Posted by ms_rebel (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is so sad, I knew the family at one time, never would have thought that something like this might have happened. Pray for the family.

Posted by PhilBurnette (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 12:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It will take a lot to convince me Simon could do such. Our prayers are with the family.

Posted by PrAaHe (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 12:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Doesn't really even matter if he did it now. Even if he were to be acquitted, and found completely innocent, he's been labelled.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 12:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

For the love of Almighty God i hope this is not true. I have known Simon from a distance for many years and witnessed him suffer great mockery and persecution on the streets in his early years as a pastor as he tried to preach the gospel with all his heart. But if this is true, Why? why would he destroy this child's life. And how can this child ever feel loved or feel safe again? If a child can not trust their own Mother or Father to protect them against the evils of life, who will they ever be able to trust.

Posted by tmarcus (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 1:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I haven't been able to sleep tonight for dreading to look at the paper, My heart is full with the statements you have all made. Simon is my brother and I see him in and outside the church and he is true to God he doesn't wavier,what the paper doesn't tell is that, Simon's mother in law after getting angry with him Sunday night threathened him with this and she is the one who filed charges and it also doesn't say that he willing went to jail with tear filled cry trying to understand why she would do this,and turned himself in. He is devestated, he knows that just the accusation has changed his witness for God in others eyes forever(His mother in law knows this also. The statement made by Shane Fulmer that "we will do everything on our end to make sure that this guy is held accountable)is just one of the ways people see things as just black and white, he just as good as said he is guilty without a hearing or trial. He didn't just say he is investigating the accusation of an old woman that has been trying to destroy Simon for years. Please continue to remember Simon in your prayers and his girls that he loves so much and would never harm in anyway.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 1:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't mean to change the subject, but just curious to know is the wells subject in the obits the same guy who comments here from time to time and if so what happened to this guy.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 2:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tmarcus,
I dont understand how they can arrest a man for such a serious crime based on a complaint by a third party without some physical evidence that would allow reasonable belief that such a crime had been committed. but then again i have seen stranger things happen. I certainly hope there is no truth to be found in these accusations against Simon, not only for his sake but for the sake of this child. Even if there is no truth to be found in these allegations against him great damage has been done not only to him but to his daughter and his family.

Posted by PhilBurnette (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 3:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

travlr...yes, it is Dude that has passed.

Posted by luckyme (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 3:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I too hope this isn't true, but they wouldn't make an arrest just based on the mother in law's complaint. There has to be some evidence that he's guilty. Enough to convince a judge to issue a warrant.

Posted by jchan (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 5:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

don't understand alot of this law stuff, but wouldn't the 11 year old have to back the story up?

Posted by kmartin (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 7:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It was hard for me and my husband to believe this. But I have known the mother of this child since I was little. And I don't think the mother-in-law is out to get Simon. They have taught the girls to tell the truth, so why would she lie to her grandmother about it. According to someone who knows this family says the girls story has not waivered any from when the first time she told her story.

There are a lot of why's to this story, but had he not confessed to his wife, why would he have turned himself in.

My thoughts are with the child and I hope she understands this is not her fault and that the state offers her some help to deal with this.

The only other thing to say now is may God bless this family and help Simon deal with his inner demons.

Posted by SECorBust (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 7:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It sounds like they have something on this guy. Pray for the little girl.

Posted by Machelle (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 8 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is Simon's Dad a preacher also? Just wondering if it is who I am thinking about.

Posted by Preacher (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 8:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This story is heartbreaking and the public has a right to know about the charges against Simon. Anyone can access public records at the court house to ascertain this information. HOWEVER, the Clanton Advertiser has NO RIGHT to publish information about a victim of abuse that is a minor; nor does the public have a right to know the victim. The identity of the (alleged) victim in this case should have been held in confidence. I am so disappointed in the Jemison Police Department for releasing this information. If a minor perpetrates offenses their identity is protected - shouldn't a victim get the same 'protection' as a perpetrator? Molestation (may have) robbed this child of her physical well-being that can never be restored. Whatever was left of her emotional welfare and dignity has been raped away by the Jemison Police Department and the Clanton Advertiser. Shame on you.

Posted by southernpride (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is there a divorce on the horizon? This is often the case when the allegations pop up? Not saying there is, just asking.

