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The ‘legal loopholes’ in the case, and the fact that he enjoyed remarkable support from a cross-section of supporters are the other reasons as to why the children did not get the justice they wished for.
Our father, Donald Cline did not show that he wished to profit materially from his actions the way a textbook blackmailer might use an incident or information to blackmail/extort his victims. If he walked that road by any chance, he would definitely have drawn the other fathers into the ‘fight’ one way or another, and the dynamics of the engagement would have changed significantly afterwards.
The children wished to see his regret-laden face! Every time they saw him, he did not demonstrate overwhelming regret in his speech or demeanor. Some of the children thought he was cocky, manipulative and standoffish. How could someone who treated them and their mothers the way he did, never show significant remorse? How could he carry himself as if he did them a huge favour…
The other fathers wished to maintain their dignity! Without saying anything, by their action, they heeded the long-standing call that men have been given for ages, which is: “Be a Man!” At the root of men heeding the “Be a Man” call may be found the explanation as to why some fathers, burdened by one matter or another which they refuse to share with their wives…
The other fathers held their peace! This is such an important contributor to the story. Apart from one father who provided a firsthand, personal perspective on the issue, the other accounts about Dr Donald Cline in the documentary were drawn mostly from the children and some of the mothers. Surely, it is not hard to imagine what impact the voices of over 50 fathers (united…
Reports say that Dr Donald Cline fathered over 90 biological children. The children were not happy upon discovery that he lied about how they were conceived. They were upset that he did not admit his wrongs and wished the course of justice was served by him receiving some heavy sanctions but all he got for his actions was a $500 fine. Later, his medical license…
Short answer: An own goal!
A certain palm-wine tapper once had the privilege of attending a job interview in the days where the British were the colonial masters of Nigeria. The chief recruiter took a special liking to this palm-wine tapper because he was very skillful: the way he climbed the tree, held himself up, used his knife and let the tree yield the beloved sap, was a sight the…
Become more convinced about bitterness While cherishing cruelty in heart Become more cynical about forgiveness While devoting spare moment to wrongs Yet forgetting that ultimately Hate never saved anyone
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