obvious situations needed attention. I think this discredits them. Certainly, if this group has openly stated their beliefs and we have sufficient probable cause to take these children. Why then would we not have the same in the other known locations where the same group operates? Seems a bit fishy to me. But like always the Govt. will find an excuse and some ill advised law, the was created by some pork belly, to stand behind. Enough of the social correct, or should I say politically correct BS, we need a real leader and I think we all know who HE (sorry again Lliinnddaa_55@msn.com) but HE is the man who is not afraid to admit he makes mistakes sometimes, the man who can stand up against special interest, and the man who, from the very beginning, voted against the war in Iraq. Are you getting warm yet?

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Janet, Tucson, AZ — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:52:44 GMT

I think it is important that we find out exactly how this cult has been funding its activities and make public any information that relates to fraud or taxpayer support. This has been swept under the rug for too long and the American public would be horrified if they only knew how much of their money has been funneled into this radical community.

Pentagon funds aid polygamous sect

Raymmond Gilley Anawalt WV — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:18:55 GMT

The 1.5 million dollar contract is nothing. The oil companies and pharmaceutical companies rob us everyday. We send millions of dolars to China daily for junk that we do not need and is hazardous to our health.They surely are not Christians or anything close to the folks whose character we are questioning.

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Nick Jury, Clayton, California — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:23:29 GMT

This entire situation is absolutely ludicrous! Supporting an organization that knowingly condones the raping and impregnating of children, the pagan practice of multiple wives, and the manipulation of laws of marriage in order to fraudulently obtain welfare funds is fiscal insanity. How many different ways can the U.S. government screw the people they are elected to represent? The corruption and incompetence at all levels has not only become the norm, but has been taken to new levels of "in-your-face" moral travesty.
What is the matter with the citizens of this country? Why do we continue to allow this to go on? Why don't we begin standing up for ourselves and realize the scum we have in Washington have no interest in representing us, and have used us to enrich both corporate America and themselves. We need to clean house and revamp our system to prevent anyone from making politics their career. It's no coincidence career politicians, many of whom start out as middle class or highly paid white collar citizens, end up retiring as some of the wealthiest people in this country. They certainly don't do it based on the salaries senators and congressmen make. They do it by selling us out to corporate lobbyists and insider information on investments, both leading to corrupt legislation that doesn't even consider the well being of the population as part of the equation. Wake up people, or are you content disintegrating to third world status while being raped every day by the self absorbed, immoral, power starved dregs we foolishly and blindly place our trust in?

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Linda in Cincinnati — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:27:08 GMT

I'm thinking of establishing a religion where
we all rob banks but because that will be a part of our religion, we should be OK, right? Maybe the Pentagon will give us more taxpayer $ to provide some how-to bankrob service for Iraqis. These men forcing 14 year olds to have sex in the name of God should be arrested. And the "mothers" who allow this to happen to their young girls should not be called mothers, but complicit criminals.Interesting that expel the young men..no competition or challenge to them. Religion is just a guise for their
crimes and it should not be allowed to continue.

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ana wilburn,san antonio, texas — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:27:22 GMT

PERVERSION IS PERVERSION, NO MATTER WHAT!
FREEDOM OF RELIGION? You have GOT to be kidding. If anyone condones this disgusting behavior as "Freedom of Religion" - then would they also condone the ancient Aztecs religion of human sacrifice? I think not. Perverted evil people often hide under the cloak of RELIGION. HOW STUPID CAN ANYONE BE TO BELIEVE IT. "LORD HAVE MERCY"!

Pentagon funds aid polygamous sect

Jane Barthelme, Bowling Green, Ky — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:42:48 GMT

Whether it is millions in govt. assistance (welfare) or govt. contracts such as this, it is our tax money allowing an illegal practice. Too many heads turn the other way -- it is either a punishable crime or it isn't. Remember thas The LDS is a spin-off as a result of statehood negotiations (stopping polygamy) and the true Mormon Church of Joseph Smith --he of twenty wives -- is laid out in the Covenant which demands
polygamy as a way to heaven!! Wake up people!

