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Caller Shares Another Horrifying Story From Georgia Child Services

August 11, 2017
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Not knowing where your child is would be a horrifying nightmare to most parents – but what happens when your child is essentially kidnapped by the state?

TheBlaze listeners called in to share their stories about child protective services after Georgia dad Sean Harris joined the show on Friday. Harris went to pick up his daughter from her normal after-school care, only to find that Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services workers had taken her to another county for questioning because they mistook her for another child.

“This isn’t the first time this has happened, and it’s not going to be the last time,” Glenn Beck said on Friday’s “The Glenn Beck Radio Program.”

Glenn pointed out that the state not only took someone’s child without permission, but also may have put another little girl in danger because she was the one who was supposed to be with DFCS.

“This child who is possibly in an abusive [situation] is in trouble,” he said.

Caller Brian in Georgia, who described himself as a certified officer with a state department, shared a terrifying story about incompetent DFCS workers not intervening with an abusive parent who would leave her child to go shoot up heroin. In the case of Harris and his daughter, Brian said the DFCS officer who took the wrong child should be arrested on charges of kidnapping.

GLENN: We're glad you're here. There's a story of -- a story of this horrible situation in Georgia, just a suburb of Atlanta, where a dad goes to pick up his 7-year-old daughter from school. She's not in the after-school program. She -- in fact, they check in and go, wow, no. She wasn't even on the bus coming here. They call the school. The school gives them the runaround. Dad immediately knows, "Okay. Something really bad is happening."

He calls 911. Gets into the car. Can't even imagine being him, driving to the school. He gets to the school. They're still giving him the runaround. The police show up, takes them 20 minutes before the school finally says, "Okay. She was taken by the state." What do you mean she was taken by the state?

She was taken by -- I don't remember what they called it there. But it's basically the Department of Children and Family Services. DFCS, I think they call it. And she's returned later in the afternoon. The daughter is freaked, as you can imagine.

This isn't the first time this has happened. And it's not going to be the last time. And DFCS in Georgia hasn't even called the dad back. The attitude when he called was, "Look, you got your daughter back. Everything is fine." I have to tell you, I am not a -- a violent man by any stretch of the imagination. You've kidnapped my child and took them into another county. I -- I don't care who the hell you are.

As a protective animal, I would have had a hard time with restraint. I would have had a really hard time.

STU: Several stories like that lately. I have no idea how Charlie Gard's parents made it through that.

GLENN: I don't either. I don't either.

STU: I have no freaking idea. And I don't know what it ends in. Because it might just be complete self-destruction. You're at that point -- I would completely break down every ten seconds. And all you would want to do is beat the crap out of everybody. In this sort of situation, you would. You shouldn't obviously.

GLENN: It's your child.

STU: Yeah, but it's your instinct.

GLENN: You have to remember, the reason why the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is so valid is because the Second Amendment is not really talking about guns. I mean, it is. But it's more than that. It is the right to defend yourself and your family. That is a natural right. That is -- that right is in every animal. Go up and pet the pretty little kitties. They're lions. And mom will rip you to shreds. And dad will feast on you. It's a natural right to protect your children.

And the state expects you just to say, "Oh, okay. Well, you did what I would -- and so would everyone in the country, deem kidnapping." And I'm supposed to take it? No way.

STU: You know, he obviously handled it a hell of a lot better than we're talking about handling it.

GLENN: Oh, my gosh.

STU: But the other thing is, I don't know that I could trust bringing my kid back to that school.

GLENN: Never. Never. Never.

STU: They didn't even alert me.

GLENN: No.

STU: They wouldn't even tell me the truth once I got there.

GLENN: But they will tell you, if he was -- if that child was in danger because dad was, you know, an abuser, you can't.

STU: Yeah.

GLENN: Because then what happens? Then she goes home and Dad says, "What did you tell them?" And beats her.

Well, there's a couple of ways you can deal with this. And one of them is don't take the children off school premises.

STU: Yeah.

GLENN: I've dropped my child off to that school. You don't have a right to leave that school. You will screw my child up.

