Silence of the Lambs now and forever!
It should not be a surprise for those of us still residing in Luzerne County or those lucky enough to escape the wrath that Kids For Cash even occurred here.
We have a high elderly population, we pay more in welfare than salaried positions, we have more impoverished residing in the area.
What might not have been expected is those in positions of authority who could've taken down these cronies from what's become the "big boy network" who turned a cheek and ignored it all because each one of them was lining their own individual pockets.
It's not much different than profits over people that's become a worldwide phenomenon.
Sure, they've known for years about Mob rule, about narcissism growing in leaps and bounds, about corruption, nepotism in hiring and the countless white collar crimes but they simply don't care.
In fact, as a twenty year volunteer from NEPA specifically Luzerne County I can attest to when the camera is off and boy you should see, hear, and feel what I have over the course of nearly 47 years.
Greed, opportunity, public indifference, secrecy is rampant and it's not going away until we do more than drain the swamp.
"How could two judges conspire over 5 years to deprive thousands of children of their most basic constitutional rights and send them off in shackles to detention centers in which these judges had personal financial interests?"
Have you ever visited this area? Have you seen the deprivation? Have you noticed the little guy trying to 'fight city hall' mentality?
My word, it's not rocket science but good luck getting a job because I've tried with a dual masters, 20 yrs volunteering (Points of Light recipient), and was told to dummy down resume, overqualified, and entitled (yes because I volunteered for 20 yrs - can you imagine this statement)& after raising three kids wanted to seek better opportunities.
This area is similar to 'ol tobacco road' in which the only ones getting anywhere are those with criminal convictions, the wealthy, and those who can afford to operate off the buddy system.
In fact I applied for a job with Fellerman and Ciaramboli that went directly to Mr. Greg Skrepnak a convicted felon. https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/skrepenak-begins-work-at-kingston-law-firm-1.1309000
I've also stood by and watched newly created positions for those on the roster (in positions of authority) such as occurred in Pocono Raceway; or job transfers for those higher ups to sunny Daytona; when their own volunteers/interns were seeking similar positions.
Much of what has been done here is for appearance sake to make it look like there's plenty of opportunities, advancement, great living environments but reality shows a much different scenario with boarded up buildings, vacant blighted properties, wages gone south, and a history of child abuse, domestic violence, and corruption.
https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2016/07/capitol_corruption_parade.html
Why?
High case loads, ignorance of facts, uneducated staff, and the nepotism placements without the proper skills or experience to effectively carry out the mission of those they took an oath to protect and serve. People are afraid to speak out for fear of retribution or retaliation.
Narcissists operate with one thing: The One gets what the ONE needs.
Whether this be through benefits, smear campaigns, blackmail, threats, force, intimidation, fear, retribution, or pay to play schemes/kickbacks/nepotism, bribery from their source known as supply.
The target is the public in this case. The unexpected victim. The children. Those who are vulnerable and cannot protect themselves.
In other words, those who in a court of law would not be believed if they go up against the higher positions of authority are being preyed upon.These toxic individuals will run you right out of town. Stab you in the back and pretend to be your friend. Two sided is given an entirely knew meaning here.
I've seen it, I've dealt with it, I've been silenced much like the parents in these cases, and the victims.
The devastation left behind is horrible, the trail of destruction is long, yet these elitists continue collecting their pensions, get paid leave, get a slap on the wrist, or resign before the other shoe drops.
The school system is entirely another topic on corruption but I'll just leave this link: https://www.timesleader.com/uncategorized/6149/no-reason-for-board-to-drag-feet-on-nepotism-policy
Nothing changes here and more of our well educated are being forced to leave the area immediately upon graduation as less transparency and opportunities fall to the waste side for the buddies.
These two judges were applauded for their efforts in putting kids in detentions while taking 2.6 mill in kickbacks just let that sink in and know that nothing was done to protect anyone else but themselves.
I'm going to leave with these quotes from this excellent, well written, well researched piece.
"The longtime residents are products of a regional culture that emphasizes deference to public officials and retribution for those who challenge authority. Much of the area's population is descended from poorly educated immigrants from eastern and southern Europe who worked in once -prosperous anthracite coal industry. Congressmen, state representatives, and judges were among the most important authority figures in the lives of those immigrants, wielding significant influence and helping them navigate the challenges and uncertainties of their new home. At the same time, the immigrants feared retribution if they challenged authority of any kind, whether legal or illegal."
'In early March, the New York Times, ran a front page article by Ian Urbina, which began: "Things were different in Luzerne County Juvenile courtroom, and everyone knew it. Proceedings, on average took less than two minutes. Detention centers workers were told in advance how many juveniles to expect at the end of each day-even before hearings to determine their innocence or guilt. Lawyers told families to not bother hiring them. They would not be allowed to speak anyway."
Greg Skrepnak told reporters that he didn't know the kickback was illegal until his indictment. "Things have been like this for so long, that I don't think many people see a lot of wrong in what they've done."
Need I say more....Yes, check out the family courts next. PLEASE!
A fantastic read that I highly recommend!!
Thank you Bibliotheca for this e-read copy.
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