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Kelly Roestenburg, New York, NY — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:07:04 GMT

DO WE REALLY WANT A GOVERNMENT THAT INVESTIGATES THE RELIGIUOS PERSUASION OF EVERY EMPLOYEE OF A POTENTIAL CONTRACTOR? PERFECT SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE IS THAT IF THE CONTRACTOR IS A LEGAL ENTITY AND HAS THE LOW BID AND ABILITY TO FULFILL THE CONTRACT, THEY SHOULD WIN THE BID! Nuff said!

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Donna Tipton, Abilene, Texas — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:08:55 GMT

I live a 2 hour drive from this sect (and not a heck of a lot farther than that to Waco!) and never thought about my tax dollars going to support these sickos! This article might be a cheap shot at the DOD or it might be really warranted. . .but for so many of us working so hard to make ends meet and paying taxes to boot - only to think I am helping to fund this kind of crime! I am sickened by these FLDS men, as well as the government that has been supporting this horror. Eldorado is a lovely little Texas town - it is awful that this sect chose that location to desecrate with this publicity as well. Congrats Eldorado - guess you're more than just a dot on the Texas map now!

Pentagon funds aid polygamous sect

Bob Bobertson, Bobtown, MD — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:13:28 GMT

Can you say Orrin Hatch?

Pentagon funds aid polygamous sect

Kristi, Alexandria, Louisiana — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:15:17 GMT

I think it's really sad that people seem more concerned about the fact that they are "polygamists" than the fact that they are abusing children!! Who cares how many wives a man has? As long as they are all adults, it shouldn't matter. Nobody cares if a couple have a third girlfriend, so what's different here? The problem with it all is that these people are using religion as an excuse, as a reason, to have sex with, and abuse, little girls. It's horrible! Let's stop saying they need to be "brought to justice" because of their belief in plural marriage, and start saying "lets throw the book at them for doing it with little kids!"

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Steve, Houston, TX — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:21:58 GMT

If our government funds criminal organizations like Halliburton and Blackwater, why should it surprise anyone that they fund these guys too? The almighty dollar wins out again. If NBC wants to investigate someone, find out who at the DOD is getting kickbacks and making these contract approvals. Maybe he gets paid in child prostitutes from the FLDS.

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John Doe, Lincoln Ne — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:40:55 GMT

If the LDS(Morman)church has nothing to do with the FLDS why was the only newspaper invited to the compound the Deseret News, a Morman newspaper in Salt Lake City?

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cedar city, ut — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:58:09 GMT

The government shouldn't use religion as a basis for contract approval, but if they are profitting enough to donate $100,000. per month, are they really the cheapest?

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Markus Hodel, Palm City, Florida — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:36:18 GMT

There is a saying in Europe: Every nation has the government it deserves.

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G. Hill,Houston,Texas — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:03:43 GMT

Free enterprise works in America & the rules have been obeyed. Government works because it does what the voters want it to. Remember the power of the vote.

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KN, Boise ID — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:18:36 GMT

Yeah. Let's raise taxes enough that the DoD can run a full background investigation on all shareholders and acquantainces of all businesses it considers giving contracts to. Then we can refuse to allow them to do business with anyone who is accused of being involved with ANY practice or organization that ANY other person finds offensive.

Don't get me wrong, though, if they are child abusers they should be prosecuted. But what happened to "innocent until proven guilty"?

The best response of all is from David Parish, Colorado Springs, CO on page 2. Way to go.

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Robert, Norwich, CT — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:46:04 GMT

I am glad to see that there are many reasonable persons that see this story as nonsense and that a legitamate contract for services was awarded and performed by a business not a religious sect.

