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[Robert Walton <waltonrp AT gmail.com>]

I wonder if she sought child support from her ex husband?

Rob-Va

On 3/12/09, Mogrits <mogrits AT gmail.com> wrote:
> Since this is a "Family Court" decision I think this poor woman has to
> appeal it to the State Supreme Court. Hopefully she will get some
> help. I'll post the press release and the link at the end goes to a
> site with much more information and articles.
>
> "NC Judge orders homeschool mother to put kids in public school
>
>
> March 11, 2009, Raleigh, NC - Venessa Mills is fighting a legal battle
> for the heart and soul of homeschooling in North Carolina. On Friday,
> March 6, Judge Ned W. Mangum stripped her of the right to homeschool,
> and ordered her three children to enter public school.
>
>
> Mills was forced to defend her right to homeschool during divorce
> proceedings brought on by her husband's unfaithfulness. Mr. Mills
> admitted, under oath, to repeatedly committing adultery. Even with
> abundant evidence showing the Mills children are well adjusted and
> well educated, Judge Mangum ruled overwhelmingly against Mrs. Mills on
> every point. He stated the children would do better in public school
> despite the fact that they are currently at or beyond their grade
> level. Evidence showed two children tested several grades ahead.
>
>
> When issuing his verdict Judge Mangum stated his decision was not
> ideologically or religiously motivated. However, he told Mrs. Mills
> public school will "challenge the ideas you've taught them."
>
>
> What has emerged is a picture of a clearly liberal judge imposing his
> beliefs and striking down traditional values. Mangum, a Democrat
> appointee, disregarded the facts of the case in favor of his own
> agenda. Such anti-conservative prejudice is increasingly legislated
> from the bench, and appears to be encouraged by the Democratic Obama
> administration.
>
>
> Robyn Williams, friend and homeschool mother of four was present at
> the proceeding. "I have never seen such injustice and such a direct
> attack against homeschooling," said Williams. "This judge clearly took
> personal issue with Venessa's stance on education and faith, even
> though her children are doing great. If her right to homeschool can be
> taken away so easily, what will this mean for homeschoolers state
> wide, or even nationally?"
>
>
> On March 24th lawmakers in North Carolina will be reminded of the
> sheer numbers of homeschoolers in their state. As students and their
> parents descend on the capitol, organizers of the Capital Fest 2009
> field trip will show they have a voice in North Carolina legislation
> regarding education.
>
>
> Williams is rallying homeschoolers from across the nation to fight
> back to defend their rights as Americans to educate their children.
> She feels the judge has been given a free hand to impose his personal
> opinions and needs to reexamine his decisions. Please subscribe to
> Robyn's blog and join the fight for protecting everyone's homeschool
> rights (www.HSinjustice.com)."
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