These charges are extremely hard to fight. If you rob a bank, the State will show what date and time it occurred. In a child abuse case a child can say sometime last summer and it is sufficient. How do you defend against this?

This is one type of case where you ARE NOT innocent until proven guilty. You are there to prove you are innocent. The jury will be thinking if it did not happen, why would she say it did, something must of happened. This is in spite of there being little to no evidence and a supposed victim that waivers during testimony.

Look at the chief's statement. He did not say tht if the guy is guilty he will see that the guy is held accountable but right off the bat that he is going to see that the guy is held accountable.

Preacher do you really think in this small county with all the gossips we have that the story was not going to get out about who the victim was regardless of what the police or paper states?

I hope this case turns out to be a false accusation for the intrest of the dad and the child.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Machelle,
I think you are thinking of someone else. while i do not know Simon's real father i dont think he is a preacher. dont even know if he is still living. However i do know his stepfather who has passed was not a preacher.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

southernpride: I agree with you. The chief's statement was unprofessional at the very least. He needs to understand that his job is to investigate cases and make arrests. It is the job of a judge and jury to "make sure this guy is held accountable". VERY unprofessional on the part of the chief.

Posted by Machelle (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks travlr, I must be thinking of the wrong family. I really hope the truth comes out, and, if this man is guilty, is held accountable. However, in this county, good luck with that. My daughter has a friend that this happened to her for about 4 years before it came out. I was extremely shocked, but after talking with the mother and my daughter talking with her friend, I beleived it was true. The friend, mother, and sister has since moved away because of this. The accused is still out and I think, not 100% sure, that he is remarried and about to have another baby. He apparantly knows the right people. He is going on with his sick life, and the ex-wife and children not only have been abused by what he did, but are still having to suffer by being uprooted from their home and friends. He was and is not being held accountable for what he has and is still doing to his family.

Posted by bmarcus (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

James 1:2-4 (New International Version)
Trials and Temptations
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
* This is the work of Satan trying to destroy a man who does the work of the Lord and this is a time of testing his Faith and the strength of it. But we know God will intervene. Don't worry family Jesus is coming soon and the world and those who live in it who are not washed in the blood will be left for punishment. One day there will be no more trials, temptations, sin, satan, pain, hurt, anger, but all joy, and peace, and love. It's coming church! But in the mean time let's get on our knees and pray!

Posted by njones (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

not sure if I've missed something, but the article does not say the child made the complaint......this MIGHT be a real situation or a case of revenge..only a true investigation will tell all sides of the story.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Not knowing the whole story or the truth, My heart is moved with compassion for this entire family. And though i was acquainted with Simon many years ago, and my heart does not want to believe these very disturbing allegations made against him, One Truth i do know, the Truth will either set your heart and conscience free or serve the same their just reward in due time.

Posted by rtiffin5278 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers are with all of you. I hope the truth comes out. No one really knows what happened so you can't say yes or no just yet.

Posted by RI_comment (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have a daughter the same age as this young lady, and no matter what the story is, her life will never be the same. this must be very tramatic no matter what. I pray for her and I will pray for her daily.

Posted by countyresident (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If the child is making the accusation, I would tend to believe the child. This is not something that a child would just make up....In these kinds of cases, I ALWAYS believe the child. I feel for this child. I don't think a mother in law would seek revenge on a man who is supposedly doing God's work like that, doesn't make sense unless there is something to the accusation.
to bmarcus.....read a little further along in James 1:14-15.

Posted by concerned3013 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 12:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I know Simon personally. I do not know anyone with more integrity than him. He is a God fearing man with love and compassion for everyone. I have never seen him when he was not witnessing for the Lord. I cannot believe that the accusations his mother-in-law made can destroy a man of his caliber. Satan works through others to destroy what is good. I know that his wife and children mean everything to him. He loves them dearly and would never do anything to harm them. Simon, hold your head up high, for God is with you. The truth will come out! We pray for you and your family, you mean alot to us. We love you.

Posted by bmarcus (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Job's First Test
6 One day the angels [a] came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan [b] also came with them. 7 The LORD said to Satan, "Where have you come from?" Satan answered the LORD, "From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it."
8 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil." 9 "Does Job fear God for nothing?" Satan replied. 10 "Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. 11 But stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face." 12 The LORD said to Satan, "Very well, then, everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself do not lay a finger." Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. 13 One day when Job's sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother's house, 14 a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 and the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!" 16 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, "The fire of God fell from the sky and burned up the sheep and the servants, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!" 17 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three raiding parties and swept down on your camels and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!" 18 While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, "Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother's house, 19 when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!" 20 At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship 21 and said:
"Naked I came from my mother's womb,and naked I will depart. [c] The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away;may the name of the LORD be praised." 22 In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.