But it amazes me to hear a number of hateful comments towards this polygamist religious group. As far as I know, the people in this group are living their lives they way they choose. I've never heard of any evidence reported about persons or children being forced. The media keeps reporting the Jeffs allegations of rape which I believe is not completely accurate. I believe it is "statutory rape" which has nothing to do with force but everything to do with age of consent. This group is living under a different set of rules from modern society, that's for sure. But the comments about raiding all their communities sounds like communists countries, ei.Russia, China ect. Some of the comments care very little for these people civil liberties. Imagine your children being dragged out of your home because you spanked them. That could happen! If a law is broken, then a reasonable investigation is warrented but trying to force people out of their homes and their lifestyles is wrong, bigoted, and unamerican.

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Anonymous — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:35:34 GMT

Hello you people...this is about child abuse and fraud. Yes, fruad! As in defrauding the very government the Pentagon is supposed to be serving. The pentagon has no business giving contracts with individuals that are so closely aligned with this sect and Warren Jeffs. Do a little research. Freedom of religion is not the issue. The FLDS sect has a cute little saying for what they do. They refer to bilking the government as "milking the beast". If these individuals as FLDS members, in theses companies, have multiple wives, do they collect welfare to support their many, many wives and children?
That is the question we should be asking!

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Linda,San Antonio,TEXAS — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:41:55 GMT

MSN.....STOP PROTECTING THE CHILD MOLESTERS...THEY ARE THE ONLY ISSUE RIGHT NOW!!!You continually try to sway the public from the REAL issue, by "selecting" what responses you publish....The issue IS...CHILD MOLESTATION BY MEN IN THE LDS COMPOUND!!!!!I am sick of your deversions from the REAL issue at hand!!!!

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Your Average Citizen — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:03:24 GMT

Freedom of religion is all fine and good--but what happens when practicing a religion means violating the human rights of women and girls? And young men, too, who are often forced off polygamous compounds by older men who want to get rid of the "competition" for girls.

As for people who say the DOD shouldn't care about the morals of the people it does business with: shame on you. Once upon a time, people in business had ethics. Our government had ethics. Today, apparently, ethics don't matter. Money is god. For shame.

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HB, Omaha, NE — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:37:10 GMT

Has anyone checked on the amount of welfare money collected for these children every month? Because these children are born to mothers who are not legally married to the father, they collect welfare. Tell us which states have more children on welfare and correlate that to the FLDS.

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Jacque, Las Vegas, NV — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:26:16 GMT

Well I do agree that the Pentagon should never discriminate because of religion but the biggest problem that I have with the govenment is that polygamy is illegal, most of the wives in Colorado City are viewed by the state as single mothers. Thus, bigamists collect thousands in government aid every month. It is ironic that taxpayers are supporting the lifestyle of a few deviant men, who hide behind their religious beliefs. Recognition of these marriages would stop this welfare fraud

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Evelyn Jase DeSoto Texas — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:24:31 GMT

Why then are these women and children receiving welfare?The fathers and men of this sect should be supporting their wives and sister wives and their children(most of whom are related to all the members)The state of Texas should be repaid for all the funds given to these enablers of child abuse, child rape,and other crimes that are yet to be discovered.

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S Smart lancaster CA. — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:48:39 GMT

Members of the FDLS sect (which is not the same as the law abiding Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) support, and believe in, a polygamist life style. Even if none of the other accusations are true, this is breaking the law. Contracts were awarded to known law breakers, what else is there to say?

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Anyway the Pentegon — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:42:23 GMT

What does George Romney have to do with the FLDS Church? He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints which is in no way connected with the FLDS church. FLDS are not "Mormons" in the sence of the religion that most people consider Mormom's.

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Elizabeth Duncan — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:22:31 GMT

When they decided to separate the children from their mother's somehow I feel like it was done backwards. Why didn't they (whoever they are) just take the men in the compound and leave the mother's with the children. They are treating the mother's like criminals by separating them from their children. I am not for pologimany even if I can't spell it but am sure the message is clear.
As for the Department of Defense's contract. My only question is :Did the religious leader of the sect pay income tax on the money paid them for the work done?

