More unfortunate news...close to home Dennis Merryman, age 8, becomes yet another apparent case* of a Russian adoptee's tragic, preventable end here in the States (specifically, my own--Maryland). Not only does this call into question our ability to care for the children we adopt, it also says something for our legal system--six months to bring charges?

*Blogger's Note: The original Baltimore Sun story initially cited in this entry is no longer available online.  ¶ 8:00 PM