They're called into the principal's office. That happens. They're called into this office. They come into the principal's office. And in the principal's office, there's another door that leads to the secret room where the secret police are from the state, and they question them there.

That's even better than taking them, not only off school property, but then taking them across county lines.

STU: It's incomprehensible.

GLENN: Oh, my gosh, it's crazy.

STU: I wonder what -- do we have any idea what happened to the actual kid that was supposed to be taken?

GLENN: No, and we shouldn't. I mean, this just happened. But, you know, God forbid, now this story is out. Now if that dad is an abuser, this child who is possibly in an abusive -- is in trouble.

Oh.

STU: Real danger.

GLENN: Real danger.

STU: That's terrifying.

GLENN: And, you know what, take it. Take it. Because the state, they're doing this for your good. They're doing this for your protection. If they can just help one child, it's all worth it. So you'll just take it. I hope this family has the biggest badass mad dog attorney that they can possibly find.

Brian in Georgia. You're an officer, police officer, or one with DFCS?

CALLER: No, I'm a -- I'm a state certified officer. I'm not going to say with which department, or I might get in trouble.

GLENN: Okay. All right. Okay.

CALLER: But, yes, I hope they do have a great lawyer. I had to call you when I heard about this. Because the number of times we run into DFCS and the horror stories I could fill your head with, you wouldn't sleep at night. You wouldn't, Glenn.

I've had to call them out at 3:00 in the morning for a child wandering the streets. We can't find mom because she went to go get high. And mom shows back up an hour later. And DFCS is like, "Well, mom is there. So we're not going to come out. We'll deal with it Monday." But this is Friday night.

What happens to this child in the meantime? Mom is here. She knows what's going on. And then I've had to stop DFCS workers who did almost the same thing here, where they call us because of a disorderly parent. Well, you have the wrong child. And in this case, I would have arrested this DFCS worker for kidnapping. It fits every statute in the book for it.

GLENN: Really? Really? Thank you. Thank you.

CALLER: I would have.

I would have. Because -- especially if the father was upset. Hey, look, what do you want me to do? I'm at your service here. DFCS clearly screwed up. 90 percent of the workers we run into don't give a flying hoot about doing anything really. They want to do their paycheck. They have to do their follow-up reports. And once in a while, they'll do something great. And I'm sure there are some DFCS workers out there who are great, but I haven't run into them.

GLENN: Wow, Brian --

CALLER: DFCS is completely screwed up.

GLENN: -- you know, I tell you, you've just restored my hope in humanity by saying that you would have arrested this person for kidnapping. Because that's exactly what it is. Exactly what it is. Except the state did it.

CALLER: Yeah, that doesn't matter.

GLENN: So what should people do?

CALLER: The government is held to the same laws we are.

GLENN: Yeah, they don't think so.

Brian, so what should the average person do?

CALLER: Other than taking safeguards and making sure you keep track of your kids and calling. And calling us and hoping an officer will do something shows up. And, of course, this mad dog attorney, I hope they have Johnny Cochran or somebody.

GLENN: Thank you so much, Brian. I appreciate it.

STU: He would do a terrible job today. He would not be able to handle that case.

GLENN: Yeah. Is it too soon? Is it too soon?

PAT: No. It's been almost 20 years, hasn't it?

Are Gen Z's socialist sympathies a threat to America's future?

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In a republic forged on the anvil of liberty and self-reliance, where generations have fought to preserve free markets against the siren song of tyranny, Gen Z's alarming embrace of socialism amid housing crises and economic despair has sparked urgent alarm. But in a recent poll, Glenn asked the tough questions: Where do Gen Z's socialist sympathies come from—and what does it mean for America's future? Glenn asked, and you answered—hundreds weighed in on this volatile mix of youthful frustration and ideological peril.