Posted by amanda_adams (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't know any of the parties involved and pray for everyone's sake- EXSPECIALLY the childs, that it is not true. But I do know for a fact in cases like this, all it takes IS THE ALLEGATION!!
I don't know what the actual law is, but "for the sake of the child" evidence doesn't matter. And for the child, if it's true- they need immediate help, but unfortunately there are many vindictive people that will say or do anything, especially family members, with no regard for the consequences.

If it's not true, may God be with him and get him out. If it is true, I hope he gets some good old fashion vigilante justice behind bars for the rest of his life.

Posted by mrjones0913 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have a daughter that is going through this with her step-father and I know for a fact that Chilton County would not act upon what she told them till she went through an interview with Child Protect. I see here all the ones that were quick to put the Well's kid in prison for life are backing a person just because they know them. This county is full of people that as long as it not me and my family let them rott in jail. I do not know if this man is guilty or not and that is not for me to decide unless I am on a jury. I do know though that I hold someone, that would mess with their own child, with low regaurds. On the other spectrum I know someone that was accused but through investigation there was no merits, but there was never an arrest. The police of county normally do have some type of evidence before they make an arreset and it is more than the words of a mother-in-law. BTW this is Mike and I know once Gina sees this she will post as well

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mrjones0913: "The Well's kid" was caught on video carrying out at least one of his crimes and it was published in the paper. He will still get his trial if he STAYS in jail. With video or photographic evidence it is quite reasonable to draw more dire conclusions than when all you have is a report from a ticked-off mother-in-law.

Posted by kmartin (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 2:28 p.m.

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Posted by bmarcus (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i sure would like to know where half of you all are getting your facts..Ha!

Posted by GBrown (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tmarcus my mother the(mother n law) did not file the first report you need to get your facts straight before you start making accusations. If you are who I think you are where is the concern for your neice because as her aunt she is my main concern right now. I pray for you in your ignorance but i will say this don't slander my mother again. this family dosn't need accustions they need love and prayers

Posted by ccleckler (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Having went through this as a child myself, it does take more than an accusation. I had to go through H*** to prove that my story was true and I was only 8(not old enough to make up a story like mine). I also had a family member who is 4 go through this a couple of months ago and there still has not been an arrest. She even told her parents that the man had messed with her and the cops know, but nothing has been done. I am sure that more than just the mother-in-law's statement has led to his arrest. This guy married my brother and his wife and we hate to believe it also, but knowing how the system works, there is some evidence. I wish we were so fortunate to have an arrest have been made so quickly, because the psycho who was involved with my family member is still on the streets posing a risk for other children's lives being torn apart. I do pray for this entire family I see that the mothers family and the fathers family has different views and this also will make even more problems for the children. You guys they are part of both sides of the family, try not to slander anyone, and also please remember to forgive those who have hurt you. THIS is for the childs SAKE. It is already bad, let God be the judge!!

Posted by jussayin (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Okay...I am really confused by some of these posts..first of all...brother..be careful what you say about the mother-in-law on here. There is a little law called slander. Also...those girls have absolutely no reason to lie!! I am just not seeing any sympathy for that child! This is something that she will have to deal with the rest of her life!! Very few children make these things up. And normally it is children that have been exposed to some sort of lifestyle. These kids have been shielded from everything and would not even think to lie about something like this!!! Forget him...pray for this mother and these little girls. And yes...I do know him and personally I have always thought he was strange! God fearing or not...he has always been just weird!!!

Posted by thirdforce (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 8:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Preacher....I agree with you totally! The victim's identity should have been concealed. The paper should have stated that "the accused is facing charges of sexually abusing a child under the age of 12." Why broadcast the identity of the victim in this devasting and traumatic alleged incident? Someone at the Clanton Advertiser needs to take a refresher course in Law and Ethics! Show some common sense and empathy for this child!

