Originally Posted by jedmatters

Her parents had no right to intervene. Once you marry, you place all the control in your spouse's hands whether your parents agree or not.
And, yes, the governor and her parents over stepped. No one knows if she told him prior to 14 years ago what she wanted, but him. And it was his call.
14 years is too long for this mess to have gone on. He had every right to do what he did, and the saddest part is that people punish him for his rights.
I hope he can have a reasonable life now, and be happy.