The results paint a stark picture of distrust in the system. A whopping 79% of you affirm that Gen Z's socialist sympathies stem from real economic gripes, like sky-high housing costs and a rigged game tilted toward the elite and corporations—defying the argument that it's just youthful naivety. Even more telling, 97% believe this trend arises from a glaring educational void on socialism's bloody historical track record, where failed regimes have crushed freedoms under the boot of big government. And 97% see these poll findings as a harbinger of deepening generational rifts, potentially fueling political chaos and authoritarian overreach if left unchecked.

Your verdict underscores a moral imperative: America's soul hangs on reclaiming timeless values like self-reliance and liberty. This feedback amplifies your concerns, sending a clear message to the powers that be.

Want to make your voice heard? Check out more polls HERE.

Without civic action, America faces collapse

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Every vote, jury duty, and act of engagement is civics in action, not theory. The republic survives only when citizens embrace responsibility.

I slept through high school civics class. I memorized the three branches of government, promptly forgot them, and never thought of that word again. Civics seemed abstract, disconnected from real life. And yet, it is critical to maintaining our republic.

Civics is not a class. It is a responsibility. A set of habits, disciplines, and values that make a country possible. Without it, no country survives.

We assume America will survive automatically, but every generation must learn to carry the weight of freedom.

Civics happens every time you speak freely, worship openly, question your government, serve on a jury, or cast a ballot. It’s not a theory or just another entry in a textbook. It’s action — the acts we perform every day to be a positive force in society.

Many of us recoil at “civic responsibility.” “I pay my taxes. I follow the law. I do my civic duty.” That’s not civics. That’s a scam, in my opinion.

Taking up the torch

The founders knew a republic could never run on autopilot. And yet, that’s exactly what we do now. We assume it will work, then complain when it doesn’t. Meanwhile, the people steering the country are driving it straight into a mountain — and they know it.

Our founders gave us tools: separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, elections. But they also warned us: It won’t work unless we are educated, engaged, and moral.

Are we educated, engaged, and moral? Most Americans cannot even define a republic, never mind “keep one,” as Benjamin Franklin urged us to do after the Constitutional Convention.

We fought and died for the republic. Gaining it was the easy part. Keeping it is hard. And keeping it is done through civics.

Start small and local

In our homes, civics means teaching our children the Constitution, our history, and that liberty is not license — it is the space to do what is right. In our communities, civics means volunteering, showing up, knowing your sheriff, attending school board meetings, and understanding the laws you live under. When necessary, it means challenging them.

How involved are you in your local community? Most people would admit: not really.

Civics is learned in practice. And it starts small. Be honest in your business dealings. Speak respectfully in disagreement. Vote in every election, not just the presidential ones. Model citizenship for your children. Liberty is passed down by teaching and example.

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We assume America will survive automatically, but every generation must learn to carry the weight of freedom.

Start with yourself. Study the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and state laws. Study, act, serve, question, and teach. Only then can we hope to save the republic. The next election will not fix us. The nation will rise or fall based on how each of us lives civics every day.

Civics isn’t a class. It’s the way we protect freedom, empower our communities, and pass down liberty to the next generation.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

'Rage against the dying of the light': Charlie Kirk lived that mandate

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Kirk’s tragic death challenges us to rise above fear and anger, to rebuild bridges where others build walls, and to fight for the America he believed in.

I’ve only felt this weight once before. It was 2001, just as my radio show was about to begin. The World Trade Center fell, and I was called to speak immediately. I spent the day and night by my bedside, praying for words that could meet the moment.

Yesterday, I found myself in the same position. September 11, 2025. The assassination of Charlie Kirk. A friend. A warrior for truth.

Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins.

Moments like this make words feel inadequate. Yet sometimes, words from another time speak directly to our own. In 1947, Dylan Thomas, watching his father slip toward death, penned lines that now resonate far beyond his own grief:

Do not go gentle into that good night. / Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Thomas was pleading for his father to resist the impending darkness of death. But those words have become a mandate for all of us: Do not surrender. Do not bow to shadows. Even when the battle feels unwinnable.

Charlie Kirk lived that mandate. He knew the cost of speaking unpopular truths. He knew the fury of those who sought to silence him. And yet he pressed on. In his life, he embodied a defiance rooted not in anger, but in principle.