Posted by mrjones0913 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 11:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hello Chilton County.....
This is so funny that this story would pop up in the paper after the Wells debate. I just got done telling the county that we are wrong in the way we do things. We do not serve justice but on the other hand INJUSTICE. This little girl no matter who she is must be hurting so deeply. This is not something easy to talk about. It is something that makes you closed to the world and scared to death. This child has gone through ever lasting he:: and will live with this forever. Children these ages are able to make false accusations, but believe me not as likely. Just because this guy believes in God does not make him innocent. This guy is not proven guilty or innocent YET. Either way put that to the side this child needs our prayers, she needs us as a county to protect the other children.

You know that was a daycare, so maye nothing happened. 15 children a day were there, if this guy is guilty whose to say a 2 year old or 3 year old who cant really tell you what happened was not involved? Now think what if your child was in this situation.

My step daughter is in this situation and is still hurting every day.

Chilton County I do not care how close you are to this guy, this girl is the one who needs us. If you can not at least understand that well I than I am gonna say one thing. One day it could be you in this mothers shoes, and the child could be yours. Than I will be the first to remind you of your arrogance and uncompassionate self. Not all are guily in this, but to those who say this guy is unable to do this. Well you do not know, the nicest person in the world could be a seriel killer. Your own mom could be a murderer. Everybody has a side that nobody knows. Maybe this guy has a side that has been hiding from the public. We can not defend someone, we can judge this man. We CAN NOT LABEL THIS MAN. We do not know the facts, we are not the jury, we are not his judge.

One thing I can do and will do is pray and pray hard.

Regina

Posted by mrjones0913 (anonymous) on October 6, 2009 at 11:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

By the way Chilton County I do know what I am talking about I am a victim of rape and my life will never be the same. This child will forever fear, and always have difficulty with trust. I will pray for this girl and the family.

Posted by johnnie (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 6:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a most unfortunate situation and I will be praying for this family, but most of all I will be praying for this little girl. A little over 30 years ago, in a small town called Jemison, I was the abused and no one in authority would believe me, not the school, not the police, nobody. The abuser was contacted by authorities and he told them that the allegations were false and that was that. I was even told by the police, that an adult would have to make the accusations before they would do anything. For 13 years of my life I was abused and nobody would come to my rescue.

I don't know this man or this family, but believe me, the devil can and does have a face and a name that you trust. Just because someone is a fine up standing citizen does not mean they are not capable of being an abuser of their children, other children, their spouse, etc.

If this child was abused, she will face struggles the rest of her life. But with God's help, she will become a survivor. He will trade beauty for ashes. If the accusations are untrue, God will do the same for the father.

Posted by AUalum2006 (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Technically, this article should not have been printed in the advertiser. When their are charges involving a minor, you can't specify who the child is, even if all you say is "11 year old daughter" and you can't tell the world that DHR is involved either. You can say the man was charged but you can't give those other details. I'm surprised someone didn't get in any kind of trouble for making this public.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 10:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

johnnie: At any point after becoming an adult, did you report your abuser to the authorities, and if so, was he prosecuted and punished?

Posted by BamaMadd (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Guilty till proven innocent, I'm gathering here.

Posted by wllmst (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I cant believe this was printed. I know children don't usually lie about these things but they can be coerced. It woulda been better 2 have waited till more details were available. This family has enough 2 deal with without everyone in the county thinking they know what has happened. I was very close 2 this family for 5 years and it is really just 2 hard to believe.Unless this man is proven guilty i just can't.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Rickey: Would your prefer that people quote the ENTIRE Bible, or just the scriptures that apply to the subject at hand?

wllmst: I agree, it wasn't necessary to report this story at this time, and it SURE wasn't necessary to identify the alledged victim. I can imagine some fall-out from that.

Posted by wayhighdudeman007 (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You people never cease to amaze me. You only want to read what you think should be in the paper. Maybe everyone on here should apply for a job at the Clanton Advertiser, then you can decided what is put in the paper. You know, many of you have said; the Clanton Advertiser should be ashamed for putting her age in the paper, but in June, nobody said a word about a 12 yr old being in the paper for similar reasons. Guess it all depends on who you are, as to whether it is ok or not.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wayhighdoobiedude: Quit smoking your weed long enough for your head to clear out. What people were questioning is the identification of the child. This just ISN'T (or, at least isn't supposed to be) done. Even the identity of adult victims of sexual assault is protected. What's so hard to understand about that? The age in and of itself is not the issue, but rather the identification of the child. Thanks for the suggestion to apply for a job with the paper, but I don't need a second job.

