The Department of Public Safety in Harlem, Georgia (the birthplace of Oliver Hardy) posted a message on their Facebook page that not only encouraged the use of "a belt" on children`s rear-ends, but also told fathers (who are apparently the "head of the home") to teach their children about the one and only true Saviour...Jesus Christ.
The exact quote reads:
"There are many kids that have been raised in Godly homes that have went astray at no fault of the parent(s); however, too many have went astray due to parents failing to discipline and get involved in their children's lives. The Police cannot raise your kids. Parents must become the disciplinarian and impose and enforce rules. The law does not prohibit a parent or guardian from spanking their children. The law says that parents may administer reasonable corporal punishment. No, it is not reasonable to strike a child with a bat or other object, but you can use a belt and strike their rear-ends. This may offend some parents that do not believe in spanking, and to you I say statistics are against you. Parents be nosy, check behind your kids and never assume that they will always be truthful. Doing these very things just may save the life of your child. Fathers you are the head of the home and God will hold you accountable. Get your children in church and teach them about the one and only true Saviour...Jesus Christ."
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5:44 PM PT: There is a new post on the facebook page now about the fact that the post I mentioned earlier had "ruffled some feathers". Although the author ( apparently the head of the department) tries to say that the views posted do not necessarily represent the city, he says, "Some folks are upset about me using the word God or Jesus Christ on a page that's associated with the Harlem Department of Public Safety. This country was founded on the principles of God. We have allowed the government to remove him from the courtrooms, the schools and other places. I will lead this agency acknowledging Jesus Christ as my Savior."
He also ends the post with another gem, "Those that are of a different belief, to simply put it, don't read our posts. I love you anyway. God Bless!"