Michigan has been in the news lately more than I would care to know for child abuse and neglect or death.

Once again today the news spotlighted a five year old girl who died in her home.

When the police arrived. They said the child had been dead for about two hours. The mother told them "She did not feel like taking the child to the doctor."

The home was dirty and unlivable. Protective Services removed two other children who were living in the home also.

It should not take a year to lock this mother up and sentence her to life in prison. Her neglect is more than obvious. However our wonderful legal system will abide by all of her rights to a fair trial. I'm sure of it.

What about the child's right to a fair life. What about her right to be given medical care?

All I can say is thank goodness I am not a Judge. Thank God I am not a Judge in a state with the Death Penalty. I would hook some of these people right up and push the button without a second thought.

When it comes to people who harm their children knowingly, I have no compassion for them. So I guess that's one reason God didn't allow me to go into the legal field (which was my dream to pursue).

I am sure we will hear more on this case in the months to come. For now my prayer is that heaven have a special place for another precious baby who is now gone home. Not an earthly home. But to her heavenly home. Where no more pain will touch her little body again. That is the only bright side to this story. What do you think? How do you feel? Does a child's death rile your spirit of compassion, anger or fear? Feel free to comment.