Posted by whatabout (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 8:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does children lie about things like this? Yes, they do, I have first hand experience of knowing they lie about things like this just to get attention. Is this little girl lying? I am going to say that GOD only knows the truth. Could the mother-in-law be trying to get revenge? Yes very much so, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. Would you see the signs from the outside? No Not at all, I also know this first hand!!! Does the system arrest that quickly over a report? No they do not I know this first hand as well. How could someone do this to his own daughter? It is called an evil spirit inside someone and GOD is the only way out. This man has been labeled for the rest of his life and will have to register as a sex offender anywhere in the United States of America even if found innocent. Does this 11 year old girl realize this? I am certain that she does not. I will also add that I would believe any child that told me they were sexually abused until you could give me HARD proof that it was not true. This is a VERY serious accusation and I believe the media has gone way to far about what they report. This should have NEVER been reported to the world until there was a conviction. This 11 year old girl will live with this for the rest of her life if it is true. She will have issues in her marriage and it could possible harm her through any relationship through life. Bashing this man is not what should be done, this man and his whole family needs prayer. Pray Truth to be revealed, pray for protection around this child, pray that where ever the lie lays that it will eat the person up on the inside until the truth comes out and pray that the evil spirit is rebuked. GOD is good ALL the Time and HE will see to it punishment is served. That my friends is NOT our decision!

Posted by heartcry (anonymous) on October 7, 2009 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't judge him if you don't know him. If you don't know all the circumstances,dont assume he is guilty. This is a good man,who loves his family. There is a motive of revenge behind these accusations.
The comment made by Fulmer was innappropriate. Shame on the paper for printing it !
A person's words can be twisted,and a child can be exploited to hurt an innocent man. You should pray that the truth comes out,and not just assume this man is guilty.

Posted by AUalum2006 (anonymous) on October 8, 2009 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

whatabout, this pastor would not have to register as a sex offender if he is proven innocent.

Posted by PhilBurnette (anonymous) on October 8, 2009 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I stated earlier that it would take a lot to convince me Simon could ever do such. I stand by that. Until I see convincing proof that leaves no doubt otherwise, I will assume and believe Simon Bussie is innocent of these charges.

The last time I checked, which was about 30 seconds ago, we still live in the United States of America, where one is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

I, and many millions of others, have served in this country's military to preserve and protect those rights granted us by God and in our founding documents. Another one I feel strongly about is freedom of speech. No one will ever persuade me to selectively deny others those rights.

I will continue to pray for Simon, his daughter and everyone else involved in this terrible situation. I will pray for justice to be done and for forgiveness for those who are lying, whomever they may ultimately prove to be.

Posted by mrjones0913 (anonymous) on October 8, 2009 at 6:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here we go again. When during the Wells incidents though they do have him on video tapeeveryone on this site was ready to put him jail for life. I do not know the people in this case, but I do know how the family of the little girl is feeling. We do live in the United Staes where we are suppose to be innocent to proven guilty but it seems in this Bible thumping county if you can hide behinde relgion you can do whatever you want. It is time that this county opened its eyes and started living in the present instead of the 1940's. As for as the advertiser printting the article the way that it did was wrong. A news source is never to let the victiums idenity known (Shame on you CA.)

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on October 8, 2009 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"It is time that this county opened its eyes and started living in the present instead of the 1940's."

Wow, there's a profound statement. I just can't figure out what it has to do with anything you wrote though.

BTW: The first half of your second sentence shot down everything else you wrote.

Posted by BamaMadd (anonymous) on October 8, 2009 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank God 12 people will have to agree that he is guilty beyond the shadow of a doubt. I grew up with this man, and knowing what I do of him, he deserves a fair shake. I'll cast no stones.

Posted by BamaMadd (anonymous) on October 8, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DHR is required to follow up on any complaint, no matter what it is.
I know Phillip too, we all rode the same school bus. I thought I read that he turned himself in somewhere thru these muses.
Anyone know if that's the case? Anyway, I do agree that we need to pray for all, it's obviously a tough situation no matter the outcome.

