Ashamed of my State

I rarely ever get ashamed of Kentucky. Most of the time, I have the comfort of knowing that most of the things that happen go on in the rural parts. But then I read the article below in the Courier Journal. All I could do was just shake my head in disbelief. This is the state that I want to raise my kids in. Don't worry, the shame has pretty much already passed. Until the next time at least. *sigh*

Edit: Yes, I know the woman is not from Kentucky. But most people will gloss over that fact and see where it happened. Continue on.

Mom arrested after filling baby's bottle with wine at State Fair

The Courier-Journal • August 21, 2008

A Missouri woman was arrested at the Kentucky State Fair Monday after police witnessed her feeding her 11-month-old baby an alcoholic beverage in a bottle, according to a police citation.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s officers charged Kathryn Anne Bowen, 40, of endangering the welfare of a minor.

The incident occurred about 9:50 p.m.

The citation says when officers confronted Bowen, she admitted that she was feeding her infant daughter wine to help her sleep.

Child Protective Services were called to the scene to pick up the child, says the citation.

Bowen was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and the child was placed in protective custody.

Louisville jail records did not list an attorney for Bowen.