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Belinda Rachman, Esq. — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:47:10 GMT

The people who support Warren Jeffs are party to child rape and murder. Just read the Utah and Arizona Attorney General's Report at
http://www.attorneygeneral.utah.gov/polygamy/The_Primer.pdf

Our government is giving them money and they are giving it to Jeffs. Your tax $ at work!

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A. Davis, Southern CA — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:38:52 GMT

Every time they tell us how lucky we are to live here, stories like this pop up. We need to do some hiring because obviously not enough people are available to check the led content in kids toys, ensure that animal food is safe, ensure that aspertame wont cause head-aches or apperantly background checks on people getting military contracts. Not that I am going to trust them anytime soon, but it would be nice if they could at least put some effort into our safety.

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Mark - Ohio — Mon, 05 May 2008 02:07:59 GMT

Becky, law enforcement is required to respond/investigate all social request for help, fake or not--I am thankful they do!!! And just so you know, groups of people can not live on American soil and create their own laws and jurisdiction ....SORRY. Go buy an island if you want to brainwash people.

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Julie, Woodstock, VA — Mon, 05 May 2008 02:10:41 GMT

DoD did nothing wrong here people. How about if they had paid another company (which they do) for services....would you trace down where these other companies place their money and bring it up in the news?

And come on now....lay off the Mormons. They are not the ones on trial here!

The off shoots of the Mormon faith shouldn't even be called Latter Day Saints ... I'm not a Mormon, but I've studied the Mormon faith somewhat and have family that are true Mormons.

Warren Jeff's cult is NOT Mormon.

They are crazy, reprehensible pedophiles who indulge in incest, rape, slavery and brainwashing all in the name of their faith. Their leaders are pure filth!!

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Belinda K. Roche, Darien, NY — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:11:14 GMT

Speaking of the Pentagon, why doesn't NBC admit its undisclosed, unqualified presentation of defense "experts" who are in fact employed by Pentagon to promote its message? Specifically Gen. Wayne Downing and Gen. Barry McCaffrey, both of whom have direct financial stakes in the war.

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wayne littlerock ar. — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:56:33 GMT

everybody wants to point the finger at somebody. everyone start looking out for each other and report illegals we will be all right . but as long as there are co. that hire[ them] our country will never turn around

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ranger hall — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:37:32 GMT

Man you people need to read the Constitution, No wonder this Country is going down the drain, The contract office did no wrong, The police created false evidence, Obtained illegal warrants, Texas legal age was 15 to to married with parents permission, Texas changed this law after the people moved there. Other states had the same laws some as low as 13yrs, most have now changed these laws. They also had no evidence at WACO, Just fabricated to justifi the govt. destroying people that disagree with the way they are abussing the Constitution. Get smart People.

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Randy Hamilton, Mesa, Az. — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:37:42 GMT

When are people going to finally understand that impregnating 16 year old girls by a 50 year old is rape and that the best thing to do IS ABSOLUTELY TO SEPARATE those kids from such evil people.

This is not religion. This is criminal. You cannot do anything you want as far as breaking the laws or any manner of harmful behavior to women and children and then claim religion or being "misunderstood" to make it ok for you.

Sometimes people need protected from themselves as the FLDS women obviously doesn't know the harm they are doing to themselves. Being brainwashed is no excuse if laws are broken.

It is rape and child abuse. Plain and simple. The children and women never had a choice. How can people condone that?

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SH, Greenwood, AR — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:25:26 GMT

Per the article: "The contracts, issued from 1998 to 2006, were for aircraft parts and other military equipment."

What does a self proclaimed religious sect or church, need with military equipment?

What is sad, is that we used to have an oversight committee, that would regulate this type of funding, but President Bush had it dissolved. I guess so himself and the GOP good ol' boys club could do what they want without repercussions!?

No wonder this country is almost 10 Trillion dollars in debt. The next President is going to have a hard time straightening things out after GWB.