Picking up his torch

Washington, Jefferson, Adams — our history was started by men who raged against an empire, knowing the gallows might await. Lincoln raged against slavery. Martin Luther King Jr. raged against segregation. Every generation faces a call to resist surrender.

It is our turn. Charlie’s violent death feels like a knockout punch. Yet if his life meant anything, it means this: Silence in the face of darkness is not an option.

He did not go gently. He spoke. He challenged. He stood. And now, the mantle falls to us. To me. To you. To every American.

We cannot drift into the shadows. We cannot sit quietly while freedom fades. This is our moment to rage — not with hatred, not with vengeance, but with courage. Rage against lies, against apathy, against the despair that tells us to do nothing. Because there is always something you can do.

Even small acts — defiance, faith, kindness — are light in the darkness. Reaching out to those who mourn. Speaking truth in a world drowning in deceit. These are the flames that hold back the night. Charlie carried that torch. He laid it down yesterday. It is ours to pick up.

The light may dim, but it always does before dawn. Commit today: I will not sleep as freedom fades. I will not retreat as darkness encroaches. I will not be silent as evil forces claim dominion. I have no king but Christ. And I know whom I serve, as did Charlie.

Two turning points, decades apart

On Wednesday, the world changed again. Two tragedies, separated by decades, bound by the same question: Who are we? Is this worth saving? What kind of people will we choose to be?

Imagine a world where more of us choose to be peacemakers. Not passive, not silent, but builders of bridges where others erect walls. Respect and listening transform even the bitterest of foes. Charlie Kirk embodied this principle.

He did not strike the weak; he challenged the powerful. He reached across divides of politics, culture, and faith. He changed hearts. He sparked healing. And healing is what our nation needs.

At the center of all this is one truth: Every person is a child of God, deserving of dignity. Change will not happen in Washington or on social media. It begins at home, where loneliness and isolation threaten our souls. Family is the antidote. Imperfect, yes — but still the strongest source of stability and meaning.

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Forgiveness, fidelity, faithfulness, and honor are not dusty words. They are the foundation of civilization. Strong families produce strong citizens. And today, Charlie’s family mourns. They must become our family too. We must stand as guardians of his legacy, shining examples of the courage he lived by.

A time for courage

I knew Charlie. I know how he would want us to respond: Multiply his courage. Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins. Out of darkness, great and glorious things will sprout — but we must be worthy of them.

Charlie Kirk lived defiantly. He stood in truth. He changed the world. And now, his torch is in our hands. Rage, not in violence, but in unwavering pursuit of truth and goodness. Rage against the dying of the light.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

Glenn Beck resurrects the 9-12 Project to support Charlie Kirk's family

Glenn Beck is once again calling on his loyal listeners and viewers to come together and channel the same unity and purpose that defined the historic 9-12 Project. That movement, born in the wake of national challenges, brought millions together to revive core values of faith, hope, and charity.

Glenn created the original 9-12 Project in early 2009 to bring Americans back to where they were in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. In those moments, we weren't Democrats and Republicans, conservative or liberal, Red States or Blue States, we were united as one, as America. The original 9-12 Project aimed to root America back in the founding principles of this country that united us during those darkest of days.

This new initiative draws directly from that legacy, focusing on supporting the family of Charlie Kirk in these dark days following his tragic murder.

The revival of the 9-12 Project aims to secure the long-term well-being of Charlie Kirk's wife and children. All donations will go straight to meeting their immediate and future needs. If the family deems the funds surplus to their requirements, Charlie's wife has the option to redirect them toward the vital work of Turning Point USA.

This campaign is more than just financial support—it's a profound gesture of appreciation for Kirk's tireless dedication to the cause of liberty. It embodies the unbreakable bond of our community, proving that when we stand united, we can make a real difference.
Glenn Beck invites you to join this effort. Show your solidarity by donating today and honoring Charlie Kirk and his family in this meaningful way.

You can learn more about the 9-12 Project and donate HERE