Posted by jsfpilot2b (anonymous) on October 8, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I live just down the road from the daycare and was blown away when I heard of this. Does anyone know if this man has been going through a divorce or some maritable problems?? If so these types of situations will usually bring forth accusations related to abuse or molestation.
I do not know this man but he is innocent until his guilt is proven. I will not judge him till such time.
I do know DADS are wrongly accused many times and justice is lacking for DADS. We are not all deadbeats and we do not all molest our children.
If this man has been wrongly accused, the accuser should be ran out of the county.
I don't know either party invovled, but if this man is found innocent of this I am for prosecution of the accuser.
Parental Alienation Syndrome is real and it's time people become more aware of it. It is possible to brainwash a child into thinking that they have been victimized and it happens across this country every day. Again, I do not know the facts. But please let's not convict this man in our minds just yet.

Posted by tdillow (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We are outraged there is no way simon would do this we live 10 hours away when we heard and i know there is no truth behind it, simon preaches the truth and people cant handle it so awful people in your own family would make such accusation just because they cant handle the truth, people need to get the mote out of there own eye before they try to get it out of others in others words clean up your on life before you do others it just makes me sick that someone would stoop to that level to make such an accusation just becacse they dont like someone simon is in our prays and his famiy this is a scar for life just remember people have mercy and mercy will be showed to you forgive and you will be forgiving.

Posted by tdillow (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

the whole accusation is crazy simon would never do such a thing

Posted by tdillow (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

just hang on truth will be out

Posted by chiltoncopeach (anonymous) on October 9, 2009 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Preacher: I agree with you 100% this is something that should have been thoroughly handled prior to being published. I am also not too happy with either of those involved in getting this story published and the comments made in the article. This has got to be a very horrible situation for this family right now. I will say this; if by chance this did happen to the child, then her Mother had to of known about it. There is NO way someone living in the home would not know. If that is the case then her daughter (mother in law) should be held just as accountable as the man she turned in. That would open her eyes to a new light...

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Posted by april (anonymous) on October 11, 2009 at 12:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FREEDOM OF SPEECH YOU ARE VIOLATING MY RIGHT TO SPEAK MY MIND SEE I TOLD YALL CLANTON WAS ONE SIDED ITS THE RIGHT SIDE IF ITS THERES

Posted by kmartin (anonymous) on October 11, 2009 at 3:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder why my comments keep getting removed???? There is nothing in them that is wrong...

I was answering the question that someone else asked about the family.... So I guess I can't have freedom of speech....

Posted by april (anonymous) on October 11, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I HEAR YOU KMARTIN NO I ITS NOT WHAT THEY WANT TO HEAR IT WANT BE PUBLISHED I GUESS SOMEONES FAMILY WORKS WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT .IM NOT SAYING THE POLICE ARE BAD BY KNOW MEANS THEY JUST PICK AND CHOOSE THEIR ARREST CALL AND SEE HOW LONG IT TAKES THEM TO GET TO YOUR HOUSE HMMMM PROBABLY AN HOUR LOOK AT THE WELLS MAN NOT BOY HE IS NOT A CHILD HE WAS RELEASED TO COMMIT MORE CRIMES DOES THAT MAKE SENSE A MIXUP WITH PAPERWORK. NO INCOMPITENCE HOW DO YOU LET OUT THE BIGGEST THIEF IN CHILTON COUNTY BY MISTAKE ?HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO MURDER IF HE WOULD HAVE CONTINUED.THIS IS AMERICA NOT SOME THIRD WORLD COUNTRY WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEAK OUR MIND OR DO WE?I AM STICKING BY MY BELIEF THAT SIMON IS INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY THAT IS HOW IT IS.YES I FEEL BAD FOR THE LITTLE GIRL IF IT IS TRUE BUT I JUST CANT IMAGINE SUCH A GOD LOVING MAN COULD DO A HORRIFIC THING TO HIS OWN DAUGHTER ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS NO HISTORY OF THIS IN HIS LIFE.

Posted by bmarcus (anonymous) on October 12, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

whatabout: i loved your comment. I couldn't have said it better! As for those who don't like bible thumpers oh well... i guess i'm a bible thumper at heart till my thumbs fall off lol can't get enough of the word.

Posted by douglassoileau (anonymous) on October 24, 2009 at 7:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I know the Bussie Family and hate to see all the negative talk. Remember these are only alligations and are still under investigation. Many of you are showing hate and past prejudices concerning this family. Instead of all the criticism try and do something to help those that are hurting. The tongue has the power to destroy and kill. I pray and hope the best for this family..........thanks