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Old 05-17-2004, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fatboy
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I think a lot of people will approve of what the judge did, but I am not too sure that it is Constitutional or even practical.

Having a child, even when that child will end up in the "system" is simply not a crime so imposing punishment is inappropriate.

Like it or not, irresponsible people exist. I am sure we would all like to see this woman stopped from having more children but I don't think we can legally do so.
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