Congratulation to Mr. Ed. Taylor, a man who has the courage to help organize and support such a worthy cause as the Father's Rights League.

Today's world offers little discrimination against women; the word discrimination brings fear to most. Let someone say to you that you've discriminated against them and you see a lawyer's bill flash before your eyes.

In today's world everyone wants a quick fix. Need money, get to the bank ASAP. Got a cold, run to the hospital. Hungry? Off to Wendy's. This is a situation that's not going to get a quick fix. The Fathers Rights League is in this for the long haul, they're tired of being discriminated against, and these fathers will be fighting until they're heard and the matter is corrected. Women have always had children awarded to them in a divorce. Well, no that's not right; 20 years ago if the husband could prove a mother unfit he would retain custody. What happened?

Today men are discriminated against. Why? A father gets to see his children four or five days out of a month. Oh wait, two weeks in the summer if lucky. But he's paying health care, dental, and child support. The child can be moved out of state 500 miles away and if the father wants to see the children, he has to travel. Something is wrong.

The judges, and this is including Family Court judges, need to look at the best interest of the child. Who is the best care-giver, who can give emotional, stable values and love the child needs? Twenty years ago values were much different. Your children were your pride and joy. Unfortunately today's women have changed, and courts need to change. Men are able to care for children. Remember, the children are part of their fathers and deserve to have the consideration. Not being part of the children's life - but don't miss the child support check - something is wrong.

Carol Rattenni-Johnson
Cumberland