Bags of Scum in Haringey

Some months ago the court case involving the dysfunctional family associated with "Baby P" in Haringey shocked the nation. The mother, Tracey Connelly, and her boyfriend, Steven Barker - who actually killed the baby - were sentenced to long - but possibly not long enough - prison sentences. Only today has the full story of what went on in that house in Haringey been finally revealed. Tracey Connelly was no more than a useless sex obsessed slob, often drunk, who smoked all the time, played games on line and did little or nothing in a house that was filthy, with dog mess on the floor, evil smelling and neglected. Steven Barker, the boyfriend had some of his children by other women living in the house, as well his 37 year old, elder brother plus a 15 year old "girlfriend" and more children. The two men have long records of criminality involving sexual assault, rape, arson, violence and racism. They even beat-up their own grandmother to try to force her to change her will in their favour.

Into this shambolic community came various Haringey social workers, doctors, nurses, police officers and others who, collectively did not spot injuries to the child nor did they consider that this was not a place for any child. Indeed, apparently, social services, even after 60 visits did not know that the brother and his girl-friend and children were living there. It is a catalogue of incompetence that suggests that we had here a group of people that would not have spotted rain falling in a hurricane. What were they looking for? Many of the professionals [professionals?] involved have been sacked - and quite rightly - but particularly Ms Shoesmith, who it now appears was paid £133,000 per annum for heading up the vast but incompetent social services department. Surely, her claims of wrongful dismissal cannot be sustained?

This collection of thugs, misfits and social scum have throughout their pathetic lives spread chaos, disorder and unhappiness for everyone with whom they have made contact. They have cost us, as tax payers, huge amounts of money and it is clear that throughout their lives they will continue to do so, while contributing nothing but disorder. Even in prison they will now get special treatment to protect them from other prisoners. If they are let out - hopefully never - they will be granted protection at yet more public expense. Why can't we just shut them up in gaol and let them rot?

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